Your Child's Home Away From Home
Among the fears parents usually have of sending their children off to kindergarten is the exposure to new germs. Being in a new area full of other kids means that your children will be exposed to more germs and therefore more susceptible to illness. Here are some tips on how to keep your child happy [...]
Being a parent, most of us have experienced the times when our child was too sick to attend school. While we re-arranged our schedule to stay home together, we probably considered where they could have caught the bug. Most likely, we’ll put the blame on the school. How often do we send our kids to [...]
Skin protection for your kids is extremely important for those who are living in the Tucson desert and is even more vital for children. Skin protection is an easy chore, but many parents forget to pile on the sunscreen before their children go outside. Children could suffer easily from sun burns and dehydration which can [...]
Chicken nuggets and hot dogs seem to be what most kids eat and parents often struggle to get their children to eat healthy food. You can help your children eat healthier by setting good example and stocking your house full of healthy foods. This way, when your kids are hungry, they have healthier options instead of [...]
Today, feeding children is based on concerns about heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and high blood pressure. There is reason to be concerned. More than 20 percent of American children are overweight with a good chance that 50 to 70 percent of them will remain overweight as adults. It is important for parents to set good [...]
A clean environment will support the health and well-being of your child now and in the future. You can begin by having a healthy home that is free of dirt, dust, and germs, as well as dangerous substances such as radon or lead. Make sure, too, that poisonous substances, such as household cleaners and pesticides, [...]
Children’s long-term good health isn’t an accident but the result of good habits and smart choices. To enjoy good health now and later in life, kids must learn how to have a proper diet, exercise, get the right amount of sleep, control stress, and be responsible for personal hygiene and reducing the risk of disease. [...]
