Protecting your child’s mental wellness is many parents’ primary goal. Others may pay more attention to outward issues. Placing mental health on the back burner is detrimental to everyone in a family because the consequences can extend to others. It’s essential to recognize the signs of declining mental health and pinpoint lifestyle aspects that affect it. You can only fix a problem if you know the cause.
Category: Big Kid
We know you probably hear this all the time, but don’t kids grow up so fast!? One minute you’re worrying that your baby will never sleep through the night and may very well go to school without being potty trained and the next minute, they’re all grown up (which brings it’s own set of challenges!). Don’t worry because here you’ll find parenting tips, through big kid articles, videos and activities on fostering positive friendships, healthy eating habits, language and developmental delays, protecting your children from predators, reinforcing learning at home and more!
The Dangers of High Screen Time for Your Child’s Vision
A child spends an average of 30 hours a week in front of a screen. Computers, digital tablets and smartphones seem to invade the visual and mental space of children, some becoming very dependent. The TV or tablet is not harmful in itself. You just have to use them in good intelligence.
Off to A Good Start: Getting Kids Ready for School
As the school year starts up again, it is important to instill healthy habits in your little one. Here are a few ways you can get them motivated and ready for school!
Busy Parents Will Love These 8 Quick Dinner Recipes for Kids
It’s a lot to handle, which might make food the last thing on your mind — or it would be if your kids hadn’t learned to ask what’s for dinner every day around 11 a.m.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: My Niece’s Unpleasant Behavior
I’m having a really hard time with something. My sister Elaine and her man split up when their daughter, Carmella, was four; she is now 12. His mom (Carmella’s grandmother) has stepped in a lot to help with Carmella; I just wish she wouldn’t let Carmella buy whatever she wants. Meanwhile, Elaine — who had some stints traveling, got married and then divorced from a different man, a guy no one liked — has kind of backed off in interacting with Carmella.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Young Granddaughter Dresses Sexy
I am bothered by the way my 12-year-old granddaughter, Barbara, and her friends dress. They wear skimpy, low-cut tight tops, often exposing their cleavage and tummy area, with equally skimpy, tight shorts. I asked my daughter-in-law what she thought of Barbara’s style of dress, and she said, “What are you going to do? This is […]
Virtual Field Trips and Learning during COVID-19
Classrooms are going to look very different this year, so what is going to happen with field trips? Here are some ways you can keep field trips happening for your child in the comfort of your own home!
Types of Parenting Styles and Their Effects on Children
Being a parent is a tough job! You may feel like you want to be a certain type of parent for your kids, or that one type of parent is better than another. Check out these tips about types of parenting and how to be the best you can for your little ones!