Vivvo CMS 4.1 http://www.durhamparent.com/ ©2007 Spoonlabs d.o.o. http://www.durhamparent.com/files.php?file=vivvo_rss.jpg http://www.durhamparent.com/ http://www.durhamparent.com/ADVICE/3446.html ADVICE Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:26:00 +0000 For most parents, morning and evening routines with kids are part of the daily battle. Whether it’s convincing them to brush their teeth after meals, or wash their hands when they get home from school, most children are less than enthused about bathroom hygiene. http://www.durhamparent.com/ADVICE/3431.html ADVICE Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:12:00 +0000 For many young girls, being a teenager means opening up to new opportunities and taking on bigger responsibilities. But within this personal growth, stressors and http://www.durhamparent.com/ADVICE/3430.html ADVICE Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:10:00 +0000 Last month, my wife and I celebrated the birth of our first child, a healthy and precious baby boy. We named him Daniel JuEun, which means God’s grace in Korean. Going through the nine months of pregnancy, enduring the long eight hours of labor and being there in the delivery room as he came out into the world were incredible, emotional and life-changing experiences for both of us. http://www.durhamparent.com/ADVICE/3407.html ADVICE Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:09:00 +0000 How to talk to your children about food without destroying their body image http://www.durhamparent.com/ADVICE/3419.html ADVICE Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:52:00 +0000 (NC)—According to a recent study by the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute, the value parents place on physical activity directly influences their child’s own attitude about exercise, as well as their participation. So, the next time you decide to skip your daily workout in favour of watching TV, keep in mind you are influencing your child to do the same. On the flip side, you can use your positive attitudes about physical activity to instill the same in your children. Here’s how. http://www.durhamparent.com/ADVICE/3418.html ADVICE Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:51:00 +0000 (NC)—Canadians are passionate about picnicking! It’s a great Canadian pastime that doesn’t cost much and can literally take place anywhere, anytime and for any reason! A recent national survey conducted by Leger Marketing on behalf of Schneiders Country Naturals shows that the lure of the picnic basket is undeniable for 85 per cent of Canadians who said they like to picnic regularly. http://www.durhamparent.com/ADVICE/3416.html ADVICE Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:46:00 +0000 (NC)—For many young Canadians, summer vacation means rest, relaxation and a break from the normal routine. Having some extra free time is also an opportunity to take on a new challenge by getting involved in the community. Volunteering often gives young people the chance to gain some real-life experience that can be beneficial down the road, either in the job market or if they continue on to college or university. http://www.durhamparent.com/ADVICE/3412.html ADVICE Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:27:00 +0000 (NC)—Parents have an important role to play in their children’s education. Going back to school is always an adjustment for kids after summer break, but making sure they eat well will help boost their energy and their brain power. http://www.durhamparent.com/ADVICE/3411.html ADVICE Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:24:00 +0000 Your child’s arms will have fun this summer: fishing, flying kites, holding a baseball bat, and tossing beach balls. So will his legs: running through grass, walking on sand, kicking a soccer ball, or swimming in the pool. But how will your child’s brain stay active this summer? And why is this even important? http://www.durhamparent.com/ADVICE/3395.html ADVICE Fri, 27 May 2011 17:26:00 +0000 As summer approaches, and parents everywhere begin their annual struggle to figure out how to survive the summer with kids at home and out of school, there’s no better time than now to really look at what is best for your kids when it comes to keeping them entertained. DURHAM PARENT.COM — Where Parents Connect