It is such a wonderful feeling to be a parent. Kids are such miraculous gifts from the universe that you can't compare them to anything else in the world.I feel myself blessed to have kids and I know how challenging it could be to maintain your kid's health. It requires patience, … [Read more...] about Keeping the Kids Sick Free In Winter
Kids Health
Storyland Yoga
I recently gathered my kids and watched "Storyland Yoga" by Playful Planet. It's a DVD showcasing yoga moves geared towards kids by incorporating animation and storytelling along with live action of kids doing the yoga moves themselves All I can say is that this DVD was an … [Read more...] about Storyland Yoga
Do Thumb-Sucking and Pacifiers Ruin Kids’ Teeth?
Since both of my boys sucked their thumbs, I've been aware of the effects of thumb-sucking and pacifier use on the development of children's teeth. When we first started taking our children to a dentist, the staff reinforced the importance of my boys transitioning out of this … [Read more...] about Do Thumb-Sucking and Pacifiers Ruin Kids’ Teeth?
No, We’re Not Nuts About Nut Allergies
It's a sad but true fact of life - unless we've been in any situation, we're never likely to be able to understand it. That's the way it is with nut allergies; people who don't suffer from them or who are not close to anyone who's allergic to nuts just don't seem to understand … [Read more...] about No, We’re Not Nuts About Nut Allergies
Ten Important Safety Tips When Teaching Basic Swimming Techniques
Now that summer is over, and school is back in session, most parents will not give much more thought to the topic of children and swimming. But this may be the very time of the year to begin to plan how they will be teaching their child a skill/sport that will benefit that child … [Read more...] about Ten Important Safety Tips When Teaching Basic Swimming Techniques
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