January 25th, 2010 by admin
by Annye Rothenberg, Ph.D., Child/Parent Psychologist
As parents, we want our children to be accustomed to healthy eating from the earliest possible age so good nutrition will be a lifelong habit.
Young children are ready to begin to learn about nutrition (“healthy food” vs. “treat food”) and about food plans (why meals need to include each food group). These nutrition lessons will need to be repeated many times, in more detail, as your children get older and want to understand more about why. Read the rest of this entry »
August 10th, 2009 by admin
By Caroline Taggart,
Author of I Used to Know That: Stuff You Forgot From School
Back to school can be stressful for kids and parents alike, so here are Ten Helpful Hints for busy moms (and dads). The aim is to make the whole thing a bit more fun and perhaps teach the kids something at the same time. Some of this program needs to run through the vacation, so set a good example — don’t leave everything till the night before school starts! Read the rest of this entry »
April 20th, 2009 by admin
The first six weeks are all about rest and recovery for both you and your baby. Your job is to feed yourself and your newborn and to allow both of you to get to know each other’s rhythms. The key words are “rest” and “more rest.” Enjoy this special time when you can shut out the world and get to know your new family member. Read the rest of this entry »
April 6th, 2009 by admin
Fruits – they’re sweet, they’re sour, they’re healthy, they’re tasty, and they come in a variety of sizes, colors, flavors and tastes. We’ve been told time and again that they’re good for us, that they pack a punch with their nutrients and vitamins and that they’re indispensable for health. But do you know everything there is to know about fruits? Like which ones you need to eat and which you need to avoid when you’re trying to lose weight? If not, read on for a list of fruity facts: Read the rest of this entry »
January 21st, 2009 by admin
By Emily Sue Harvey
www.renewalstories.com
History itself affirms that the family is the foundation of society. It is the glue that holds together civilization itself. Block by block, it builds nations. But the most important place for family is inside each of us; it is who we are. We’re living in days when the traditional family is challenged to the hilt. More than ever, parenting and nurturing roles are important and necessary. Like an orchestra, each family member is an instrument, with notes that blend the unit. Read the rest of this entry »
