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Family » Parenting » Children | By Amy Nutt @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 8:52 PM

We live in a day and age where children are watching TV and playing video games all of the time. Sure, it may seem as if video games and television stimulate a child's brain, but many times kids are sitting there like zombies. Unless the television show is an educational show that doesn't bore the child or the video game is something that involves a certain degree of strategy, they're not getting too much out of these two things. Most of all, they are not exactly using their imagi... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Eddie Hudd @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 1:49 AM

Once you have found a day care center for your child, you will want to know some details about your child care provider that will help you to feel more comfortable leaving your child in a new environment. Here are some of the personality traits that you should keep in mind once you have made the decision to educate your child outside of the home. Certification Just as colleges and universities have to be accredited, the child care provider that you choose should be certified to te... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By john mce @ Sunday, 10th August 2008 @ 7:14 AM

Up to 150,000 families in the UK have chosen to educate their children at home, a figure that has almost tripled since 1999. So why is homeschooling becoming so popular? There are a number of reasons parents are deciding on educating their children at home. Many parents are disillusion with state schools, some parents are concerned that our free education system is badly performing and their children and not challenged. When children are bored in lessons they will often start to mi... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Kristi Ambrose @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 11:56 AM

These soft and adorable little creatures have been around since 2005. Although it took me until May 2007 to finally meet my first ones. I was living in New York and it was actually an adult who owned several of these stuffed animals. She was a school teacher who came across the Webkinz when one of her pupils brought one to class. She quickly grew attached and raced to the nearest toy store to load up on this new craze. I remember she had the Clydesdale horse and my favorite, a Koala, that I coul... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 31st July 2008 @ 5:34 PM

Reading books to small children, especially at night, will ensure that they sleep peacefully. During the daytime, sharing and reading books to your children is an activity in which the child not only learns new words but also learns to relate it to real life. For example, after learning about a dog in the book, a child might utter the words "bow-wow", the minute he or she sees a dog in real life. So, not only are the children entertained while you read them a book, but the informa... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Victor Epand @ Friday, 25th July 2008 @ 8:01 PM

Many educational programs, shows and documentaries are very informative in the sense that they are scientific proofs. There is everything from learning alphabets and cooking to building spaceships. Television can help discovering new cultures; learn about other parts of the globe and other things that we cannot find in our community. Television affects both children and adults. Children get brainwashed and adults become confused of their own opinion about a subject after watching a TV pro... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Will Smith @ Friday, 25th July 2008 @ 6:28 AM

The first step is to become familiar with the locations of the airbags within your vehicle. All new automobiles are installed with driver and passenger air bags for the front seats. With the combination of seats belts, air bags are very effective in preventing major injury or even death from a car accident. However, air bags can be very dangerous to little children, especially those sitting in rear-facing car safety seats, and to children who are not properly positioned within their seat belt.... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Wendy Owen @ Friday, 25th July 2008 @ 12:15 AM

More than likely you have heard of insomnia, but usually you think of it as an adult problem. Insomnia is very common in adults; however, often kids have sleep problems as well. If you happen to have a child who is having trouble sleeping they may be dealing with childhood insomnia. When it comes to adult insomnia, figuring out the causes can be a bit difficult; however, usually with children there is usually a cause that is quite obvious. So, here are a few of the causes of childhood ins... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Bart Icles @ Thursday, 24th July 2008 @ 7:23 PM

Entertaining kids can be tough sometimes. What should you do if you find yourself in charge of entertaining dozens of kids at some type of social gathering for a church activity, a company picnic, an elementary school field day, or a kids birthday party? Well there might be several ideas out there that could work but one activity that is relatively inexpensive, fairly simple to execute, and a hit with kids of all ages is kids face painting. Have you ever met a kid that doesn't wan... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Matt Chang @ Thursday, 24th July 2008 @ 2:28 AM

The worst thing that can happen is that you become your parents! Right? Remember thinking that you would never become like your parents, and when you grew up and had kids of your own, you'd be cool and hip, and your kids would love you. Then what happens? You become your parents right? All of the same things that stressed out your parents are now the same things that stress you out. Well, that's okay things happen and now you realize why your parents were the way they are. The botto... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Brian Walsh @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 6:42 PM

