Parenting

Sick-Day Guidelines for Parents

Mar 7th, 2009 | By Admin | Category: Parenting

(ARA) – Are you not always sure if your child’s cough and sniffles warrant keeping him home from school? You’re not alone.
In fact, a new study shows that in the past year three out of four parents faced at least one situation in which they were not entirely sure whether or not to keep their [...]



Simple Ways to Nurture Your Child’s Positive Body Image

Feb 18th, 2009 | By Admin | Category: Parenting

With spring around the corner, kids, tweens and teens across the country will doff sweaters for tank tops and jeans for shorts.



Bracing for Braces: Straight Talk on Teeth Straightening Options

Feb 6th, 2009 | By Jessica | Category: Best Well Being Happiness, Conditions, Managing Health Costs, Parenting

(ARA) – If you or your friends had metal braces growing up, you might remember that they were sometimes difficult to deal with – from restrictions on what foods you could enjoy, to the challenges of keeping teeth clean and the feeling that your braces were the most noticeable thing about you.
While braces are more [...]



Young Kids Twice as Likely to Get the Flu as Adults

Dec 16th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Parenting

School-age children would rather do chores, take a test or do homework than have to stay at home sick, according to the recent MedImmune Parent-Child Influenza Survey conducted by Harris Interactive.



Secrets of Safe, Successful Slumber for Your Baby

Dec 15th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Parenting

It’s easy to become sleep-obsessed when you’re a new parent. Not only are you dealing with your own sleep deprivation and trying to help your baby develop a sleep routine, there’s the compelling question of just where your bundle of joy will bed down.



Five Parenting Pointers to Help Provide Your Baby with a Head Start in Life

Oct 11th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Parenting

(ARA) – If you are like many new parents out there, there’s nothing you wouldn’t do to provide your baby with the best start in life. Time, effort, expense — no matter what it takes, you are committed to allowing nothing to stand in your child’s way.
While a safe and loving home is one of [...]