Parents have always faced a challenge when putting their kids to bed. But, say experts, sleeping battles are now nearly epidemic, since some working parents are not enforcing good habits.

How can you help your children care for their teeth and prevent cavities? Start by showing your child that caring for their teeth is a priority and it can be a lot of fun.

So, what is the right way to brush, anyway? Do you know? For a minimum of two minutes, you should brush using short, gentle strokes, brushing the gum line, getting hard-to-reach back teeth and areas around fillings.

Just as a child develops language skills long before being able to speak, the child also develops literacy skills long before being able to read. What parents do, or don't do, has a lasting impact on their child's reading skill and literacy.

There is no more important activity for preparing your child to succeed as a reader than reading aloud together. Fill your story times with a variety of books. Be consistent, be patient and watch the magic work.