Every grandmother and grandfather will tell you hilarious stories of their children when they were first born. Moreover, for every funny and touching story they have, they will be able to tell you another for every hardship they encountered. Parenting is something that is accomplished in many different ways by each parent. The following are four general styles employed by parents. Authority: Authoritarian parents rule on just that: authority. Commands are given to children that they must … [Read more...]
Childhood Obesity on the Rise
October 10, 2013 by
Obesity in children has doubled for children between the ages of two and five since the 1970s. Alarming is an understatement; this is traumatic. Toddlers should not be overweight and according to a recent article, nearly half of America’s children will be obese by the end of the decade. What could be the cause: accessibility to junk food and not enough exercise? However, it is not just America having this problem; every country in the world has to deal with this epidemic. If a child has two … [Read more...]
A Guide to Choosing the Right Toy for Your Child’s Age
October 9, 2013 by
Choosing the right toy for your child’s age is not just a matter of selecting a toy that will engage, entertain and educate them, it is also a matter of safety. If you’ve browsed the aisles of any toy store lately, you probably know that selecting the right toy can be a difficult undertaking. Not only do you want a toy that you can rest assured will provide no danger to your child, but you also want to select a toy that will help your child develop their full potential. Research … [Read more...]