As a child I loved reading. I felt very comfortable with both and had no idea that some kids just don't "get" reading and struggle all the way. I know one of the things that helped me was that my mum was a bibliophile. She always loved books (something she passed onto me) and we always had a steady stream of new and second hand books in my house.When I had my own son I started to fill the house with books in preparation for his love...more
As a child there is nothing more fun than being given the freedom to ride around in the woods or the fields near your home with your friends. At a young age you can play all day, only stopping to eat, its one long party.If you have a child who loves to play on their bike or race down the hill on go kart then perhaps a children's quad bike might be a good idea for their next Christmas or birthday present.If you have made the decision and would...more
To look back at the toys I had when growing up, it still baffles me the sheer range that is available for children today. Of course there are still the old favourites knocking around, such as bikes and go karts, plus race cars miniatures and building blocks, but nowadays a lot of parents find themselves being hassled for the latest computer game rather than a new bike or Frisbee to play with. Whilst this is not necessarily a bad thing, there is a concern about the seeming link between playing computer games and childhood obesity (though, of course, there are other contributing factors too).In an effort to counteract this alarming trend the introduction of outdoor sports and activities into a developing child's life is key, tearing them away from their computers so that they can experience the fun of playing a new sport or learning a new fun skill outside of the bedroom is a valuable lesson to be learnt and should be adopted by parents. However, it is not always that easy, there needs to be a motivation or an incentive for the child to see, something tangible that they will want to use over and over again. Back in the day a new bike might have done the trick or a pair of roller...more
Often, parents are overcome by changing child behaviour - to the point of being stressed and ready to bring the house crashing down is one way of describing it. The primary causes of the stress are misbehaviour and selfish behaviour or the parents may feel that they are unable to get even a moments rest because their kids are...more
Intelligent Deduction Board GamesBoard games that require a player to make use of ones intellectual ability to make logical judgment based on a particular premise fall under the category of deductive board games. In order to win the game deductive reasoning has to be applied as its central mechanic. The two expansive categories of deduction board...more
Once you decide that you are going to divorce it is important that you plan how you tell your children about it. Telling them together is important for several reasons. If you tell them together, your children will understand that the decision to divorce has not been taken lightly; they will understand that you are united on the decision to divorce. Because you are both involved in telling the children about the divorce, your children will feel better able to speak to both parents about their feeling and concerns relating to the divorce. Children usually realise that their parents' relationship is in a poor state before they decide to divorce, but they rarely foresee the divorce itself. This means that your children are often shocked when you finally tell them that you are splitting up. Some children get very angry or emotional during the divorce. This can be difficult for parents to cope with, after all both parents are usually in a raw emotional state too. It is vital that you are both show your children understanding at this time, regardless of how you feel. It is not uncommon for children to blame themselves for the divorce. Reassure the children that they have not caused the...more
If your child's birthday is coming up and you do not know what to get her, you and your spouse should consider a Bratz or Barbie doll. You can purchase a Barbie or Bratz doll and numerous accessories for the doll to play with; I know that, like every...more
College education is undoubtedly very expensive and can easily burn a hole in your or your parents pocket. But there are a number of methods to deal with this bitter reality. A large number of parents go for a College Financial Aid when their kids...more
There would be probably a charismatic aura around the word "UGG". Today in any language one can just understand what you want to say from this word. In other words, if asked what a must-footwear in closet is, one will be very likely to...more
Adolescent anger management for children is becoming more easily seen in our society. Traditionally, children when going through this last acute phase of body and mental development can experience some rough times. As the kids enter...more
With the advance of technology, electronics have become an essential part of our lives. Children are born into a world of technology. They can not fathom life without it. From televisions to computers, children are receiving a great deal of cognitive...more
Fluoride has been one the most important breakthroughs in preventative dental care in the entire history of general dentistry. It occurs naturally in the earth's crust and is present in almost all ground water to some degree.However, fluoride does...more