Adult traits may not be preordained by place in the family hierarchy, researchers say. Forget what you have heard about birth order determining your adult personality, a new study suggests. According to HealthDay News’ October 2015 study, Birth order does not influence any of the “big five” personality traits — extroversion, emotional stability, agreeableness, conscientiousness … Continued
By Mia Ingui Making the decision to have children and start a family of your own is one that comes with many responsibilities, and the most important responsibility you will gain is being a parent. There aren’t any special classes or rules on how to be a parent; everyone learns and develops their own parenting … Continued
Reading List for Parents & Freshman There are many books on the market for parents of college students. Just a few are listed below. All have good information for new and “seasoned” college parents. Don’t Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money – Helen E. Johnson & Christine Schelhas-Miller The Happiest Kid on Campus: … Continued
Trust yourself. Trust your instincts. If you feel that your child is struggling with strong emotions or behavior problems, you are probably right. Nobody knows your child better than you do. There are many reasons that parents reach out for professional guidance. Some kids need help dealing with school stress, such as homework, test anxiety, … Continued
Reading can be one of the many fun activities children fill their summer time with. Research has shown it is also much more! Children who participate in public library summer reading programs not only avoid the “summer slide” in learning, but also score higher on reading achievement tests than those who do not participate. Battle … Continued
Calcium is the building block on which children grow strong bones, teeth and muscles, yet nearly 85 percent of girls and 60 percent of boys between the ages of 9 and 18 do not get the recommended daily amount of this essential mineral. The lack of calcium in the diet can lead to health problems in children — both … Continued
By Brianna Siciliano Television is a great source of learning and entertainment for children, but too much television may not be healthy. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under the age of 2 do not watch television, and that children around the ages 2 through 6 only watch one to two hours of … Continued
Some say that teaching is a calling while skeptics say that people become teachers for summer’s off and working 9 to 3 for huge amounts of money. Being in the field for nearly 25 years and speaking from experience, those skeptics need to take a hike, or better yet, put on the shoes of a … Continued
The relationship between a child and pet can be a very special bond. From cuddling on the couch to running together in the backyard, children and animals are natural companions. But parents must always remember that it takes only one act of aggression from an over-excited dog or cat to potentially injure your child. More … Continued
Dr. William F. Ziegler Dr. Jessica S. Mann Dr. Alan M. Martinez Male Factor Infertility… It Takes Two! by Dr. Jessica S. Mann For many years, infertility has been a problem attributed mostly to women. While the idea that women have a biological clock is unfortunately founded on good science, the extent of sperm abnormalities on … Continued