Your teeth are pretty important. Their health contributes to your smile and your eating. Plus, nobody wants pain of any kind in their mouth! With most Americans not getting dental insurance included even if they have medical insurance, it’s more critical than ever to avoid needing costly dental visits. What can you do to avoid…
Anyone can experience stress, but we don’t usually associate stress with children. That means that it can be hard sometimes to recognize when your child is feeling stressed. There are a few common signs of stress in children that you should keep an eye out for! Behavioral Issues If your child develops new behavioral issues…
While words don’t physically hurt someone, they can be incredibly influential on the minds of little ones. Hearing negative language from you about people, about sensitive topics, and especially about your children themselves can set them up with an unhealthy mindset to combat the rest of their lives. As you learn to speak more positively,…
Dentists have a really important role to play in the health of both you and your children. Think about it. You know your diet plays a crucial role in how healthy you are, and you can’t very well eat without a healthy mouth. There are some pretty significant dental milestones that your children are going…
Work and education and running a home and caring for children can cause any parent anxiety! However, it’s important to remember that your children, too, may experience anxiety that should be addressed. In young children it can be more difficult to recognize the signs of anxiety—here are a few to pay attention to so that…
Confidence can be a game-changer in life. Think about it—if you’re assured in, and appreciate your abilities and qualities as a person, going through life tends to be a much more comfortable experience. It’s not something that people tend to just have though. It’s something that’s grown and developed. So how can you help your…
You want the best for your children—their education, their health, their successes in any and every aspect of their lives! Unfortunately, there may still be some things that you do not even realize are affecting your child’s confidence. Things like mental health, physical appearance, and independence are all elements of their life that you can…
The biggest goal of your children’s growth and development is that they learn how to be successfully independent. This can be a difficult transition for parents and kids. Here are a few ways that you can help your children establish that necessary independence in a healthy and helpful way! Respect Their Decisions You have time…
Eating healthily is something that is probably difficult for you. Now that you have kids, you may feel an even greater desire to be healthy so that you can best help them live their best lives as well. Figuring out how to help your kids consume more vegetables will really vary according to your particular…
Helping your children develop a healthy sense of confidence is an important priority for any parent. You want your children to feel comfortable in their own skin. But helping your child come to this place will vary by the child. Public Speaking Public speaking is a skill that can be difficult to develop but…