Most children are ready to learn how to ride a bike around the age of 4. It is a big milestone in their lives that will help them to gain confidence, perfect new skills and get plenty of exercise at the same time. Therefore it's really important to make learning to ride enjoyable and safe for your child. If you are unsure where to start, here are 4 things you should consider before you teach your child how to ride their bicycle.Patience and...more
Are you a martyr?Are you guilty of accepting all the blame for the failure of one's relationship even if that is most likely untrue? You might want to make your lover think that you are so repentant and say that every thing bad that's happened is your fault. You are washing off the blame from the other person, assuming they'll think much better now of you since you seem acting like a 'mature' individual. The reality is relationships fail...more
Officials state that children may be giving too much personal and private information of themselves that could put them in danger. The profiles of children are being made and constantly updated as long as they keep giving out personal information.The information gathered for marketing can also wind up in the hands of those who seek to inflict harm on children. Technology may be a source of opportunities and also a source of potential danger, claims a house representative.The bill states that parental consent is a must before any information regarding a child is sold. Also, companies are told to acknowledge who their source of information is and where it was dispensed. Children may provide more information than their parents would knowingly give out.All of that data can then be culled from various sources to put together a complete picture, from the number of children in a household to what they buy, their names, their ages, and their ages and their pets. It's phenomenal to think that people may have more information on my child than I have, a parent of two said.The need to educate people on why the bill is there is just as important as having the bill itself. A mother...more
When a family decides to pull up roots in their current community and relocate to another, they'll need to help the kids cope with moving. Children are full of verve and joy but they also thrive on stability and routine. A bit of TLC and planning can make the process of relocation an adventure for the family rather than a traumatic event. Here are...more
Positive reinforcement as child discipline seems to work better than negatively reinforcing a child's behavior; however, feedback is better than the alternative many parents remember their parents using. There are a number of ways a parent today could enforce what they ask their child to do or a good behavior. There is the reward program, which...more
We all know how important exercise is and these days getting your children to exercise is next to impossible. It is hard enough tearing them away from video games or TV, but trying to tear them away to exercise is literally like pulling teeth.I have found one way to get my kids exercising. It is the hula hoop and they love it! Not all hoops are created equally. Make sure that you get one that is made for kids. Here are a few things to look for. I chose a one Pound weighed hoop. It is the lightest and smallest hoop on the market. It is designed for kids that weigh under 60 pounds.KEY FEATURES: * 1 POUND weighted hoop * For kids 60 pounds and under * Collapsible for easy storage * Tone your abs * 36 inches in diameterUsing a hula hoop is a great way to enhance exercise and burn calories. These days it is hard to get your children to exercise but with a hula hoop, they will have so much fun that they will not even know they are exercising and we all know how time flies when your having fun.The coolest thing about it is the fact that I did not really have to teach them how to use it! My kids had already learned how to use a hula hoop by using their Nintendo Wii. There is...more
Wooden rocking horses have been around for generations now and for good reason. They've captivated kids in the past and nothing has changed throughout the years. They're still as captivating as before. It's easy to know why. ...more
You can print out an assortment printable coloring pages and bind them together work secure or you can punch holes along one edge free coloring pages and tie them unneurotic (vs. You printable coloring pages have a few options: you can try to draw a...more
What makes a good parent? This is not a trick question, but just some food for thought. Parenting is a difficult and expensive task. Yet, parenting is the most joyous and rewarding part of life, in most cases. To be responsible for the future of an...more
The main parenting challenge remains throughout the history of mankind is finding ways on how to discipline a child without feeling guilty about it. Strong-willed children, in particular, seem specifically troublesome for many inexperienced parents....more
With summer just about over and last minute family vacations being enjoyed, it is very possible that you are pulling your hair out trying to think of the best kids traveling toys and activities for your trips. There are always the old classics like...more
Should the minimum age of drivers be raised from 16 to 18? In many states the legal age at which an individual can drive a car is 16, yet a few years ago there was some debate as to whether or not that age is appropriate for young people to be...more