Divorce is stressful for parents and kids alike. Although reactions will depend on a child’s age, temperament, and the circumstances surrounding the split, many kids feel sad, frustrated, angry, and anxious — and it’s not uncommon for them to act out because of those feelings. Fortunately, parents can help their kids during a divorce. By minimizing the tension… Continue reading
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Your child and self-control
When kids melt down in the middle of a crowded store, at a holiday dinner with extended family, or at home, it can be extremely frustrating. But parents can help kids learn self-control and teach them how to respond to situations without just acting on impulse. Teaching self-control skills is one of the most important… Continue reading
New in childhood vaccines
H1N1 swine flu shots, a meningitis booster, and a genital warts vaccine for boys are the big changes to the 2010 childhood vaccination schedule. The changes were recommended by a CDC advisory panel last October. Now approval of the changes by the American Academy of Pediatrics makes the new guidelines official. The biggest change is the… Continue reading
Which are the fears in children?
Everyone, from the youngest child to the oldest adult, experiences anxieties and fears at one time or another. Feeling anxious in a particularly uncomfortable situation never feels very good. However, with kids, such feelings are not only normal, they’re also necessary. Experiencing and dealing with anxieties can prepare young people to handle the unsettling experiences… Continue reading
Dental health and fluoride prevention
Keeping kids’ teeth healthy requires more than just daily brushing. During a routine well-child exam, you may be surprised to find the doctor examining your child’s teeth and asking you about your water supply. That’s because fluoride, a substance that’s found naturally in water, plays an important role in healthy tooth development and cavity prevention.… Continue reading
Few advices how to teach your toddler to share
Your toddler’s language development advances the formation of empathy and first friendships. During the second half of the third year, language becomes more and more of a social tool. Playdates give your child the opportunity to communicate with other children her own age—instead of constantly talking to adults. Social language with other children begins with… Continue reading
Education of parents affects children’s development
A child’s development is based on parents’ upbringing. In their busy schedule if parents could find time to read to their children, it would be a wonderful experience and it would create a strong bonding for both parents and children. Reading to kids molds them into readers which significantly increase their potential for academic as… Continue reading