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If the holiday break means vacation time, it also means flu season. While winter is the perfect time to sip some hot cocoa and read a good book, it’s also is the season to get sick with a common cold. Of course you want to avoid all these nasty germs! After all, you and your
Read moreWithout a doubt, the television is a double-edged sword. Yes, there are benefits, but too much TV can also be a liability. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that young children should spend less than two hours watching television. Moreover, children younger than 2 should have no screen time. According to a study published by
Read moreToday, we live in a world where images can be easily manipulated. Photoshop is only one of the thousands of photo editing software available online. And, one does not need sophisticated computer knowledge to edit images with today’s technology. In fact, even social media sites have built-in editing features in order to help users enhance
Read moreMany parents ask me what’s the best age to give their child a phone. The first thing I remind them is they are not giving their child a just phone, they are giving them a powerful tool with access to information the child might not be ready for. But I also know it’s a new
Read moreChildren’s access to social media puts learning about life on steroids Today’s parents are under constant fire. They need to be on their toes at all times. Their parents and grandparents lived in very different times when children had a much slower introduction and assimilation into socializing with their peers. In those days, the parents
Read moreAs a child, my parents put me in every extracurricular activity you could possibly think of. Although I am eternally grateful and fortunate to have parents who wanted me to try everything (and had the financial means to allow me to experience so many activities), I know it also came with a big price. As
Read moreIt’s fall, and school is back in full swing! By now, you’ve certainly adopted a routine. The beginning of the school year is always busy, especially with first-of-the-year activities plus sporting events and other school-related appointments. Certainly, as a parent, you know that it is at the beginning of the year that one must set
Read moreConsidering how busy we are these days, it can be difficult to lasso everyone for a meal together. Even you, the parent, might be too tired to insist the whole gang head to the table for a family meal. This family tradition has slowly started to erode over time. It’s more common now for families
Read moreBullying is one of the most traumatic things that can happen to a child. This is because childhood is such an important developmental period, and bullying can often cause physical and psychological effects that might follow them for the rest of their lives. However, one of the things that is often overlooked in bullying situations
Read moreAs a parent, what to pack for a snack ranks right up there with what to pack for lunch. You want it to be healthy, but you’re bored with the same old mini tub of applesauce. (And, by the way, so are they!) Take heart, there are lots of healthy options, some premade and some
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