Category: Family
How to warn your kids about the dangers of drugs
Drug addiction is one of the worst fears of many parents, and with reason. There is no doubt that illegal drugs are found in all layers of society, and that they can both literally and metaphorically take lives away. So, how do you warn your kids about the dangers of drugs?
Five reasons to read your kids bedtime stories
Reading books to young toddlers, preschoolers and beyond has many benefits — for the whole family. If reading that bedtime story seems like just another chore on your daily list, read on for five motivating reasons to delve into books with your kids at night.
Five reasons to buy at second-hand stores
From children’s clothes to big ticket items like strollers, second-hand or thrift stores can have a lot to offer to parents. Why would you want to buy used items? Here are five compelling reasons to give second-hand stores a chance.
Rehoming a pet after your child turns out to be allergic
Some people look for a new home for their pet as soon as they find out they are expecting a baby, while others decide to continue to live with their cat or dog despite a serious allergy. Pet lovers may judge the first group as being irresponsible, and praise the second for really seeing their pet [...]
Single: is sperm donation the answer?
Lots of women who are single — either by choice, or by chance — would love to become mothers, and find themselves wondering how to go about it. Adoption, fostering, one-night stands, and sperm donation are all options some women who want to become moms may consider. Is sperm donation the answer? And how should [...]
Who would look after your children if you died?
Have you thought about assigning guardians for your child or children in the event that you suddenly passed away? Some parents don’t want to consider this, thinking it is very likely both will die at the same time and assuming that the children would be cared for by their own trusted relatives. Of course, the [...]
Vegetarian children — is the risk of anemia real?
Are you a vegetarian raising meatless children? Or has your child decided to become a vegetarian? Most people unfamiliar with vegetarianism have concerns. They are worried that being vegetarian is a health risk, and that only diets that include meat can meet a person’s nutritional needs. So, is the risk of iron-deficiency anemia real for [...]
Disciplining other kids at playdates — is that OK?
Have you ever been in charge of your friend’s kids, and wanted to pull their hair out after they hit your child? To discipline other kids or not to discipline — that is the question for so many parents, who don’t quite know how to react in these difficult situations.
Treating nasal congestion in babies
It’s almost inevitable that your baby will catch a cold, complete with a blocked nose, at some point during the first year. Colds are not (generally) dangerous to babies, but nasal congestion can be a real challenge to deal with. Babies tend to try to breathe through their noses even when they are blocked up, [...]
What to expect from the first speech therapy session
Does your child need speech therapy, for articulation, to learn to pronounce certain sounds, or for stuttering? Speech therapy can be a little daunting, for both child and parent. It may help you if you know what to expect from the first speech therapy session.
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