Have you noticed that your child has crooked teeth? Have you been thinking about getting them braces and starting them on a journey to a healthy smile? If so, don’t be too intimidated by this step. There are lots of good things to keep in mind when your children need braces and as you are…
As a parent, you want the best for your child. While you teach them many skills as they grow up, you need to also make sure they can feel confident in themselves. Fortunately, there are plenty of skills your children can develop that will help them build their confidence and help them be able to…
Going to the dentist can be scary for the best of us, but it can be especially intimidating for kids. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do to prepare your children for their dental cleanings and make the process much more comfortable. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you…
It’s normal for kids to feel anxious. Of course, a lot of this anxiety comes along with new experiences. Doing something for the first time is intimidating and your child might not know what to expect. However, you do know. Identify common firsts that give kids anxiety and find ways to help them work through…
One of the biggest struggles of growing up is losing confidence in your appearance. As a parent, you’ve probably noticed as your children have started to deal with the emotional battle with their confidence that goes on inside their minds. It can be really painful for parents to see their children suffer so much over…
Once school is out, you have the whole summer to spend time with your children. This is the perfect opportunity to teach them some life skills. You have plenty of time and you can help prepare them for the future. Gardening The beauty of gardening is that it is quite versatile. You can grow flowers,…
Having a strong connection with your child is important. While you have their whole life to strengthen your relationship with them, it’s important to establish a bond with them early on. This sets your child on track for positive and healthy development. It Aids in Brain Development Your child’s brain develops rapidly in the first…
Parenting is hard. When it comes to encouraging and disciplining your child, it is already difficult to find the right balance. Things become even more challenging when your child is consistently acting up. Here are three things you can do to help your child with behavioral issues. Set Expectations Set expectations for your children and…
The world is a scary place for any adult, and much more so for children. Here are three situations in which talking to your child is necessary in order to help them positively cope. Death of a Family Member The death of a family member can be a difficult event for a child, especially one…
Social distancing can be really rough for most kids, especially those who are extroverted or social. I mean, what do you do when a cute little face is looking up at you with tears in their eyes, wondering why they can’t go play at their friend’s house? Here are a couple of ideas to help…