Kids

When a tragedy like the shooting that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, occurs, parents often wonder if and how they should talk about it with their children. Try as you might to shield your little ones from newspaper headlines or TV news reports, chances are they're going to find out something about the event sooner or later - and … [Read more...] about Talking to your kids about school shootings

Despite warning your children about the possibility of waking up to stockings full of black coal, no dad really wants to spoil his little ones' Christmas morning - whether they're naughty or nice. But if you would like to shift your children to the nice side of Santa's list prior to Christmas Eve, consider the following behavior-altering tips. Sending presents back … [Read more...] about Holiday tips for turning naughty children nice

The holiday season is upon us, which means that you may be planning family excursions to visit friends and relatives across the country. If you're planning to fly for the first time with your little ones, you've probably heard plenty of horror stories about young children aboard airplanes. To help reduce the holiday stress you're already dealing with, here are some … [Read more...] about Holiday travel tips for flying with young children

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

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