As a parent, you are typically the closest person to your child and are usually the first person to notice if your child is exhibiting a concerning behavior. However, in your desire to think the best of your child, you may be tempted to sweep it under the rug. Here are five problem behaviors in […]
How Adoptive Parents Can Ready Themselves for Their New Baby
In some ways, preparing for an adopted baby is the same as preparing for a biological baby. In other ways, it is different. Read on for some practical suggestions about how adoptive parents can prepare for welcoming a new family addition. Inquire About Life So Far Unless a baby is adopted at birth, he or […]
Young & Bold: How to Instill Confidence in Your Shy Child
Shyness can be considered a reluctance to engage with other people for fear of being embarrassed or somehow rejected. It’s common in many people well into adulthood and to some extent even for a lifetime. Shy behavior is most common in childhood, and that’s when it should be addressed. In every classroom in the country […]
Five Beach Safety Tips Every Parent Needs to Know
According to the Center for Disease Control, each year about 4,000 people drown in the United States. Drowning kills more children 1-4 years of age than anything else, except birth defects. Among children ages one through fourteen, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury or death (after motor vehicle crashes). Being aware of […]
Steps Parents Can Take After An Autism Diagnosis
Don’t panic. Many families fear the dreaded diagnosis of autism, as if it condemns parents and children alike to a lifelong struggle. You can get through this. Autism doesn’t have to stop your child from living a full, satisfying life. Autism affects a person’s ability to communicate effectively with others. This is why so many […]
Can Having a Pet Teach Us to Be Better Parents?
Pets are furry bundles of joy, but they also impose a number of obligations you need to fulfill if you want to be a responsible pet owner. If you want to adopt a pet, you need to be sure that you can provide them with a comfy shelter where they can enjoy freedom and happiness. […]