KLKN TV – Alden German
School is quickly coming to an end, which means children all across the nation will have a lot more free time on their hands. That’s something most children are excited about, but parents may be dreading; so what can be done to keep the young ones occupied, especially for busy, working parents? (more)
The Sydney Morning Herald – Esther Han
Dentists are pleading with parents to cut the amount of sugar in their children’s lunch boxes, as figures show NSW is in the grips of a child tooth decay crisis. More than 100 children are having multiple rotting teeth extracted, filled and capped under general anaesthetic each week, the latest NSW hospitalisation data shows. (more)
Coach – Nick Harris-Fry
You want to be a role model for your kids. You want them to look up to you, to follow your lead, to respect you. But sometimes it doesn’t hurt to recruit ane outside influence to point the little ’uns in the right direction, especially when it comes to their diet. You can set a good example by wolfing down greens at every opportunity but there’s no way you can shield their impressionable eyes from ads for high-fat high-sugar high-calorie junk food. (more)
Your Tango – Barbara Ann Bruno
Many moms struggle with this reward system on a daily basis. You’re trying to navigate the waters of parenting tips as best you can. At times, it feels impossible when the temper tantrums begin. You pull a lollipop out of your bag handing it over to your little one in the hope to soothe his sorrows and bring about a better disposition. (more)
The Washington Post – Casey Seidenberg
I take it for granted that I can bring my daughter to any playground and let her climb the monkey bars. I can send her to school without worrying that lunchtime could be dangerous. Boarding an airplane doesn’t put me on high alert, and I never fret that another mom may have left peanut butter residue on the cutting board where she is now making my child a snack. I have the luxury of never worrying that what my children eat might kill them. (more)