Calm to the storm

Is screen really that bad for your child? As a parent, you may feel guilty for letting your child spend time watching TV or playing online games. However, screens now feel like a staple of modern childhood. Cutting out all electronics is near on impossible. Fortunately, in moderation and with appropriate boundaries, some screen time can be beneficial. That doesn’t mean that we don’t need to be cautious. There can be risks as well. What are the benefits of screen time? Technological advancement does bring benefits. There are ways that your child can use a screen that will help and support them. Social Connection The world is not like it…

Parents of children who eat well often suggest that to overcome fussy eating, you should insist your child eats what you give them. Parents of fussy eaters know that it is not that simple. My son used to eat everything, and I joined the ranks of the smug parents, thinking, if you don’t make food an issue, it won’t be. Then my son started not liking a few foods. Then a few more foods. In fact, at one point, the only meal I could be sure that he would eat was a butter wrap. The truth is that fussy eating is something a lot of children go through. It is…