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December 17,2015

Best Children Books To Teach Diversity

We live in a world where children are increasingly exposed to hatred and intolerance of cultural diversity, so it’s up to us as parents to teach kids about the value of the acceptance of others. Before you lose your youngsters to prejudice, discover 10 children’s books that teach diversity. One

October 15,2015

Why children Love To Play Dress Up

Underneath the hat feathers and superhero costumes, dress-up play is serious business, teaching your kids skills they’ll use for years to come. At age two and a half, my daughter, Hannah, was replaced by an alligator Day in, day out, I’d find myself looking down into the sinister white-felt ey

October 13,2015

Raising Food Smart Children

Creating an environment where your kids can make healthy nutritional choices is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure the health of your child. By fostering a supportive environment, you and your family can develop a positive relationship with healthy food. You can lead them by your

October 08,2015

8 Feeding Milestones: Infant Care

There are many milestones that need to be achieved when a baby is ready to start to eat solid foods. Here are some of the big ones. Baby Milestone 1: When They Can Start Solids Most pediatricians, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommend introducing solid foods to babies when they are betwe

October 07,2015

Teething Symptoms and Remedies

When will your baby’s first pearly white start to poke through? Most babies get their first tooth at around 6 months, but your child’s chompers may appear as early as 3 months or as late as 14, depending on such factors as when Mom and Dad started sprouting teeth and whether or not your baby [&h

September 24,2015

Parents as Teachers

Parents as Teachers is a volunteer program that offers guidance and and developmental testing, as well as periodic check-ups on sensory (vision and hearing) development for children. Their premise is that a child’s parents are the first and most influential teachers in their lives, thus, the p

September 16,2015

Early Care and Education in Lake St. Louis

As adults, we know how to make friends, it’s almost instinctive. We start talking to someone casually, asking questions and discovering if we have anything in common. Eventually, we exchange numbers, make plans and…voila! We have a new friend! But when you look around an early childhood educ

September 15,2015

How to Motivate Kids to Be Active

Keeping Kids Active Anyone who’s seen kids on a playground knows that most are naturally physically active and love to move around. But what might not be apparent is that climbing to the top of a slide or swinging from the monkey bars can help lead kids to a lifetime of being active. As they [&hel

September 11,2015

8 Best Parenting Tips for 2015

Parenting is one job that never takes a holiday vacation. As families are celebrating holidays, parents are also coping with sibling bickering, backtalk, temper tantrums, and power struggles. Here at Empowering Parents, we hear about these struggles every day. The fact that you, as a parent, are wil

August 31,2015

Kids About Weight: 6 Dos and Don’ts Weight is a touchy subject, especially when children are involved. Whether your child is overweight, underweight or you just suspect he or she is suffering from negative self-image, it’s difficult to know how to talk about the weight issue without giving