Article at a Glance Helicopter parenting is when a parent is overly intrusive and controlling in the lives of their maturing children. Being involved with your child’s life is a very good thing, but being over involved can make it harder for young adults to transition to adulthood. Experts advise that allowing young adults to … Continue reading “A Scientific Look at Helicopter Parenting”
Article at a Glance Begin exposing your children to books when they are babies. Provide a selection of different kinds of books and reading material. Make reading attractive by making it a special activity and showing a good example. According to studies, raising children who love to read has all sorts of benefits. It improves … Continue reading “Raising Good Readers Begins at Home”
Article at a Glance The Internet and mobile devices have made it so that most children will probably be exposed to pornography at some point. Maintaining an open relationship is the best way to help guide your children through these challenges. You can also protect your children by learning what to look for and practicing … Continue reading “Protecting Your Children From Internet Pornography”
Article at a Glance It is possible to find toys that are educational, hold your child’s attention, and don’t cost a fortune. Toys should build imagination, foster social skills, and educate, as well as entertain. It is important that toys match your child’s developmental level. With last year’s toys either broken, lost, or making your … Continue reading “Our Age-by-Age Toy Guide”
Article at a Glance Remove any distractions by setting up a comfortable and well-equipped place to study. Teach your kids how to study and how to manage their time. Be there to help your kids by answering questions and providing moral support, but resist the urge to step in and do it for them. When … Continue reading “Taking the “Work” Out of Homework”
Article at a Glance Most sore throats are part of a viral cold, but strep throat is caused by bacteria. Sore throats caused by strep generally last longer and aren’t accompanied by other cold symptoms. Most colds can be treated at home, but strep throat will need to be treated by your pediatrician. What is … Continue reading “Strep Throat Q&A”
Article at a Glance Swallowing a button battery can cause severe injury and potentially even death in less than two hours. If you believe your child has ingested a button battery, go directly to the emergency room. Search your home for any devices that use these batteries and place them where your children can’t get … Continue reading “Button Batteries Can Be a Huge Health Hazard For Small Children”
Article at a Glance Use “Is Your Child Sick?” to find information about nearly 100 pediatric symptoms, advice on when to call a doctor, and information about home treatments. Find health tips, information on medical conditions, parenting advice, medical dosage charts, immunization schedules, and surveys and questionnaires. We have all been there. Up in the … Continue reading “Using Our Website: Giving Parents Good Advice and Peace of Mind”
Article at a Glance Flu shots and hand washing are two of the best ways to protect your family against viral illnesses. Antibiotics only work on bacterial infections, not on viral infections like the cold or flu. If you need help determining how sick your child is, use our “Is Your Child Sick?” tool. It … Continue reading “The Ultimate Cold and Flu Survival Guide”
Article at a Glance Teens who sext are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior. Teens who had sexted were seven times more likely to be sexually active and twice as likely to be having unprotected sex than those who had never sexted. Help your child understand the risks of sexting and other risky … Continue reading “Studies Find that Sexting is Linked to Risky Sexual Behavior”
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