Children

by Shannon HenriciDid You Know that a Concussion Can Change Your Child?There’s no doubt that sports are a great way for kids and teens to stay healthy, as well as learn important leadership and team-building skills. However, there are...

Note to Readers: As a parent, dealing with an angry child is inevitable and feared by all. Many of us have heard our own pre-parenting voice  whisper to us….”That will never be my kid having a fit like that!”  (Famous last words) Many...

Note to Readers: Early childhood development should be a ‘no brainer’ for including imagination and play. Today’s new world of screens in every room and each hand find many parents struggling with limiting screen time, getting kids ou...

Note to Readers: Kids biting and hitting at school or the playground cause a stressful parenting issue that many of us would rather not have to address. Harsh punishments usually escalate the unwanted behaviors. It is important to und...

Note to Readers: My son’s food and environmental allergies wreaked havoc on his ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. Many nights were disrupted by hives, stuffy nose, and coughing. We eliminated many offending foods and used vitami...

Note to Readers: Aligning ourselves to be in a position to understand, embrace, and help an anxious child is a new parenting duty. It is a new concept for many of us to realize that children do feel stress and it is as damaging to the...

Note to Reader: Kids temper tantrums and meltdowns are one of the most challenging moments a mom or dad can face. They  happen at the most inconvenient times and places. Children with SPD, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, and Autism often rea...

by Lylah M. Alphonse, Senior Editor, Manage Your Life Note to Readers: Parenting stress is today’s normal.We do our best to keep our children healthy and safe…but are we protecting them from the effects of stress? Thanks to Lylah M. A...