Parenting • Physical health School lunch box cheat sheet: Ideas to spice up your child’s lunch box If you care to print out this cheat sheet and bring it along on your next trip to the grocery store, it may just help... Article
Parenting • Physical health Why breakfast is so important for your teen Going without breakfast places teens at an increased risk of obesity. A Harvard study found that children who skip br... Article
Parenting • Drugs Talking with tweens about marijuana What to say to our tweens, and how to frame it in ways that equip them to resist using marijuana, isn't always obvious. Article
Parenting • Development stages Q&A: When stuttering is serious and when it's not My toddler has been having difficulty getting his words out from time to time. I don’t know whether to regard this as... Article
Parenting • Development stages Getting picky eaters to enjoy healthy meals Remember, even when you feel like you’re losing control at the table, ultimately, you are the parent. You chose what ... Article
Parenting • Development stages Starting the day right: Healthy breakfasts for growing tweens When children go to bed at 9 p.m. and rise at 6 a.m., they’ve gone nine hours without food. Their bodies need a nutri... Article
Parenting • Development stages How to help your tween get enough sleep Sleep deprivation studies show that lack of sleep affects grades, motivation, behaviour, health and emotions. Article
Parenting • Chores / responsibilities After-school safety: 13 tips for parents and their children Have you done your homework on after-school safety? Whether your children are six or 16, prepare for some common afte... Article
Parenting • Development stages Q&A: My teen regularly wants to stay home from school Our teenager routinely complains of not feeling well on school day mornings. Interestingly enough, his symptoms usual... Article
Parenting • Special needs Tips for parents of asthmatic children Are you a parent with a child who has asthma? Here are some tips to help ease your worry and to educate others so the... Article
Parenting • Drugs The truth about vaping: Help for parents Is vaping dangerous? The short answer is yes, it is dangerous. And here's more that parents need to know. Article
Parenting • Development stages Q&A: Helping your child beat the bedwetting blues What causes a child to wet the bed? Our son is well past the age of potty training, yet I still have to change his be... Article
Parenting • Anxiety Talking with kids about the coronavirus This article is part of our series providing help for families during COVID-19. Find more related articles and resour... Article
Parenting • Faith and parenting What to do when we feel powerless as parents Ava’s seizure also reminded me of another important truth: Every breath my children take is a gift from the Lord. Article
Parenting • Life Challenges Bearing the burden of your child’s illness The good news is that God cares and shares in the suffering of parents who have received overwhelming health-related ... Article
Parenting • Sports Q&A: Encouraging kids to stay active and fit Our school-age child spends too much time in front of the television and the computer screen. We're actually getting ... Article
Parenting • Grief and loss Q&A: Should children visit terminally ill relatives? Be honest with the kids about what’s happening. Use age-appropriate language to explain that great-grandma is very, v... Article
Parenting • Parenting tips How to prepare youngsters for the dentist, the hair salon and other twilight zones Getting ready for your toddler's first visit to the dentist or hair salon? Here are tips to prepare your child to avo... Article
Parenting • Physical health Problem pregnancy or precious life? Born in a different place and time, Stephanie would qualify for euthanasia, her death justified as a merciful act to ... Article
Parenting • Parenting tips 6 basic tips for infant and toddler dental care Premature loss of primary teeth can contribute to significant orthodontic problems in permanent teeth, whereas good o... Article