It would be a good idea to keep an eye on your children's progress in school. It also sends a positive message that schoolwork is important. Positive feedback nurtures confidence.
The key is to emphasize healthy eating and appropriate portion sizes. Provide healthy food choices and try to incorporate fun ways to get moving together- bike rides, family walks. Also, look closely and what other family members are eating including yourself. Often, children mimic the eating behaviRead more
Don't Approach it directly. This is not your child and not your job. I know this is embarrassing and your instincts to correct bad behavior automatically take over, however, you must do nothing or let the teacher know that there may be some issues concerning poor behavior. It's probably best to notRead more
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How many hours of sleep should my 6 year old get every night?
LadyLuck
Experts all agree that 10-13 hours of sleep per day, including naps, is necessary.
My 12 Year old child has been diagnosed with ADHD. Should I medicate?
LadyLuck
In my opinion, medications should always be a last resort option. Healthy changes in diet and behavior modification should be explored first.
Do I need to check my children’s homework each night?
LadyLuck
It would be a good idea to keep an eye on your children's progress in school. It also sends a positive message that schoolwork is important. Positive feedback nurtures confidence.
My children are overweight. How can I manage their weight?
LadyLuck
The key is to emphasize healthy eating and appropriate portion sizes. Provide healthy food choices and try to incorporate fun ways to get moving together- bike rides, family walks. Also, look closely and what other family members are eating including yourself. Often, children mimic the eating behaviRead more
I agreed to be a parental chaperone and bus helper on my 8 year old Daughters field trip to the Zoo. Some of the other students were very rude to the bus driver and the attendants. How should I approach it?
LadyLuck
Don't Approach it directly. This is not your child and not your job. I know this is embarrassing and your instincts to correct bad behavior automatically take over, however, you must do nothing or let the teacher know that there may be some issues concerning poor behavior. It's probably best to notRead more
I hear my 14 year old son playing Xbox and cursing other gamers on his headset. What should I tell him?
LadyLuck
Usually it's just a phase. Hopefully he'll grow out of it. However, you can remind him that when he is home to be respectful of his environment.