Whether it happens in sixth or seventh grade in your school district, the transition from elementary to middle school can be a nerve-wracking time for many kids. It doesn't help that older kids have probably been filling your little one's head with middle school scare tactics - warning of rampant "swirleys" in the bathroom or doctorate-level homework … [Read more...] about What your child needs to know about middle school
Archives for August 2012
Movie Review: ParaNorman
Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour, 33 minutesRelease Date: August 17, 2012Child-friendly? While the ghouls and goblins featured in this animated comedy-thriller might spook the youngest of the young, ParaNorman mixes in plenty of paranormal humor to show kids that those things that go bump in the night may not be so scary after all.SPOILER ALERT! Remember how at the end of the … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ParaNorman
Can solid foods harm your child? The answer isn’t what you think
If your wife has been breastfeeding for the past several months, you can bet she is ready to switch over to feeding your new baby solid foods. However, this transition requires delicacy in order to make sure your little one doesn't incur any health problems. Start too soon, and you may find your child has difficulty chewing and swallowing whole foods, while waiting too long … [Read more...] about Can solid foods harm your child? The answer isn’t what you think
Is your involvement helping or hurting your child’s education?
As a dad, you want to see your children do well in school so they can become doctors, lawyers or even astronauts one day (Mars is just waiting to be explored!). Becoming involved with your kids' schools can be a great way to boost their education while taking a more active role in their lives. In fact, researchers at the University of New Hampshire and New Editions … [Read more...] about Is your involvement helping or hurting your child’s education?
Top 3 things you should never say to your child
Ask any dad out there, and he'll tell you that despite how much he loves his kids, they can be downright annoying sometimes. Whether it's interrupting an after-hours work assignment you need to have done by 9 a.m. or repeating "Hey, Dad!" a hundred times until you're red in the face, children definitely know how to push a parent's buttons. But even … [Read more...] about Top 3 things you should never say to your child