I can remember when there was only one chubby kid per class. Now one in three, by my informal survey and the governments official tally, would be eligible for this form of verbal abuse. Actually, one child in ten is considered morbidly obese and the other two in ten just obese or...
Why Are Our Children Getting Heavier? — The Five Truths Every Parent Must Know To Get Their Childs Weight On Track.
With as many as 50% of all children being overweight in this country, parents are beginning to realize that something must be done. There is no shortage of information...
Why and how parents should impart their children with the right kind of sex education?
Many parents are confused about what they should tell their children about sex and when and how this should happen. Parents are also concerned that sexual information might heighten childrens interest...
There is an urban legend that over thirty percent of all children are not born of their appointed father; instead, they are the products of adultery. Because of this long-standing myth, the idea of a paternity test has been a persistent one in the minds of the public. Here, we will explain what...
Raising children is a confusing business. There are times when any parent or caregiver can use additional parenting advice. There are many books available to parents to help get through the day-to-day issues.
Every child is different, and every parent is different, too. Because of this,...
When Your Teenager Is Out Of Control: Troubled Teen Programs
Introduction to Troubled Teen Programs
More than ever, teens today are facing an uncertain future. With political instability across the globe and unrest in local communities, its no wonder that our teens are confused...
I think as parents, sometimes we think that on our childs eighteenth birthday, something magical is going to happen. The truth is, they wake up the same person they went to bed as.
When my daughter went away to college, I admit to being completely blown away by the amount of students...
When Your Child Is Old Enough To Be Sleeping Through The Night
All The Sleeping Mistakes Ive Made with My Children
I have three children, so Ive made pretty much every mistake known to Mommies, except the fatal ones, as luckily, all three of mine are alive and well. But the biggest...
It is never too early to begin teaching your child to read, or at least laying the foundation for early literacy skills, and it can definitely be left too late!
If you are not sure then think about this. Statistically, more American children suffer long-term life-long harm from the...
If your child has recurring illnesses, don’t simply brush off these ailments as normal childhood health problems. He or she may have a serious underlying disease.
Primary immunodeficiency, or PI, is a genetic defect that can compromise a child’s immune system, leading to an...
With the first of the Baby Boomers turning 60 this year, the nation is beginning to see the effects of its aging population-and with the average life expectancy extending to nearly 78, those approaching retirement must plan ahead financially, emotionally and physically. However, for some people,...
What do you do when you struggle with fear and anxiety and you have to maintain the family and kids? It can be tough but there are ways to manage your fears and take care of your family at the same time. Here are some techniques a parent can use to manage his or her anxiety.
The first...