Despite the stickers and lollipops on offer, persuading children to visit the dentist can sometime be a difficult task for parents.In order to help moms and dads with this issue, the Chicago Dental Society recently polled over 300 dentists and collated their parenting advice, State Point Media reported.Among the parenting skills mentioned when it comes to dental visits is the … [Read more...] about Dentists offer parenting advice
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Common Mental Disorders in Kids – Why No Family Is Immune
As parents, we all wonder why there are so many more kids with learning issues and behavioral problems than there ever seemed to be when we were kids. While we always wonder if it’s not something new due to plastics in our food, or unexpected drug reactions, we suspect it’s more likely that these very human issues always existed but were never as openly treated or discussed as … [Read more...] about Common Mental Disorders in Kids – Why No Family Is Immune
Adopting an Older Child
Adoption is increasingly becoming an option for many parents. While it is a popular choice for single parents and same-sex couples who want to raise children, many opposite-sex couples are also making an active choice for adoption of older children. Bringing home an older adopted child for the first time requires care. The first few weeks, especially, are crucial. … [Read more...] about Adopting an Older Child
Bullies and schools in the New York Times
There’s a sad story in today’s paper (A Boy the Bullies Love to Beat Up, Repeatedly - New York Times) about a kid 15 years old and his repeated experience with bullies in the school. I found the story to be triply tragic because the school has done little to stop harassment and physical violence over years and years, and also that the best solution is to suggest to the parents … [Read more...] about Bullies and schools in the New York Times
How 50-Year-Old Dads Think Different
For most men, the prospect of fatherhood jolts them out of their Carefree Romeo days. While some dads may not receive the impact during pregnancy, their world goes topsy-turvy the moment they find themselves holding the newborn. The transformation does not end there. The journey to parenthood after that continues to have a greater impact upon men's sense of purpose and meaning … [Read more...] about How 50-Year-Old Dads Think Different