Got a worry wart? You’re not alone. Plenty of kids fret about things large and small — just like adults can. It’s hard on you, tho, when you’re not able to comfort your child. Worse, if your child has some kind of anxiety disorder. Too much anxiety can interfere with healthy development. Learn how to… Read more »
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That one “Hoo-ah!” from him at just the right time of day is one of the great things about a dad’s role in the family.
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Lots of parents insist that their toddlers wear “floaties” while swimming so they’ll feel safe in the water, but plenty of swimming experts say kids need to get past the floatie stage, since “water wings” keep kids in a vertical (straight up and down) position in the water, the opposite position that’s actually needed for… Read more »
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If a child is in trouble in the water, he’s more likely to be quiet than hollering for help. Learn how to recognize the warning signs.
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In picking your battles with the kids, reading is one that you shouldn’t lose says at least one major study out of Britain last month. While you may buy into the convenient argument that it doesn’t matter WHAT your child reads as long as he reads, it’s time to rethink that. At least one important… Read more »
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It can happen to any child old enough to be alone online by himself. The Internet is loaded with easy-to-access pornography and other mature content, so you need to have parental controls in place lest he stumble onto something that can harm him, or at least be prepared to have a frank conversation if it… Read more »
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Before you had kids you had some fairly clear cut ideas about how you were going to do things … so what happened?!
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Tornado fears are not unfounded, and children need the opportunity to talk about what they are and what you should do in the event one is near you.
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Does you child have a few extra pounds? A lot of extra pounds? Limit junk food, say experts. But as you know, it’s easier said than done. Lori A. Breaux, M.D. of Brentwood Pediatrics shares some tips for this: • Teach your child to check nutrition labels on food — empowering them is a great… Read more »
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Talk it up with your baby! It’s the easiest way to help her build communication abilities!
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