Is Your Child the Bully?

Bullying - My Child is a Bully

Warning Signs Your Child May be Bullying Others and How to Help

For any parent, it can be an alarming discovery to learn that your child is displaying bullying traits. Bullying is defined as repeated, aggressive behavior that can be physical, verbal, or relational, and approximately one in 10 children have bullied others. No one wants to hear that their child is bullying, however, there are identifying signals to be aware of and ways to help the child who is bullying.

How Much Does the Tooth Fairy Give These Days?

How much does the tooth fairy leave for kids?

App Shows How Much Tooth Fairy Leaves Under Kids’ Pillows

Tooth Fairy spending skyrocketed in 2013 and shows no signs of slowing down.  A survey by Visa shows that American children are receiving an average of $3.70 per lost tooth this year, which is a dramatic increase of 23% over the $3.00 per tooth left in 2012 and 42% over the $2.60 left in 2011. Based on this rate of return, a child would net a substantive $74 for a full set of 20 baby teeth.

Is Your Child Overscheduled?

Is your child overscheduled?

Is Your Child Overscheduled? Down Time is Important for Kids

Kids are busier than ever.  Between a full schedule during the school day and all the extracurricular activities after school, when does a kid have time to relax?  It’s important that children have interests outside of school and family, but how much is too much?