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 safely introduce...
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, and va...
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)” befor...
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 a...
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 behavioral ...
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 the vast amount of information availa...
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 information about how some illnesse...
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 common ...
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...
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-moment basis. From the outside our lives can app...