Category: Parenting And Behavioral Issues

Reading to children is one of the most important things parents can do, and this, from day one of life. Parents, grandparents and any other caregivers should read to and speak to babies and young children as much as they can.  Even Read More …

Parents often wonder when their baby can start to use a Tablet or similar screened device. Although technically babies as young as 9 months old can interact with a tablet such as an iPad, this is not recommended. In fact, Read More …

Sleep Problems in Babies Sleep problems are among the most common complaints that parents have about their young ones. Needless to say, they can cause a lot of stress in the family. Kids end up tired and parents become exhausted Read More …

School avoidance (school refusal or school phobia) occurs in 5 percent of children. With patience and by trying to understand why the child fears school the problem can be overcome. Remember, the school phobic child is going through a hard Read More …

The term homework often provokes stress and anxiety both in children and their parents. The main point of homework is that is the child’s responsibility and not that of the parents. Basically children will get homework form kindergarten on. They Read More …

A lot of the stress and anxiety (child and parental) can be avoided or decreased if parents prepare themselves and their children for the upcoming new school year. The most important thing is to find out what is expected of Read More …

Parents should spend some time looking for school they choose for their children. After all, children will spend a significant amount of time in the school setting chosen. It is important to get to know the administration of the school Read More …

  What is school readiness? School readiness, a term used frequently in the in pre-school and kindergarten setting, means that a child is ready to enter a social and educationally based environment. In other words, the child is ready to Read More …

Although school is a routine part of growing up, it can also be a great source of stress for the whole family. As with most issues, being prepared is best. A lot of anxiety, stress and worry can be decreased Read More …

As a result of the September 11, 2001 horrific USA terrorist attacks and subsequent events such as school shootings and disasters, many parents wonder what tell their children about the such tragic events. As compared to earlier times, these events Read More …