2013 | Your Parenting Info

The Dinner Folly

by Lori Sciame April 4th, 2013| Preschool

When wishing a coworker happy belated birthday today, I asked her how she had celebrated. A cloud came over her face when she stated that she had went to a restaurant with her husband and children. A few moments later, she looked at me with sadness, then blurted out

Taking Your Toddler to the Zoo

by T Akery April 3rd, 2013| Infants/Toddlers

The zoo is a great place for toddlers to explore. They'll get an up close look at all the animals, maybe get a chance to feed some of them, and will have a great time in the process. There are a few things that you need to do to

Begin Summer Fun Planning!

by Lori Sciame April 2nd, 2013| Elementary

This is the time of year to begin thinking about summer activities for elementary age children. Waiting until the last minute to decide which programs to sign a child up for will lead to one thing -- stress. Take time now to begin sifting through the multiple options available,

Curfew Styles: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. April 1st, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens

As a driving teenage boy, my curfew can be a pretty big deal. I enjoy spending time with my friends and/or female acquaintances, so knowing what time I have to be home by matters a lot. More importantly, though, I have begun to notice the various types of curfews

The Parent’s Responsibility in Preschool Security

by T Akery March 29th, 2013| Preschool

While security is a checklist item when investigating a new preschool, the truth is that parents also play a role in ensuring their kid's safety. The parent's role is quite important and you should know what to do and what not to do when it comes to safety. Your

Post-Partum Dads

by Jane Wangersky March 28th, 2013| Pregnancy

New moms aren't the only parents whose bodies are going through transformations -- new dads can experience physical change, too, and not only due to lack of sleep. According to biologist Marlene Zuk, author of Paleofantasy: What Evolution Really Tells Us About Sex, Diet, and How We

Preschool Spring Break Adventures

by T Akery March 27th, 2013| Preschool

Spring break is an interesting time for parents. It means a week off for your preschooler and a whole week to keep them entertained. This time of year the weather is warm, spring is in the air and the outdoors are calling energetic preschoolers. So if you can, take

Making Good Choices

by Sam P. March 26th, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens

Saturday my friend asked me to sleep over her house. She said her parents wouldn't be home, and my mom was fine with that. We'd be going to the school's fashion show at seven that night so she asked if I could hang out at her house for a

Predicament: The Non-Driver

by Editorial Team March 25th, 2013| Parenting Predicament

My son is 19 and shows no interest in getting a driver's license. He's failed the written test a couple of times and doesn't want to talk about how to do better. He gets around fine on public transit, but sometimes I have to chauffeur him somewhere, and I

Solution: Babysitter Wants to Bring Extra Child

by Playroom Supervisors March 22nd, 2013| Parenting Predicament

I have a babysitter who comes to the house and stays with my three-year-old son while I work. She’s asked if she can start bringing her two-year-old niece along with her. I don’t mind having another child with my son, but I kind of feel like I’d be paying

Do Hard Things

by Ronald A. Rowe March 21st, 2013| Elementary

It is a challenge that nearly all parents face. Your child signs up for an activity -- sports, music, arts -- and things start off swimmingly. You’re convinced that your child has a natural flair for their chosen endeavor and you encourage it to the best of your ability

Dealing With Angry People: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. March 20th, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens

It's safe to say that everyone has dealt with angry people before. As long as you interact with other people, you will have to interact with angry people. Doing this can be quite a challenge, especially for teens. As a teen, people don't always take you seriously, which can

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Archives for 2013

4 Unexpected Movements in Your Baby’s 1st Year

Teen’s Perspective on Back to School Behavior

3 Steps to Effective Written Communication

Build Elementary Communication Skills

Tweens: Get Them Biking

Battling Through Sickness: From the Teen’s View

4 Super Social Activities for Tweens

How to Prevent Sunburns in Children