As a parent few things are scarier than the idea of my child being exposed to something like the measles. I realize that many people just think of measles like a rash but it is a disease that we have developed immunizations against for a reason. Prior to having these immunizations people died from the […]
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While something might seem completely normal for people in one part of the world, it can seem completely strange where you live. For instance, in some parts of the world, what seems like a great thing is something that other parts of the world frown on. No Praise in China Chinese parents […]
I’m an advocate for breastfeeding. It is the most nutritional thing you can give your newborn baby, and offers a wide variety of health benefits. So it’s no surprise I love hearing when celebrities take the time to provide the very best for their children. Here are 10 celebrity moms who are avid supporters and […]
Today there is no clear definition of what a family is. This can be confusing to a child who sees the different dynamics and begins to worry about their own family being normal. Children are certain to ask a lot of questions and you have to be ready with clear and simple answers for them. […]
I don’t know what it is about them, but I have always found twins fascinating. As I look around, I seem to see more and more twins these days. Celebrities are having them, YouTube features videos with them, and it seems like everyone is always going gaga over twins wearing matching outfits. However, there are […]
I’ve been pretty lucky over the years with my daughter. Some of the tougher issues, like weaning your child off the pacifier, I have been able to avoid. Unfortunately, this did not apply to the tantrums. Growing up in a large family, I was able to watch different approaches to fixing this issue. Some tantrum […]
In 5th grade my son started DARE classes at school and I was a bit overwhelmed with the thought about talking to him about drugs. I will admit that I was not a saint when I was a teen and I fear that my children will make some of the poor decisions that I did. […]
One of the hardest things that we as parents have to teach children is how to admit when they are wrong. This is something that most adults do not even like to do, so it is a very hard concept for children to learn. Now factor in that as parents we all make mistakes and […]
As parents we all want what is best for our children. While we might not always understand them it is important that we listen to them when they are talking to us. It can be especially important in the case of cyber bullying. I will admit that I did not realize that it was as […]
One of the best things that you can do for your toddler is begin to teach them their ABCs. This is because the younger that they learn their letters, the better that they are going to do when it comes time to read and write. There are some things that you should consider when teaching […]
One of the main goals as a parent is to raise your child is to teach your child what they need to know for when they become an adult and are able to venture out into the world without any problems. Sometimes kids can get a sense of entitlement because of how they are brought […]
The Internet doesn’t have to be a scary thing. It can also help give an educational boost for our children. Unfortunately, not every site is as child friendly as you think. If you want something fun and educational, check out these five interactive websites for kids. 1. Disney Jr. If your child likes Mickey […]