Hurricane Sandy, one of the largest and most dangerous hurricanes to hit the East Coast in decades, has left a trail of destruction from southern Pennsylvania and New Jersey up into New England. And while storms like these can be scary for anyone to deal with, your children may be particularly frightened about the dangers of future occurrences. Here are a few tips for talking … [Read more...] about Talking to your children about natural disasters
Archives for October 2012
Oral hygiene and your kids
Let's face it - getting kids to do something that's good for their health can be a real challenge sometimes. As if encouraging them to eating their vegetables and take a bath wasn't bad enough, helping them keep up with good oral hygiene can be a game of cat and mouse. Here are a few simple tips to help making brushing and flossing part of your children's … [Read more...] about Oral hygiene and your kids
Movie Review: Here Comes the Boom
Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour, 45 minutesRelease Date: October 12, 2012Child-friendly? Some parents might object to the violence of mixed martial arts (MMA) - which is why the film sports a PG rating - but Here Comes the Boom is largely about a dedicated school teacher trying to do right by his friends and students, and that's a message most families can get behind.Oh, … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Here Comes the Boom
Surviving Halloween with your teen
When your kids are little, picking out the perfect costume for trick-or-treating is often an enjoyable and easy occasion. But as your children grow up, chances are you might have a few concerns about their Halloween plans - especially when it comes to your teenage daughter's costume choice. If you're worried that your little girl's getup reveals too much, here are a … [Read more...] about Surviving Halloween with your teen
Whine and dine – dealing with picky eaters
Trying a new food for the first time can be surprisingly challenging for some people - especially kids. The added problem if you have children who are picky eaters is that they haven't tried much of anything, so just about any new dish you suggest for breakfast, lunch or dinner can be met with instant disapproval. Here are a few tips for coaxing your children into being … [Read more...] about Whine and dine – dealing with picky eaters