How to Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Your Child
With the rise of technology and the use of headphone and earbuds, more teens are experiencing noise-induced hearing loss, a painless and invisible form of hearing loss that is hard to detect in children. Here are some tips to prevent noise-induced hearing loss, as well as signs that you or your child may need a hearing aid.
Four Things You Should Know about Traumatic Brain Injuries
As the school sports seasons start up again, traumatic brain injuries (concussions) should be a concern to parents of student athletes. Dr. Cynthia R. Green shares four things you need to know about TBIs, from helping to prevent them to the signs that your child may have a TBI.
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Thirsty, Thirsty Kids, Overwhelmed by Spilt Juice, & a Truly Admirable Kid
From our June issue, a selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, and just plain interesting thoughts from around the web and the world of parenting.
On the Move
From suburbs to city, west coast to east, or just one neighborhood over, packing your family up and making a home somewhere new is daunting. Follow our tips to make the transition easier for you and your kids.
How to Handle Your Child’s First Crush
When school begins, so do first crushes puppy love, and playground weddings. How should you cope when your child's has an innocent infatuation?
Kids Soak Up the Sun this Season with a Cool Lemonade and a Hot Summer Read
School may be out but books are definitely in. From young children's picture books and tales of not-so-similar twins to nonfiction reads and an urban twist on a childhood classic, The Horn Book's list of 51 kid-friendly titles (including a few highlighted summer-y top picks) is sure to engage readers of all ages and abilities.
Mompreneur Cynthia Gibb: Actress Turned Teacher
Cynthia Gibb, a Golden Globe-nominated actress and mother of three, has taken her four decades of acting experience to the classroom. She now gives acting and vocal lessons in her hometown of Westport, CT. We sat down with Gibbs to discuss this new direction and find out how she juggles work and family life.
Supernanny Jo Frost Visits Brooklyn School to Raise Awareness About Breathing Disorder
Supernanny Jo Frost visited La Clima Elementary in Brooklyn, NY, to raise awareness about exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) and educate locals about the effects this disorder can have on undiagnosed children and adults.
How to Handle a Child's Frustration with Sports: Advice from the Experts in Suffolk County, Long Island
As a parent on the sidelines, it can be challenging to watch your little competitor have a tough day on the field. That's why we asked experts in the Suffolk County, Long Island, area to answer the following question: How should I handle it when my child is frustrated or upset after a particularly bad day with sports?
How to Handle a Child's Frustration with Sports: Advice from the Experts in Westchester County, NY
As a parent on the sidelines, it can be challenging to watch your little competitor have a tough day on the field. That's why we asked experts around the Westchester County, NY, area to answer the following question: How should I handle it when my child is frustrated or upset after a particularly bad day with sports?
