Teenagers are known for their moodiness. It is a time in one's life when chores are more than just a burden, schoolwork is drudgery and the wrong word from a friend can seem like the end of the world. It's no wonder then that for parents, teachers and friends, signs of depression in teenagers can often be difficult to see. In fact, it is estimated that only 20 percent of teenagers suffering from depression ever get the help they need. However,...more
Following a divorce or legal separation in which children are involved, a child custody agreement outlines custody specifications and visitation rights for both parents. Over time, these arrangements might need to be re-evaluated and changed, resulting in a modification of the original document. Several circumstances over the course of a parent or child's life can cause a perceived need to change the terms of the original agreement. However,...more
Dance, both as an art form and just a really fun activity, is currently experiencing resurgence like never before, due to the wild popularity of such TV shows as So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars, and Glee. If your kids are some of the many thousands who have shown a recent interest in the performing arts because of this type of programming, it may be time to pry them away from the TV screen and shuffle them off to dance camp. Whether or not you tell them all the hidden benefits - such as how wonderful this form of activity can be for their overall physical fitness -- is entirely up to you.Arts camps these days are not like the days of yore when parents would send their little bun-headed girls off to ballet school. Nowadays, students can choose from a variety of styles and disciplines, which both amps up the fun factor, and makes for more well-rounded dancers.Performing is a great way for young people to learn self-esteem, as well as responsibility and teamwork. Many dance camps these days also teach kids all about what it takes to produce a show, so even if your little one has two left feet, he or she might still find a niche in showbiz.Dance camps are like many...more
Teenagers can't hide their excitement when the time comes and they are old enough to drive their own cars and have their own driver's license. What should a parent expect when the time comes and the teen gets behind the wheel? This is the question that bothers most parents. There's no secret that teen drivers are the hardest to control and they...more
When a young individual obtains a driving license, his fresh desire to drive his car sometimes results in rash and careless driving. Thus, the young drivers fall under the category of high risk driving. Teen driver insurance is quite expensive because of the careless driving that the young and new drivers, most of the times do. DUI car insurance is...more
Remember when you were little, you probably didn't care that much about fashion. All you probably wanted to do was to play with your friends, your toys, enjoy the outdoors and a host of other activities. Life was simpler then, and now that you're a parent it might seem as if you can't catch your breath. In a typical day where you have an endless "To-Do" list looming over your every moment, the last thing you want to do is worry about the fact that you don't have a spare outfit with you. Have you been shopping for a baby boy t-shirt in a while? It might be the one baby clothes item you need ten times more of, next to the onesies. When you're on the go, running frenetically hither, thither and yon chasing down old friends, making grocery store runs, getting the final item on sale on the latest flower bulb or shrub, you don't normally have the luxury of making sure that your baby tshirt matches the leggings or that your son's going to be comfortable in what you've brought as a spare. The answer is to simplify and multiply. Simplify your son's outfits, down to the basic, jeans-and-tees. This way you can do a quick grab-and-go, no matter what sort of To-Do list you have going on...more
If you really want to initiate exhilaration and laughter on a warm summer forenoon go to a play thing shop and convey home some super soaker water cannons. Even a regular water pistol will be fine if you will not find super soaker water cannons....more
A children part is always a special occasion for a child and the family, especially if it is one of the first birthdays of the child. It is the day that is remembered by the child and the guests involved, if the planning of the event is done well...more
Tired of the normal theme for kids special birthday occasion? Then try an "art class type" birthday occasion style for a change. This will work contrary to particularly when the bday celebrator and his or her buddies are likewise into fine art and...more
Since playing outside is a very essential activity for children, they possess full right over playground equipments. After all, playground equipments are made for those small innocent kids.One of the most preferred playground equipment by children...more
Look at any baby boomer's smile and you're likely to see a mouthful of metal fillings! Before the widespread use of fluoride toothpaste and other preventive tools became commonplace, children's teeth were much more vulnerable to decay; in fact,...more
For parents, their children birthday parties are among the most critical occasions in their parenthood. That is as they get to show their children how much they like them by preparing some factor for their special occasion.If you are among those...more