Early exposure may be the key to helping your child avoid food allergies
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…
Category: Children (from 5 to 9 years old)
Wondering what values are right for your family? Here’s where to start!
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…
Is fruit juice really healthy for my kids?
Are you surprised to hear that the juice you make for your children's snack can lead to obesity and tooth decay, although is 100% fruit? There is s…
The importance of avoiding spanking as a child discipline method
Following the work of many previous studies, new research continues to confirm the harmful relationship between physically disciplining chi…
New recommendations for babies, children and teens: How much screen time is safe for kids?
New recommendations for screen time have been developed for every age group to reflect how prevalent digital media is in everyone’s life. Everyth…
When can my child return to school? Part One – Prevention & Okay-to-Go
Parents often wonder when a child can return to school after being sick. Many parents find themselves in difficult positions tryin…
To spank or not to spank? That is the question.
About 20% of parents admit to using physical punishment such as spanking or swatting as part of disciplining their children. Yet, …
Are there risks to introducing solid foods early?
Major pediatric health organizations recommend introducing solid foods to infants at 6 months. Prior to 6 months, breast milk or f…
Giving up the Game Face: The importance of showing your true feelings
One of the most difficult things to do is to make ourselves appear happy when we feel stressed on the inside. It takes a tremendous amount of energ…
Telling tall tales: Have you caught your child lying?
Most parents want to think the best about their child. It can be hard to know what to do when we catch our child in a lie. Lying c…