Are you ParentSavvy? Schools should be a safe place for kids – but we all know that is not necessarily a given. How do you talk to your kids – without making them afraid? Talking to your children about safety Protecting your children... read more »
How active are you and your family? Experts recommend children get at least 1 hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days for maintenance of good health and fitness and for healthy weight during growth. Is lack of physical activity... read more »
Ah-choo! Are you pregnant and under-the-weather? You would be wise to limit the medicines you take during pregnancy – even those over-the-counter. Learn more about medication safety from ParentSavvy.com. There is no time to be sick when you... read more »
“My tummy hurts.” Your child isn’t feeling well. No fever, no vomiting – is your child too sick for school or day care? How can you tell? ParentSavvy offers guidelines to help. Every parent faces the dilemma sooner or later. Your child... read more »
Is the holiday rush starting to wear you down? ParentSavvy offers some thoughts on how you and your family can keep the joy in the season and make your holidays healthy and happy. Safeguard your physical health The stress of holiday shopping,... read more »
It’s 2 a.m. and your 15-month-old is crying. Europeans have the “family bed” concept – where children sleep with their parents. Why shouldn’t you? From 6 to 18 months of age children show rapid advances in growth and independence –... read more »
Black Friday and the shopping season is upon us. As you try to budget and decide on gifts, did you know there are different stages of play that children go through as they grow? Use our guidelines to help you choose toys that will help stimulate... read more »
Over the river and through the woods – to my Mom or Dad’s house I go? With the holidays approaching, some kids will be spending time with a noncustodial parent. Although children are excited to see their parent, it can still be a stressful... read more »
Teens and Talk: What’s a Parent to Do? Even if you think you have a wonderful relationship with your child, when he or she becomes a teenager, communication may become a problem. A simple parent-child conversation often isn’t simple... read more »
Oh, no, my child is sick Whether it’s a fever, a cough and ear ache or something else, all kids eventually get something. Last year only 51% of kids were vaccinated against the flu. Protect your kids – with either the flu mist or the injection.... read more »
