When you become the parent of a newborn, you life will be filled with all of the many responsibilities and demands that surround your baby. Of course you will want to love her and provide shelter, food, and clothing for her, but one of the most important things you can do for your child is make ... more >>

Crossing the street seems like a simple matter to most adults. After all, we've been doing it for years, so what's the big deal? But young children may not understand the dynamics involved, especially since a high proportion of school-age kids ride the bus to school each day rather than walk, as so ... more >>

Soda pop, or simply "pop," is called "soda" in the East and "coke" (small "c") in the South. Whatever its general name, we all quickly recognize the sugary, carbonated beverages that are sold in bottles and cans around the world. Since the turn of the 20th century this popular beverage has become ... more >>

Children's allergies are on the rise, with millions of households affected by this chronic condition. Inhalers, medications, and immunotherapy are some of the more common ways of handling allergic attacks. But there are steps that parents can take to help manage or reduce the type and length of a ... more >>

No parents would ever fall asleep at night if they allowed themselves to dwell on all the bad things that could happen to their children. Still, they take the basic precautionary measures: car seats, bicycle helmets and life jackets could all protect a child in an unthinkable accident. Often ... more >>

Telling the difference between a cold, the flu and allergies can be difficult in younger children. A fever develops and you are not sure why. There are many common symptoms that different illnesses share and sometimes parents have to turn detective to find the cause.A fever is one of the most ... more >>

Make exercise fun all week with this fun seven day workout schedule for kids and families. Monday:To get your activity week started, help your child sign up online for daily activity log on the PALA (Presidential Active Lifestyle Award) web site. Encourage them to update it every evening. The ... more >>

Most school systems teach children how to evacuate the building during a fire, and they regularly hold full-scale fire drills for practice. Unfortunately, many private homeowners fail to extend these instructions to their homes. Children need to understand how to properly escape a home fire, ... more >>

When adults over-eat, we usually find a “good reason” for it. We have to make room for that delicious chocolate cake, or we’ve already paid for the giant serving of food placed before us and it would be a shame to see it go to waste. We pick up a bar of chocolate or whip up some down-home ... more >>

No one likes to think of what would happen to their child if they were involved in an automotive accident, but there are children injured or killed in accidents every day. Proper child restraints and teaching children the correct ways to act around traffic can help to seriously reduce the chances ... more >>

One morning your five-year-old seems unusually sleepy, although usually an early riser. You notice that she feels warm to the touch, so you take her temperature. The thermometer reads 102°F. What should you do?Fever FactsFirst, it is important to understand what a fever is and what it is not. A ... more >>

Ah, the joys of being a child riding their bike, or skating free with little else but the wheels on their feet. It's a great thrill for a child to be able to ride a bike or a skateboard or to go roller skating, and also a bit of independence for them. Learning to ride or skate can be a self esteem ... more >>

Your kids know that Little Debbie is out there. Even if snack cakes never make their way into your kitchen pantry, your kids have seen them and probably tasted them, too. When parents just say “no” to junk food no matter what, it seems like a good idea but it could very well backfire. When a ... more >>

Kids today frequently eat fast food or junk food for lunch instead of the healthy veggies or balanced meals that their parents would prefer. Rather than handing your child five dollars for her next school meal, map out a tasty alternative that will satisfy both her and you.Schoolchildren of all ... more >>

There is no one in the world who can influence a child the way a parent can, especially when it comes to they way your child learns to think and feel about food. But the older kids grow, the greater the role that other outside factors start to play in a child’s life. This means that parents ... more >>

The thought of having bugs in our hair is one thing that makes most people, young or old, cringe in disgust. The only thing you want upon discovering that you have head lice is to get rid of them immediately. At first onset, you can be walking around with lice in your hair and never know it. People ... more >>

A ten-year-old girl may be more interested in playing in mud than putting it on her face as a beauty treatment. But by age twelve or so, many girls have begun to develop an interest in feminine hygiene. This may stem in part from school health classes or commercial advertisements on television or ... more >>

1) Keep children well hydrated. Kids can exert tremendous amounts of energy when playing outdoors. While dehydration is more of a concern under the hot summer sun, it can also occur in the winter time when kids are bundled up and sweating inside of warm coats. Always bring some bottled water and ... more >>

When a child suddenly becomes ill it can be very scary. Often children will continue playing and behaving normally when they are sick, but other times they are obviously drained of energy and ambition. This is when parents wonder if they should call a doctor, dispense over-the-counter medication, ... more >>

Even at school, kids may face lunchtime temptations through vending machines or snack foods offered by friends. If they're bored with the packed lunches they've been taking and you're at your wit's end in knowing what to send, the following ideas may help. 1. Start with main items. There are many ... more >>

Today's parents want the best for their babies, as evidenced by the wide variety of health and safety products available and the equally wide variety of product reviews on websites selling these products. Parents who grew up before the widespread use of infant car seats and booster seats might now ... more >>

When babies are born, it’s almost impossible to tell if they can hear properly. Except for a noticeable abnormality in the ear canal or ear drum, noticed by the physician, there’s no real way of knowing until the child is older. As the baby grows you might notice that it isn’t developing as ... more >>

Over 200,000 emergency room visits a year result from playground related injuries. As warm weather nears and school lets out for the summer, safety tips for playing outside become extremely important for parents to know. The most common injury from outside play are falls, but other injuries are ... more >>

Stuttering is a well known form of dysfluency, or speech interruption, and is common among children who are just learning to speak. Prior to the age at which a child begins school, it may not be uncommon for a few weeks or months in a row to be marked by a mild stutter, even recurrently. This is ... more >>

Are you tired of the kids’ toys and clutter invading your space? Do you wish your family spent less time in front of the television and more time in creative activities? If so, you may need to create a play area in your home. Location! Location! Location!A home play area is a room designated ... more >>