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How to Develop a Kid?s Interest in Sports
by Teresa Te
5 May 2012 at 1:28pm
Sports develop a child?s physical skills. It also has other benefits such as providing children some form of exercise and the opportunity to make friends with other kids as well as allowing them to learn how to play as in a team, to play fair and to boost their self-confidence. Unfortunately, not all kids are [...]
Software Products for Monitoring PC Time
by Teresa Te
10 Apr 2012 at 12:45pm
Many parents face a common predicament when it comes to the time spent by their kids in front of the computer. They are in constant search for ways to control the PC time of their child. While it?s not very easy to discipline a child who has been quite hooked to playing computer games, there?s [...]
Controlling Computer Time
by Teresa Te
11 Mar 2012 at 1:59am
One of the main predicaments of parents today is controlling their kids? computer time. This issue has become a major concern for parents, school guidance counselors and child psychologists. It cannot be denied that computers and other portable game consoles can be quite addictive as proven by the amount of time spent by young children [...]
Teaching Kids to Save Money
by Teresa Te
25 Feb 2012 at 7:01am
Saving money is one of the most important things parents should teach their kids. Starting them young is most ideal. Experts have pointed out that the way a parent instills the value of saving money will determine a child?s success in handling his own money in the future. For small kids, parents need to encourage [...]
Protecting Your Child from Lead Hazards
by Teresa Te
11 Feb 2012 at 3:56am
Many parents are concerned today about the lead hazards in their child?s toys. Health authorities have been warning consumers in the recent years against buying toys that may contain lead. Certain products found to be positive of lead have also been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in a number of instances in [...]
Easy Gift Bag Ideas
by Wayne Ernest
15 Dec 2011 at 3:57pm
To gift bag, or not to gift bag? That is the question. It seems that party gift bags have become the new normal ? at least enough of the time to warrant the internal-discussion whether to join the bandwagon or not. When I was a kid, I don?t remember ever getting a gift bag when [...]
Great Green Gift Ideas for Kids
by Wayne Ernest
12 Dec 2011 at 5:54pm
Most toys are simply garbage. There I said it. Long-ago, most toy companies stopped thinking about what?s best for kids in order to focus on profits, no matter the social and health implications. This phenomenon explains how cheaply made Chinese products have flooded toy store shelves in recent years, pushing out socially-responsible competitors. A disturbing [...]
Conquer Research Paper Paranoia
by Wayne Ernest
6 Nov 2011 at 1:37pm
With the school year in full swing, the tide of research papers will soon start if it hasn?t already reached your family?s shores. This annual rite has many parents riding a wave of anxiety and self-doubt in anticipation of having to help with difficult assignments in intimidating courses. Coming face to face with heady academic [...]
5 Tips for Talking to Your Pre-Teen about Hygiene
by Lara
26 Oct 2011 at 2:26am
It can be challenging or even embarrassing to talk with your pre-teen about their hygiene, but it’s important to address this conversation in a positive way. An open and honest discourse will set the tone for your future conversations about more intimate matters, so this conversation requires some preparation. Be as Specific as Possible Know [...]
5 Halloween Safety Tips for Children and Teens
by Lara
22 Oct 2011 at 2:17am
Halloween has long been a time of costumes and candy and chilly evenings. Given the commotion and all of the fun, it’s important to make sure that everyone is safe and aware of situations that can come up. Even teenagers need to be reminded that Halloween is an unusual night and they’ll need to be [...]
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