Hectic holiday scheduless can be stressful and exhausting even for adults—imagine what the kids feel! In fact, this season is ripe with tantrum triggers that cause even the sweetest and most well behaved kids to act up. They're surrounded by strange people, in an unfamiliar environment. They are often overstimulated by the noise and lights, and often miss their all-important … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Holiday Tantrums
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Tips on choosing a child’s backpack
One of the things children look forward to at the start of the school year are their new clothes and new school supplies. But for a majority of kids, the one thing they look forward to the most is their new bags. A big majority of kids choose backpacks because it is easy to carry, very handy, and also quite roomy. But one thing you should remember that not all backpacks are the … [Read more...] about Tips on choosing a child’s backpack
Tips for finding Kid-Friendly Digital Cameras
Thinking of what to give your child this Christmas? Forget the toy they'll outgrow in a year, or even an Ipad that will only be used to play video games! The best gadget you can get for kids is a digital camera. Digital cameras are now so affordable, that even a modestly-priced one has great features. Here are tips on finding the best kid-friendly digital cameras. … [Read more...] about Tips for finding Kid-Friendly Digital Cameras
What to do When Your Child Hates Vegetables
We know the importance of a proper diet, and why kids need the vitamins and nutrients to grow, play, and learn. Unfortunately, our kids don't care. 'I hate spinach!' 'I don't like this food. Yuck!' Or they just simply cry, or sit there at the table without touching anything, until you end up shouting in frustration. Here are some parenting tips on how to end the meal battles … [Read more...] about What to do When Your Child Hates Vegetables
How to Teach your Child Values
When our kids were toddlers, our rules were a bit more straightforward: 'don't eat with your mouth full' or 'put away your toys.' But as they grow older parents face the tougher task of teaching values. How do we explain things like respect, honesty, or work ethic? Teaching values is a crucial parenting skill, possibly the most important one of all. We are shaping our … [Read more...] about How to Teach your Child Values