These days, it is not uncommon to tune into the news and find horrifying stories of girls beating up other girls, kids shooting kids at school and the list goes on. Unfortunately, violence is almost a daily part of our society, from television to war protests to schoolyard bullies, parents need to be very aware of how aggressive behavior begins and how to prevent it from becoming a problem....
Guess what just went through our household... Yup, the stomach flu. Let me just tell you that it is no fun to care for a child who has the stomach flu when you are fighting the bug yourself. So, how can you survive the stomach flu when you and your child have it?
1. Stay hydrated! The biggest danger of the stomach flu is dehydration. So, make sure that if your little one is vomiting,...
I do not consider myself to be a huge environmentalist but, I am proud to say that I saved my allowance to join Greenpeace in the 80s. As an adult, I now realize the importance of having an awareness about our impact on the earth and sharing this with our children.
We may not be able to save our planet from every black cloud, but it is important to be responsible and respectful to the...
Many of my dear friends are pregnant right now and I often find myself answering questions for them, so I thought I'd share my own experiences and knowledge with you. If you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, this is your lucky day!
First of all, many of us spend years trying NOT to get pregnant, so when we are finally ready to go for it our bodies aren't always up for the challenge....
When a woman has a baby, it is often assumed that she will be happy and joyous at the arrival of her newborn child and everything will be just wonderful. Some women may find this to be the case, but for others, the reality can be very different from this expectation. Often times, women will find themselves crying uncontrollably, uncomfortable in their own bodies, suffering from hormonal...
A recent survey by the Lucille Packard Foundation for Children's Health found that for parents, the most concerning aspect of their children's lives is emotional well being. As a parent myself, this is not shocking, but it does make me want to hear more.
The Secret of Emotional Well Being: High Self Esteem
Emotional wellbeing is at the root of all decision making. When we feel good...
Finding things to do with the entire family in tow is not always an easy feat. There are many reasons for this, one being agendas. A lot of times family outings end up with the children in tears and you wishing you were in bed, with the covers pulled up and a pillow over your head. Eventually, we develop a sort of mental block as to what is fun as a family and what can be traumatic for...
When a baby is born, the parents look it over, making sure all ten fingers and toes are in their place. Finding comfort and breathing a sigh of relief, the parents know that their new baby is "healthy". A few months down the road, when the colic doesn't subside or when the baby doesn't look when it's name is called, a little voice inside the mother's head might begin to question what is...
