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My Child Has a Cough, so What’s Wrong With Using Cough Syrup?

As winter approaches, many parents will be bracing for the cold and flu season and reaching for a bottle of cough syrup. Young children typically get at least six colds a year. But we now know cough syrups aren’t very effective at treating children’s coughs. And amid mounting evidence of harm from poisoning and deaths, ...

Troy Oakes

Adult pouring liquid medicine into a spoon to give to a child.

‘Kidfluencer’ Culture Is Harming Kids in Several Ways

Parents share content of their children for myriad reasons, including to connect with friends and family, and to seek validation or support. However, some parents also do this for commercial gain. They manage their children as social media “kidfluencers” — allowing them to work with brands to market products to other children (and adults). The ...

Troy Oakes

A young boy wearing a hat with arms folded.

6 Proven Ways How Dads Can Bond With Their Children

The role of a dad in a family has changed dramatically in the past century. In the past, fatherhood mainly provided for the family and left the parenting to the mom. But in the last few decades, studies have shown the importance of dads in parenting. Your presence influences your children’s success, well-being, and happiness. ...

Nathan Machoka

A dad with a daughter on his shoulders.

Outdoor Play Boosts Children’s Mental Health and Reduces Screen Time

Are you a parent concerned about your children not having enough outdoor playtime and spending too much time in front of screens? You’re not alone. With the rise of technology, many parents worry about the impact of screen time on their children’s mental and physical health. But there’s good news: Outdoor play can be a ...

Viena Abdon

Asian family rollerblading together.

Limiting Your Child’s Video Game Time: Tips for Finding a Healthy Balance

Most children spend several hours a day playing video games either alone or with friends. Although video games are not inherently bad, it’s important to limit your child’s gaming time. Studies have linked excessive video game use to obesity, cognitive ability problems, anxiety, and poor academic performance. While video games don’t directly cause these issues, ...

Nathan Machoka

Young family spending time together in the living room using a tablet.

The Benefits of Gardening for Children

As a parent, choosing a hobby you can bond with your children may be the best way to build your relationship with them. One activity you can do with them is gardening. Children may need to experience the joys of nature and the outdoors as soon as possible, as there are many benefits they can ...

Viena Abdon

A young child gardening.

When Family Is Lost to Internal Conflict

In the book Dream of the Red Chamber, author Cao Xueqin said, in the words of one of his characters: “An external force does not destroy a family, but by internal struggle or internal fighting by all means.”  Internal conflicts can be more destructive than poison, shaking the family’s roots until they break their foundation. ...

Tatiana Denning

A couple having an argument.

A Stepmother: The Power of Love and Kindness

Lu Kun, a famous literary scholar and thinker during the Ming Dynasty, compiled the book Virtue for Women. In this book, he emphasizes that the most important thing for a biological mother is to teach her children correctly and not overindulge them. However, for a stepmother, the most important thing is to be more patient and ...

Emma Lu

Green bamboo on handmade rice paper background with Chinese characters for eternity, freedom, happiness, beauty.

What Are the 4 Features of a Prosperous Family?

Everyone wants a good and successful life, and you can find plenty of information about how to do this. All of us are part of a family, and when you think about extending your family with marriage or children, your thoughts and focus are about the unconditional love and care you will have for your ...

Trisha Haddock

A family out walking.

How the State of a Couple’s Marriage Impacts Their Children

A child’s growth and character are often the result of a combination of influences, including family, school, peers, and society. However, the role family relationships play is the most important one of all. How a couple raises their children has a big impact on the types of people they will grow up to be, and ...

Tatiana Denning

A loving family out shopping.