May 17, 2012
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May 17, 2012
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Features, tips, information and inspiration for families.
Parents who want to raise kids who are thinner and smarter should keep them away from the television, according to the results of a study published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.
There’s no doubt about it—manners matter. But which manners should you teach your child? And when? Our basic primer on manners will get you started.
Manners don’t come naturally to kids; they have to be taught. And teaching manners isn’t enough—if you want your child to be a maverick of manners, practice makes perfect. The best way to set your child up for success is to intentionally teach and practice manners and behaviors they will need to use in real-world settings.
Want to open doors for your children for the rest of their lives? Teach them manners. Simple etiquette and common courtesy pave the way for positive interactions, good relationships, and professional and social success. Manners really do matter.
Shyness is a normal part of development and life. We all feel shy at one point or another, but when that shyness begins to interfere with relationships and social situations, then it can be a problem.
In case you needed another reason to choose organic—here’s the latest: three new studies have found that in utero exposure to pesticides can harm a baby’s brain and affect intelligence levels, with adverse cognitive effects that continue into early childhood.
Many couples swear by “date night” as the key to maintaining a healthy marriage. Indeed, a weekly date without kids provides valuable time to connect with each other and nurture your relationship. But it’s equally as important to connect with the whole family unit—sort of like a family date night.
It’s no secret that parenting is tough work. It’s a job that comes with huge demands and no instruction manual. And parenting teens is especially tough—they’re trying to establish a sense of independence, but they’re not quite fully formed.
Sleep is vital to our well-being—and especially so for teens. Most parents of teens report doing battle every morning to drag their kids out of bed for school. These teens are not lazy or difficult—they’re sleep-deprived, and it’s catching up with them.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a new clinical report that may change school lice policies nationwide. The bottom line? Lice are an inconvenient nuisance, but they are no reason to keep your child home from school.
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