Children (from 5 to 9 years old)
Early exposure may be the key to helping your child avoid food...
Although food allergies are a common concern for parents, there are recommendations to help reduce the risk of developing severe food allergies as well as how to...
Deanna Marie Mason
14 of February, 2019
Wondering what values are right for your family? Here’s where ...
You cannot teach your children what you cannot define. Read more to learn how to label your family’s values as an important first step raising happy, healthy...
Deanna Marie Mason
31 of January, 2019
Why is teen pregnancy still happening? How to talk to your tee...
This blog post is the second in a series of two blog posts. It is recommended that readers begin with “Why is teen pregnancy still happening? What parents need to know (Part I)” before read...
Deanna Marie Mason
4 of October, 2018
Is fruit juice really healthy for my kids?
Lots of parents are looking for ways to help their children eat more fruit as part of a balanced diet. Fruit juice manufacturers and marketing teams have spent a lot of time and money to send out m...
Deanna Marie Mason
21 of June, 2018
The importance of avoiding spanking as a child discipline method
Why physical discipline, such as spanking or slapping, is not advisable Specifically, spanking remains associated with increased odds of adult mental and behavio...
Deanna Marie Mason
15 of March, 2018
New recommendations for babies, children and teens: How much s...
Technology and digital media are transforming children’s lives Our lives have been transformed by the digital media, wireless internet access, and ...
Deanna Marie Mason
18 of January, 2018
When can my child return to school? Part One – Prevention ...
Not all illnesses require that a child be excluded from school. Some only require prevention to avoid spreading the illness to others. Learning some new ...
Deanna Marie Mason
19 of October, 2017
To spank or not to spank? That is the question.
International pediatric groups provide clear recommendations about avoiding physical punishment in child discipline. However, for some parents spanking and swatting remains a c...
Deanna Marie Mason
11 of April, 2017
Are there risks to introducing solid foods early?
Baby’s gut is not ready for solid food before 6 months When babies are born, their gut is sterile. They do not yet have bacterial colonization in their gut to help with breaking down food,...
Deanna Marie Mason
23 of February, 2017
Giving up the Game Face: The importance of showing your true f...
When we live abroad, particularly if we live in an exotic or famous place, people can expect us to be enjoying ourselves on a moment-to-mo...
Deanna Marie Mason
12 of December, 2016
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