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 them.
We as parents need to realize there are a wide range of activities that children can do on their own that will help their development and keep them entertained as well as making your parenting easier.
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Kids Getting Into Trouble?
My spouse and I have three kids. We feel that not communicating with your kids enough and having
regular meetings and discussions, and open communication, can be the cause of kids getting into trouble.
We as parents feel that letting and encouraging everyone to speak about things they want to do in life, their goals, their wants, etc. helps us to get closer. During these meetings we found that our kids wanted in some cases, to purchase a computer, or an Xbox, or something of that nature. We decided [...]
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 what it used to be. No more phone calls from a boy asking for a date, and waiting for him to come by the house to pick you up, and meet your parents. It’s much different when your child becomes a teen.
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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 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 to prevent the spread of infection. During World War 1, vinegar was used as a disinfectant. Contrary to popular belief it does not promote weight loss. Also, it does not cure cancer, [...]
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day. Typically Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May in the majority of countries that celebrate Mother’s Day. Their families and loved ones give lots of presents and special attention to their mothers.
This is the way it is now, but years ago, it was different.
The holiday actually as roots all the way back to the days of the early Egyptians. The Goddess Isis is the Mother of The Pharaohs. In ancient Rome, the festival of Isis was a celebration [...]
Is Your Kid Consuming Way Too Much Sugar?
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 in children that kids cannot even burn it off completely, which leads to weight gain, and this added weight can stay with children for the rest of their lives as they become adults.
Parents need to realize that [...]
Is Your Kid Being Bullied?
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 mentally or physically is considered bullying. Bullies try to gain power over individuals by these methods.
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Baby Bump
Precautions While Pregnant
It happens all of us moms when were expecting, you’re pregnant for the first time, or pregnant with her fifth child, the space in between having a child is something you have to get used to all over again. Your belly sticks out much further than you’re used to you and your accidentally bumping it against the kitchen counter or someone accidentally hits it with their elbow.
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The Dangers of Thumb Sucking
Should parents allow their children to suck their thumbs? What are the causes and problems involved with thumb sucking?
Many doctors believe that thumb sucking will lead to an impact on a child’s teeth.
Thumb sucking puts pressure on the sides of the upper jaw and the soft tissue on the roof of the mouth. The can cause the upper jaw to narrow, which means the teeth will not meet properly. This can be fixed with braces, but can also cause speech problems, such as a lisp.
Thirty percent of [...]
Take A Break And Rejuvinate
Did you know that by simply taking a break will help you concentrate and improve your performance, while also improving your health? Parents shouldn’t feel guilty about simply making a phone call to friends, reading the newspaper, or checking your personal e-mail.
Brief distractions will actually help parents with their concentration, and improve their everyday tasks. This includes paying more attention to your children, and being able to give them your undivided attention.
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Cords and Cribs
Parents Be Aware!
Cords belonging to monitoring devices have caused deaths of babies due to strangulation.
Parents, without thinking, can make the mistake of leaving an appliance, such as a baby monitor, near an unattended baby. Even though this appliance is unplugged, the parent may come back to the room to a tragic circumstance.
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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 confused, and irritable. Unfortunately, this translates to parents taking their frustrations out on their children, and not allowing themselves to be the best parents possible.
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Restaurants Banning Kids – What Do You Think?
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 and the parents don’t take charge of the situation, or reprimand them. Often when kids start shrieking, the whole dining room stops. Other diners become stressed and do not enjoy their meal.
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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 born.
His parents, Janet Johnson and Michael Brown already have three children, and this baby may become a star football player, or maybe a basketball player, his proud parents hope. His father says he was just amazed when he came out at how big he was.
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Turning Off The TV
Kids Getting Into Trouble?
Is Your Teen Ready To Date?
Use Vinegar To Treat Common Ailments
Happy Mother’s Day
Is Your Kid Consuming Way Too Much Sugar?
Beauty Pageants For Kids – What Do You Think?
Is Your Kid Being Bullied?
Baby Bump
The Dangers of Thumb Sucking
