Archives for July 2011

When our children are sick to their stomachs, we tend to express some sympathy for the pain they're experiencing - but wouldn't it be so much easier if they knew how to find the toilet? For some reason, many children seem to have trouble predicting when they're going to vomit and don't quite make it to the bathroom when they realize what's going down (or … [Read more...] about Cleaning vomit stains – what you need to know

There are plenty of crusaders out there who say that TV is nothing but a brain-washing machine for our kids. Although we don't want our children to become couch potatoes, there are some advantages to befriending the boob tube. Sure, you might want to set limits to what your little one can watch, but there are also some great reasons to allow him or her to indulge in … [Read more...] about Watching television – a no-no or a nurturing tool?

Let's face it - not every kid out there has the coordination that's required for football or baseball. These sports call for good eye-hand coordination and well-developed leg muscles. If your wife isn't too keen on exposing your son or daughter to violent sports, you need to find a plan B. As much as this might sadden us, there are plenty of other options out there … [Read more...] about Good sports for uncoordinated kids

Thanks to Michelle Obama's MyPlate, us dads are learning more and more about the consequences of obesity at a young age. To keep our kids fit, experts tell us that we need to remove excess sugars and fats from their diet - which means that snack food may be the primary target of their wrath. Of course, it's probably unrealistic to believe that we can completely remove … [Read more...] about Good snacks for kids