Children Central Blog

 You are in the supermarket and a man sneezes all over the canned tomatoes you were just about to pick off of the shelf. Chances are, you will pick a different can.  Scenarios like this showcase day-to-day habits you have already established, to help protect yourself against infectious diseases. And yes, protecting yourself really can be that

The role of being a parent comes coupled with great responsibility. As a parent, it is your responsibility to ensure that your kids grow to become healthy, successful adults. Parents play a vital role in their children’s behaviors and life choices. Raising healthy kids may seem like a simple task, but given the unhealthy temptations we all

Screaming, whining, kicking and throwing stuff, even running away - temper tantrums come in various shapes and forms. And they are common among kids between the ages one and three. While tantrums are a normal part of child development, dealing with them can be frustrating. Especially when they happen in public. But why do temper tantrums happen?

Kids don’t come with handbooks. That seems trite and obvious, even as every parent in history has wished at one time or another that they did. All kids, no matter how well-raised, have bad behaviors from time to time. It’s simply part of growing up. A child’s bad behavior doesn’t automatically reflect on you or on your

Good manners are an essential and expected developmental goals for the members of a civilized social system. Every person comes to learn and understand how complex social interactions can be. An upbringing that bestows proper social etiquette and behaviors is what allows society to function coherently and cooperatively. If your child isn’t brought up with modeling of

It’s no secret that adequate family time is paramount to building stronger bonds. It nurtures confidence and teaches our children the importance of interaction. Neglecting simple activities with the family can be detrimental to the healthy growth and development of children.Though most parents tend to be overly busy with either work or house chores, there are still