It’s now officially summer. For kids, that means spending hot summer days cooling off in water.
Whether it’s in a pool, at the beach, on a boat or at a water park, there are many things we parents need to do to make sure kids are safe while enjoying fun in the summer sun.
Unfortunately, summer fun [...]
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Have Fun this Summer, But Keep Your Kids Safe In and On the Water!
Calling All Parents! Join us for a Unique Twitter Party Event!
Join us for an evening of fun, giveaways, and tips on how to raise kids with higher self-esteem!
At our Parents Nite In(spired) Twitter Party, June 9, 2010 from 9-11 PM EST on Twitter! All you need is a Twitter ID (sign up for free at Twitter). Then follow @Gis4Girl and @DrIngrid and our hashtag, #parentsnitein.
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What is One Surefire Way to Build Your Child’s Self Esteem? Give Her Your Time
My daughter is currently enrolled in a “parent/tot” class that introduces young children to different sports. Since the kids are so young (under three), parental involvement is required for participation.
One father often has his iPhone in the palm of his hand for the duration of the class. If he’s not talking on it, he’s texting. [...]
St. Paddy’s Day and Exposing Our Children to Different Cultures and Values
This morning, on St. Patrick’s Day, I scoured my closet for something green to wear.
“Why Mama?” my daughter asked.
“Because it’s St. Paddy’s Day and I’m a wee bit Irish,” I said, trying my best at speaking with an Irish Brogue.
“I don’t want you to be Irish,” she said, a little bit freaked out by my new [...]
When Tragedy Strikes: Tips for Parents on How to Discuss Difficult News with Your Kids
It seems that nearly every week lately we hear some sort of tragic news: whether it’s a far-away earthquake or terrorist attack, or a friend or family member falling ill, bad news is difficult to digest. But what about our children? As parents, how are we supposed to help our kids cope with tragedy?
I am [...]
In Search of the Modern-Day Role Model
When I was 22 years old, I moved to New York. I wanted to be a writer, and after earning a degree in journalism, I did what I thought most big-time writers did: I lived in the Big Apple and struggled to survive on hardly any income. I spent my entire first year there riding to [...]
Change Your Daughter’s Body Image by Changing Your Own
How often have you mentioned that you’d like to shed a few pounds? Especially during this holiday season where parties, hors d’ouvres and special treats abound — how many times have you said, “I’d better not have another cookie” or had one and mentioned what it’ll probably do to your less-than-desirable waistline?
I don’t consider myself [...]
Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe on the Internet
We all worry about our children’s safety. We teach them to look both ways before crossing the street. Not to talk to strangers. The list goes on. As parents, we strive to do everything we can to protect them. Our parents did the same with us. However, parents today face even greater challenges in keeping [...]
How I scored an H1N1 Vaccine for My Child
In the 1980s, the hot, must-have, wait-in-line-for-hours item for the holidays was a Cabbage Patch Kid. In the ’90s, it was the prospect of nabbing a Tickle-Me-Elmo doll that turned many sane parents into frenzied gift buyers. This year, the coveted item on many parents’ lists comes in a syringe and causes tears from most [...]
