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March 3, 2014
More than ever, kids are falling out of high chairs. Here’s why
More and more kids are falling out of high chairs every year. One cause is the parents are not fastening their kids securely. Another significant cause is not fastening the…
Could your kids have genetic memories?
Can children inherit traumatic memories from their parents? A recent study at Emory University seems to point to just that very concept. In the study, lab rats were trained to…
March 2, 2014
Five-Minute Film Festival: Teaching Kids about Global Poverty
Inspired by the documentary Living on One Dollar a Day, a film about the effects of poverty on every day life in Guatemala, the author shares resources for designing a…
Do I need my kids more than they need me?
The author shares her experiences and thoughts on how the meaning of being a mother changes gradually as children age and become more independent. These changes, in the author’s home,…
March 1, 2014
10 Ways Parents Can Help Prevent Cyberbullying
With all the social media websites that there are today, a rising issue is cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is simply just bullying over the internet. Studies show the about 43% of kids…
How To Handle Mental Illness With Your Child & In Your Family
The article begins with the author recalling her childhood and her decision to never employ corporal punishment just as her father patiently accommodated symptoms of ADD. Similarly her own son…
February 28, 2014
How do I discourage my child’s unhealthy friendship?
Helping your child navigate the intricacies of friendship can be tricky, especially when those friendships may not be healthy for your child. Follow these tips for opening dialogues with your…
Engaging your child’s senses through play: Sight
Children need to develop different types of skills throughout their development, but parents can help them along. Some parents may want to check out how they can give their kids…