Parenting Tips
How do I decide whether to give my child vitamins?
A good multi-vitamin is a smart choice for children and adults. Many of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need are not easily absorbed from the foods we eat. So supplementing is a good idea.
There are many different varieties, containing different combinations. You should opt for a children’s formula, and consider asking your [...]
How should I deal with a picky eater?
Young children will frequently become picky eaters, or go through phases where they want to eat only specific types of foods. This is really nothing to be concerned about.
These phases tend to come and go and unless they last for an extended period of time there is little chance of them becoming problematic. As [...]
What can I do to make sure my child is eating healthy?
It is easy to make sure that your pre-schooler is eating healthy because you’re responsible for all of their meals and snacks. The difficulty begins when your child starts school, and you no longer have control over what they are eating and when.
If you start teaching your child how to make healthy food [...]
How can I help my child develop self-esteem?
Some children seem to be born with a high self-esteem. Yet others seem to continuously struggle through childhood with a very low self-esteem.
Somewhere in between lies a balance, and that is what most parents hope to help their children achieve. If you want your child to have a healthy sense of self-esteem, [...]
How can I help my child make new friends?
Some parents become overly concerned when their school aged child is more interested in spending time alone than he is in spending time with his peers. Know that this is not uncommon, and that many children simply prefer alone time to social groups until they get close to the teen years.
However, if you [...]
How do I know when it is ok to leave my child alone?
A general rule of thumb is to not leave your children home alone until they are at least eleven years old.
However, some children are perfectly fine for a short time period at ten, and there are some teens that still require constant supervision and cannot be left alone. The best way to determine [...]
What should I do to stop my child’s lying?
Young children do not know the difference between right and wrong and fantasy and reality. So, why would you expect them to know the difference between the truth and a lie?
The best way to handle lying is to start at a very young age, impressing upon your child that the most important rule [...]
How can I deal with a child that is shorter than other kids his age?
Children all grow at different rates and there always seems to be that one child who is behind the others. If your child comes from a family of normal height, it is most likely just a matter of delayed growth so rest assured that he will catch up eventually.
If there are existing medical [...]
How am I best to handle the death of my child’s pet?
Chances are that if you have had your pet for some time, your child is very attached to the animal.
Remember that just because your pet is not a person, it is still very possible for your child to have developed a strong attachment. When the pet dies, your child is just as likely to [...]
What can I do to help my young child face the fear of death?
It’s not uncommon for young children to be frightened by death because they do not understand the process. When you are open and honest, it should help to alleviate some of this fear.
When explaining death, tell your child that the deceased was so old that their body stopped working, or that they [...]
