School is back in session, and with it are growing concerns over the management of flu outbreaks, particularly with the new strains of flu, like Swine Flu, that are more and more difficult to combat with regular treatments or standard flu shots...

With social networking sites being as popular and accessible as ever before, there is no doubt that parents need to use caution when letting their teenagers use these sites...

Psychologists break the human lifespan down into developmental stages Most of us naturally move through each of these developmental stages in life without really ever thinking about it and without realizing that our experiences are usually very similar to that of those around us...

Being self aware means that you are conscious of what you are doing and how it affects your life, in other words you understand that if you do a certain thing you will get a certain result...

If your toddler bedtime is a battle time then it's time to make a change Here's our top tips to have an easier and happier bed time...

Is your child unusually sensitive, both to their own feelings and those of others Does your child feel easily overwhelmed...

Are you decorating your child's room Then you'll know it's one of the greatest joys of having a child...

Being stuck inside with restless kids during rainy weather can be a drag for all of you, especially if it is stormy and you want to stay away from the TV and video games...

Your child learns most of his/her life lessons from you, including education As a parent, you should think that “what your child has learned from you today”...

Deciding on whether to home-school or put your child in public school is likely to be one of the biggest decision's you will ever make...

By the time your child has reached the terrible twos, you will already know his or her personality quite well...

If you are having difficulty with your child’s behaviour at school, you can sometimes be at a loss of what to do about it...

Our children are precious and their care our responsibility This is not only limited to parents and loved ones however, if you have a swimming pool in your garden then, whether you have children or not, it is your responsibility to ensure that you do everything you can to make the pool and surrounding area safe to others...

As we gear up for the winter, we must prepare ourselves for the “season of illness” as well We must expect our children to get sick in the upcoming winter months...

How can you tell if your child has autism This is a question that has perhaps puzzled many parents, especially those with children showing unusual red flags pointing to autism...

Parents always want the best for their children No one would be happier than a parent to see that their kids are very good at something and one cool activity to learn is playing the piano...

Have you ever worked with children Working with children is challenging, complicated, fun, and rewarding...

It is important to find a certified swim instructor for your child While this seems more of a rhetorical question, there are more reasons why you as a parent, should be finding a certified child swimming instructor rather than a general swimming teacher...

Child development can be branched off into many differing and varying departments There is no single classification of child development because there are so many things to consider when thinking about the mental, emotional and physical development of the child...

The best ways to improve the symptoms of emotional behavioural disorder is to pay attention to your child and understand their social and emotional behavioural problem...

A good child counsellor has to have certain credentials, and they are not all about their achievements in a university...

The benefits of toddler swimming classes are extremely important to any parent and they should realise this...

The fast moving world demands a lot and that’s why the scope of child care jobs has increased considerably...

There are so many childcare jobs out in the market today They range from the everyday babysitter to youth and childcare trainers...

When choosing a gift for toddler’s birthday think outside the box Try and find a gift that will be a little different but truly appreciated...

As a grandparent, it can be quite tempting to view your role as that of being an additional parent to the child and behave towards them in a similar way to how you behaved towards their parent, your child...

If you're like me, and most other parents, one of the most exciting times for you is when your baby learns to crawl...

If it is the first time you are taking your child to buy a new pair of glasses, it is highly recommended that you do some research from before...

When enrolling your child in a private school, it is important that you thoroughly research the school so that your child not only has the best education, but is also protected...

Children who are newborn sleep an average of 15 to 16 1/2 hours per day and by the age of six months usually average around 14 to 15 hours per day...