It's a parent's worst nightmare. Their child goes off to play with a friend and doesn't get home in time for dinner. At first you might think that they just lost track of time. But after the hours pass, you have that feeling in your gut that something awful has happened. Maybe they got lost. Maybe they were in an accident. As a parent, your mind is swirling with all the possibilities, all of them extremely scary. While ID necklaces won't...more
Cycling should be a family sport, however it can be challenging to head out on the bike with your children. Remember, you will be traveling away from your home and sometimes be in a dangerous environment when you are out on the road. However, with a little knowledge and preparation your whole family can enjoy the many attributes of cycling. Always remember that as always safety is the first priority when it comes to your children so they must...more
Trying to parent a young child can seem like a never ending tirade of "Don't touch!" "Sit down!" or "Stop doing that!" Can you imagine what that must be like for a little kid? Your child is expressing their natural curiosity, perhaps by playing with their food in a restaurant or at home, or wanting to play with water in the house, and almost immediately an adult puts a stop to it. "Don't play with your food!" "Don't play in the sink!" All the "don'ts" a child hears must be extremely frustrating, and that frustration can lead to acting out, back talk, and tantrums.As parents it is our job to teach our children social skills, manners, and how to behave. Maybe you feel like others will judge you if they see your child playing with their food when they are supposed to be eating. Whether they judge or not should not be a concern. Your child's development is far more important. So what do you do? Well, first stop, evaluate the situation and then ask "What are you doing?" Not in a warning tone, but as an inquiry. Perhaps your child wants to experiment with their food by mixing peas with mashed potatoes. This is harmless and there is no reason to stop it. On the other hand, throwing...more
During an Alejandro Escovedo performance at Asbury Park, N.J., fans were shocked when they heard the bluesy voice of one Bruce Springsteen. The Boss joined Escovedo for the tune "Always a Friend," the Rolling Stones' "Beast of Burden" and one of Escovedo's own "Faith," from his new album Street Songs of Love. The impromptu set in front of stunned...more
For every child, having a gift that is markedly their own is something they always cherish. This is why giving personalized gifts to children gives them a chance to appreciate that there is something made just for them. Children are emotionally fragile and giving them hand-me-down stuff like clothes, toy and even books will bruise their ego and can...more
Constipation in children is a growing world problem. In fact, more children than adults are suffering from constipation to some extent or the other. Nipping constipation in the bud is very important, because as the child grows, it might compound to several complicated forms. Children can develop constipation for a number of reasons. They are mostly all very benign reasons and no cause for alarm by the parent. Inadequate hydration or fiber intake can be a cause of constipation.Children who are potty training can feel pressure to go and hold it for too long causing them to develop constipation. The same thing can happen to older children who become so involved in playing that they do not want to take time out to go to the bathroom.Constipation is another common digestive system condition that affects many children. As parents, your job is to try and alleviate this frustrating situation and I want to help you to accomplish this. I have a different perspective on childhood problems compared to other practitioners. This comes from my clinical experience as a pediatrician and from my current private practice in alternative/energy medicine.There are different definitions in some...more
Massage therapy and occupational therapy are often used hand-in-hand in helping children with special needs such as learning disabilities (LD) and autism in places like Clearwater, Oldsmar and Trinity, FL. Most of the massage techniques used for...more
Every parent wants to foster a bright child. When the children are 2, many parents begin to buy some puzzles toys for their children. The puzzles toys that most children build and put together as a fun entertaining time are actually an educational...more
The market is full of various types of glasses. They are available in different trendy designs and in various styles. Among them kids glasses are available which have captured a major share in the market, the reason being that today more kid suffers...more
Little girls love playing hostess at their very own tea party. They love setting their little tables with a teapot and tiny cups and saucers and then offering their friends - or even their favorite dolls and stuffed animals - pieces of make-believe...more
Teaching kids is always a new lesson to cope with their mood and express their feelingespecially if they have only practiced aggressive ways of dealing with their frustrations. The good news is that although aggression is always study, so too is...more
Child support payments can become quite a burden when it is put into an already tight budget. And these days, you'd be lucky to find a budget that isn't tight. You may have to pick and choose which debts to pay and, while it seems that you could push...more