2012

Discover the true potential of your children – turn them into “Kid-preneurs

Countless people I’ve counseled have had that same sorrowful feeling that something basic was missing. They got everything they wanted from their parents except what they needed the most: to be seen and valued. That is the essence of parenting – to see and value your children for who they are, rather than as an extension of yourself or as the means to fulfill your own needs.

If you have been to your child’s school or daycare during the cough and cold or allergy season, you have undoubtedly heard a contagious chorus of coughs and sniffles. On average, a young child will have 6-10 colds per year and the virus swap is at its peak during the winter season. When your child is sick, many parents struggle with knowing when to keep them home, or when to send them back into The Wild.

Women who begin snoring during pregnancy are at strong risk for high blood pressure and preeclampsia, according to research from the University of Michigan.

“I’m hungry, Mom!” What we give our children in response to their call makes all the difference in their learning. A child’s brain is under construction from conception right up until he is in his mid-twenties. Many nutrients are needed in order to continue developing this incredible masterpiece: the human brain.

Find a parent who breezes through an airport with one suitcase and a carry-on, and I’ll show you a parent who left their child at home. Good planning will mean less stress and headache for you the entire visit, but there’s a fine line between dragging the entire contents of your home and leaving everything to chance. You want to be prepared, but not overburdened.

The Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh is proud to announce their 2013 Awareness Calendar!

Data on the rise of children with autism would lead you to think that more Pittsburgh area parents than ever are dealing with the issues surrounding this condition, which often embeds communication problems. To help improve communications and ease stress for parents and children, Duquesne University Education Professor Dr. Rachel Robertson is interested in serving as a free resource for families. Dr. Robertson is particularly interested in working with African-American families that may not have had access to free professional advice.

Experts agree that early detection and intervention is extremely beneficial for children who are showing signs of dyslexia or other learning differences.

It’s here. A new website - www.familyresourceguide.org - to help point families in the right direction to the services and support they need has been launched.