Some children are born with an obvious talent, like the 2-year-old piano prodigy who plays Beethoven, or the 5-year-old who can bend it like Beckham. Those kids’ parents have it easy. But for the rest of us, it can take
Social Media has become a big part of our tweens and teens lives. This can have advantages but it can also have drawbacks. Children can know more than their parents on how to use the different social media platforms, which
Bringing children to a playground makes a fun day for both mom and child. There are lots of benefits for children when spending time at a playground. Parents should make sure the playground is a safe place for their child.
Bullying is a big problem in schools today and it’s now also a problem on the internet. Cyber Bullying can be done through emails, instant messaging, and on websites. Cyber bullying is usually done anonymously spreading rumors and sometimes giving
As parents, one of our most important jobs is to teach our children. We teach them about life and love, right and wrong, hard work, and the importance of giving to others. We help our kids develop empathy and understanding
Children now get screened for autism at the ages of 18 and 24 months. This routine screening will help identify this disorder and help them get the early intervention needed to build their skills for a positive life. Some signs
Part of raising a child is bringing them for their routine check-ups at the pediatrician. There are specific appointments when the pediatrician will administer the child’s immunizations. These immunizations protect children from diseases. Many parents still won’t vaccinate their children.
All parents have a story about when their child was a “picky eater”. Usually around the age of one a child’s appetite will naturally decrease as their growth rate slows. Toddler and young children can use meal time to force
As a parent, safety always comes first and most decisions we make are common sense or mom/dad intuition. When it comes to booster seats, parents should know the facts as to when the best time is to switch from a
My son had his first sleepover at our house when he was 5 ?. We knew the other child’s family well. They lived on our cul-de-sac. We all felt comfortable enough to let the boys try a sleepover. Before that