Developmental disabilities are on the rise in the United States. 1 in 6 children between the ages of 3-17 now has a developmental disability of some kind, AAP News reports. ADHD, cerebral palsy, autism, hearing loss, and Down syndrome are some of the most prevalent conditions. Although it comes with a host of unique challenges,…
Parenting is probably one of the most difficult tasks in the whole world and also a very big responsibility. But once a couple has children, their life turns completely upside down and babies bring more happiness into the lives of their parents than they could have imagined. Still, it is not easy to be a…
If you want your teenagers to be healthy, then definitely you would want them to know the importance of a healthy diet. One way to teach your kids about healthy diet is teaching them about the same on a regular basis. The other way is to make them learn the life skill of cooking. With…
“Children don’t need more things. The best toy a child can have is a parent who gets down on the floor and plays with them.” The psychiatrist Bruce Perry may not have had smartphones on his mind when he said this. These days the children are yearning and demanding for smartphones due to curiosity, trends…
Some parents may find themselves wondering how they can become closer to their kids. It doesn’t have to be something out of the ordinary that can bring you closer to parent and child. Sometimes all it takes is the simplicity of being together. Getting closer to your child means building a relationship that goes beyond…
When your baby starts moving from a completely liquid diet to a diet that consists of some solid foods, it can be a challenge to know what, when and how much to feed him or her. Not only does introducing solid foods to your infant mean a greater time commitment to eating, but you also…
In a world where technology has taken over every sphere of our lives, we spend more time on our laptops than we do in reading a book. I bet you’ve noticed this trend with your kids as well. They spend more time with their PlayStations than running around outside. Sure, technology has made our lives…