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Do Your Kids Need a Manners Makeover?

by Michele Cheplic

23 Jun 2009 11:58 PM

One of my preschooler's favorite animated shorts on Playhouse Disney is called "Can You Teach My Alligator Manners?" In it a little boy is challenged with the task of teaching his pet alligator Al how to behave properly.

How did I get here? My kids are officially teens!

by Andrea Hermitt

02 Jun 2009 02:58 PM

I am new to the Parenthood blog, but not to families.com. I have been on the site for a couple of years now as the Homeschooling blogger.

Another Family Milestone-Mononucleosis

by Kori Rodley Irons

03 Jan 2007 02:23 PM

Well, we've been through chicken pox and braces and myriad other childhood rites of passage.

Parents Help Cause Child Depression

by Teresa McEntire

27 Dec 2006 10:44 PM

In today's society child depression rates are higher than ever before with one in eight adolescents suffering from depression. Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among teens and the 6th among children.

Warning Signs of Eating Disorders

by Teresa McEntire

18 Dec 2006 03:32 PM

The media constantly portrays the perfect woman as a slim and beautiful size 6, yet statistics show that the average woman is between sizes 11 and 14. As a result there is an increase in cases of eating disorders primarily among women.

Helping Kids Deal With Stress

by Myra Turner

14 Nov 2006 11:08 AM

When we think of stress, we typically think about adults and stress but our kids are just as venerable to stress as we are. Some of the events that can cause stress to kids include: When their parents are having problems. Fighting with a friend or a sibling.

Growing Pains

by Myra Turner

13 Nov 2006 11:40 AM

When you are a parent writing about parenting issues, sometimes you don't have to go in search of topics to write about, they come to you. Take Sunday night for instance.

November Is A Great Time To Talk To Your Kids About The Dangers of Smoking

by Myra Turner

07 Nov 2006 09:38 AM

November 16th is the annual Great American Smokeout. What a great time to talk to your kids about the dangers of smoking. Just like having to talk about sex, many parents are at a loss when it comes to talking to their kids about drugs--and that's exactly what a cigarette is, a deadly drug.

Causes of Child Depression

by Teresa McEntire

10 Sep 2006 02:19 PM

More and more children are being treated for depression. Teen Depression.org states that as many as one in every 33 children and one in eight adolescents may have depression.

Backpack Safety Tips- Part II

by Myra Turner

23 Aug 2006 09:19 AM

Here are more tips for backpack safety. (3) BSA cautions that you should use both shoulder straps and that they fit snug but not too tight.Using both shoulder straps will distribute the weight evenly.



Recent Blog Comments
 
shawspear says...

". . . figured you wouldn't like it . . . I realize it's a problem for both; I'm just talking about the girls that's all. I believe if the problem were presented appropriately, she would grow up smart enough to resist both extremes. The other way is a subject I feel strongly about and believe if mom and dad took more interest in the matter, we'd have less problems with it particularly girls but dad, he's the key with that one but try getting him to do something about it . . . just exactly what are "wintergirls" dad?"

In Avoiding obesity in the teen years

Andrea Hermitt says...

"I sincerely hope that the consensus is to not agree with the commenter..."

In Avoiding obesity in the teen years

shawspear says...

". . . I say risk it. It's a big risk I know: telling her about fat. And I mean starting at a very young age. Many though would harshly disapprove of my suggestion. You may turn her the other way and cause her to become obsessed with being thin. That's the risk. But so too is being overweight. Can you see it in their faces? The fat ones I mean. I can. Being overweight is devastating to a young girl and a young woman although they'll hide their true feelings about it. No dad wants to see his little girl hurt and being fat in American culture causes immense hurt to a woman. Yeah, I'd risk it alright, at a very young age too but I'd do my best to present it in a way that keeps her from going the other way."

In Avoiding obesity in the teen years


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