over-parenting

Over-parenting , harmful or helpful

Over-parenting research Researchers use this term when referring to a parent’s excessive levels of involvement, control, and problem solving, in the service of the child’s well-being. The...
Smart Toothbrushes

Smart Toothbrushes, Coming To Teeth Soon

Your kids don’t like brushing their teeth ?  Are they not using proper brushing technique ?   Not to worry, a company in France, called Kolibree, may be able to help.  Here’s the concept ...
Ear Tube Surgery

Ear tube surgery, or watchful waiting ?

What are the options for a child with recurrent ear effusion (fluid) ?  This is a decision faced by millions of families. Ear tube surgery may not be the correct choice : Here are the findings of a s...
facebook health benefits

5 unexpected Facebook health benefits

Facebook health benefits are well documented.  There have been numerous university studies that show health benefits in Facebook users, in many ways that you would not expect. Facebook health benefit...
Kids sunglasses

Kids Sunglasses , a new shade of cool.

Sunglasses for kids, are they really necessary?  That seems to be a question asked by many parents.  The evidence from research and opinions from most eye doctors suggest the answer is definitely yes...