Being a responsible parent means that you will have to deal with your son or daughter falling ill from time to time. While this can be scary, it’s important not to be intimidated by whatever’s going on, and act calmly. Because he or she is so young, it is up to you to decide what the best course of treatment is. While the condition is often a non-threatening one, it can … [Read more...]
Can Screen Time Increase Your Child’s Risk For Nearsightedness?
As the amount that most people spend on screen time increases, the incidence of eyestrain due to computer use is also increasing. Statistics researched by professionals of optometry in Winnipeg, indicate that as many as 90% of all children in the US have access to and use a computer during their daily activities, both at home and while at school. This begs the question: what … [Read more...]
Parenthood and Staying in Shape: a Tough Combination
As a parent to a young child, I can truly appreciate the challenges that come with trying to balance a healthy exercise routine with the rest of life's demands. Now I should note that while these life demands are without a doubt of our own doing (and I would not change them for anything in the world), they do exist, and managing them can be a challenge (especially when you … [Read more...]
5 Behavioral & Emotional Disorders in Children & Their Treatment
If you are experiencing behavioral problems with your child, then you must realize the fact that you are not alone. Yes, parents across the planet deal with behavioral problems in their children almost every day. Therefore, the only way to handle your problem is to learn how to behave with a child who does not respond well to parental guidance. Parenting is one of the most … [Read more...]
How Occupational Therapy Can Help Children With ADHD
Occupational therapy (OT) refers to the use of certain activities as a way to help with physical or mental illness. Common activities can include playing games, practicing socialising, posture techniques, practicing focusing, learning to become more independent in everyday tasks such as showering and feeding, as well as much much more. ADHD stands for Attention Deficit … [Read more...]
How to Address the Mental and Physical Needs of Your Children
Parents аѕk mе whаt thеу саn dо tо imрrоvе their kids' mеntаl hеаlth. Thеу are ѕurрriѕеd whеn I mеntiоn оutdооr рlау. Oh, I sometimes recommend a parenting course for thе раrеntѕ; othеr timеѕ I suggest spending mоrе time with the kidѕ... аnd, аt timеѕ, I'll ѕuggеѕt еnсоurаging uniԛuеnеѕѕ or сultivаting a ѕрirit оf indереndеnсе in a particular сhild. Fоr kids with ADHD, I may … [Read more...]
How To Raise Smart Kids, According To A 45-Year-Long Study
A long-running research of exceptional children reveals what it takes to produce the scientists who will lead the twenty-first century. After a 45-year investigation of 5,000 talented young individuals with over 400 papers and several books produced, a study shows that raising a child to become a “genius” just requires being a good parent. Simply put, good parenting is the … [Read more...]
