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1 week ago | 
chesapeakefamily.com | Tanni Haas
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D.Most kids go through a picky eating phase from age 2 to 4, and many continue to be picky eaters well into their teens. But turning picky into adventurous eaters is as much about what you don’t say and do. Here’s what the experts suggest:Don’t demand or threaten your kids to eatIf you want your kids to eat a variety of foods, one of the worst things you can do is to force it on them.
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3 weeks ago | 
memphisparent.com | Tanni Haas
Kids look forward to summer camp all year. Nevertheless, there are important issues you should address to ensure your kids have a really great time at camp.
Based on my experiences as a parent of seasoned summer campers as well as conversations with other parents, I’ve pulled together a list of some of the most common issues.
Allergies
If your kids suffer from seasonal allergies, like grass or tree pollen, alert the camp physician or nurse and pack all the medication they need.
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1 month ago | 
houstonfamilymagazine.com | Tanni Haas
We’ve all been there: despite our very best efforts – and cajoling – our kids simply won’t eat healthy, home-cooked food. How about trying a new strategy and making healthy eating a fun activity? Here are some fun ways to inspire the kids. Dinner for breakfastEveryone knows about “breakfast for dinner,” but have you ever considered “dinner for breakfast”? “Well, why not,” says Shannon Crocker, a dietician.
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1 month ago | 
postandcourier.com | Tanni Haas
Summer camp is without a doubt something kids look forward to all year. Nevertheless, there are some important issues you should address to ensure that your kids have a really great time at camp. AllergiesIf your kids suffer from seasonal allergies, like grass or tree pollen, tell the camp physician or nurse and pack all the medication they need. It can be a real drag for them to walk around the whole time with a runny nose or watery eyes.
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1 month ago | 
parentmap.com | Tanni Haas
Photo: iStock You’ve gone online, asked everyone you know for recommendations and otherwise searched for sleepaway camps for your kids. How do you find the one that’s just right for them? When you’ve narrowed down the options to a handful or less, it’s time to speak to the camp directors by phone or email.
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2 months ago | 
bendsource.com | Tanni Haas
Few things are more important to parents than having their kids get along well together. Nevertheless, it can be difficult for kids, especially toddlers, to accept new additions to the family. "Where they were once the center of your world, now they're forced to share the spotlight," says Sophie Bell of babycenter.com, a popular parenting site. Let's consider what you can do and say to reduce the amount of sibling rivalry following the arrival of a new baby.
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2 months ago | 
stlparent.com | Tanni Haas
Most parents know that kids benefit tremendously from going to summer camp. But have you ever thought about how sending your kids to camp can benefit you - the parent? Based on my own experiences as a seasoned parent of summer campers as well as conversations with other parents, I can assure you that camp is great for you too. Parents are used to always putting their kids first. From the moment they wake up in the morning until the time they go to bed at night, the kids are constantly on our minds.
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2 months ago | 
minnesotaparent.com | Tanni Haas |Katie Heruth
Most parents know that kids benefit tremendously from going to summer camp. But have you ever thought about how sending your kids to camp can benefit you – the parent? Based on my own experiences as a seasoned parent of summer campers as well as conversations with other parents, I can assure you that camp is great for you too. Parents are used to always putting their kids first. From the moment they wake up in the morning until the time they go to bed at night, they’re constantly on our minds.
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2 months ago | 
wnyfamilymagazine.com | Tanni Haas
February 22 is National Wildlife Day, a chance for parents to teach the next generation steps they can take to protect and preserve the environment. Here’s a list of practical actions that not only make a real difference but can easily be integrated into the daily lives of families.
MORNING
Most parents teach their kids to brush their teeth twice a day—in the morning when they wake up and at night before they go to sleep. Consider taking this lesson one step further.
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2 months ago | 
tulsakids.com | Tanni Haas
Few things are more important to parents than having their kids get along well together. Nevertheless, it can be difficult for kids, especially toddlers, to accept new additions to the family. “Where they were once the center of your world, now they’re forced to share the spotlight,” as Sophie Bell of BabyCentre, a major parenting site, puts it. If you are welcoming a new baby to your family, consider what you can do and say to reduce the amount of sibling rivalry following the arrival.
