If you’ve been putting off having “the talk” with your son or daughter, don’t delay another day. A new study published in the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics indicates that by the time parents broach the subject of sexuality, nearly half of children have already passed key sexual milestones. In a series of [...]

With the dismal state of the nation’s economy, now might be a good time to teach your children how to manage money. And local author James Merritt has just the book. Merritt’s book “Spencer’s First Dollar” follows a little boy (Merritt’s nephew) as he learns important financial principles that will be the basis for financial [...]

When you introduce solids to your baby may increase the risk of food allergies. A new study published in Pediatrics by two researchers in Finland examined the diets and allergic sensitivities of 994 children with susceptibility to type 1 diabetes. Results indicate that late introduction of solid foods was associated with increased allergic sensitization to [...]

Have you found yourself wondering if the Twilight series is appropriate for your 10-year-old daughter? Are you questioning how much technology your preteen uses? Are you concerned that your 9-year-old is on a diet? Then there’s a new Web site out there just for you. Discovery Girls magazine has launched DiscoverYourDaughter.com to help parents guide [...]