Learning to Think Like a Parent

Posted by admin in Kids Health and Safety on March 26, 2012

babyDuring the months of pregnancy, new parents get advice on a million matters, from how to select the right pediatrician to getting a good price on a safe car seat. But that’s only the beginning.

 
It seems like everyone warns new parents about what they’re up against just in terms of sheer commitment. How their life is going to change and how they can’t imagine the responsibility and the difficulty of child-rearing, yet how they are also going to love it. And no one is ever prepared. Not really.

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Toxic Homes – Could Cleaning Be Harming Our Kids?

Posted by admin in Kids Health and Safety on May 15, 2012

As parents, we all want the best for our children. Health and safety is always at the front of our minds. Often we focus on protecting our children from germs, bacteria, and viruses. We live in a society filled with anti-bacterial, sanitizing and disinfecting products, and convenient ways to clean. We think our actions are helping to protect our children, but could we be brewing toxic homes and making things worse?

The fact is, most people are spending more than ninety percent of their lives inside, so it only makes sense that we are able to enjoy a fresh and clean home. We want it to be free from offensive odors and bacteria. We want it to be free from all the latest germs and bugs going around. We are overwhlemed with products being marketed to basically create a germ free environment, practically emulating a hospital surgical floor. While it may feel fresh and clean, it could be one of many toxic homes today plastered in chemical residues.

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Consistent Bedtime Routine for Your Kids

Posted by admin in Kids Health and Safety on May 5, 2012

It starts with defiance, continues with a scream and then somewhere in the middle of all the chaos you end up with a pint-sized sprinter running through your home. In a day or two, you’ll think this is all comical; however, at the moment, it’s become extremely difficult to find a way to develop a consistent bedtime routine for your kids.
There are three things to remember here: you’re the parent, your child’s safety, health and well-being depend on a consistent bedtime routine, and a consistent routine is important for you as well.

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How To Child Proof your Yard

Posted by admin in Kids Health and Safety on April 25, 2012

You might think that your yard is the safest place for your kids to play. To the contrary, though, there are a lot of potential hazards right in your front or back yard. You will want to check a handful of things before letting your kids play outside.
Outdoor play has been considered a thing of the past. Many kids take outdoor play for granted and opt instead to play with video games or use the Internet for social networking. Then there’s always the television, which can be a big source of entertainment and distraction to children. However, outdoor play greatly helps improve children’s health. It also fosters camaraderie among kids.

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