How to Find a Safe Babysitter
My children were hellions. When left unsupervised they would leap from roofs and wander the neighborhood egging each other into idiotic maneuvers. The thought of what trouble they would find or what trouble would find them was ulcer inducing. My wife and I always...
5 Steps to Helping Your Child Overcome Their Fear of Spiders
It is heartbreaking for parents when they have to watch their children struggle with fear. One of the most common fears that children suffer from is the fear of spiders. This fear can be overwhelming for some children, making them have nightmares and lose sleep. If a...
5 Ways to Help Kids Avoid Sports Injuries
Playing sports is a great way for children to make friends, practice teamwork and learn the value of hard work and dedication. Sports can also be an easy way for children to get injured, however, especially in contact sports such as football or soccer. Keep the game...
Baby’s First Months at Home – Your Anti-Stress Guide
On leaving maternity ward, anxiety can start to slowly build. Many parents worry, what if they never overcome that? Our specialists answer your most frequently asked questions. On the very first night back at home, how do you prevent anxiety setting in? If the...
Back to Basics: Things First Time Parents Should Prepare For
Being parents for the first time is certainly exciting. You'll soon have a little bundle of joy to brighten your home, but the waiting period can be stressful. Going back to the basics and understanding what you should be prepared for can help relieve that stress and...
Christmas Gift Ideas That Won’t Break the Budget
It’s getting close to that time of year and Santa has already started writing his naughty or nice list, what group do you fit into? For those that are super prepared you may have already started buying Christmas gifts throughout the year, but for the rest of us –...
Pregnancy Health: Can Exercise Benefit Mother and Baby?
Women have been having babies since time began, conditions have improved and there is far more medical care for expectant women ensuring that pregnancy is no longer a life threatening condition so there is no need for women to be treated like it is. Many think women...
Building a Better Student: How Come?
My son is an adult, a mature, responsible young man who makes me proud on a daily basis. That’s why it’s funny to think back and remember him as a spirited seven-year-old, a kid who would’ve played football, baseball, and Nintendo all day long, if given the chance....
Will Rogers Institute is Focusing on Asthma Awareness
Heroes, did you know 1 in 12 people suffer from asthma in the U.S., and the numbers are increasing every year? The costs in lost work and medical treatments can be staggering. The Will Rogers Institute has created a public service announcement about asthma awareness...
First Dentist Visit? 5 Books To Prepare Your Kiddos For The Big Day
Going to the dentist is a necessary evil. With their drills, bright lights, and masked faces, it's easy to understand why children would be scared; after all, a visit can be down right uncomfortable. However, there are several books you can pick up to help prepare...