Feeding the Family
A child who won’t eat the food you make can make it hard to feed the family, and chances are, if you’re child has narrowed his or her palate to only a handful of foods, your child isn’t covering all the basic food groups. Dealing with a picky eater may mean putting in a bit […]
Read MoreHealthy Co-Parenting Tips
Keeping up healthy co-parenting habits can be difficult, and it can be especially hard when you just don’t get along with your ex-spouse or co-parent. Ultimately, the focus should be on the child, which is why developing and practicing positive co-parenting habits is so important. Let’s face it. Every relationship is different and every family […]
Read More5 Tips for Parenting in Public
Children often have a hard time determining between what is appropriate for home and what is appropriate for public settings. As an adult it can be embarrassing to have your child acting out in public, but it can be even more embarrassing trying to discipline them in public. Instead of feeling like the bad guy […]
Read More3 Basic Communication Guidelines for Parents
Daily life is hectic enough without having to worry about what your kids think of you. At the end of the day, you are a parent and your kids are kids. That means it may not always feel like you’re on an equal playing field, especially when it comes to one-on-one discussions. However, even if […]
Read MoreWhere is Caffeine Hiding in Your Child’s Diet?
For adults, caffeine is the life blood of the work week. But for kids, too much caffeine can cause all sorts of problems, from lack of sleep to tummy aches. Caffeine is most commonly associated with coffee or energy drinks, which most young kids don’t like and shouldn’t be drinking much of anyway. But you […]
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