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Teaching Your Children to Be Thankful It’s no secret that thankful children are happier and more polite, but raising children to be thankful for all they have is more important than making more pleasant kids – it’s about teaching them to be caring and sensitive to the feelings of others. While some may feel that… Read more »

Tips for Traveling with Kids With the holidays just around the corner, many will be hitting the road with their little ones in tow. To help ensure your trip goes smoothly, we have a few tips below. Be tech-friendly. A device such as a kid-friendly tablet or a DVD player with educational videos is the… Read more »

Holidays Around the World While in the United States Christmas and Hanukkah are the two most commonly celebrated holidays, there is also Kwanzaa, which is both a seasonal and a cultural celebration. Throughout the world, there are many other winter events that celebrate the season. Families can always choose to add to the winter celebrations… Read more »

How To Teach Your Children to be Safe at Any Age Parents worry about their children; it’s a fact of life. Teaching them to be safe as they grow and explore is one of your most important jobs. But with so many potential threats to worry about, the task can seem overwhelming. Here are a… Read more »

Another Veggie Tale… Here’s a dilemma so many parents face! They’ve got to eat, it’s for their own good and survival… But they can’t stand what’s being offered. There are solutions. John Rosemond, a family psychologist, says a great way to get kids to eat their food is put several small portions of the meal(s)… Read more »

October is National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden, unexplained death of an infant younger than 1 year old. There is no proven way to prevent SIDS, but parents and caregivers can reduce the risk for SIDS by adhering to a few golden rules. Since 1994, the… Read more »

It’s Pumpkin Time Pumpkins are a hallmark of fall and make a great addition to kid-friendly snacks.  Pumpkin is easiest to use in recipes when bought from a can, but fresh pumpkin from the pumpkin patch is also fantastic. Rich in beta-carotene, Vitamin A and Vitamin C, this seasonal favorite is also a nutritional powerhouse… Read more »

Maintaining a Healthy Diet and Still Allowing the Foods They Love Every parent has the same battle at some point in their lives – getting your kids to eat healthy but not completely depriving them of the foods they love. It can be a challenge, yes, but it doesn’t mean you need a degree in… Read more »

How to Persuade Children to Sleep Alone Few parents can resist the temptation to let their little ones snuggle in bed with them, but persuading them to sleep alone at a later date can be a challenge.  With patience and persistence, though, it can be done, so here’s how to reclaim your own bed. Choose… Read more »

Parents and Children – We All Need Consistency Children need consistency.  After all, if the same action meets with smiles and praise one day and yelling and punishment the next, how are they supposed to make any sense of the world? Parents need consistency too.  Without it, not only do they make a rod for… Read more »