Your child deserves the best babysitter or nanny in your area to see to his needs. And for your peace of mind, you need to hire somebody who is more than just appropriate for the job. This is why you spent so much time going over classified ad listings and nanny databases to find the perfect matches for your requirements. Now, you have managed to trim down your choices, you need to go and interview each applicant. This part is crucial because...more
Today, many parents have to leave their homes to work and give their children the best life that they can possibly provide. And most have to contend with the fact that they have to leave their children in the care of a hired help because they don't have the convenience of having a relative or friend to watch over their kids in their absence. But it's also important to make the right choices when it comes to hiring a babysitter or nanny. The...more
You're probably busy planning every detail so your kids can have a memorable summer packed with vacations, summer camps, sports activities and more.As you finish your planning, be sure to allow time for three surprising activities that are research-proven to help your child's emotional, neurological and physical well-being.Secret #1: Allow time each day for unstructured, child-directed play (or free time for adolescents).Research is emerging that the hectic lifestyle that many parents have chosen for their children may be harmful to a child's development. Remember when you were growing up and you just went outside to play? It turns out that the fun you had using your imagination, playing tag and hanging out with other kids was actually causing nerve growth in the frontal cortex of your brain which controls the executive controls, along with numerous other positive neurological developments.There are other benefits to play: it requires attention and sharpens the senses; it demands mental dexterity and flexibility; it thrives on possibility; it expands human variability; it expands our nervous system; it allows us to take risks and try on new roles; it teaches kids how to get along...more
These days, the search for an appropriate babysitter for your children is easier because of the numerous venues where you can look for candidates. If you're new to the neighborhood or if you simply don't have a lot of time to spare browsing through your local community bulletin boards or making phone calls to local colleges to find worthy...more
My current read is Why Gender Matters by Dr. Leonard Sax. He is a proponent of single sex education and uses a wide range of scientific research to highlight gender learning differences. He emphasizes that Sex differences in childhood are larger and more important than sex differences in adulthood.Absolutely, gender matters and it matters even...more
Childhood obesity has more than tripled over the past 40 years. More than 30% of children and teens are overweight and 20% are classified as obese. Most parents wait for their child to grow out of it, encouraging them to be proud of who they are. That is certainly noble in theory, but being overweight increases the risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, elevated blood cholesterol levels, and premature heart disease.It can certainly be a challenge for parents to provide children with opportunities to lead a healthy lifestyle. You never know what they could be stuffing down their mouths in the school cafeteria or at their friend' house. That is why it is so important to teach proper nutrition in the home. They will not learn about it in school, not even in health class. The more you practice good health at home, the better choices they will make out in the world.Here are a few weight loss tips to get your children started on the road to good health.Children Lose Weight Tips #1: Be The Example YourselfIf you are overweight or obese yourself, you are setting a bad example for your children. Be a responsible parent and go on a diet. Yes, YOU! Children often mimic what their...more
Baby Sign Language is a communication method designed to be used with hearing babies and toddlers before they can speak. It is a simplified version of sign language designed to be easy enough for baby's to use from 6 months of age. The baby signs are...more
With video games, TV, computers, poor meal choices and the internet, children are facing a health crisis of their own. Children as a whole are less healthy than they used to be in times past. Diabetes--thought to be a mainly adult disease in the...more
If the child,adolescent, or teenager is embarrassed about wearing the diapers and plastic pants to bed there are a number of different ways you can encourage them. First,you can stress how much more comfortable it will be waking up in a dry bed....more
One of the most difficult things a youngster can go through when they're growing up is bed-wetting. Although as a society we've become more sensitive about many issues, for some reason bed-wetting and the use of diapers to manage it is a topic that...more
Breastfeeding your own baby is a source of great joy, especially after all the stress you have gone through during pregnancy and birth-giving. But the pain of sore nipples makes breastfeeding a terrible thing for some mothers. Nipples that have the...more
Potty training is not a race, and there is no evidence that early potty trainers are any more successful or happy as adults compared to those who potty trained a little later. So give yourself permission to take the time to understand your child and...more