From the first moment the infant is applied to the breast, it must be nursed upon a certain plan. This is necessary to the well-doing of the child, and will contribute essentially to preserve the health of the parent, who will thus be rendered a good nurse, and her duty at the same time will become a pleasure. Read more…
Did you know that automobile accidents are the leading cause of death for children over the age of 1? Or that each year over 400,000 children are treated in emergency rooms for bicycle riding-related injuries? Did you know that childhood sun exposure may be one of most significant contributing factors to skin cancer later on in life? Or that drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for children ages 1-4 in California? Read more…
A young boy when asked how he felt on his thirteenth birthday, said, “But for the reputation everything else is fine.” Teenage brings problems with it for the child and the parents. It is a trying time for all concerned. But, with a better understanding of the situation, you can transform the teenage years of your child into joyful years rather than reel under stress and cause tension all around. Read more…
Potty training can be a very big challenge especially for first time parents. You will be wondering if you are doing the right thing to ensure the experience is as smooth as possible. Going to the potty is part of the natural development of a child, and it should be fun and interesting so that stress between you and your toddler will be kept to a minimum. In this article, I would like to share with you some simple potty training techniques that you can adopt so that your child’s experience will be a fun and exciting one. Read more…
Statistically, individuals that are capable of reading at an accelerated rate not only reduce the amount of time they spend reading, they also increase their comprehension. For these two reasons alone, it is beneficial to teach your child speed reading. After all, if you teach your child to read quicky, he or she can get homework completed more quickly while learning the content more efficiently. As a result, you can expect your child to experience less frustration while simultaneously bringing his or her grades up and leaving more time for you to spend together as a family. Read more…