What are the most frustrating years of being a parent? An overwhelming consensus of parents believe it is when children are two, and then around fourteen. Neuroscience now gives solid validation that something striking is happening during these times. It all comes down to brain-wiring. Virtually overnight, around age two, the first significant change appears when a child recognizes that he or she is an individual with a separate identity. At this point, children begin to assert th... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Paul Hata @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 1:37 PM

It has often been said that what your child does at thirteen very much decides what he will be doing at thirty. And this does hold some truth! If a child learns to hold his head high no matter what comes, he will most certainly sow seeds of happiness, success and prosperity that he can reap when he becomes an adult. It is the duty of every parent to create an atmosphere where their child can learn to be self-confident, responsible and courageous. As parents, you have the duty to believe in h... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Paul Hata @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 11:37 AM

Raising a child has never been easy and in fact it is one of the hardest job you will ever have. It is challenging, exciting, nerve-wracking but provides you with one of the most amazing experience you will ever have. Along with the joy of raising a child often comes self-doubt - the fear of doing something that is not right, the permanent psychological damage that you may cause your child, or a whole list of other things that could possibly go wrong. But relax! There are a few simple thing... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Art Gib @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 4:51 AM

As a child, I vividly remember my mother telling me that I must stay at the table until I finished my plate of hamburger casserole. I ate enough to satisfy my hunger even though I disliked the food, because I was hungry. However, the combining factors of disliking the food and not being hungry anymore made it a seemingly impossible task to finish my plate. The portion was too big, and I didn't need that much food. I didn't know how to explain this to my mother, so I responded by smashi... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Steve Doss @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 2:05 AM

Admit it. When the going gets tough at home, we've all plopped the kids in front of the television and breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, we can get started on dinner, maybe check email or sort that massive pile of laundry. But when your five-year old yells at you "Mom, Kids Rule!" or your ten-year old horrifies you with language that would make a sailor blush, you realize there must be something amiss with what these family programs really teach our kids. And sadly, it'... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Sara Jones @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 1:22 PM

Invention has been a part and parcel of human beings ever since they have come into existence. From the invention of fire, to that of the wheel, invention has been an ongoing process that has been going on and will continue in the future as well. Everything that we use today was invented or developed by someone at some point of time in history. All this is because of man's incessant thirst for newer things which drives the wheels of invention. It is a well known fact that a ch... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Bart Icles @ Thursday, 10th July 2008 @ 8:22 PM

All parents should learn how to do kids face painting. Why? Because every child loves to get their face painted. Let me prove my point. What comes to mind when you think of summer? I can hear you saying carnivals, fairs, parades, fireworks, barbecues, swimming pools, and all kinds of sports to name a few. Kids love all of these events but which is their most favorite activity? That may be hard to answer but if you throw in face painting then it doesn't matter what the activity... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Patrick Omari @ Thursday, 10th July 2008 @ 7:28 PM

There is an 'epidemic' sweeping the western world and affecting millions of children every year and the governments have yet to produce an inoculation that will eradicate it in the near future. This terrible disease that allegedly affects almost 60 per cent of American children and remains without a miracle cure is called "childhood obesity". You will have heard the words said many times on their own but recently they were put together to create a terrifying phrase that ... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By john mce @ Thursday, 10th July 2008 @ 12:50 AM

Choosing where to send your child to school is probably one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Do you send your kids to the local public school or do you think that they will get a better education if you pay for it? Maybe your child has special needs or some kind of learning disability, be it physical or mental which means that they may benefit from going to a special school? Or maybe they will actually learn better if they attend a mainstream school? The majority of par... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Warren Wong @ Tuesday, 8th July 2008 @ 11:15 PM

Breastfeeding is a very special phase of life after pregnancy not just for you but for your baby as well. What you do and what you eat are important for your baby's wellbeing and development. Therefore, there are several dos and donts that you need to follow regarding a breastfeeding diet. Let me give you a brief insight into the same. However, you must make sure that you consult your lactation consultant or health care professional before making any significant changes in your diet or life... more...