8 Family Study Habits That Work
Health, Parenting
Just because you’ve put your school years behind you doesn’t mean you’re done with homework, book reports, and studying for finals. NYU’s Child Study Center reports that kids whose parents are involved with their academics do well…
4 Stress-Free, Quick-Fix Kids Meals in a Flash
Health, Parenting
So you thought you had time to relax after the kids get settled after school, right? But wait! Now the friends want to come over. A last minute playdate! How on earth will you get everything ready in time and be able to provide some sort of…
Are Teen Drivers Aware of the Risks?
Health, Parenting
Few things can make parents’ hearts sink to their stomachs more than seeing their teenagers behind the wheel of the car, leaving for a night out with friends. No matter how much you trust your teen, the fact is that car accidents are the…
4 Tips to Give Your Teen Some Freedom & Keep Your Peace of Mind
Health, Parenting
Teenagers pose many dilemmas for parents, and one of the biggest is determining how much freedom to allow.
“There’s such a fine line—they have one foot in childhood and the other in adulthood, so you can’t completely trust their decision-making.…
How to Help Your Kid Make the Team
Health, Parenting
As the school year starts up, many parents’ stomachs begin to churn nervously. Fall sports tryouts are underway, and child athletes, or would-be athletes, are stressed. Chances are, parents are feeling just as anxious for tryouts as there…
Healthy Snacks for In Between Mealtimes
Health, Parenting
It’s not mealtime yet, but your little one is showing signs of being hungry, either crying his “hungry” cry or if he’s walking, pointing at food or trying to open the refrigerator. If he’s speaking, he may just tell you what he wants.…
Eating Milestones: When Your Baby Starts to Feed Herself
Health, Parenting
If you’re a new mom, you’ve probably gotten a slew of baby gifts that it seems like you’ll never need. I remember when friends visited me in the hospital while I was recovering from my C-section, and gifted me a baby cup, plate, spoon,…
Sweet, Healthy Treats for Baby
Health, Parenting
Editor’s Note: The following article is one in a series of pieces inspired by a celebration of Latino heritage and smart nutrition, brought to you by BeechNut/Goya
Whether as dessert or an in-between meal snack, you might be tempted to…
Top 10 Most Absurd Things I've Said to My Kid
Health, Parenting
Remember before you had kids, and you’d hear some frazzled mom say something absolutely absurd to her children? Yeah, I’m that mom. Ever since I had a baby, I’ve been amused, shocked and dismayed at some of the statements that have come…