Article at a Glance Protect your kids by learning more about which apps and services they use and establishing family rules about online behavior. There are many apps and software options that can help you monitor your children online. Don’t get overwhelmed. Start early and take it one step at a time. Parents are used … Continue reading “Monitoring Online Behavior: Do You Really Know What Your Kids are Doing Online?”
Article at a Glance A recent study shows that children who watch more TV are more likely to exhibit aggressive and antisocial behavior in early adulthood. Another study shows that changing the type of TV shows your children watch can improve behavior. Experts hope that parents will limit TV viewing, but if parents aren’t going … Continue reading “You Are What You Watch: Violent TV Shows Lead to Aggressive Behavior”
Article at a Glance Some of the most common bad habits kids have are nail biting, nose picking, thumb sucking, teeth grinding, and hair twirling. Children generally outgrow these habits, and you don’t need to worry about them unless they are negatively impacting your child’s life. Be patient—each child is different, so you may need … Continue reading “Get Your Finger Out of Your Nose!”
Article at a Glance Preschool, interactive reading, and fish oil can help boost your child’s IQ. This new report gives a comprehensive look at related studies on boosting intelligence. You can help your children by increasing fatty acids in their diet, actively engaging your children while reading, and enrolling them in a high-quality preschool program. … Continue reading “Three Ways to Boost Your Child’s IQ”
Article at a Glance Around 46% of children with autism reported being bullied within the previous year. Some of the characteristics of autism can make these children easy targets. By increasing understanding and empathy in our children we can help protect those with special needs. Anti-bullying programs have been credited with a recent decrease in … Continue reading “Autistic Children Five Times More Likely To Be Bullied”
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”
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