How to handle a fearful child: The Grandmothers

Sunday, July 17th, 2011

How to handle a fearful child: The Grandmothers What your child needs to hear from you isn't that bad things don't happen, but reassurances that you are not helpless, that you know what to do.Try to remember what it was like ...

Teens Face Own Battles When Parent Goes to War (HealthDay)

Sunday, July 17th, 2011

FRIDAY, July 22 -- Teenage boys who have a parent serving in the military are more likely than civilians children to binge drink, use drugs and perform poorly in school, a new study suggests When a parent goes to war, teenagers well-being is threatened, and boys may be more ...

Breast-feeding for 6 Months or More Protects Against Asthma

Sunday, July 17th, 2011

THURSDAY, July 21 (HealthDay News) -- Babies who are exclusively breast-fed for six months or more are less likely to develop symptoms of asthma in early childhood, new research suggests. Although previous studies have found a link between breast-feeding and a reduced risk for childhood asthma, this ...

Printed Words Everywhere Can Enhance a Toddler’s Vocabulary

Saturday, July 16th, 2011

Introduce a print-rich environment in the toddler classroom to help young children learn about the printed word. Practicing toddler language activities helps little ones with vocabulary skills and pre-reading. From the time children are born, print is a part of their lives. Words decorate their blankets, sheets, and pajamas. ...