A Solid Foundation: Every Child Needs OneThe early years of a child's life are some of the most critical in shaping who that child will become and what kind of life that child will enjoy. In essence, the first years of anyone's life are the foundation for everything else. Just like a house is built upon a foundation, so a child grows and blossoms on the foundation of their earliest years.Regardless of what life looks like for a...more
The Challenging Game of ChessOne of the ancient board games that rely on strategy and can only be played by two is the Chess. Every players goal is to checkmate the king piece of the opponent where it has no room for moving without being attacked or captured. The game includes a checkered chessboard with 64 squares in an 8 by 8 grid. It has 2 sets of 16 playing pieces one for each player composed of one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights,...more
Baltimore Honda dealers know that keeping your family safe while traveling is important. New Honda's are equipped with plenty of safety features, however it remains the responsibility of the driver of each vehicle to ensure these and other devices are used properly. Maryland safety laws require certain conditions are met to increase the safety of passengers, including children. Here we look at tips to keep your kids safe while passengers in a car or truck.Properly installed child safety seats- One of the easiest ways to keep both children and adults safe in a car is the use of seat belts and child safety seats. In order for child safety seats to do their job, they must be installed correctly. Your local Honda dealer in Baltimore can inspect the seat and ensure it is properly installed.Secure loose objects- In the event of an accident, flying objects inside the passenger compartment of your Honda can be more dangerous than the accident itself. Traveling with kids often comes with strollers, diaper bags and other items that could be lethal if tossed about in an accident. For this reason, always use a cargo net or secure loose objects to reduce the risk of injury from...more
Child custody battles are difficult and painful for all concerned. They are truly a no win situation. This article covers some child custody strategies that could help you to at least gain the best possible outcome.Remember there is no guaranteed way of doing things. You have to do the best you can and hope that the decision makers...more
Every parent wants to have the perfect child. However, no child is perfect. Parents have a lot of different things to deal with as they are raising their children, some issues are big and some are small, and some problems need to be dealt with before they get out of control! One of those issues is having a child who is very bossy....more
Try quick tips to calm a hyperactive child down during temper outbursts or unusually rowdy days. These calming tips are not novel to adults by any stretch. How many times have you heard "Take a deep breath and count to 10" or "Calgon, take me away." What works for big people works for little people as well._ Deep breathing is one of the simplest ways to calm the body. Teach your children to take deep breaths (in through the nose, out through the mouth) when they begin to feel frustrated and out of control. Parents, you do this too!Impose limitations but provide flexibility. Let the children know that you mean business when you tell them to behave. A reprimand for unwanted behavior may do. However, maintain a kind disposition while imposing your rules. In some instances, the stricter you are with them, the harder they are to manage. Especially for children with ADHD, it could help considerably if you will give them some leeway and just let them crawl or move around when they want to.Also important to avoid is the red dye #40. This increases hyperactivity especially for those children with ADHD. Red dye #40 is found in candies, crackers, cereals and most of the powdered drink mixes....more
Anger, even though a normal emotion, can be changed into something painful and ugly when harbored by children. A child's first thoughts of anger problems may bring about images of a couple fighting, a teenager lashing out at a parent or...more
The Speedy Race Board Games One of the earliest board game created is the race board games which players contend to be the first to reach the goal. The game involves moving pieces on the game board under definite game rules and the player who is...more
Learning sign language has become very common as it is one of the most popular languages in America. Nowadays most of the schools have made it compulsory for every child whether they are able to hear and speak or not to learn this language. This is...more
Children are very sensitive, particularly in their toddler stages. It is also in this age that you need to teach them important things like how to speak, how to conduct themselves in public, and so on. However, there are many reasons why the teaching...more
6 Secrets To Make Your Teen-Parent Relationship WorkAs your child approaches teen age - around 12-13 years old - you'll experience some changes in him. He will probably be out of the house more often and wants to keep his privacy from...more
What type of child do you have? Do you have one who loves to keep everything clean and organized, or are you like most parents and you worry about whether or not your child will ever clean their room without being threatened? It can...more