tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323070152024-03-14T06:34:35.108-07:00Parenting and KidsThis is a blog where you can learn about parenting and kids from the articles posted here.Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-3759339555359214352014-02-27T00:27:00.001-08:002014-02-27T00:27:48.137-08:00Differentiating colic from acid reflux
If infants were born with an instruction manual, early
parenting would be much less stressful. Unfortunately for new mothers
and fathers, tending to a baby is often a system of trial and error.
Every child is different, and what works for one may not work for the
other. Similarly, a child may be born who is easily comforted and takes
to sleep, while its sibling seems to cry all day long. Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-44619419816217210412014-02-27T00:25:00.001-08:002014-02-27T00:25:42.054-08:00New rules for LATCH system and bigger kids
For years, the LATCH system standard for vehicles has
been the preferred method of safely securing infant and child safety
seats into a car. But the LATCH system many parents have grown
accustomed to is changing. A new law says it is safer to stop using
LATCH with car seats that cater to older, heavier kids.
LATCH, which is an acronym for Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children, is a Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-8878637998026870632012-05-24T03:36:00.002-07:002012-05-24T03:36:55.200-07:00Bicycle riding tips to give your toddlers more fun
The milestone of riding a bike is a big one for kids and
their parents. With new equipment, toddlers can reach that two-wheeled
milestone earlier than ever and enjoy many sidewalks and bike paths
together.
According to experts, children 12-to-18 months
are not bicycle-ready, as they lack pedaling skills and their neck
muscle strength is insufficient to allow them to support the weight of Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-76698979861847661242012-05-09T19:10:00.000-07:002012-05-09T19:10:03.070-07:00Teen Acne Affects Moms, Too
If you're a parent with an adolescent over 12 years of
age, that is a teenager, who is facing acne, you know how challenging it
can be to watch as your teenager deals with red, pus-filled pimples and
blemishes that never seem to go away. While you do your best to answer
questions and help your teen understand it may only be a temporary
phase, you want to help manage the acne.
There Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-32600785447095888812012-02-23T05:36:00.001-08:002012-02-23T05:36:48.103-08:00Transitioning to a booster seat
The World Health Organization notes that nearly one
million children die each year across the globe as a result of
unintentional accidents. Car crashes are the leading cause of
unintentional accidents, annually causing 260,000 fatalities and around
10 million injuries.
Though invented in 1921, child seats were rarely
used in the ensuing decades. When child seats were used, their Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-34911457100556121942012-01-10T23:10:00.000-08:002012-01-10T23:10:10.618-08:00Window guards save kids' lives
The weather is warming and that means windows are being
opened to let in fresh air and warm breezes. The advantages to open
windows are many. But one particular disadvantage is the safety hazard
open windows present to young children.
More than 5,000 American children are injured
each year after falling out of windows, says the Center for Injury
Research and Policy at the Nationwide Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-51513438620197745792011-12-27T18:52:00.000-08:002011-12-27T18:52:57.468-08:00Make your home safer for kids
According to the Home Safety Council, a nonprofit
organization dedicated to preventing home injuries, half of the children
who die before their first birthday die from choking or suffocation.
Many times such tragedies can be averted.
Parents of very young children can and should
take it upon themselves to safeguard their youngsters from various
choking and suffocation hazards around Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-76493038401005101242011-12-07T18:29:00.001-08:002011-12-07T18:32:44.414-08:00Kids can make resolutions, too
New Year's resolutions are made so adults can improve
their lives in the year to come. But nowhere does it say resolutions are
exclusive to adults. In fact, kids can make New Year's resolutions and
reap much the same benefits as Mom and Dad.
The following are some kid-specific New Year's
resolutions, courtesy of the American Academy of Pediatrics, that can
improve the lives of childrenParenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-17297332642826133052011-12-01T07:19:00.001-08:002011-12-01T07:21:46.564-08:00Get the facts on bronchiolitis
Parents have likely heard about bronchitis. But another respiratory infection, bronchiolitis, gets far less attention.
Bronchiolitis is an infection of the small tubes
inside of the lungs (bronchioles) that is caused by a virus and
generally affects young children during the autumn and winter months.
During normal breathing under healthy conditions,
air enters the lungs through the Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-23958452683532641452011-10-21T06:05:00.000-07:002011-10-21T06:05:32.734-07:00New SIDS research suggests link to serotonin
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) can be a devastating
blow to new parents. Seemingly out of nowhere an infant can lose his or
her life. Although SIDS research is ongoing, recent research suggests a
link between SIDS and serotonin deficiency.
SIDS remains the leading cause of death for
children age one month to one year. Although the rate of fatalities has
decreased over the last twoParenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-31632031646229124912011-10-04T19:59:00.000-07:002011-10-04T19:59:04.763-07:00Fun alternatives to trick-or-treating
Jack-o-lanterns and costumed kids are among the many
things people instantly associate with Halloween. So is the tradition of
trick-or-treating, where kids go door-to-door asking for treats that
may make dentists cringe.
