A recent study suggests fathers can play an important role in preventing their children from becoming obese. Researchers found that when fathers increased their involvement in child care and playtime with their children ages 2 to 4, the kids had a lower risk of obesity. The association is significant because obese children are prone to […]
How to talk to your kids about stranger danger
When you’re out and about with your child, it’s not unusual for someone to notice your adorable child and want to engage her. The stranger may ask her questions, such as what her name is or how old she is. You want to teach her to be polite, but you also want to teach […]
These steps can help discourage materialism
Kids tend to have expensive tastes. From personal tech to fashion labels, you can spend a bundle satisfying your child’s wants. You can preach about the value of a dollar, but curbing materialistic tendencies often requires a more strategic approach. Douglas Straight, a licensed professional clinical counselor in the Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Psychology […]
Is your child obsessed with looks?
To help children have a healthy body image and discourage them from being too wrapped up in their looks, you have to plant the seeds at a young age. Body image begins to develop at a very young age and is influenced by parents, media and peers, according to a 2015 report by Common Sense […]
How to protect your home from sweets
Junk food can be found everywhere your child turns. It’s at her friend’s birthday party, her school celebrations and sporting events. Even her grandmother has a designated cupboard specifically designed to satisfy your child’s sweet tooth. We can’t always control what happens outside our home, but we can control what happens inside our home. So […]
Video games: the good and the bad
Chances are your kids play video games, or someday they will. They will play for hours on end, if you allow it. You might worry about the time they spend with a controller in hand. You might wonder, are these games warping my children? That depends. Video games can have many benefits, and many drawbacks. […]
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