Commonly held beliefs about children's health issues run the gamut from old wives' tales and superstition to neighborhood gossip and exaggeration. One such issue is childhood bedwetting — a condition that is often overly scrutinized and wrongfully criticized. Today we'd like to set the record straight on five of the biggest myths surrounding bedwetting.
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/bed-wetting-myths-debunked
No matter where you stand on the issue of bedwetting, there are always tips, resources, and products that can be helpful. Whether your bedwetting child is 6 or 16, be sure to encourage them, empower them, and be sensitive to their emotional state instead of using punishment or criticism. Understanding bedwetting and how it makes your child feel are the two most important steps in treating it.
Camping in the backyard is the perfect family fun summer experience for busy families! Here are some reasons why an at-home camping trip is sure to be a memorable experience for your kids, and some of our favorite ways to make it fun.
Chances are, when you're preparing your son or daughter for their first day at summer camp, you're thinking of the essentials: snacks? Check. Sunblock? Check. Swimsuit and floaties? Check and check. But if you're like most parents and also thinking of a zillion other things (like your own job, perhaps? How and when you're going to get all the shopping and laundry done?), then check this handy, quick list of our 7 categories of absolute summer camp packing must-haves.
Now that school’s (almost) out for the summer, your kids are probably about to embark on a whole lot of summer fun — and probably time away from you. Depending how well they’ve been previously acclimated to parental separation through things like sleepovers and even just learning to occupy themselves and not being attached at the waist during your every move, some children will handle extended separation better than others. Keep reading to learn what is (and isn’t) a sign of separation anxiety, what causes it, and what you can do about it.
As your child matures and becomes closer and more comfortable with friends, playtime after school will eventually lead to the inevitable request for a sleepover. Slumber parties can be a wonderful way for children to learn social mannerisms and independence, provided both you and your child know what to expect and are prepared. Sleepovers can also be a great deal of work for the host, so work smarter (not harder) and check out these 6 tips for a great first sleepover experience.
Many parents experience anxiety about sending their kids to sleep away for the first time - whether it's how well they'll behave, whether they'll be fed too much junk food, or whether they'll wet the bed and be too embarrassed to have another sleepover. Whether it’s your first child’s first sleepover or you’re an experienced parent - some things just don’t get easier! Here are seven easy ways to prepare yourself and your child for a night away from home.