Motor vehicle accidents, drownings and home fires are the leading causes of death in children 5 and younger. The good news is, many such tragedies are preventable. Motor vehicle accidents In Yuma and throughout the United States, the No....
One of the hardest things about being a parent is having to entrust your little ones to someone else's care. "Your child is the most valuable thing you have in your life," said Michelle Longoria, resource specialist at Child and Family Resources...
As parents of small children, you may be wondering how to plan their activities. How much time should they spend engaging in free play versus watching TV? And are organized sports and music or dance classes beneficial to children under age 6? Local...
The transition from home to school is not always an easy one, but there are simple things you can do at home to prepare your children. Preschool Children need to be able to follow directions in preschool, said Anna Martinez, director of Cornerstone...
While you can't completely prevent the spreading of germs, there are things you can do to help keep your children healthy, says a Yuma pediatrician. One of the biggest concerns is infectious diseases, said Dr. Bart Bernstein, pediatrician and...
Parenting can be rewarding yet challenging. One minute a child may charm you with angelic sweetness. The next minute, the same child may throw a rubber-legged fit, hit another child or even curse. While there is no one proper way to handle each...
Parents face plenty of other issues besides discipline. Take Santa Claus, for example. Should you tell your children their Christmas gifts came from Santa, or should you tell them the truth? And if you choose to tell them tales of Santa, then later...