6 Good Reasons to Let Your Kids Be (a Little) Bad
Posted May 11, 2012 - 01:00 by David James
Nobody's an angel all the time. Here are 6 reasons why it's so good to let your kids be bad.Safety
How to Prepare Your Pet for Baby
Posted May 5, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders
Our pets are often spoiled with our love and attention, until our first baby comes along. Preparing your pet for the arrival of your little one is an important step in ensuring the happiness of your pet and the safety of your baby.
Join Our Tweetchat Today, Thursday, 4/26 For a Chance To Win an Amazon Gift Card
Posted April 26, 2012 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz
Check out this week's article on the Bully movie, and join our #pschat discussion about it today on Twitter. You could be the one to win the Amazon gift card this week!
First Aid Tips and Advice for Parents Roundup
Posted April 3, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders
Parents want to protect their children from everything, but sometimes we are ill-prepared for emergency situations. Knowing how to help your child when she is sick or even in the event of a natural disaster is important for all parents. Be prepared with this roundup of tips and advice.
6 Things to Do Right Now to Be a Prepared Parent for Emergencies
Posted March 26, 2012 - 01:00 by Sharon Rowley
March is Red Cross Month, which makes it a perfect time to examine how we can do a better job of preparing ourselves and our homes for emergencies. Here are 6 things that you can do right now.
4 Apps to Help Protect and Locate Your Child
Posted March 18, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders
If you've ever lost your child in the mall or at the park, you know that feeling of intense panic. Now, you can keep track of your child or locate her with your phone. These 4 apps were created to help parents keep all children safe at home.
5 Common Car Seat Mistakes
Posted January 25, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders
Children can be easily injured in a car accident if they are not buckled correctly. Yet, car seats are often either installed incorrectly or the children are buckled incorrectly. Avoid these common mistakes and protect your children.
Lack of Mother-Toddler Bond Can Lead to Teen Obesity
Posted January 21, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders
A new study shows that when a mother and child don't bond well, the child is more likely to become obese. Ensure that you are your children have a strong relationship while building up their emotional health.
9 Must-Do Bath Safety Tips
Posted January 4, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders
Each year thousands of children are injured in the bathtub. Taking precautions and knowing what not to do can make a big difference in helping you keep your child safe.
Travel Tips and Checklist for Parents
Posted December 14, 2011 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders
Traveling with kids is a tough job. Make sure you are ready to go this season with tips and a checklist for packing, entertaining, and staying safe.
Parenting Squad Holiday Guide: 7 Tips to Set Up the Tree with Minimum Stress
Posted December 8, 2011 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders
Oh Christmas tree, you bring us joy and stress! Between the fallen needles and tipping trunk, putting up the tree can be a disaster. This year, make it easier with 7 helpful tips.
ProSquad: Traveling Without Children and The Bedtime Transition
Posted December 7, 2011 - 12:45 by Rhonda Franz
Our ProSquad legal expert and sleep expert answer questions about traveling without children over the holiday, and working toward an effective sleep routine for challenging children.
7 Reasons to Take Your Kid to a Protest
Posted November 8, 2011 - 01:00 by Maggie Wells
Over the course of two months the Occupy Movement has grown. With the growth of people from various walks of life has come the inclusion of families at protests and rallies. Should the kids be there? Here are some reasons why this writer thinks they should be included and what they might learn from it — and why parents need to proceed with caution.
How Your Smoking Affects Your Children
Posted November 7, 2011 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders
November 17th is The Great American Smokeout. If you smoke, you aren't just hurting your own health, but your child's too. Secondhand smoke is a leading cause of SIDS, asthma, and lung cancer. Consider quitting this month for your child's sake.
Changes in Labeling for Children’s Pain Relievers
Posted November 6, 2011 - 01:00 by Sharon Rowley
When your child wakes up in the middle of the night crying with a fever, you need to have the right kind of medication on hand and know the correct dosage that your child requires to start feeling better. It could be quite confusing because infant‘s liquid acetaminophen was made in a concentrated form that required a smaller dose, while children’s was not concentrated and required a whole different level of dosing.
AAP Officially Opposes Use of Bumper Pads in Cribs
Posted November 5, 2011 - 01:00 by Alyssa Chirco
The AAP now officially opposes the use of bumper pads in infant cribs. But are crib bumpers really deadly?
Rub-a-Dub-Dub, Poison's in the Tub
Posted November 2, 2011 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders
Johnson & Johnson is under scrutiny from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics for using a cancer-causing ingredient in their baby shampoo. Millions are boycotting the company and refusing the buy their products. Learn what you can do to protect children from chemicals in baby shampoo.
Tips from The Doctors for a Safe and Healthy Halloween
Posted October 26, 2011 - 08:20 by Nancy Flanders
Dr. Sears is a respected pediatrician and one of the top docs on the TV show The Doctors. He recently chatted with Parenting Squad about his best tips for keeping your family safe and healthy on Halloween.
Help Your Child with Autism Enjoy Trick-or-Treating
Posted October 7, 2011 - 21:00 by Nancy Flanders
For many children with autism, Halloween causes a complete sensory overload. But with some preparation, you and your child can enjoy trick-or-treating or some other holiday fun.
Kids and Social Media: Twitter Party Presents Parents With Tips
Posted September 16, 2011 - 21:00 by Kelli Robinson
How do you deal with cyberbullying? Where are online predators lurking? Is monitoring your child's social media sites an invasion of privacy? Find out the answers to these and your other questions about kids and social media at a Twitter party on September 21st.
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