by Hannah Maynor After obesity and asthma, eating disorders are the 3rdmost common chronic illness among adolescents. The importance of early recognition is unparalleled because eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental
by Brandy Abalos Household tasks can overwhelm parents with children to care for and clean up after. However, most children can contribute to the home by taking on some of those responsibilities. Chores help kids
by Brittani L. Schanstine Nearly 5 million children in the U.S. have a mental illness that significantly interferes with their daily lives. Children develop many of the same mental health conditions as adults. However, since
by Calle Mendenhall Summertime is hard for parents, especially those who work. Shuffling kids around to various practices, games, tournaments and camps leaves little time for educational activities. Plus, kids want their downtime to watch
by Brandy Abalos Whether your child will be entering Kindergarten or moving into high school, you can take steps to help prepare them for the next grade level. Start before school lets out for the
by Brandy Abalos Nearly every child will have a tantrum at one point or another. They are prevalent in 2-and-3-year-olds in the toddler stage. They can be very frustrating and even embarrassing if they occur
by Craig Kelley fusion_dropcap color="" boxed="yes" boxed_radius="50%" class="" id=""]A[/fusion_dropcap]ll bicycles on the shelf may look similar to the untrained eye, save for the size differences. However, it is not as simple as picking the loveliest
by Anastasia Allmon Riley The thought of their child having to leave their friend sand start all over at a new school can give parents pause. Suddenly, excitement for that big promotion or new house
by Katherine Allen Trampoline sales have increased exponentially since companies began marketing them as staples for backyard fun. Recently, it has become common for adults to use trampolines for exercise, as well. Globe Newswire estimated
Searching for a babysitter or nanny can be overwhelming. In a rush to find someone special, you might forget about an essential step—the background check. Even if you have a good feeling about the person,
