How to Make Homework Less Stressful...

School bells will be ringing again soon, and with a new school year comes homework. Your child may need your help learning how to make homework less stressful. Using the following these ideas may provide your child with the help they need for homework problems. If your child is like many, they may procrastinate when it comes to homework. Of course, this adds to the stress they feel. Creating a schedule for time at home will...

When Is Lying a Serious Problem?...

Parents try to do their best to teach their children to be honest, but the fact is many children lie anyhow. If this tendency isn’t dealt with while the child is young, parents may soon find they have a teenager that lies for any reason. You may be asking yourself,”When is lying a serious problem?” Most people know what lying is. For those who don’t, according to Webster’s Dictionary (1913)...

First Day School Survival...

As the summer is coming to an end and the first day of school will soon be here. Your children might already be complaining about returning, but you can help them look forward to the day instead. Use some of these first day of school survival tips to help your child do more than survive their first day – help them to thrive. Get a good night’s sleep Your children may have gotten used to staying up late and...

When to See a Pediatrician about Night-Time Bedwet...

You know your toddler is going to have some accidents at night, especially when they’re being potty trained. You don’t expect the problem to continue once they remain dry during the day. But what if your child is still having accidents at night, and they’re well past potty training. Do you know when to see a pediatrician about night-time bedwetting? Nocturnal enuresis – or bedwetting – is a...

10 Tips for Coping with a Picky Eater...

“I’ve told you for the last time to eat your vegetables!” That’s a statement that is heard in homes with young children all over the country, possibly all around the world. Coping with a picky eater isn’t fun, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. Consider using these ten suggestions for improving your picky eater’s eating habits. They may be what you’re looking for as you try...

How a “Star Chart” Can Effectively Low...

Parents of children who wet the bed have been looking for ways to encourage their child to break the habit. You may have tried a number of times to get bedwetting to stop. Here’s how a “star chart” can effectively lower the incidents of bedwetting in your home. As you know, bedwetting isn’t something that is done on purpose. It is entirely involuntary and something children can’t...

Ways to Help Your Child Stay Dry at Night!...

Oh no! You’ve just woken your child up and realized they’ve wet the bed again. You try to be encouraging and to avoid nagging, but you’re really getting tired of the extra laundry and the smells associated with bedwetting. There are ways to help your child stay dry at night and these tips may provide the help you need. You may feel frustrated about your child’s bedwetting because you know they can...

Educational Family Nature Fun...

Children may complain about going to school every day, but there’s a way to sneak in something educational at other times. Family nature fun can teach as well as be enjoyable for everyone involved. The following ideas may be perfect to get your children learning and having fun at the same time. Seed dispersal Teach your children about how seeds are dispersed by taking them on a hike through a field or grassy area....