When a child is old enough to understand it, they should be taught first aid. Basic first aid skills will aid them in their life, treating their own problems and injuries, as well as those of others. A child should have an understanding of first aid basics. The following is a … [Read more...] about Teaching Kids Basic First Aid
A Caring Parent’s Guide: Common Teenager Health Problems
The teen years can be tough on parents and teenagers. Adolescents are under huge amounts of stress to fit in and be liked by their peers while at the same time expected to maintain healthy relationships with family, not to mention their studies. And although most of these … [Read more...] about A Caring Parent’s Guide: Common Teenager Health Problems
A Better Night’s Sleep Series: When You Have Kids
How to get a better night's sleep when you have big and little kids is an age old question for all parents. Just because you have kids of different ages does not mean that you can't have a better night's sleep. Let's take a look at some of your options to get a better night's … [Read more...] about A Better Night’s Sleep Series: When You Have Kids
Pros and Cons of Helicopter Parenting
Helicopter parenting is when parents will have an extremely close involvement in their children's lives. Some say helicopter parenting is bad and some like helicopter parenting. The pros and cons of helicopter parenting are as divided as any other issue in parenting. The pros … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons of Helicopter Parenting
Talking to Teens About Alcohol
Talking to teens about alcohol is hard. They seem to be miles away and concerned only about themselves. But you have to talk to them. There are so many influences out there that you don't want your children around. Teens are extremely vulnerable and need to have the guidance … [Read more...] about Talking to Teens About Alcohol
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to