Helping Your Child Talk Through Problems
Picture this. Your child arrives home from school looking stressed and sad, but when you try to talk with them about why—they clam up. Or you’ve finished dinner, clea...
October 22, 2024
October 14, 2024How to Save a Life? Keep Your Child Safe From Choking
My kids have choked and needed the Heimlich maneuver 3 times. That’s right, 3 times! Here's how to keep your kids safe from choking.
October 6, 2024How to Help a Tween Have a Healthy Weight
How does a parent help a child who is overweight? Instead of talking to your children about weight and appearance, focus on how to be healthy.
September 26, 2024Safe and Fun Sleepovers
When I was a kid, my best friend and I loved sleepovers. I remember one that ended badly, though. In those days, my bedroom was above the kitchen, up a narrow, iron spira...
September 19, 20244 Reasons to Get Your Kids the Flu Shot This Year!
Most parents do protect their children with a flu shot every year - they know that the flu vaccine is still very important and potentially lifesaving for themselves and t...
September 7, 2024Let the Games Begin! 5 Tips for Keeping the Fun in Sports
Baseball, softball, swimming, water polo, gymnastics, dance, karate, basketball, football, lacrosse, rugby, skiing, snowboarding, field hockey, cross country, track, ice ...