Eating disorders are often dismissed as a problem that impacts only teenage girls. In reality, parents with kids of all ages — both boys and girls — should be aware that eating disorders can occur in any family. In fact, over 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States will suffer from an […]
Treating Addiction in Teens: Getting the Help You Need
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Sadly, it’s not the only month of the year that teens can find themselves in trouble with substance abuse. As your child crosses over into the teenage realm, they are faced with a veritable onslaught of changes in their body and emotional wellbeing. This is the great […]
6 Unexpected Challenges That Come with Raising Teens
Raising a teenager might seem like it would be easy as your child is close to being an adult. However, there are a few challenges that you might face that you didn’t think your teen would go through. As your teen experiences these challenges, talk about ways to get through the issue without getting into […]
How to Help Your Kids Build an Awesome Science Fair Project
Science fair projects are one of the most important activities in a child’s life. They can spur them on to seek new and inventive solutions to problems, which are derived directly from the scientific process and everything involved with it. The challenge is helping your child to create the best science fair project possible without […]
5 Signs Your Child May Have a Problem With Their Eyesight
When an adult begins experiencing vision problems, it’s relatively easy for them to notice and articulate exactly what they’re experiencing. Children in the same position often aren’t able to communicate this. How can a young child tell that they aren’t able to see as clearly as they should? Fortunately for parents and other caregivers, there […]
Child’s Play: How to Keep Up on Your House Cleaning with Small Children
Cleaning house can be especially difficult when it is coupled with the task of raising small children. However, it is still a job worth undertaking, and with a little preparation, it is entirely possible to make the house look neat and tidy despite the presence of young children. Clean while they are asleep During their […]
Animal-Assisted Therapy for Troubled Teenagers
Animals, big or small, fury or scaly, they will offer unconditional love and help to whomever needs it the most. That is why it is a good practice to use animals in therapies with troubled teenagers. Whether their ailments are related to physical disabilities or if they just need a right push in the right […]