While some families plan elaborate vacations, others take an impromptu walk to the park. More important than the activity your family chooses, is that you do set aside the time to be together as a family. I asked friends, patients
“I want it now!” your toddler screams. Everyone turns and stares as if you are a bad mom because your child is throwing a fit. But anyone who has had children knows that tantrums are a normal part of childhood.
Is your child overscheduled? Are you continuously on the go with too many after school and weekend activities? How do you know when it’s too much and how do you find the balance? Dr. Tanya Altmann discusses how many after-school
I’m not a gourmet chef by any means (just ask my husband). But when it comes to pleasing my kids, I have had a few healthy food victories in the kitchen. And they are usually willing to try anything (at
Sleep is by far the most popular of my parenting workshops. Who wouldn’t love a few more Zs every night? Read my Web MD blog post to find out if your child is getting enough sleep and if not, what
“When do I get an allowance?” my kindergartner asked. “All of my friends get an allowance.” Wow. I wasn’t prepared for that. So I did a little research and found that most experts agree that starting to teach children about
I feel like I am always talking and writing about how to help your child eat healthier. It’s not easy, especially in a busy family surrounded by a culture of fast food nutrition and couch potato fitness. Having a healthy lifestyle takes hard work and perseverance, but it’s
Home Alone?-Web MD What is a safe age is to leave a child home alone? It depends on the age and maturity level of your child. You want to make sure your child feels safe and is prepared. If you are
Happy New Year! Need help keeping your family’s 2011 resolutions? Often making the resolution itself is easier than making the change. Here are my tried and tested solutions to the most common family-friendly healthy new year’s resolutions. You can do