Helicopter parents are described as parents who are exaggerated in their guidance of their children — that they already border on snooping. While it is not wrong to be enthusiastic and hands-on regarding child development, unreasonable supervision is not healthy for your children. For one, if children get used to always having you at their [...]

Do not be too concerned if you feel your child has problems interacting with kids of his or her own age. You must be aware of normal expectations for an age range to see if child behavior is reasonable. After all, they’re simply growing.
Usually, interaction with other children start with three year old children. They [...]

Desserts can never get better than this unique yet easy recipe for kids: Poppy Seed Lemon Loaf. Satisfy your children’s palate with this quirky yet amazing pastry. You may even ask them to help you with preparations. Here are the ingredients:

½ cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ cups flour, sifted
½ cup milk
1 tsp [...]

You may be looking for fun decorations to embellish Easter cards or to decorate your home. Why not challenge your child to create felt Easter decorations? These are good children activities to gauge their creativity.
Felt sheets can be purchased from a nearby discount and craft store. Felt decorations can be good embellishments for the interior [...]

Children can be very energetic most of the time. While this is a good time for children because they will be enthusiastic about anything you may want to teach them, they can’t go on and on without rest everyday. Of course, they have to sleep. However, sometimes it is very difficult to make them go [...]

Breastfeeding may come a bit awkward during the first times you feed your baby. But once you get used to it, you will find it very convenient for infant care because nothing can replace the virtues of breastmilk. Breastmilk is the best infant formula to combat infections and other diseases such as asthma and diabetes. [...]

Recipes for kids don’t have to be boring and simple. Release the creativity and edginess of your child by letting them try cooking cheesy carrot onion casseroles.
Ingredients:
2 cups carrots, sliced thick
1 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 stick butter
3 Tbsp flour
2 cups milk
1/2 pound processed cheese, cubed
1 cup buttered bread crumbs
Place [...]

With springtime coming quickly, it is high time to create more children activities so that your kids will avoid boredom. Over the school break, it is good to occupy their senses and their art skills so that they will not remain stagnant. Here are five ideas for spring time crafts which your little ones can [...]

Many people who suffer through low self-esteem as adults often attribute their situation to failed childhood memories. This is why parenting is very crucial in helping shape their confidence to healthy levels. Here are a few insights you can use as a guide for child development geared at increasing your child’s self-esteem.
Let them express their [...]

The Institute of Education in London has released results of their parenting research about the virtues of traditional parenting - breastfeeding and discipline -and how it leads to well-adjusted children.
In a study of 1,136 mothers, the research body reaffirmed breastfeeding as a crucial means to forge improve relationships of mothers with babies. This also leads [...]

Children love birds because these graceful animals excite the curiosity of kids. If you focus on child education about birds, they may become budding bird watchers, definitely something you and the whole family can enjoy together.
Do what you can to bring various native birds to your yard. Provide the things they need to survive such [...]

Teaching your children about the environment and ecology can lead to loads of outdoor fun. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be done inside your home as children activities. Surprise them with this live frog habitat simulator and let them witness the amazing life cycle transformation of a tadpole to a frog.
This frog kit measures [...]

5,000 Australian parents ages 18 to 55 underwent a government survey about how one learns their parenting skills. Analyzing the result, the Australian Institute of Family Studies concluded that the more parents learn about parenting, the more they identify points of further improvement.
Younger under-25 mothers were more confident with their natural parenting skills compared to [...]

The Parenting Group, publisher of Parenting and Babytalk magazines, today announced the launch of the Mom Congress on Education and Learning, a new prosocial initiative developed to celebrate and connect moms advocating for child education reform. Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies will serve as educational provider for the initiative, and will work with the [...]

Normally one doesn’t associate the name “litter bug” with something cute. However, that’s the case with this Earth Day craft. Making litter bugs out of recycling makes for worthwhile and easy children activities which you can conduct to catch their imagination.
Most people think of “litter bugs” as people who carelessly throw their garbage around instead [...]

