Water Safety - Part 4
What to Do in an Emergency Whenever a child is missing, always check the pool first. Survival depends on a quick rescue and restarting breathing as soon as possible. If you find a child in the water,...
What to Do in an Emergency Whenever a child is missing, always check the pool first. Survival depends on a quick rescue and restarting breathing as soon as possible. If you find a child in the water,...
At Lakes, Ponds, or Beaches First, teach kids never to swim alone. Using the buddy system means there’s always someone looking out for you. Make sure your kids understand that swimming in a pool...
Having a Pool at Home Having a pool, pond, spa, or hot tub on your property is a tremendous responsibility when it comes to safety issues. Hot tubs may feel great to adults, but kids can become dangerously...
Talking About the News To calm children"s fears about the news, parents should be prepared to deliver what psychologists call ‘calm, unequivocal, but limited information.’ This means...
Although news gleaned from television, radio, or the Internet often is a positive educational experience for kids, problems can arise when the images presented are violent or the stories touch on disturbing...
Ages 9 to 12 Kids in this age group — just as with all ages — can be disciplined with natural consequences. As they mature and request more independence and responsibility, teaching them...
Ages 3 to 5 As your child grows and begins to understand the connection between actions and consequences, make sure you start communicating the rules of your family's home. Explain to kids what...
How do you keep a 1-year-old from heading toward the DVD player? What should you do when your preschooler throws a fit? How can you get a teenager to respect your authority? Whatever the age of your...
How can a parent help to foster healthy self-esteem in a child? These tips can make a big difference: • Watch what you say. Kids are very sensitive to parents' words. Remember to praise your...
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful As you yourselves now say, you ladies are teachers. You have two noble occupations, two very noble jobs. One is to raise your children well, which...
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful "O Apostle! Sufficient unto thee is God and those who follow thee among the believers,” (Qur’an 8:64). Such pride this verse evokes...
Even though all mothers are exemplary, some exhibit special qualities (which put them above the rest). Throughout the course of my life with your respected mother, in my recollections of the nights she...