Children and Health: Keeping Fit and Active

Children and Health: Keeping Fit and Active

Why Kids Are Less Active Than Ever We are seeing more and more the obesity epidemic sweep the country. As we eat more and exercise less, we are dealing with increases in heart problems, diabetes, and medical complications. Unfortunately, the same is true for the...
Back to School Tips for Kids

Back to School Tips for Kids

Going back to school is always filled with lots of emotions for children. Some can’t wait and others dread it. Each child is different, so structuring your back to school planning should recognize the specific needs of each child. First, remember that each child...
Common Sources of Behavior Problems in Children

Common Sources of Behavior Problems in Children

I love “people-watching”. I go to malls, grocery stores, parks, etc. and watch how people think, behave and speak. Sometimes this is enlightening for me, and I am able to understand certain things about families. I suppose because I am trained in...
Developing Self-Esteem in Children

Developing Self-Esteem in Children

Building Healthy Self-Esteem in Children: Why It Matters from Age 3 A child begins to develop and build self-esteem as early as 3 years old. Self-esteem and self-acceptance come from many different influences and areas, but work together to help a child establish a...
The Real Danger of Cyber-bullies

The Real Danger of Cyber-bullies

Cyberbullying: The Hidden Threat to Children in the Digital Age The schoolyard antics of the past are easy to visualize: larger kids picking on smaller ones, the tough giving the weak a hard time, the popular jock demeaning the anti-social geek. However, the most...
Is Your Child Getting Enough Rest?

Is Your Child Getting Enough Rest?

Many parents put their children to bed and think they will peacefully drift off to sleep within minutes. Unfortunately, it is often not that easy. The National Sleep Foundation reports that 70% of children ten and younger are suffering with some type of sleep problem....