What to Do When Your Child is the Bully
What to Do When Your Child is the Bully

Nobody wants to hear that their child is getting bullied, but then nobody wants to hear that their child is the bully either. But if you hear or suspect that your child is bullying another child, whether physically or verbally, it is important to deal with the problem right away before it escalates. Bullying not … Continue reading “What to Do When Your Child is the Bully”

Study Sees an Increase in Teen Abuse of ADHD Drugs
Study Sees an Increase in Teen Abuse of ADHD Drugs

According to a recent study, calls to poison control centers about teenagers abusing attention-deficit drugs has risen 76 percent in the last eight years. This spike in calls is one of many indicators of what has become a very serious problem. Research by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America suggests that about 19 percent of … Continue reading “Study Sees an Increase in Teen Abuse of ADHD Drugs”

Having the TV on Disrupts Toddlers From Normal Play
Having the TV on Disrupts Toddlers From Normal Play

We all know that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no TV for children under two. But what about letting the TV play in the background, especially when your child seems to be paying little attention to it? Nope, your best bet is to keep it off. A study by researchers at the University of … Continue reading “Having the TV on Disrupts Toddlers From Normal Play”

Want to Make Your Children Happier, Healthier, Smarter and More Well-Adjusted? Eat Dinner With Them!
Want to Make Your Children Happier, Healthier, Smarter and More Well-Adjusted? Eat Dinner With Them!

It is hard enough to get the whole family together in one room at the same time, let alone eat dinner together, but researchers at the University of Minnesota are saying that this time together is very important to our children in a variety of ways. Better nutrition: Serving up a well-balanced meal increases the … Continue reading “Want to Make Your Children Happier, Healthier, Smarter and More Well-Adjusted? Eat Dinner With Them!”

Playtime in a Digital Age

Many of the popular new toys for young children involve electronics like TV and computers and claim to help them learn. Videos like Baby Einstein are now a staple in many homes, but are they really helping children learn? According to research, babies don’t comprehend what they see on screen until they are 18 to … Continue reading “Playtime in a Digital Age”

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