Not surprisingly, it is usually easier to get them to eat more fruits than vegetables. Health Benefits of Eating Fruit Fruits are important too though, as they are: A good low-fat food Low in salt Low in calories A healthy food with no cholesterol Usually good sources of potassium, fiber, vitamin C, and folate How Much Fruit to Eat Each Day So much fruit do your kids need to eat each day?...
Kids may tattle on classmates at school or on siblings or friends at home. They may even tell on a parent, teacher, or other grown-up. Kids do need to speak up and tell an adult when someone is in danger or being hurt, such as when they witness physical or emotional bullying. This is why it’s important for parents to teach kids the difference between telling and tattling. Knowing why kids tattle can help you discourage it while still allowing for open conversation....
The study, presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology’s ESMO Congress 2021, found that keeping children in the dark about a parent’s bout with cancer can have a detrimental impact on their mental and emotional well-being. Although it can be difficult to have the discussion, resources from doctors to therapists can help parents have that critical talk with their kids. The Study Researchers from Institute Salah Azaiez examined a study sample of 103 Tunisian parents diagnosed with cancer....
Here’s a list of what your family should review every few months regarding your childcare needs. While many kids have bouts of separation anxiety or days where they simply don’t want to go to daycare, parents should assess whether their tot is comfortable at child care (at least most of the time). Does your youngster have friends, look forward to special events or days, and seem to have a bond with the care provider?...
Wear Your Baby Let’s face it. You’re a parent or other caregiver and you’ve got a lot of things to accomplish in a day. There’s laundry to be done, meals to be cooked, and if you have other children their needs must be attended to as well. At the end of a day, it might seem like you haven’t had time to even brush your teeth. A sling is not a magical cure for the time crunch of parenting, but it can help....
Regardless of how or why your teen has connected with their friends, it’s important for them to understand how to be a good friend, how positive relationships are fostered, and what a healthy friendship is. It’s also key for them to know how to develop new friendships and to be familiar with signs of bullying and other toxic social behaviors. Learn more about how to talk to your teen about the fine points of friendship....
Gift Basket Themes for Teens Whether it’s a teen’s birthday, graduation gift, or a going away gift, think about a theme that fits your teen’s interests. Here are some gift basket ideas for teens: Bath and Shower Gift Basket—Fill it with scented soaps, face masks, calming lotions, shampoos, or a candle. Retro Candy Gift Basket—Buy fun candies that will remind your teen of his childhood. Or, look for candy from your childhood and talk to your teen about Pop Rocks and Nerds....
Your Baby’s Development at 3 Weeks Fertilization, or the joining of the egg and sperm, is the first step in your child’s development. This week the fertilized egg grows from a one-cell zygote into a ball of cells called a blastocyst. How Many Weeks to Go? 37 weeks From zygote to blastocyst, your tiny baby measures 0.1 mm–0.2 mm (100–200 microns), or about the size of the head of a pin....
It’s important to create a clear set of household rules so your children know what’s allowed and what type of behavior is off-limits. Establishing clear rules is a simple way to reduce behavior problems and increase consistency with your discipline. Regardless of how old your children are or how many children you have, there are five types of rules all kids need. 1. Rules That Promote Safety Safety rules include physical safety and emotional safety....
Whether you’re Dutch yourself or are simply inspired by this beautiful country and want to give your child a Dutch name, peruse this list of 50 baby names. Popular Dutch Baby Names for Girls Below you’ll find 25 unique Dutch baby names for girls along with their meanings, origins, and a few fun facts. Aleid Origin: DutchMeaning: Noble, from a noble familyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Aleidy, Adelheid, Adalheidis, Adaliz, Adelais, AdelaPeak Popularity: This name hasn’t been on the list of the top 1,000 U....
Hearing your teen say things like, “That’s not fair,” or “I don’t have to listen to you,” can be infuriating. Of course, many teens use much more colorful language to express their displeasure. No matter what type of things your teen says, the way you respond to disrespect is important because the type of discipline you use influences how likely it is for the behavior to continue. Although it can be hard to stay calm in the face of disrespectful behavior, you’ll have a better chance of preserving your relationship with your child if you have a plan and work to keep communication open....
How Grounding Affects Teens Interaction with their peer group is a strong priority for teens. Branching out from family and connecting with others of their own age is an important part of the transition to adulthood and independence. Knowing the importance of these associations, taking them away for a time seems to be a logical punishment when a parent is ready to impose discipline. In many cases, it is. Fear of being grounded will often keep a teenager in line....
A Formula for Thinking of Fun Activities for Kids If your kids need help finding activities that fit each line item, inspire them with these ideas for each category. Been creative?Outside play?Read a book?Exercised 20 minutes?Done something helpful? B Is for “Been Creative” Break out those coloring books, craft kits, and rubber-band looms. To add physical activity to arts and crafts, try these creative projects that incorporate large-motor skills: Get crafty with giant art projects....
According to research, 36% of American children under age 1 have interacted with a mobile device. Meanwhile, 95% of teens have access to a smartphone; 45% of teens say they are online almost all the time. With the change in how media impacts our children, the AAP came out with new, more relaxed screen time guidelines. Here Are the New AAP Screen Time Guidelines: Get Involved With Media Media is just another environment in which kids play....
For example, if your baby was born early, your child’s doctor will use their adjusted age to determine when they should reach certain milestones. Chronological age is not used as a benchmark for preemies because these infants may not have developed functions that babies born at term typically have, such as breathing on their own and maintaining their body heat. Calculating Adjusted Age of a Preemie To determine your baby’s adjusted age, start by figuring out how many weeks or months early your baby was born....
Every human has two parietal bones—one on the left side of the skull and one on the right side. Each parietal bone looks like a curved plate that has two surfaces and four sides. Imagine taking a string and placing one end at the top of your right ear and the other end at the top of your left ear, letting it rest on top of your head. The length of that string would give you a very rough idea of your biparietal diameter....