With a little touch of caramel and an apple you can buy anywhere, you can create yet another easy-to-do recipe for kids. Be sure to include your child in the preparation process for more bonding time.
Ingredients:
1 cup water
3/4 cup dried apples, chopped
1 Tbsp butter
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
3 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp. [...]

As ironic as it may sound, many parents don’t instantly bond with their baby. Don’t feel pressured and think you are failing as a parent. As long as your baby is fed, changed, bathed, the rest will immediately follow. Here are some insights to guide your parenting experience with infant care.
Don’t think that you are [...]

There may be a lot of negative news reports in the media nowadays. But truthfully, most of the time these reports inspire fear and a mean-world-syndrome instead of arming parents with awareness. This is why you should keep child safety in perspective. There’s a difference with cautious and being paranoid.
Trust is crucial in making decisions: [...]

Creamy Three Fruit Salads are easy to do as recipes for kids. Moreover, they are great dessert choices for those yearning for some nutritional sweets.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup sugar
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp. salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks drained but reserve the juice
1 ripe banana, sliced
1 cup seedless red grapes cut [...]

Children have great imagination. Give them a pile of toys on their birthday, and if they’re very imaginative, they’ll play with the boxes more than the toys themselves. Encourage this creativity by organizing children activities which tickle the imagination. How about a teddy bear picnic?
Teddy bear picnics are outdoor lunch-outs with your child’s favorites teddy [...]

With the global financial crisis and looming environment problems, parents should take it upon themselves to contribute positively in their own little means. Here are some parenting insights on how to lighten up on financial spending while being helpful to Mother Earth.
1. Breastfeed. Thousand of dollars can be saved by reverting back to Mother Nature’s [...]

It is always better to cut a problem in the bud the first time it appears so that it would not progress to worse things. Now, if you feel a mean streak developing in your child, it is part of your parenting obligation to guide him or her about the virtues of kindness and compassion. [...]

As Easter nears, there are expensive pre-made Easter baskets everywhere. They’re filled with cheap toys and candy. If spending that much money isn’t for you, here are excellent gifts for kids? Make and decorate your own Easter baskets for your children.
The great thing about home-made Easter baskets, besides the cost, is that you can make [...]

Keeping our Earth Green by Nancy F. Castaldo sends a very important message we should teach and pass on to our children as future stewards of our planet. Castaldo, an environmental educator and member of the Sierra Club’s National Education Committee, talks about environmental issues in a fun and engaging way for child education.
In her [...]

Canadian gifted-education expert Larisa Shavnina found that over 50 Nobel laureates credited “at least one exceptional teacher who acted as a role model” in their life. According to the research, teachers have a very pivotal role in early child education.
In a conference in Paris, France last summer, Prof. Shavnina shared how these Nobel laureates were [...]

You should be beaming with pride more and more now that your baby is getting stronger with each passing month. Prepare for more bonding time with your child once he/she enters the 12-18 months stage. Your toddler will soon have more mastery of his body and can now explore frantically with increased mental curiosity. He [...]

Richard Louv, author and chairman of the Children’s & Nature Network, has written the informative book Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder to help parents and educators teach their children to reconnect with nature again. It also offers child development solutions for a greener and healthier tomorrow.
A lot of children [...]

One of the best children activities during springtime is tending to a butterfly garden. Children are always excited to see their first butterfly so they can chase them around a beautiful garden. To enhance your child’s enjoyment this spring, learn how to attract butterflies into your garden by choosing the plants that are there.
Gardens that [...]

One of your goals as a parent is to teach your children how to take care of themselves. This includes passing on to them the ability to cook. Baking together are great children activities the basic concepts of cooking. It also gives you an opportunity to spend quality time with your little ones.
Before you start [...]

Children may complain about going to school every day. However, there is a way to sneak in fun and yet educational activities without getting boring. Organize a nature trip with your family and you can be assured that your children will love the thrill and sense of adventure. Here are children activities out in the [...]