Archive for April, 2008

Sibling Rivalry

Friday, April 25th, 2008

Few relationships are as unique as the ones between siblings. They might be as different as night and day, but it’s tough to find someone who understands you as much as your brother or sister. Consider it: no one else was raised the way you were or shared such similar ...

Separation Anxiety: When it’s a Big Problem

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

Separation anxiety is just as hard on a parent as it is on a child. Leaving a child at preschool for the first time can be heart-wrenching, even if your child adjusts well and gets along with the other kids. In unfortunate cases, a child will cry or throw a ...

Staying Safe Online

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

The internet provides wider educational opportunities for today’s children, but it also creates new threats to your child’s safety. From online predators to access to inappropriate websites, kids are bombarded by new dangers springing up every day. Some parents turn to content blockers, while others resort to banning their kids ...

Spanking: Harmful or Effective?

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

Spanking or hitting children is an age-old punishment that is under debate now more than ever. While many professionals say that reasoning with a child is more effective in the long term and less hurtful to parents and child, many parents insist that spanking is a necessary evil and not ...

Disciplining Your Young Child

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

The most effective method of discipline changes with your child’s age. As simple as that sounds, it can be tricky for parents to keep up. This is partly because the best forms of discipline are subject to constant debate by doctors and childcare professionals. Every parenting handbook you open will ...