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2008-08-27T02:17:37Z

Do You See What I See? Early Childhood Vision Screening and Examinations

2008-08-27T02:14:35Z

Vision disorders, if left untreated, can negatively affect a child’s overall development. Yet, because vision disorders don’t hurt and children don’t know how they should see, vision disorders in children may not be obvious. Learn about the red flags to look for in your child’s visual development, the latest techniques for screening infants, preschoolers and children with special needs for vision problems, the most common childhood vision disorders and treatments and ten things parents can do to foster their child’s visual development.

Camp Holiday Trails – Changing Lives, One Summer at a Time

2008-08-27T02:13:19Z

A unique camp for children with special health needs in central Virginia is changing the lives of these children, and their families. Find out what they have to offer and how it benefits children who otherwise may not have the opportunity to go to camp.

Children’s Friendships: An Age by Age Guide

2008-08-27T02:12:24Z

“Children’s friendships are at the heart of their existence,” says Michael Thompson, Ph.D., author of Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children . “Their friends are the air they breathe and the water they swim in.” Yet, issues with friends can also be the greatest source of heartache for kids from preschool through the teen years.

Find out how to provide appropriate coaching and support to your children at every age to help them learn the skills necessary for a lifetime of meaningful friendships.

Children Living with Asthma: Recent Research on Causes and Treatment

2008-08-27T02:11:22Z

Asthma has become a virtual epidemic, especially among children, with 12% of all children under age 18 now affected. New research has provided some possible clues about causes of asthma that every parent should understand, and best practices in treatment are proving to be highly effective in managing the disease to help asthmatic children lead a full and active life.

Stress: Helping Children Develop the Resilience to Bounce Back

2008-08-27T02:09:58Z

Children are faced with ever-increasing levels of stress, from high-stakes testing in schools to changes in the family to school violence and fears of terrorism. Many adults don’t recognize just how much stress children are under. But the American Psychological Association has become concerned about the problem and they’ve launched a national campaign titled “Resilience for Kids & Teens” to help parents and kids learn how to deal with stress and develop the skills necessary to bounce back. Find out what every parent should know about stress among children and how to help your child manage effectively.

Lessons for Living: Apologies

2008-08-27T02:08:39Z

An informal review of national parenting and women’s magazines over the past ten years revealed that more than three times as many “how to” articles have been published on forgiveness as on apologies. Examples of non-apologies and failed apologies have been rampant in the media. If we struggle so much with apologies as adults, how can we teach our children this essential life skill? Covers fears, how to make proper apologies, tips for teaching and modeling apologies for children.

Dealing with Family Conflict? Family Mediation May Help

2008-08-27T02:07:28Z

Mediation is often used to help divorcing couples work out settlements and child custody agreements. But family mediation is increasingly being used to help families resolve conflict related to elder care, parent-teen relationships, adoption issues, family wills and estates, family businesses and property and other conflict that, left unresolved, leads to breakdown in family relationships. Covers what mediation is (and what it isn’t), how it works, what families should expect, critical success factors, when mediation may not be appropriate and how to decide if family mediation may be right for your family.

C-section Risks: What Every Woman Needs to Know

2008-08-27T02:06:23Z

The World Health Organization estimates that half of all cesareans performed in the US are unnecessary. Numerous factors have led to the current cesarean rate of 26% – the highest level ever reported in the US. A brand new review of over 300 research studies on birthing options exposed myths and uncovered risks of cesareans compared to vaginal birth. This covers c-section risks for mothers and babies, factors that can lead to unnecessary c-sections and what women need to know and do to protect themselves and their babies.

Childhood Appendicitis – What Every Parent Needs to Know

2008-08-27T02:05:04Z

“Abdominal pain is one of the few real pediatric emergencies,” says Dr. Alvin Eden, clinical professor of pediatrics at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Yet “tummy-aches” are so common in children. How can parents tell when it may be appendicitis? This covers symptoms, what to do and what not to do, diagnosis, treatment and risk factors for appendicitis in children.

Betting Their Lives (Gambling addiction and its impact on families)

2008-08-27T02:03:57Z

“Gambling is the fastest growing addiction today,” says Heiko Ganzer, Clinical and Program Director at LastWager Problem Gambling Treatment Program. Problem gamblers now cost American society approximately $5 billion annually and $40 billion in lifetime costs in increased crime, lost business productivity, and increased health care and social services costs, according to a study by the National Opinion Research Council. The costs to families with a problem gambler in their midst is even more devastating. This covers factors which are leading to ever-increasing rates of problem gambling, impacts on families, effects of increasing gambling opportunities on children, how to tell if a loved one may have a gambling problem, where to get help and how families can protect themselves financially if a loved one continues to gamble. Includes stories of real families dealing with gambling addiction.

Special Report: House of Cards – The poker gambling craze among children

2008-08-27T02:02:37Z

“Poker is the new hot flavor of the month in the gambling arena,” says Steve Block, President, New York Council on Problem Gambling . Popular televised celebrity poker tournaments have led to a poker craze among kids. This article covers how both television and the Internet are luring kids into this form of gambling and warning signs that a child may be involved.

Wanna Trade? Arranging Carpools, Co-ops and Swaps

2008-08-27T02:00:11Z

One of the most ancient forms of human interaction is making a comeback, and in the process, it’s building stronger ties between families and individuals in communities everywhere. Barter is back and it’s taking ever more creative forms – from carpools and babysitting exchanges to seed swaps and cooking co-ops. Find out how to set up such arrangements, avoid pitfalls and leverage the benefits of barter for yourself, your family and your community.

Clean Up Your Room!

2008-08-27T01:59:13Z

Parenting experts Jane Nelsen, Lynn Lott and H. Stephen Glenn, authors of the Positive Discipline series, say kids’ messy rooms are one of the top two complaints from parents of children of all ages. A home organizing expert explains how to deal with this common parenting issue.

Getting Your House, and Your Life, in Order

2008-08-27T01:58:07Z

In the maddening spiral of “never enough time”, our homes can become cluttered, leaving us feeling unhappy in a space that should nourish our souls and offer retreat from the world. Find out how to get your house, and your life, in order.