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…
Category: Pre-adolescents (from 10 to 12 years old)
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…
Why is teen pregnancy still happening? What parents need to know (Part I)
Teenage pregnancy still happens with more frequency than parents may realize. Although effective forms of birth control
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, …
Is sexting really harmful to teens?
In recent years, adolescents have been more and more involved in the sending and receiving of sexually explicit information via the Interne…
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…
What really is the harm in eating processed foods?
Food is everywhere. It nourishes our bodies, is a focal point for many celebrations and events, it can remind us of home when we are far away, and …