Give Children Healthy Foods They’ll Love
Children of all ages turn their noses up at certain foods at mealtime. They need snacks throughout the day, and often a quick… »
Thanksgiving Traditions
With Thanksgiving just around the corner many of us are getting ready to have a traditional Thanksgiving. We always think of… »
Turning Off The TV
Often as parents we use television as a way of entertaining our children when we aren’t available to do activities with… »
Use Vinegar To Treat Common Ailments
With the cold season coming, parents should make sure to have vinegar on hand to treat many common ailments. The fifth-century… »
Is Your Teen Ready To Date?
Many parents will wonder where did the time go? How did we reach this point? Times are certainly different now. Dating is not… »
Beauty Sleep For Parents
One in five parents get less than 6 hours sleep a night. Research has shown that cutting back on zzzs, makes you feel more… »
Beauty Pageants For Kids – What Do You Think?
Kids beauty pageants have not only survived and thrived, but have exploded into a huge business. It’s hard to believe but… »
With Spring Come Stink Bugs
Scientists are warning parents that as we get nearer to warm weather, stink bugs will start reproducing. Often they spend the… »
Record Setting Baby
JaMichael Brown is one big baby! He was born weighing over 16 pounds, and may set the record in Texas for the largest baby ever… »

Archive for Kids

Use Vinegar To Treat Common Ailments

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February 11th, 2012

With the cold season coming, parents should make sure to have vinegar on hand to treat many common ailments. The fifth-century BC Greek physician Hippocrates is said to have recommended a vinegar/honey mixture to his patients to clear up phlegm and ease breathing. Vinegar was used in hand washing in the 10th century…

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Beauty Pageants For Kids – What Do You Think?

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February 6th, 2012

Kids beauty pageants have not only survived and thrived, but have exploded into a huge business. It’s hard to believe but JonBenet Ramsey, probably one of the most famous participants in kids beauty pageants, would have turned 21 this month. CBS Evening News anchor Dan Rather said that looking at…

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Is Your Kid Being Bullied?

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February 6th, 2012

Parents often feel helpless when they find out their child is being bullied in school. There are actually three basic types of abuse – physical, emotional and verbal. Some children are subject to bullying because of religion, race, sex or ability. Aggressive behavior in order to intentionally hurt another person, either…

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How To Handle Preteen Dating

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February 6th, 2012

Parents with preteens who are starting to think about dating are often in a dilemma. Preteens who are going on a date should not be doing anything more than holding hands, a hug, or a quick kiss. Parents should discuss with their preteens on how to handle situations. If they are not…

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Restaurants Banning Kids – What Do You Think?

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February 6th, 2012

Do you think parents who take their kids out to eat at fancy restaurants are being selfish? One restaurant in Philadelphia in banning kids under 6 years of age. It’s not wrong to take small children out to eat with you, but there have been many instances where kids misbehave…

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Is Your Kid Consuming Way Too Much Sugar?

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February 6th, 2012

Sugar has been used for thousands of years. It is used in cookies, dressings, drinks and cakes. Children are addicted to sweets like sodas, candies and snacks and sugar is one of the major causes of diabetes and obesity. Parents need to realize that sugar raises the insulin level so high…

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Get The Most From Parent-Teacher Conferences

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February 6th, 2012

Meeting with teachers usually happens twice a year. That long awaited time that parents meet with their child’s teachers is a time some parents wish to avoid. You can love them or hate them, but these conferences with teachers give the parents a chance to be on a one to…

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