Of course, you know germs lurk about everywhere, but did you know that the playground is among the top offenders? It's true! Here are top places with lots of germs that your child is exposed to. The answer, of course, is careful hand washing and using hand sanitizer.
Millions of kids go home to an empty house after school, and the number of unsupervised kids after 3 p.m. has risen over the past five years.
Before your kids gleefully go trick or treating this year, here are some safety tips you should know to make sure the occasion is spook-tacular!
It's by no means a new health concern, but child suffocation dangers are once again making the headlines. As more individuals downsize their homes or raise a family in cramped quarters, bed safety and the risk of child suffocation may be on the rise.
Writing checks to pay for child care is quickly becoming a thing of the past at many daycare centers. Problems with bounced checks coupled with the hassle of weekly payments has led many family and day care providers to go to systems like debit cards or even recurring charge agreements. For subsidized child care, laborious paperwork and tracking may also be a thing of the past, as some states are taking it a step further by instituting a new e-childcare solution.
Concern over the swine flu (H1N1) continues to grow in child care settings, school districts, and communities across the country and world. As a result, young children--who don't understand anything about the swine flu--can become scared or anxious. It's important to talk with your child, even very young ones, to show them positive ways they can keep healthy and free from getting sick.
Grandparents should be honored for their knowledge and guidance throughout the year, not just on Grandparents Day. Families should cultivate relationships between grandparents and grandchildren, strengthen intergenerational activities, and honor grandparents for their knowledge and support.
Just because they are siblings doesn't mean they'll get along. Sibling rivalry, accusations of parents playing favorites or that one child gets special treatment are normal. So are hugs. So how can you set the stage for positive relationships for a lifestime?
Swimming pools may provide refreshing summertime fun and relaxation, but they may also carry the waterborne illness called cryptosporidium (a.k.a. "crypto")that causes diarrhea. Good hygiene, proper sanitation, and common sense can help prevent an outbreak and promote swimming pool safety.
When times are good, qualified nannies are often sought-after, and parents are willing to dish out tantalizing pay, benefits and other perks for those nanny jobs. When the economy is sour, however, nannies no longer rule. Some formerly sought-after nannies are even finding themselves desperately in search for any type of nanny job.
Kid sports are abounding, and options have never been greater. With today's greater awareness of the need for child exercise and physical activity, more and more families are turning to sports. But keeping kids safe and injury free as top priorities mean a winning season for your child's health.
We've gotten better about protecting our skin from the sun with sunscreen, but don't forget to protect your eyes as well. Exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of an assortment of eye-related ailments and even cancer.
Babysitting can be a good way to make money for teenagers, and offers flexibility in terms of hours of locations. Here are tips on what to do to get the job ... and a return sitting gig as well!
The National Missing Children's Day has been celebrated on May 25 since 1984. The date is the anniversary of the day in 1979 when 6-year-old Etan Patz disappeared from a New York street corner on his way to school. It was first proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan and has been observed by every administration since. Parents are urged to gain greater awareness of ways to keep their kids safe, because it only takes seconds for a child to go missing.
Parents and child care providers, take heed! Are you monitoring your area's air quality and do you know what to do--and what not to do--in the event of unhealthy air conditions? Child care providers should be especially aware of ozone alert days. Certain levels dictate that young children and those with health conditions remain inside.
Don't think of summer school as remediation or for kids who are struggling academically. Summer school programs today also help to hone new skills, avoid the summer "brain drain" and boost confidence for the new school year.
Any working parent knows that the cost of child care can eat away at much of a paycheck. In tough economic times, the cost for quality care services may have to go, especially when parents are struggling to put food on the table.
Job losses are forcing more parents to seek changes in their child support payments. The end result is that everyone suffers: the parent who is trying to do the right thing but is out of a job, the custodial parent, and, of course, the child!
The "queens of mean" doesn't just apply to teenagers or adult divas any longer. Meanness is showing its ugly head in pre-schools and classrooms. If your kid is the target of teasing, gossip, school bullies, or exclusion, what can you do?
Before you choose your child's babysitter, consider these all-important questions to ask to feel comfortable and confident in leaving your youngster under someone else's care.
The holidays and end-of-year are two standard times that many families show their appreciation of their child's care provider, teacher, and even school bus driver with a tip. Should you, and if so, how much?
A startling new study says that 1 in 5 4-year-olds in America are obese, and even more alarming is the rate is 1 in 3 among American Indien children.
There's another reason to add to the list as to why kids thrive at their optimal weight: a new study shows that obese kids miss more days at school. Read about this new study and its absenteeism findings.
You've checked our child's summer camp and feel confident about its operations, activities, and overall safety. But what if a medical need arises? Whether it's summer daycare, enrichment camp or a longer-term resident camp, parents need to make sure written health policies and medical protocols are in place, counselors/staff are properly trained, and that camper information is up-to-date.
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