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When to Get Help for Your Child’s School Anxiety
Some kids struggle with school refusal. Here we outline guidance on what to do if your child has school-related anxiety and how to help them.
Steps to Promote a Healthy Weight for Your Toddler
Your kids are more likely to make healthy choices if you lead by example. Here we explain three things you can do to keep your toddler healthy and active.
Dear Homeschooling Parents: Please Cut Yourself Some Slack
Struggling to do your day job — and teach your kids? Read our tips for how to feel better about being a homeschooling parent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Recipe: Sandwich on a Stick
Need a fun, healthy lunch idea for your kids? Why not try this super easy sandwich on a stick! Just by switching up the normal, they’ll likely gobble it up.
How to Help Your Child Stop Wetting the Bed
When should you be concerned that your child is still wetting the bed? And what help is available? Our experts offer practical tips.
Back to School Means Back to Bedtime
Mention the word “bedtime” in the summer and you’re sure to get groans from kids of any age. That’s especially true of teenagers who have spent the summer staying out late and sleeping until noon. But when it’s time to go back to school, getting back into healthy sleep patterns is a necessity for having … Read More
What to Do If Your Child Eats Toys, Magnets or Batteries
Infants and young children will eat the strangest things. Serve them a nutritious meal, and they’ll fight you. They’ll be happy to indulge, however, on a shiny coin, small battery or colorful toy. Find a list of commonly ingested objects, as well as advice for parents on what to do.
Should I Talk to My Child About Terrorism?
As news of terrorist attacks and plots dominate the television news stream, it can be a challenge for parents to know how to best address their children’s questions and fears. Get expert tips on how to talk to kids about terrorism.
The 4 Head Lice Facts That Every Parent Needs to Know
Before you lose your cool over lice, you should know there are many misconceptions about how lice spread and how they’re treated.
