Child Safety Articles – Parenting Tips
Parenting Tips
Parenting can be a hard job, so here are some tips and articles to get the help and information you need to deal with common parenting challenges and problems, so that you raise happy and healthy kids.
ADHD/ADD Children and Schooling
Discovering your child has ADD/ADHD can be demotivating and can make you feel uncertain as to your child’s schooling and their future. This article will give you tips and understanding into how to improve their schooling career, at home and at school.
Parenting Styles and Preferences
There are many different styles of parenting, and as a parent it is your choice which style you use with your child. We indulge in the most common parenting types in this article, with the pros and cons of each one.
Article written by Amor Herbst on Medication Safety
Medication can be dangerous and even fatal if not managed correctly or with respect. However with the proper care and caution, it helps our children recover from illness faster and can be life-saving. This article goes into storage, home medicating, pharmacies and at the Doctor.
Top 10 Tips for Better Family Communication
Here are 10 very interesting ways to communicate better within your family, thus making the home a better and happier environment.
Making sure you have the best care for your child
Parents these days often have to both work full day jobs, therefore they need one-on-one home-based care. But what to choose?
How to deal with certain curve balls in parenthood
How to deal with certain curve balls in parenthood, includes how to get rid of baby's dummy, get baby to sleep in their own bed, how to introduce solids, how to get your child to eat vegetables and many more.
Fatherhood- busted myths
Gone are the day when fathers only brought home the money.Fathers are now more hands on, and more loving than we have given them credit for. Here are some reasons why those myths are busted.
What Celebrities say about Parenthood
This article gives you the inns and the outs of parenthood for celebrities in their own words. Celebrities are not special, they have the same fears, the same crying baby and the same joy their baby gives them. This article also includes tips from them and knowledge they have gained.
Why do babies cry?
There are many reasons why babies cry, and it can be very hard for a new parent to know why their baby is crying and how they can help to cease it.
Never Leave Your Child in the Car
Ally Cohen writes about the dangers of leaving your child in the car and how to prevent dangers such as hyperthermia.
The Impact of Television on Children
An interesting article written by Justine Loewenthal, Neurotherapy Technicianon on the impact of television on children, and when watching television is good, and when it is harmful to your child.
Dealing with the Anxious Child
Claudette Jordan, a Counselling Psychologist, gives interesting and helpful tools to parents, in order to help them deal with an anxious children.
Toy Safety Guidelines For Parents
This article written by Ally Cohen, describes the dangers that can occur to our children if the toys are not safe. She then goes into detail into which products and toys are appropriate for every age.
How Safe Are Your Children's Toys?
This article (written by Ally Cohen) shows the dangers of certain products for children, as well as what to look for as parents, on those toys. It also delves into the laws and regulations surrounding child safety.
Newborn Routine
Some mothers swear by getting their babies into a routine from day one, where others let the baby dictate his/her own schedule. Is it really worth it killing yourself to establish a routine for you and your new baby?
Are teens safe on foot?
When teenagers need to get from A to B, what can be done to keep them safer?
The Path from Dependent Children to Independent Children
It can be very daunting to send your child out into the real world, but here are some important equipment and information to help you along your journey.
10 Interesting Newborn Facts
This article lists 10 interesting facts for new born babies, with regards to every part of their body. These are very informative facts for mother's to be, as well as for all mothers out there.
Nanny Crime Prevention Tips
This article gives tips and vital information to educate domestic workers and nannys in crime prevention.
Missing Children South Africa
It is a reality that children go missing daily in our beautiful country. Also, we do understand that this creates uncertainty and becomes a worry for every parent in South Africa.
SAPS Newsletter to School and Parents April 2010
The South African Police Service has always highly prioritized the safety of our children and learners at school on a National basis.
KEEPING YOUR CHILD SAFE DURING THE WORLD CUP SOCCER SERIES!
With an increase in human trafficking, the World Cup around the corner and extended school holidays during June and July 2010, parents need to be more vigilant about their children’s safety and be aware of the dangers that could risk their children’s lives.
Tips for Parents to keep their kids safe!
Tips for Parents to keep their kids safe from abductions and human trafficking!
Tips for Children to stay safe!
Tips for kids when out and about to help prevent abductions
Safety Considerations during Infant Massage
Although babies and toddlers have been massage for centuries in the East, infant massage has been a relatively new phenomenon in South Africa.
The Benefits of play dough
A colorful lump of play dough is ideal for playing, rolling and poking but it can also boost brain power!
Bedwetting is a common problem
Bedwetting is common during the pre-school and junior school years and children vary in their ability to control their bladders at night time.
Soothing Colic the easy way!
Colic is one of those conditions that affect babies - one that just doesn’t seem fair. Your baby is so very new to this big world and what an introduction to life!
Harmony and bonding through baby massage
Young babies thrive on touch and infant massage is fast gaining in popularity due to its wonderful effects on babies’ health and well-being as well as the enjoyable, bonding experience it provides the parents or caregivers.
What causes sleep problems in children?
We all struggle to sleep sometimes and children are no exception
All aboard for dreamland!
We all know the childhood tale of the Sandman who comes to sprinkle magic dust in children’s eyes to settle little sleepy heads. If only it were so easy!
The basic essentials for newborn babies
A list of essential baby products for those who believe that less is more
How much sleep does your baby need?
As a new parent, this is probably one of your biggest questions. Here are some guidelines about your child's sleeping patterns at various ages.
10 ways to be a better parent!
The true key to raising happy and healthy children and successful parenting in through the parent, not the children
