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discipline, music

5 Reasons to Put Your Child in Music Lessons

Leslie Mason, guest contributor When searching for an extra-curricular activity for your child, it can sometimes be difficult to decide how you want your child spending their time. Music lessons, however, are an activity that will continue to pay off well into your child’s adult years. Here are just some…Read More

autism, misbehavior

Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Autistic spectrum disorders are a range of related developmental disorders that begin in childhood and persist throughout adulthood. Autistic spectrum disorders can cause a wide range of symptoms, which are grouped into three broad categories: Problems and difficulties with social interaction Such as a lack of understanding and awareness of…Read More

martial arts, child safety

7 Reasons to Enroll Your Child in Private School

Melanie Hargrave, guest contributor When it comes to your child’s education, you want to pick the system that will benefit your child the most. Do you choose to put your trust in the public school system or the private school system? Or maybe you’re considering taking the responsibility on yourself…Read More

child health, flossing

The Best Techniques For Helping Your Kids Floss

Cassie Costner, guest contributor As parents we know what’s best for our kids. Even if they argue and fight it now, flossing their teeth will be immensely important throughout their lives. Teaching kids to floss from a young age will not only keep their teeth healthy now, but also set…Read More

asthma, child health

Tackling Childhood Asthma – 5 Things You Need To Remember

Angel Carmichael, guest contributor If your child is diagnosed with asthma, it becomes an unfortunate condition you and your baby have to live with, it is a challenge one faces every day. But that doesn’t mean you let it dominate you and your child’s life. There are a number of…Read More

child safety, discipline

Home Safety Guidelines Every Parent Should Know

Barbara Johnson, guest contributor When I was thirteen years old, two young neighborhood boys were playing cowboys in their basement. One found his daddy’s handgun and thought it would be the perfect prop for catching the bad guy. He ended up accidentally shooting his 2-year-old brother, who died instantly. It…Read More

childhood obesity, fitness

Childhood Obesity – Getting Our Kids Healthy

Mark Aselstine, guest contributor Nearly every community in America has made getting our kids healthy a priority, as we’ve seen the continual rise in childhood obesity rates gain momentum over the past two decades.  While reasonable people can argue about the cause of this rise in childhood obesity, be it…Read More

anxiety, self-esteem

The Link between Anxiety and Childhood Obesity

Ryan Rivera, guest contributor There have been a number of studies that linked childhood obesity and anxiety. Childhood obesity has become a very serious medical condition. The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention said that the incidence of childhood obesity has doubled in children and tripled among adolescents in…Read More

eating healthy, fitness

Best Foods To Achieve Optimal Oral Health

Bailey Martin, guest contributor You already know there are many requirements for maintaining great oral health.  Things like brushing twice per day, flossing and rinsing are some of the common regimens one must follow everyday to keep their mouth and teeth as healthy as possible. You may have also heard…Read More

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