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Thursday, May 23, 2013
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1. 3 Things You Should Never Do for Your Kids
[MOMS]
As parents, we only want the best for our children. But sometimes our judgment is clouded, and our actions can actually impede our kids' progress. By nature, we want to see our children succeed, even if it means giving them a gentle nudge. Unfortunately for some parents, that nudge often turns into a huge push, and before we know it, we're actually doing things for our children that they should be doing for themselves. ... Read More
As parents, we only want the best for our children. But sometimes our judgment is clouded, and our actions can actually impede our kids' progress. By nature, we want to see our children succeed, even if it means giving them a gentle nudge. Unfortunately for some parents, that nudge often turns into a huge push, and before we know it, we're actually doing things for our children that they should be doing for themselves. ... Read More
2. Super Foods for Kids
[MOMS]
Super foods are those foods that provide your body with more than just calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat. They are classified as "real" foods (read: unprocessed) that supply your body with disease-fighting components and support health. For example, many fruits are considered super foods because they contain antioxidants which neutralize free radicals, on top of their low-fat and carbohydrate content. A free radical is an... Read More
Super foods are those foods that provide your body with more than just calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat. They are classified as "real" foods (read: unprocessed) that supply your body with disease-fighting components and support health. For example, many fruits are considered super foods because they contain antioxidants which neutralize free radicals, on top of their low-fat and carbohydrate content. A free radical is an... Read More
3. Parenting Advice - 8 Ways To Grow Healthy Children
[MOMS]
Parenting can have its highs and lows throughout childhood development. Keep in mind that as the parent, you are the single most important factor in determining how your children grow up. This article will help show you a couple ways to grow healthier children. 1) Be a positive role model. If you are practicing healthy habits, it tends to be a lot easier to convince your children to do the same. Keep in mind that children tend to... Read More
Parenting can have its highs and lows throughout childhood development. Keep in mind that as the parent, you are the single most important factor in determining how your children grow up. This article will help show you a couple ways to grow healthier children. 1) Be a positive role model. If you are practicing healthy habits, it tends to be a lot easier to convince your children to do the same. Keep in mind that children tend to... Read More
4. Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves
[MOMS]
If you haven't taken a peek into your medicine cabinet lately, it might be time to take a look. Every home should have basic supplies to help with minor accidents or middle-of-the-night illnesses. A medicine cabinet should also have important phone numbers taped inside of the door to call in case of an emergency. {relatedarticles} Using a Medicine Cabinet ... Read More
If you haven't taken a peek into your medicine cabinet lately, it might be time to take a look. Every home should have basic supplies to help with minor accidents or middle-of-the-night illnesses. A medicine cabinet should also have important phone numbers taped inside of the door to call in case of an emergency. {relatedarticles} Using a Medicine Cabinet ... Read More
5. Teaching Kids Sportsmanship
[MOMS]
Let's face it; we live in a pretty competitive world. Because of that, children may not understand the importance of sportsmanship when involved in competition. Winning can easily become the sole focus of a game, so children may not think much about the importance of good sportsmanship. Parents and coaches can do their part to help teach sportsmanship to children of all ages. {relatedarticles} What is... Read More
Let's face it; we live in a pretty competitive world. Because of that, children may not understand the importance of sportsmanship when involved in competition. Winning can easily become the sole focus of a game, so children may not think much about the importance of good sportsmanship. Parents and coaches can do their part to help teach sportsmanship to children of all ages. {relatedarticles} What is... Read More
6. Breathe Easy: Home Remedies For Kids' Colds
[MOMS]
There's nothing worse than nursing a sick child back to health. Most parents feeling completely helpless as their little ones cough, sneeze, vomit and wheeze. That's when it's time to call in the cavalry - and by cavalry we mean those home remedies that many moms swear by. Although these home remedies may not cure the ailment, they will help with the symptoms. Perhaps one of the most popular is a little chicken soup for the soul. Serve... Read More
There's nothing worse than nursing a sick child back to health. Most parents feeling completely helpless as their little ones cough, sneeze, vomit and wheeze. That's when it's time to call in the cavalry - and by cavalry we mean those home remedies that many moms swear by. Although these home remedies may not cure the ailment, they will help with the symptoms. Perhaps one of the most popular is a little chicken soup for the soul. Serve... Read More
7. How Much Water Should Kids Drink?
[MOMS]
Water is essential to life. In fact, water covers 80% of the surface of our planet and over 60% of the human body consists of water. Water is essential for children and adults alike to stay healthy and well. But how much water should kids drink? {relatedarticles} The Role of Water in the Human Body Perhaps the most commonly thought of part of the human body that involves... Read More
Water is essential to life. In fact, water covers 80% of the surface of our planet and over 60% of the human body consists of water. Water is essential for children and adults alike to stay healthy and well. But how much water should kids drink? {relatedarticles} The Role of Water in the Human Body Perhaps the most commonly thought of part of the human body that involves... Read More
8. Nutritious Finger Foods Toddlers Love
[FOOD&RECIPES]
It's a familiar scene for most moms: You spend time cooking a nutritious (and you hope, delicious) meal for your toddler and she eats a few bites and takes off to play or nap. She's healthy, happy and active, so you may wonder why she doesn't seem to be eating much at mealtime. Don't kids know how to sit down and eat a meal? The simple answer is "not really." {relatedarticles}Most toddlers prefer to nibble throughout the day, and... Read More
It's a familiar scene for most moms: You spend time cooking a nutritious (and you hope, delicious) meal for your toddler and she eats a few bites and takes off to play or nap. She's healthy, happy and active, so you may wonder why she doesn't seem to be eating much at mealtime. Don't kids know how to sit down and eat a meal? The simple answer is "not really." {relatedarticles}Most toddlers prefer to nibble throughout the day, and... Read More
9. The Back-Up Plan: How to Handle Kiddie Illness
[MOMS]
A cough and a sneeze can mean the start of something big - and not in a good way. It seems like your children come down with those icky ailments when you least expect them. Of course, there's never a good time for anybody in your family to get sick, but Murphy 's Law says that your offspring will likely fall ill at the worst possible time. That's why it's important to always have a plan in place for when your kids do get sick. This is... Read More
A cough and a sneeze can mean the start of something big - and not in a good way. It seems like your children come down with those icky ailments when you least expect them. Of course, there's never a good time for anybody in your family to get sick, but Murphy 's Law says that your offspring will likely fall ill at the worst possible time. That's why it's important to always have a plan in place for when your kids do get sick. This is... Read More
10. 7 Steps To Control Childhood Asthma
[MOMS]
Asthma is the most common chronic (long-term) childhood disease. In America about nine million children are diagnosed with asthma. Up to ten per cent of children in Europe are also suffering from asthma symptoms. Unfortunately parents of these children are often uninformed about the various ways to control childhood asthma. If you suspect your child has asthma the first priority is correct diagnosis. However, be aware that... Read More
Asthma is the most common chronic (long-term) childhood disease. In America about nine million children are diagnosed with asthma. Up to ten per cent of children in Europe are also suffering from asthma symptoms. Unfortunately parents of these children are often uninformed about the various ways to control childhood asthma. If you suspect your child has asthma the first priority is correct diagnosis. However, be aware that... Read More
