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...school, health or social life. parents should be concerned however, about the effects of video content in video games, which has been linked by many studies to aggressive behaviour. too much screen...

...school, university and later in the working world. using effective time management techniques at a young age will make them easier as he gets older.setting a good example is also vital when it comes...

how do i teach discipline to my five year old? even though your child is ready for school, you still need to be the main source of discipline in your child's life. even though your child is ready...

...schools of thought when looking for information. the first school says a caesarean is much better and less complicated than a natural delivery. knowing when and how the baby will be born may be...

my child is lactose intolerant, what should i include in his diet? if your school-age child is diagnosed with lactose intolerance, here are some tips on what to include in his diet and what to...

...school day so as to avoid power struggles with your child’s teacher.) treasure hunt: send your child on a treasure hunt, right in your own house. it does take a little preparation but the...

...school. tip! try to avoid using reward system as part of any treatment plan. while rewards are great if your child is staying dry at night, it’s important to bear in mind that your child has no...

why is my child wetting the bed? bed-wetting is a problem that is quite common for many school age children. bed-wetting is a problem that is quite common for many school age children. however, they...

...school-child involved a great way to get your child excited about eating a range of healthy foods is to involve him in the family’s meal-planning decisions. let him help you make out the menus...

...school-age child is in a cranky mood, it may help to say , ‘i can see how frustrated you are, can you tell me what made you feel that way?’ use this opportunity to solve any problems if...

...school-age child with a tragedy: most children of this age will have heard what has happened and will have some reactions. a child aged five to eight will understand the reality of what has happened...

what can i do to help my child's development? your five-year-old will need your support and encouragement especially when he starts school. your child will need a lot of support and encouragement when...

...school age child will need you to: trust his judgement, for example if you think he’s ready to join a football team, let him try it consider his point of view, for instance if he really...

...school instead of driving. try to take the stairs when you go to the shopping centre instead of taking the elevator. for most children, encouraging more time outdoors is all it takes to get them to...

...school, most children have grown out of their baby fat, so it’s a good idea to schedule a talk with your child’s doctor. she can help determine whether your child’s weight is a...

how much exercise is enough for my five to eight year old? ideally, your school age child should be getting at least one hour and up to several hours of moderate to vigorous exercise per day. ideally...

...school together; make it fun by playing games and pointing out interesting things along the way. walking to school every day has many benefits for children, parents and communities, including...

...school or failing grades, and being hard to wake up in the morning. the majority of kids need more sleep than their parents think. signs that your child may not be getting enough rest include...

...school child comes running to you saying her brother isn’t doing his homework, tell your child that you aren’t interested in what her siblings are doing and you would prefer to hear what...

why do siblings fight and what can i do to stop them? many parents will be all too familiar with siblings getting embroiled in all sorts of scrapes and squabbles. if your primary school child is the...