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21 Apr Posted by Scott in Rx & Medical | Comments

Sick Child & Medicine: Giving Your Child The Right Medicine

Got a Si Medicine are suppose to make our children feel better. More and more news articles share horrifying stories of medicine mishaps and overdoses. All drugs can be harmful if used inappropriately. When it comes to giving medicine to your child, here are 10 factors for parents to consider: 1. Read and follow the label directions every time....

21 Apr Posted by Scott in College Planning | Comments

College: What Type of College Should My Child Attend?

More than half of all recent high school graduates in the United States pursue some type of post secondary education. In many other countries, a smaller percentage of students go on for more schooling after high school. However, in America, recent surveys show that most parents want their children to get some college education. There...

21 Apr Posted by Scott in Academics | Comments

Show Your Child You Read

When you take your child to the library, check out a book for you. Then set a good example by reading yourself. Ask your child to get one of his books and join you while you read a book, magazine, or newspaper. Don’t worry if you feel uncomfortable with your own reading ability. Just doing it...

21 Apr Posted by Scott in Childhood Stress, Mental Health | 6 comments

Anxious Child: Helping Your Child To Manage Anxiety & Fears

Is your child afraid or anxious? Parenting children who are anxious often makes the parent anxious too. Parents can help their anxious child develop the skills and confidence to overcome fears so that they don’t evolve into phobic reactions. The following techniques may be used by parents to assist the child in coping with his or...