Television programming as of 2010 is all about showing reality without censorship, meaning that child watchers are inundated with shows depicting physical and sexual violence, as well as the use of illegal substances and harsh language.

Being a parent comes with a multitude of responsibilities and duties. Of course, you want your children to grow up to be healthy, happy and exceptional adults, but for that to happen your children need to be properly cared for, guided, loved, disciplined, taught and encouraged along the way.

If it's time to provide your child with a cell phone, whether for safety and accountability when she's away from home or to enable her to communicate conveniently, you have many options for your youngster's cell phone service.

According to the U.S. Census, six of 10 children living with only their mother were at or below the poverty line, creating a need for financial assistance. Federal and state governments created several welfare benefits programs to help single mothers and their children.

Sweat, dirt, bacteria and lint from your clothing can accumulate in your belly button and cause an unpleasant odor. Newborn babies’ umbilical cord stumps often give off a slight odor during the first few weeks of life as their belly buttons heal as well.

When babies drink, especially form a bottle, they often swallow air into their tiny digestive tracts. Because they aren't as mobile, they aren't able to burp on their own—and if they don't pass the air out of their systems, they can get uncomfortable and fussy as pressure builds.

Treating your child's cough can be a challenge. Since 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recommended that parents avoid treating children's coughs with over-the-counter cough medication; the benefits of these medications doesn't outweigh potential drawbacks.

The Oregon Health and Science University recommends heating baby bottles using a bottle warming unit instead of a microwave oven to reduce the risk of burn injuries. Bottle warmers provide quick, even heating of liquid with none of the hot spots associated with microwaved formula.

The Babycenter website states that approximately 30 percent of children younger than five years old attend daycare. It can be a reliable, affordable option for parents returning to work after having a baby. Unfortunately, the transition can be difficult for some babies.

Although your 16-month-old child's cough might sound horrible to you, coughing is actually a very common occurrence in kids, and a healthy way of protecting the airways and lungs, according to Kids Health.

Everyone loves to feel pampered, but spending your hard-earned money at a high-end spa or buying mass-produced facial masks at the drugstore might not be in the budget. A spa day at home with your daughter or as part of a spa party is a great time to try your hand at whipping up some inexpensive facial masks.

Dandruff is caused by the overgrowth of a fungus on the scalp called malassezia. This fungus causes the skin cells to shed abnormally. When scalp oil clumps the white flakes together, dandruff becomes noticeable. Although uncommon until puberty and the teen years, dandruff is sometimes present in young children.