Recent studies have shown that there is an increasing trend in the number of overweight and obese children. In fact, there are estimates that say up to 15% of the children in UK fit this description. It is a sad fact, to say the least. Some experts go so far as to say that because of the...

Not nearly as often as it should. Most child abuse victims never report the crime or get help in coming to grips with this life-changing trauma. They move into adulthood with a broken heart and low self esteem. Much misbehavior and acting out can be traced to an incident which occurred which...

Should your child go for the football practice 5 days a week? Are 3 daysenough? It is common for parents to be a little confused when it comes to deciding how much is too much with reference to after school activities. They argue that since most of the activities are fun (as different from...

How Mothers Can And Should Really Enjoy A Hot Bubble Bath

Okay I admit it I love to take hot relaxing bubble baths. Nothing beats soaking in a tub and reading a good book at the same time. I usually skip the glass of wine, I am much more apt to have a glass of diet coke instead. ...

How important is it to buy a lightweight stroller or pushchair?

In terms of a baby, buying a pushchair is one of the most important decisions you will make. It can make your life as a parent easier, if you make a good decision however, if you choose a pushchair or stroller for the wrong...

I read an article the other day entitled How Fit is Your Kid? Research found that 1/3 of all teens would fail an 8-minute treadmill test. Pretty scary! There are reasons for this of course, like:

A huge increase in portion sizes from just 10 years ago

The sedentary nature of...

Gail Minger wishes she had asked more questions about fire safety at her son’s school before she sent him off to college. In 1998, Michael Minger, a sophomore, died in a residence hall fire at Murray State University in Kentucky.

“When we visited the campus, we just assumed...

As parents we know that building our child’s sense of self esteem is important. Child development specialists tell us so. However knowing it is important is not the same as knowing how to give your child a strong sense of self worth. There is no simple strategy but there are several...

How can I motivate my child to study and get good grades? To do his homework? To succeed in school, so that he can go to the best college? To go to college? To practice playing the piano? How can I motivate my child to put in the effort needed to achieve his own goals?

What parent does...

One of the favorite things for parents to do is watching their beautiful baby as he or she is peacefully sleeping. Parents do this partly to make sure they are seeing the gentle rise and fall of their chest that indicates everything is okay. Its natural for parents to worry about their babies....

In nearly all States, adoption records are sealed and withheld from public inspection after the adoption is finalized. To maintain the confidentiality of these records, most States have instituted procedures by which parties to an adoption may obtain nonidentifying and identifying information...

Parenting skills go beyond teaching your child to say, Please and Thank you. Teaching a child what behavior is expected is a daily process, and you will have many opportunities each day to steer your child in the right direction.

One key point to remember is to teach, not reprimand. It...