Music is a natural part of life for toddlers. They might sing to their stuffed animals, tap their feet to the rhythm of nursery rhymes, and enjoy the sound of their parents singing to them — even if mom and dad can’t quite carry a tune. But this early introduction to music does more than entertain.… Continue reading
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What about abuse in teen and child ages
What Is Abuse? Amy’s finger was so swollen that she couldn’t get her ring off. She didn’t think her finger was broken because she could still bend it. It had been a week since her dad shoved her into the wall, but her finger still hurt a lot. Amy hated the way her dad called… Continue reading
Your kid allergy – peanut and nut allergy
What Are Peanut and Tree Nut Allergies? First grade has been a difficult parenting year for Anne. Her 6-year-old son, Justin, began eating lunch in the cafeteria with hundreds of other students armed with their peanut butter sandwiches, peanut butter crackers, and all those hidden peanuts in their processed foods. For Justin, who has an… Continue reading
Be a healthy, fit kid
There’s a lot of discussion these days about fit kids. People who care (parents, doctors, teachers, and others) want to know how to help kids be more fit. Being fit is a way of saying a person eats well, gets a lot of physical activity (exercise), and has a healthy weight. If you’re fit, your… Continue reading
Which are the organic foods for children health
You’ve probably noticed the increased quantity and variety of organic foods available in regular grocery stores. Once the specialty of health food stores, organic foods are spreading to shelves throughout the big food stores. So you may be wondering if organic foods are healthier and safer for your child, and worth the extra money if… Continue reading
What should eat 1- to 2-year-old children
At this age toddlers are moving from the eating habits they had as infants toward a diet more like your own. Your job is to keep broadening your child’s palate by introducing new flavors and textures. Food preferences are set early in life, so help your child develop a taste for healthy foods now. Toddlers… Continue reading
Napping Guide for Toddlers
Many a parent has made excuses for a cranky child because the little one missed a precious nap. Or perhaps the parent has dropped everything, barely obeying the speed limit, so the tired tot makes it home in time for some afternoon ZZZs. There is no doubt about it: Napping is an important part of… Continue reading
Menangitis and vaccine for it – save more children
You’ve probably heard about tragic meningitis cases on the news at one point or another, but it may have seemed like a rare disease that couldn’t affect your kids. True, bacterial meningitis isn’t very common. But the illness is usually serious and can be life-threatening if it’s not treated right away. That’s why a national… Continue reading