Don’t let the cold get you down. Get outdoors, have fun and stay fit. Huddled in front of the fire is one way to pass the cold winter days, but Calgary pediatrician Dr. Peter Nieman says keeping active all year round is an important element in combating childhood obesity.
Bad news for parents of school-age kids: the early school years are a prime time for nightmares. For many children, nightmares peak between the ages of five and eight, thanks to an increasingly active imagination, fantasy play and newly acquired social awareness.
My daughter is 11 years old, but still screams in terror at the mere thought of getting a shot or having blood drawn. We adopted her when she was nine years old. She endured years of trauma before becoming a part of our family. In fact, she is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and needles are a major trigger. Most older kids don't react as strongly as my daughter, but it is very common for children of all ages to be afraid of shots.
“It’s time for bed” is one of the most important phrases you can say to help your child be more successful in the upcoming school year. “Sound sleep is associated with top performance, sound reasoning, impulse control and more,” says Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, best-selling author of Sleepless in America (2006, HarperCollins), www.parentchildhelp.com.
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