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Everything from Local Honey Benefits, Social Media Impacts, ADHD, Child Warning Signs, Mental Health in Teenagers, Normal Attention Spans, CPR to Parental Involvement.
By: The Kid’s Directory Family Resource Guide–Houston–The Blog
Have you ever wondered if there is a natural and delicious way to help alleviate allergies in both children and adults? Look no further than the golden goodness of local honey. Not only does local honey add…
By: The Kid’s Directory Family Resource Guide–Houston–The Blog
Navigating the world of friendships and relationships in this digital age can be a balancing act filled with opportunities and challenges. However, with a focused approach to both online and offline interactions, you can cultivate deeper bonds and richer…
By: Kaitlin Silva
The Kid’s Directory Family Resource Guide–Houston–The Blog
Do you know what to do in an emergency? CPR training could save a life; be it your family, friends, or even a stranger, getting certified is easier than ever with a wide variety of options that conform to your…
By: Kaitlin Silva
The Kid’s Directory Family Resource Guide–Houston–The Blog
We’re in the full swing of summer now in Texas, and with many long, hot days ahead, it’s important to be able to recognize the early warning signs of overheating and dehydration in yourself and your…
Christina M. Ward — January 29, 2021 in Parenting category on Babienet.com
We’ve all heard the warnings about being a “helicopter parent.” Parental involvement is so important but no parent wants to over do it or smother their kids, or be too overprotective, or not…
Christina M. Ward — September 30, 2020 in Child Development category on Babienet.com
If there is a silver lining anywhere at all in the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020, it is that the subject of mental health is being more openly discussed with regards to our children. We are all seeing the effects…
Christina M. Ward — August 31, 2020 in Child Development category on Babienet.com
A lot of parents operate on the assumption that their children think like tiny adults. But for children, their brain development is at a different physiological stage. Their brains are still developing and with…
Christina M. Ward — July 28, 2020 in Child Development category on Babienet.com
An attention span refers to the time a person can focus on a particular activity before losing focus or losing interest. There are great many ways to test attention span, for example, online tests…
Christina M. Ward — July 4, 2020 in Parenting category on Babienet.com
Parenting children with ADD and ADHD is, well, HARD. It is challenging. It will push you to the limits of your patience and beyond. But the joys of raising these children with such a fire for life…
Christina M. Ward — July 2, 2020 in Child Development category on Babienet.com
There are many child development courses available to you online that you can take advantage of to brush up on your skills or learn something new. If you have never thought about learning about…
Christina M. Ward — May 9, 2020 in Child Development category on Babienet.com
Child development research studies are ongoing and it is sometimes hard to keep up with the latest, especially if the studies are released in scientific jargon that isn’t all that easy to unpack. I learned when…
By: Dr. Tamisha Jones, Medical Director of Pediatrics
From the moment your baby is born, you are closely watching him or her for every possible milestone. Is my son the right weight for his age? Why is my daughter’s head so big? Many parents can’t help but…
Social Media Impact On Mental Health In Teens
By: The Kid’s Directory Family Resource Guide–Houston–The Blog
While social media platforms can provide avenues for self-expression and connections with peers, they also carry the risk of exposure to harmful content and unhealthy comparisons. As a parent, being aware of these gender differences is essential in…