Anger is a natural part of being alive. It is an emotional response that can be triggered by a variety of different situations. In some cases, anger is a symptom of fear, isolation, frustration, or even hunger. Many people struggle to manage anger, but it is especially challenging for children. Most kids are just learning…

Effective parenting skills play a role in guiding the direction of a childs life. In addition to the natural tendencies and disposition with which a child is born, how his or her parents discipline, communicate, and support that child creates a foundation for a lifetime. If you are thinking about becoming a parent or you…

Your babys formula is an important part of his or her development. It provides nutrition and is essential for your babys health. Choosing a formula is an important job for new parents, but just as important is the preparation of the formula. Unless it is prepared properly, formula lacks the essential nutrition your baby needs….

New parents are fearful of many tasks associated with caring for their babies, but few are as frightening as bathing your newborn. The idea of submerging a helpless little body in a tub of water can be imposing. Luckily, there are a number of safety tips you can follow to make the experience safe and…

Feeding your child the right foods is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. Though occasional treats are unlikely to cause much harm, your child needs proper vitamins and nutrients to develop properly. Medical research shows children lacking a healthy diet experience stunted growth, poor development both physically and mentally,…

When it comes to feeding your child healthy food, it can sometimes prove to be a difficult task. These days kids want to eat foods that are not really healthy for them. It might be easy to drive through a fast food joint and pick up food for them instead of cooking at home. The…

Children have more appreciation for taste than we give them credit for. Therefore healthy eating for kids cannot be just nutritious but a balanced diet which looks and tastes good as well. Eating right should start right from the childhood and this is where you can lay the foundation of your childs lifelong eating habits…

Its a sad day to admit that obesity in children is on the rise. Though many of us dont want to admit this as parents we must recognize that more and more children are overweight and therefore suffering major health consequences as a result. Though we may not want to take a long hard look…

We look to our kids and wonder just what the effects of obesity can be. Though we may not have anything to worry about now, will we in the future? Even being slightly overweight can be problematic for kids as it can be a hard cycle to break. So this leads one to wonder just…

As a parent it may seem impossible to find food kids like. We try hard to put together nutritious meals and snacks for our children, but sometimes they arent appealing to their tastes. It can make a parent wonder how they can get all the necessary nutrients into their kids while somehow making the idea…