When your children begin to feel loose teeth, they may express some level of trepidation. Perhaps their friends made them feel afraid, or maybe they saw a television show that depicted losing a tooth in a negative light. No matter what the stimulus was, you can reverse these thoughts and help make this experience an […]
Safety and Prevention Classes All Parents Should Take
When it comes to parenting, it’s easy to get caught up in the everyday concerns such as education, rule enforcing, enrichment classes, and activities like sports or dance. For yourself, you may take parenting courses or sign up for a parent/child class. While all of these are great options for building a strong bond, don’t […]
4 Signs Your Children’s Dental Health Is at Risk
Although the first teeth children get are temporary, the oral health of children is still very important. Proper tooth development and good dental health play a role in proper food chewing and digestion, speech development, and growth of healthy permanent teeth. Parents and dentists both play vital roles in healthy mouths for children. There are […]
5 Tips for Getting Your Children to Stay Calm at the Dentist
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders estimates that nearly 10 percent of people in the US suffer from dental phobia, otherwise known as fear or anxiety at the dentist’s office. Many people cite a traumatic or painful experience at the dentist’s office in childhood as the reason for their apprehension and disquiet over routine dental […]
Treating Addiction in Teens: Getting the Help You Need
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Sadly, it’s not the only month of the year that teens can find themselves in trouble with substance abuse. As your child crosses over into the teenage realm, they are faced with a veritable onslaught of changes in their body and emotional wellbeing. This is the great […]
Contact Sports: Are They a Yes or No for Growing Kids?
With the recent announcement of the first ever all-girls tackle football league, it’s clear that contact sports will only continue to grow in popularity. But when your son or daughter wants to sign up for what you perceive as a violent game, what should you do? If you’re wondering whether contact sports will leave permanent […]
What Are the Best Ways to Help Children Who Are Facing Legal Consequences?
Regardless of your age, getting in trouble with the law can be a troublesome time for anyone. While some people tend to get themselves in trouble time and time again, others only face legal consequences once before they turn their life around. If your child is facing legal consequences, you are probably trying to figure […]
How to Help Your Kids Build an Awesome Science Fair Project
Science fair projects are one of the most important activities in a child’s life. They can spur them on to seek new and inventive solutions to problems, which are derived directly from the scientific process and everything involved with it. The challenge is helping your child to create the best science fair project possible without […]
Creative Playground: Design a Perfect Room for Your Kid
Your child’s room has to have functional space, which provides good conditions for sleeping, learning and playing. It is important to involve your children in decorating their rooms. When it comes to choosing colors, shapes, and furniture, listen to their wishes. Although you may not agree with all of them, accept at least part of […]
How to Throw an Eco-Friendly Birthday Party for Your Kid
One of each year’s most thrilling events every child is impatiently longing for is his/her birthday party. Children fantasize this occasion to include numerous friends and guests, plenty of sweets, and dozens of entertaining games. On the other side, from a parent’s point of view, this magical kid’s day is usually accompanied with not-so-cheap solutions and tons […]