Keeping young children engaged and entertained when they are stuck inside can be a real challenge. Here are 5 easy activity ideas to do with your toddler or preschooler. These activities are fun and free.
One important sign of teen substance abuse or of a troubled teen, is that they spend more time away from the home. Learn about three reasons troubled teens don't want to be home.
For parents seeking convenient, customized and consistent childcare for more than 35 hours a week, it may be a full-time nanny care optimal solution. Can be eligible for a nanny, experienced and caref
Children that bite are common; one out of 10 babies and toddlers will bite someone either out of experimentation, frustration or anger. Biting is upsetting to all people involved and can be very harmful to the person who is bit. Parents and caregivers need to discipline the biting child in a way tha
Having a baby doesn't mean the adventure has to end. But leaving an infant ashore with a caregiver for almost a week -- or longer -- can be hard on parents, especially new parents. Now, many cruise lines are offering baby-friendly amenities that make it easy for parents to hit the high seas with bab
One of the most fun Valentine's Day Crafts can be making Valentine's Day cards to share with friends and family. Your kids will love making this simple and beautiful Valentine's Day Card. It's easy, fast, and can be made using old wrapping paper and magazines. Perfect for today&a
Preparing to bring your newborn baby home is so exciting, but can also be a little overwhelming. What exactly do you need for your baby's nursery? Well, here is a basic list of things that you will need in your baby's nursery.
The end of the school year is here and it's time for summer to begin! This is usually a bittersweet time for parents. We're happy to spend more time with our kids, but it can cut into our schedules when it comes to errands, appointments, work and housekeeping.
Having trouble figuring out what gift to get your teen? Need some help finding that perfect gift? Not sure what gadget they want? Try the suggestions listed here.
Wouldn't it be nice to think there was some magic formula to raising happy kids? Some secret way to help your kids have a rocketing self-esteem and wonderful self-worth. The greatest gift a parent can give their kids is a healthy self-esteem. The only problem is you may have no idea where to st
With more people having children out of wedlock, the need to test men for paternity has risen. Identifying the correct father of a child could help the child receive vital social benefits. It also can help men gain visitation rights to their children.
Keeping children safe and keeping them healthy can often seem like two conflicting jobs. Keeping them indoors nearby is certainly a safe option, but does not offer exercise or socializing. We like them riding their bikes and skateboards, but worry about them zooming through the neighborhood. Ther
In a society in which debt seems to be a way of life, it can be difficult to teach your children the value of money. However, there are some steps you can take in order to help kids learn early how to manage their finances. Teaching kids the value of money when they are young will provide a valuable
A preschool or school-aged girl may bite her nails for several reasons. She may be nipping at her finger nails due to nervousness, boredom or as a reaction to a stressful situation. This nail biting habit can arise at any time, and may end just as quickly as it began. For some children, nail biting
Should you have toddlers, you may have already listened to chit chat amongst some other parents that potty training little boys is a bit more tough than little girls. Perhaps you've gazed around at some other toddlers in your own child's play group or daycare setting and noticed that many
Independence is the main quality of a grown up person. What should parents know about their child's development from a completely dependent infant into a fully responsible, independent adult?
The Alabama Department of Public Health files the state's birth certificates with the Center of Health Statistics. Record-keeping began in 1908. Birth certificates remain confidential for 125 years, but parents, spouses, certain relatives, legal representatives or a person named on a birth certifica
It is not that easy to be a parent to a child who throws tantrums or who gets mad all the time. It is also not that easy to be a parent to a child that is diagnosed with ODD or Oppositional Defiant Di