-Take a deep breath. Remember, your child is going to take their cues from you. If you freak out or act as though the world is coming to an end, so will they. Be sure to schedule time for yourself to deal with the news either alone or with your partner. Decide how you will approach diabetes as a family unit rather than take sole responsibility. -Remember to deal with the regular child stuff as well as the diabetes. Just because diabetes has been...more
There is a reason marijuana is known as "the gateway drug". Easily accessible and considered by many adults to be relatively harmless, many teenagers who find they like the high marijuana provides will move on to other, even more serious drugs.Many who think of marijuana as a "harmless" drug, do so because when they think of the drug, they are thinking of the marijuana they may have smoked back in the 60's, 70's or 80's. However, selective...more
"Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future"This beautiful quote reminds us time and again that childhood is special and that it should be revered and celebrated. Every year as a token of unbound love for children, this day is celebrated on 20th November the world over.Childrens Day in IndiaIn India though, this day is celebrated on 14th November, because this date symbolizes the birth anniversary of the distinguished freedom fighter and liberated Indias the then first Prime Minister, Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru. All across the nation, this day is celebrated with huge pomp and festivities as homage to Nehru and his immeasurable love for children.Celebration Galore in SchoolsOn this day, children indulge in lots of fun filled activities. Almost all the schools organize cultural programs where the kids are encouraged to participate and display their skills at various events. One such school which is dedicated totally to the over all development of a child in all walks of life is Mothers Pride where every year on this particular day, many fancy dress competitions, games, dance performances etc. are organized ensuring the complete participation of all...more
What can give your children that they will enjoy more than a swimming pool? Nope, not a puppy. Not a kitten. Not even an orangutan. Kids can play for hours in the pool, not even noticing that the sun is burning their skin, ignoring the wrinkles building up on their hands, totally preoccupied with the all-consuming business of having fun. And a...more
Helping those in need is part of living a Christian life. Whether that's putting money in the church collection, giving books for a church fundraiser, or organizing a bake sale, Christian charity is at work. Every prayer and every action, however small, helps a cause. But when the problem is something as huge as child poverty, what can ordinary...more
Toddler twins in Central America were so malnourished the doctor expected them to die before their 3rd birthday. A young woman in Africa was abandoned by her family after being raped and left pregnant. A family in Brazil risked losing their land and their home to pay the medical bills for their sick baby.These examples are just a fraction of the number people who have been helped by children's charities in the past few months. They were all in desperate need. And they now face the future with new hope and confidence, thanks to children's charities stretching out a helping hand. Many of these charities are Christian organizations. A strong faith and the determination to do good in Jesus' name underpin everything they do. These children's charities work mainly in developing countries in Africa, Asia, Central America, the Caribbean and South America. In Africa, long-standing problems caused by drought and wars have been made worse by the AIDS pandemic. Millions of children have been orphaned by this terrible disease. In the Central and South American and Caribbean countries, the children are the first to suffer when there is upheaval. This can be natural upheaval, such as the recent...more
Children are our most precious resource, and they need to be protected at all costs. There is nothing more devastating than having a missing child, and if this happens, time is of the essence. In order to allow the proper authorities to find your...more
A true Christian is the one who is devoted towards God and understands the importance of God worshiping. There are various Christian academies that focus to impart Christian principles as part of the teaching session from the early childhood. The...more
There are many reasons to worry if you have an autistic child. Worry is an uneasy or troubled feeling. It is human nature to be concerned about your child and the challenges that you will be facing and are already facing. What can be done to...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is hosting a National Children's Art Project. Children aged between 5 and 12 years as of September 11, 2010 from all over the United States can create artwork based on the theme, "We Are America." The...more
An estimated 2 million children are treated in UK hospitals every year for injuries sustained in accidents. Children are particularly susceptible to accidents, as every parent knows, due to a combination of curiosity, recklessness and lack of...more
Boys love style and trendy stuffs. Yes, it is true that newborn and infant baby boys cannot express their style statements with words but modern parents start understanding their needs from the days of crib only. Unlike the girls clothing, baby boy...more