Ethan is hyperactive, acts without thinking, talks out of turn and can't pay attention. Mom thinks he has ADHD.Sophia is "spacey," never seems to know what's going on, doesn't make friends at school, and her grades are lousy. Her teacher says she has ADHD. Is Ethan's Mom right? … [Read more...] about ADHD: Is Your Child Getting the Right Diagnosis
Tips For Buying A Vaporizer Or Humidifier For Your Child
Illness and allergies can strike at any time-- during the dead of winter as well as in the intense heat of the summer-- and if you have children, combine dry indoor air and those symptoms can become that much more severe. Miserable children make miserable parents so anything you … [Read more...] about Tips For Buying A Vaporizer Or Humidifier For Your Child
Vegetarian Parenting – Is it Possible?
I met my husband in college. Back then we had both already converted to some form of veggie lifestyle. I was a vegetarian for environmental reasons (didn't want the rain forest being mowed down to make pasture, etc.) and he was vegan for ethical reasons (he didn't think it was … [Read more...] about Vegetarian Parenting – Is it Possible?
Dos and Don’ts of Using Social Media to Connect with Your Kids
Joshua John currently works in community relations for the University of Southern California’s Virtual Master of Social Work program, which provides social workers the opportunity to earn an "online social work degree" and apply for a "social work license". He also loves gadgets, … [Read more...] about Dos and Don’ts of Using Social Media to Connect with Your Kids
5 Common Childhood Illnesses and How to Spot Them
Among the standard colds, flus and skin complaints that are par for the course when children are young, there are also a few relatively common illnesses that you may not even be aware of until they strike. These are five of the more common ailments that affect children, along … [Read more...] about 5 Common Childhood Illnesses and How to Spot Them
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to