With child abuse statistics telling us that the numbers are not only on the rise in the United States but also around the world, there is no doubt that children who undergo this unjust punishment are often scarred for life, and in some cases, carry these experiences with them into late adulthood. In order to […]
Expecting a child to have inborn social skills is one of the most unrealistic things that parents and elders can expect of them because they do not have the experience or the maturity yet to behave in a certain manner that is acceptable in society. Thus, the onus lies on the parents to teach them […]
One of the most creative ways by which you can keep a child busy is by getting them to do fun stuff with paper such as cards, envelopes, scrap books and collages and so on and so forth, and while they learn how to use their hands to create something from a scratch, they also […]
There’s no doubt that parenting can be a tough ask. And what makes it even more difficult is the fact that children can sometimes become aggressive and start biting, pushing or even pulling one’s hair as well. And while this can really embarrassing for the parents involved, there are a few things that one must […]
Tips to Help Children Who Are Teething A baby will usually start teething anywhere between three months and eighteen months old. These are just some of the symptoms to watch for: running a slight temperature, excessive drooling, gums appear slightly discolored, a constant need to rub the gums. This is a stressful time for the […]
Your two-year old used to be a sweet little one, but now he or she has these little habits that really want to make you tear your hair out. They don’t call it the terrible twos for nothing. Why are temper tantrums common among toddlers? Firstly, two year olds begin to see the world a […]
There is really nothing more exciting (and stressful) for parents of two-year old tots than toilet-training. But most parents rush to their pediatrician, constantly worrying about whether they’re doing it right. “Why isn’t my child responding?”, “Am I being too harsh?”, “Am I being too lax?”, “Have I bought the right potty?” and other questions […]
Medical experts report that out of the 3.5 sports related injuries that are treated in children each year, nearly half are preventable. There are some steps parents can take to ensure their children are as well equipped as possible before hitting the playing field or court. The best way to prevent injury is to make […]
(NYSE: TOY) Toys R’ Us has addressed the holiday season with optimism for an annual increase in profits. After suffering a famine last year in toy sales, the company expects to make a massive comeback, hiring over 45,000 new workers to handle big holiday season shopping events. Toys R’ Us holds a monopoly over toy […]
Some parents would rather have their kids not watch television. Some do not even have a TV, while others battle with their children about how they watch too much of it. Here are some helpful hints on finding a healthy balance: How much TV is not too much TV? This depends on the family. An […]