The teenage years are filled with change and uncertainty, and your daughter may struggle to find the confidence and self-esteem to deal with it all. Too often, teen girls worry about not doing well or embarrassing themselves. As a parent, you can take action to help your daughter develop the confidence they need Help Them…
Getting your kids to eat well can be a challenge. Kids are notoriously picky eaters who do not want to try new things and can become addicted to foods that contain a lot of sugar. If you are concerned about your children not eating the foods they should, here are a few things you can…
Part of parenting is learning—both about your child and yourself. As your child grows, you’ll begin to see challenges they face that you weren’t anticipating, and you’ll wonder how to help them. One thing that you may be facing now but hadn’t fully anticipated is fears. Fears are prevalent in essentially everyone, including children. Some…
When your child’s teeth first come in, it is exciting to see those little pearly white stick out. However, as more of them make their debut it is common to worry whether they are coming in straight or not. If your child has crooked teeth, it is important to keep an eye on the problem,…
One of your greatest (and most daunting) responsibilities as a parent is to figure out a way to help your children to be healthier, better functioning, trauma-free adults than you are, and that’s a huge task! Figuring out how to give children knowledge, often knowledge you didn’t have in childhood and might still be lacking,…
Various stimuli can cause teeth alignment issues in children. One main stimulus is when children suck their thumbs. Thumb-sucking can cause jaw alignment issues, teeth alignment issues, bite alignment issues, and more. Using pacifiers beyond the time that children’s primary teeth come in can also cause problems. Consequently, it’s important to be aware of the…
Your teeth are pretty important. Their health contributes to your smile and your eating. Plus, nobody wants pain of any kind in their mouth! With most Americans not getting dental insurance included even if they have medical insurance, it’s more critical than ever to avoid needing costly dental visits. What can you do to avoid…
Anyone can experience stress, but we don’t usually associate stress with children. That means that it can be hard sometimes to recognize when your child is feeling stressed. There are a few common signs of stress in children that you should keep an eye out for! Behavioral Issues If your child develops new behavioral issues…
While words don’t physically hurt someone, they can be incredibly influential on the minds of little ones. Hearing negative language from you about people, about sensitive topics, and especially about your children themselves can set them up with an unhealthy mindset to combat the rest of their lives. As you learn to speak more positively,…
Dentists have a really important role to play in the health of both you and your children. Think about it. You know your diet plays a crucial role in how healthy you are, and you can’t very well eat without a healthy mouth. There are some pretty significant dental milestones that your children are going…