Does Holding A Child Back From Starting School Help or Hinder?
Saturday July 29, 2006
A few anxious parents have recently asked me what I think about them waiting a year before having their 5-year-old begin school this fall. I'm no early childhood expert, ... Read More
Potty Training a Child in Day Care
Friday July 28, 2006
A co-worker of mine is lamenting the lack of success with her child's potty training. She has tried rewards, excessive praise, punishment, and yes, even bribes. But the ... Read More
It's West Nile Virus Protection Time
Tuesday July 25, 2006
If mosquitos weren't bad enough by themselves, parents now have to worry about West Nile Virus to boot. If you've been watching the news or reading papers lately, you'll ... Read More
Show Consideration When Sending Kids Over to Play All Day
Friday July 21, 2006
Many working parents find themselves in a daycare dilemma during summer time, holidays and key breaks throughout the school year. A cost-savings solution for some is to dispatch their ... Read More
Ozone Action Days: Are Your Kids Feeling It Yet?
Wednesday July 19, 2006
The recent heat wave that has affected a majority of states has kids gasping for air in more ways than one. Many areas are now in the midst of ... Read More
Avoid Child Bribery as a Discipline Tool
Tuesday July 18, 2006
I'm sooo guilty! I admit it. I sometimes bribe my kids to be good, and reward them with a treat or even a new toy. And child ... Read More
Can Working Parents Expect Caregiver to Follow Diaper-Free Concept?
Thursday July 13, 2006
A friend of mine is considering trying the diaper-free concept with her youngest child, after being frustrated that her older child was almost 4 years of age before being successfully ... Read More
Signs of a Bad Babysitter vs. The Best
Tuesday July 11, 2006
What are the signs that you are using a bad babysitter as compared to having the best sitter in town? Positive attitude (or lack of), on-time arrivals (vs. frequent ... Read More
Depressed Moms Can Lead to Depressed Kids: How to Break the Cycle
Sunday July 9, 2006
It's not rocket science here, but still it is the obvious that gets overlooked: depressed moms can lead to depressed kids. Moms may become less in-tune with their ... Read More
Teach Kids Home Phone Numbers As Soon as Possible
Friday July 7, 2006
My kids are singing a made-up silly song to the tune of "Are You Sleeping" around the house this summer to help my youngest son learn his home phone number. ... Read More
Dress Kids for Play, Comfort...Not for Fashion Sense at Daycare
Wednesday July 5, 2006
This is sure to strike a nerve with child care providers and teachers everywhere! A top grumblewith caregivers is inappropriately-dressed tots who arrive for a day at the park ... Read More
Second Dose of Chickpox Vaccine Recommended
Sunday July 2, 2006
A second dose of the chickenpox vaccine is being recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for kids age ... Read More