Posts tagged parenting

Four Tricks to Perk up Picky Palates

Many young children go through a stage where they become extremely choosy about what they eat. Though it’s a normal phase, parents of picky ...

DIY: Tooth Fairy Tooth Saver Box

The Tooth Fairy is an American tradition, but the ritual of kids exchanging teeth for some type of prize can be found in every recorded human ...

MythBusters: Dental Insurance Edition

After 248 episodes, 2,950 experiments, 1,050 myths, and 900 explosions, MythBusters is coming to a close, but we’re just beginning! There’s a lot ...

Bye-Bye Baby Teeth: A Loose Tooth Guide

From first wiggles to gap-toothed giggles, losing teeth is a mouth’s coming-of-age story. Baby teeth falling out means your little one is growing ...

After-School Snacks for Every Schedule

Back-to-school season signals sports, schedules, and one other important staple – snacks.   If you hear, “I’m hungry!” the second your child ...

3 Tips for Summer Smiles

School is out for summer! From family road trips to sports and sleepovers, kids have the freedom to enjoy a much-needed vacation. While it’s fine ...

Teens and the Advantages of Risk-Taking

If you think your teenager is dramatic, you’re probably right: dramatic brain changes experienced during adolescence may explain increased ...