Every year, 3 million teens contract a sexually transmitted disease; 25 percent of new HIV infections in the United States occur in young people under the age of 22. Parents can curb these...
Superheroes, cartoon favorites, video game characters: They can be your friends too. When your child wears clothes that he likes, dressing can be fun - as well as easier on you.
It's never too early - or too late - to teach your child about proper etiquette.
While taking your child along on errands or social outings is sometimes a necessity, it also provides a good change of pace for the youngster. Follow these steps to ensure the outing is pleasant...
Because kids can be so picky, packing a good lunch for your child can take a great deal of ingenuity. Not only do you have to find healthy, nutritious foods, but the foods have to taste good, too.
Encourage your child to help others, and help him or her grow into a citizen who can bravely take on the challenges of tomorrow.
Visits to the hospital can be scary and intimidating for young children. But with the support of a caring adult, children can feel more comfortable with the different sights and sounds as they...
If you know your child has allergies, there are specific ways you can prepare his or her surroundings to help your child breathe easier and be more comfortable in the home.
The loss of a family pet can be a child's first experience with death. Helping children cope with grief will help them understand a very painful aspect of life and begin the healing process.
Remember when "adult" movies were ones with kissing? Today's movies are a lot more challenging for parents to monitor, but these guidelines can help.
Toddlers have very strong ideas about what they like and dislike ' unfortunately, hair-washing is often one of the things they don't like. Here's how to get them clean with a minimum of fuss.
Costumes can be expensive, but it's easy to put together a child's dress-up box using thrift store purchases and stuff you have around the house.
Sometimes it's difficult for children to understand why they have to wear glasses when most of their friends don't. Here's how to help keep those glasses where they belong ' on your child's face!
Although most parents opt to use plastic diapers, using cloth means having soft cotton next to your baby's skin.
If you will be doing lots of walking on city streets, you need a stroller that works well in an urban environment. Here are some features to keep in mind.
If you live near a beach, you'll need a stroller that works well on different surfaces and in different weather conditions. Look for the following features.
If you live in a rural area, your baby's stroller will have be compatible with your lifestyle and environment. Here are some features to look for in the perfect country stroller.
Quality time is those intimate moments when you are caring for your baby - diapering, dressing, bathing or feeding her. Use this time to connect by focusing on her and involving her in the...
All children will eventually ask their parents or another trusted adult, "Where do babies come from?" There are lots of ways to address the issue, depending on the age of the child. Here's how to...
By the time children complete elementary school, they will have seen an average of 100,000 violent acts on television, including thousands of murders. They may also have witnessed many acts of...
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