Kids

Although separation anxiety might be common in babies and toddlers, some parents may be surprised to learn that it can continue well past their son or daughter's kindergarten years. The truth is that some children are simply more susceptible to the fear of being away from those who introduced them to the world. If your little one shows signs of this at a late age, there are … [Read more...] about Separation anxiety – three tactics you may want to try

School is tough. For younger children who aren't yet used to the daily grind of institutionalized rules (like wearing clothes), it just doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Why do they suddenly have to sit still and not play? What's the reason for raising your hand? Why are some kids mean to them? Why is the teacher so grumpy?According to Alison Ehara-Brown, a … [Read more...] about Problems in the classroom: Safeguard your child’s future with a proactive approach to behavioral issues

Children throw tantrums, it's what they do. Until they learn of a better system for getting out their inner dissatisfaction, you're going to have to deal with the often impossible arguments and screaming fits that come with parenthood. However, if your kid is in his teenage years and still hasn't learned to cope with inner turmoil in a non-destructive way, it's … [Read more...] about Handling teen tantrums: What every dad needs to know

Experts have long suspected there's a connection between strong marriages and well-adjusted children, but a new study suggests that parents who regularly fight may be causing sleep problems for their infants, which can have negative developmental effects further down the road.The research was conducted by Anne Mannering, and she found that couples who were contemplating … [Read more...] about You may be surprised by what’s keeping baby up at night