About 2-1/2 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented – by using simple child safety devices on the market today. Any safety device you buy should be sturdy enough to prevent injury to your child, yet easy …
In a child’s education an important factor is the parents’ expertise for the “job”. No one is born holding all the knowledge, but we can learn and understand things from books or take the advice of qualified persons. Amongst the commandments a parent should strictly follow are the following: 1. Do not underestimate your child …
1 ACCEPT THAT DATING IS NORMAL- Whatever your parents think, teen dating is normal. You cannot learn everything that you need to know in a classroom situation. You will have experienced some interaction about family life at home, but it is important that you develop your skills, in situation where you have to give and …
To get the most from playtime activities you have to stick to a set of rules. The rules may change according to the child but generally these rules help to achieve constructive play gaining the benefits listed above. Play it their way – Encourage them to pay the games they like to play.If they show …
1.View adolescence as an adventure. 2.Respect their privacy. 3.Create family times around activities they enjoy. 4.Keep the delicate balance between holding on and letting go. 5.Understand the nature of the adolescent beast. 6.Take advantage of an unexpected connection. 7.Bite your tongue. 8.Don’t take their chaotic behavior or mood swings personally. 9.Help them discover their spirituality. …
Did you know that you are the most important person in your child’s life? Of course you did. But did you know that parents of children with learning disabilities can also be their child’s most effective advocate. What exactly is an advocate? An advocate is someone who speaks up for someone else, or who acts …
Blue & Yellow Make Green – Put a few drops of blue food coloring in the toilet and show your child that the color turns green when he or she pees in the potty! Toilet Targets – Purchase or make toilet targets to teach your child to aim. Musical Potty Chair – Musical potty chairs, …
Learning to read can be a challenging adventure for some children. It seems that everyone from a child’s teacher to Mom and Dad and even Grandma is excited and waiting for the child to learn to read. All the pressure and expectations from the adults can sure put a damper on the excitement for the …
All parents want their children to have friends. Getting together with friends at the park, playing with friends at day care or preschool, or visiting with relatives are part of a preschooler’s social life. Also important are going over to a friend’s house and inviting them over to play for a playdate. All of these …
Many factors affect the development of a fetus into a healthy child, some which are beyond your control and others that are within your control. Here are ten of the most common pregnancy risk factors that can be controlled or influenced: 1. Smoking – Smoking is not only bad for you, but bad for your …