While trick-or-treating is something most kids
love, for parents the safety concerns can be overwhelming. Kids
innocently knocking on strangers' doors and asking for Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-87222257815298146262011-09-08T21:48:00.000-07:002011-09-08T21:50:58.444-07:00Wilms' tumor a lesser known foe to childrenThe word "cancer" is used to refer to a group of more than 100 diseases. Because of that, it can be hard to keep track of all the different types of cancers, and some are inevitably bound to gain more attention or headlines than others. One type of cancer that does not garner many headlines is Wilms' tumor, the most common form of kidney cancer in children. RoughlyParenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-88631237510772704982011-08-08T02:32:00.000-07:002011-08-08T02:35:43.927-07:00Digestion troubles often linked to autismDigestion problems could play a role in a child's susceptibility to autism or the severity of the condition. A new experimental drug is being fast-tracked by the Food and Drug Administration and could prove helpful in the fight against autism. Doctors and specialists have long suspected a link between a child's ability to digest certain foods and autism. A new drugParenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-15992967997884574732011-07-22T09:15:00.000-07:002011-07-22T09:17:30.767-07:00Simple saving tips for familiesThough the economy is on the mend, many families forced to make sacrifices during the downturn will continue to look for ways to maintain more control of their finances in the event another period of economic struggle surfaces down the road. It's safe to assume no family wants to find itself in the position millions of families did during the downturn, dealing with unemployment, a Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-29603640549588563092011-07-13T09:02:00.000-07:002011-07-13T09:04:30.707-07:00Pros and cons to keeping multiples together in schoolParents of multiples have to make decisions regarding their children in duplicate or triplicate. Once multiples reach school-age, one of the questions parents must face is whether to keep their children together in the same class during the early elementary years or separate them into two different classrooms. The classroom assignments of multiples is largely the Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-64549563780161014002011-06-24T22:34:00.000-07:002011-06-24T22:38:16.659-07:00How to Add a Magical Touch To Your Child's BedroomFrom the tiniest of tots to tweens and teenagers, a child's bedroom is a reflection of their identity. Kids often have strong opinions about their likes and dislikes when it comes to their rooms, which can pose decorating challenges for parents: one year, the little one is all about Winnie the Pooh; next Buzz Lightyear may capture his imagination. It's hard for parents to keep up, let alone Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-82428259933019699202011-06-07T22:39:00.000-07:002011-06-07T22:42:30.984-07:00What to look for in a student's tutorParents of children who are having difficulties grasping school lessons routinely turn to tutors to provide the added measure of instruction some students need to succeed. When selecting a tutor, parents should ask questions and keep important things in mind. Tutors provide a much-needed service to students and can be welcome helpers for teachers. According to Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-57592011062595636862011-05-28T08:51:00.000-07:002011-05-28T08:53:02.643-07:00How to help kids find the right extracurricular activityToday's kids are busier than ever before. Be it the increasingly competitive nature of scholastic life or the increase of two-income households where kids need something to do other than come directly home after school, children today are much busier than their school-aged counterparts of yesteryear. While it can be fun and beneficial for kids to participate in Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-79645283242317842502011-05-17T08:06:00.000-07:002011-05-17T08:07:53.359-07:00Kids' outdoor fun can be eco-friendlyThe warm weather is tailor made for children who want to enjoy some fun in the sun. As the kids get ready for summer, parents can find activities that are fun and beneficial to the environment. Consider the activities that fill warm days: Pool parties, water balloon tosses, bicycle riding, and afternoons spent on a swing set are just a few ideas that come to mind. Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-1111089706427904072011-05-07T10:45:00.000-07:002011-05-07T10:47:15.626-07:00Remedy vision impairment in childrenChildhood can be an exciting time filled with growth and change. For youngsters experiencing vision trouble, childhood can also be a challenging time. While there are many eyesight problems that can occur during childhood, some are more common than others. It can be difficult for parents and caregivers to diagnose a child's vision difficulties before the child is Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-52390360312635220462011-04-21T19:31:00.000-07:002011-04-21T20:06:03.898-07:00Explore Foster Care and Help a ChildMany people make the choice to become foster care parents and open their homes to children in need. Being a foster family can provide a host of benefits. Prospective foster parents should learn what is required before starting the process. The Administration for Children and Families offers that there are approximately 115,000 children waiting for adoptive familiesParenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-3712248978840413882011-04-18T02:48:00.000-07:002011-04-18T02:53:32.329-07:00Factors to Consider When Choosing an Afterschool ProgramAccording to the United States Department of Education, millions of children are left home unsupervised every day after school. While it's hard to pinpoint an exact figure, estimates range anywhere from 7 to 15 million children are going home from school every day and finding an empty house. Much of this is due to the spike in two-earner households. Despite an Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-44267284348699102882011-04-09T01:57:00.000-07:002011-04-09T12:37:34.388-07:00Celebrating More Than Moms on Mother's DayEvery spring individuals celebrate their mothers on Mother's Day. It has evolved from a day to honor mothers to one that recognizes all special women. Therefore, if there is a woman in one's life who isn't a biological mother -- but special nonetheless -- Mother's Day can be a time to tell her how much she is appreciated. There are many reasons a person may want to honor a woman that is not his Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-79666954935781733192011-03-24T07:14:00.000-07:002011-03-24T07:17:18.845-07:00Techniques to Help a Child Learn to SwimTeaching a child to swim can enable him or her to enjoy a life filled with fun in and around the water. It is also one of the ways to prevent water-related injuries or death. Water safety is nothing to take lightly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that in 2007 there were 3,443 fatal unintentional drownings in the United States, averaging 10 Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32307015.post-58572820608671851332011-03-15T00:56:00.000-07:002011-03-15T01:00:25.163-07:00Create a Love of Books: How to Help Your Child Become an Avid ReaderMost parents understand the value of sharing reading experiences with their child. However, not all realize that the way they read to their little one, and even how they interact with their child during playtime, can impact learning.Parents can help grow literacy skills while teaching their child to draw, play catch or count numbers. What's most important is making these experiences fun, Parenting Kids Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327644601921686886noreply@blogger.com0