Once the painful decision to divorce has been made, your thoughts naturally turn to the welfare of your child, and by extension, yourself. Your spouse may be more than willing to attend to the financial support of the child or children, but that only takes into account their basic needs. What about money for gas and insurance on the car so you can run them to school or extracurricular activities? What about expenses for your clothing or health...more
Well, its back to school time again and many parents will be buying new backpacks for their children. It is extremely important that parents shop smart for a backpack for their child. Unfortunately, childrens backpacks are getting heavy with all the things needed for school but as parents you can help lighten the load.According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, over 6,000 children a year go to the emergency room for neck and back...more
Tennis camps are a popular activity that can be found across the country and around the world as well. While they exist primarily to teach tennis skills and encourage kids who aspire to become great players - or even future legends - they offer far more than just tennis experience. Summer tennis camps are an appealing fitness option to families with children who want to be physically active but prefer non-contact sports. They offer a great opportunity to get your kids outdoors, exercising and away from the computer. Tennis is the kind of sport that hooks kids who appreciate the mental challenge, stamina and focus of the game, in addition to the physicality. Most campers are looking for the opportunity to learn new skills, as well as improve their game. Many camps provide training and activities for young people of all ages, primarily from ages 8 through 18, and kids are often grouped by age as well as skill level. Most summer sports camps stress fundamentals, technique and conditioning to students in a supportive atmosphere designed to bring out the best in each child. Practice sessions focus on the basics of the game, such as different ways to hold the racket, net play, techniques...more
An extremely relevant question that many first time parents may be asking is - What can be classified as normal behavior for a child?The problem that is evident though, is normal behavior in children is usually determined by the child's age at a particular time, their personality, and the perceived rate of their physical and emotional...more
9 out of 10 teens are aware that texting and driving is a dangerous combination.The problem is, however, that 9 out of 10 teens also engage in the potentially-lethal practice.Thats the big shocker from the results of a new online survey of teenage drivers sponsored by Seventeen magazine and the AAA auto club. The survey of 1,999 teens ages 16 to 19...more
A mommy makeover is a series of plastic surgery procedures meant to restore the figure of women after childbirth.The stigma of plastic surgery has come and gone. No longer is it the hobby of rich socialites or vain movie stars. Cosmetic procedures are as common today as spa weekends and the patient is more likely to be your neighbor than anything else. Part of this trend towards plastic surgery that appeals to everyone is a fantastic new series of procedures called a mommy makeover. It is designed for the woman who has had a few children and is looking to get her body back closer to the way it looked beforehand.Almost any woman who has had kids says it is one of the most fulfilling and wonderful things they have ever done. Nothing beats the joy of bringing a life into the world that is a part of you and the person you love. However, if you talk to the same women all of them will tell you horror stories of the havoc it can wreak on the body. There is the weight gain, the stretch marks, the sagging breasts and the general loss of leanness to the lower body. In a mommy makeover all of these problems are addressed at once in the hopes of reversing some of the undesirable effects of...more
When September rolls around, I look like any other haggled parent standing in the checkout with three kids. The shopping cart is filled with packs of pencils, note paper, crayons, markers and tissues."Why do we need to buy tissues for school?" my...more
One day, I was looking for gift suggestions for my nieces and nephews online. I was amazed how children's toys and gadgets have evolved from my generation to the generation these days. I ended up purchasing compact discs and books about...more
Attention deficit/Hyperactive disorder is a behavioral disorder which constitutes to hyperactivity and attention seeking in children. Close to 3% to 5% of children are affected with this ailment worldwide, out of which 2% to 16% are school going...more
Statistics indicate that about 40 million people are blind all over the world. Especially in the developed countries, this number is growing everyday and there is very limited equipment to respond to this problem. Almost half the cases are caused by...more
There is a green ogre in all of us!Shrek, the well-liked and warm and friendly green ogre from Dreamworks' Shrek series, has been a 3D hero favorite since 2001, but before turning out to be everyone's favourite green friend, Shrek was...more
Nowadays, almost everybody is entering into the world of internet. With the advent of technology, many adapted to how individuals behave on this time. The trend of fashions and what is now applicable to many, will really dominate anywhere. Today, you...more