Pre-adolescents (from 10 to 12 years old)
Wondering what values are right for your family? Here’s where ...
You cannot teach your children what you cannot define. Read more to learn how to label your family’s values as an important first step raising happy, healthy, ...
Is fruit juice really healthy for my kids?
Lots of parents are looking for ways to help their children eat more fruit as part of a balanced diet. Fruit juice manufacturers and marketing teams have spent a lot of time and money to send out...
Why is teen pregnancy still happening? What parents need to kn...
By understand common developmental themes related to sexuality and reproduction throughout adolescence, parents will be able to adjust their message on sexual health...
The importance of avoiding spanking as a child discipline method
Why physical discipline, such as spanking or slapping, is not advisable Specifically, spanking remains associated with increased odds of ad...
New recommendations for babies, children and teens: How much s...
Technology and digital media are transforming children’s lives Our lives have been transformed by the digital media, wireless internet access, and the vast amount of information...
When can my child return to school? Part One – Prevention ...
Not all illnesses require that a child be excluded from school. Some only require prevention to avoid spreading the illness to others. Learning some new i...
To spank or not to spank? That is the question.
International pediatric groups provide clear recommendations about avoiding physical punishment in child discipline. However, for some parents spanking and swatting remain...
Is sexting really harmful to teens?
Today’s adolescents live between the real and digital world. Access to the Internet from computers, laptops, tablets, and telephones allows them to easily plug into and move around the digital ...
Telling tall tales: Have you caught your child lying?
Developmental influence on the concept of lying As a child’s brain develops, it has different capacities to think and reason. The child’s ability to understand the co...
What really is the harm in eating processed foods?
To help understand why sometimes foods should only be consumed sometimes, it is important to know what makes them different from foods that should be cons...