What exactly is every parent's dream? To leave a healthier home for their children to call home. There's no doubt that this is true at this point, more than ever, since mothers these days are usually aware as well as participative in the save the environment activity. They're choosing an increasing number of eco-friendly products these days, through food, housing, home appliances and even clothing. This trend is by far the most...more
Parenting any kid could be a challenge. Kids with Aspergers can offer their parents a range of extra hurdles to pass through. Its vital to completely understand the condition in order to be an effective parent to your kid. Also, joining a community of parents with similar experiences can make your situation a lot simpler to handle. One of the most ordinary problems which Aspergers can provide children with is the difficulty of determining and...more
As kids with aspergers syndrome have many issues with social interaction, it can be tough to work with them. As a parent it will be difficult to encourage and teach guide your kid through this difficult condition as it might look like he or she is set on their ways.Asperger's syndrome is described as a condition which affects a person's capability to empathize with others and interact with them. It is hard for children with Asperger's to understand nonverbal communication. The condition is also characterized by an intense interest or behavior. This can be anything from paying a lot of attention to the laces in their shoes to repetitively washing their hands.So what could you do as a parent to aid to work with the kid? The very first thing you have to understand is that this is a symptom and not the mistake of the child. Once you acknowledge this on a deep level, you will be able to understand the social mistakes, temper tantrums, and focus on seemingly unimportant things.By acknowledging and understanding the issue, you could begin to build trust and understanding with your kid so that when there are any challenges, the child will be able to lean on you for...more
Though we all want our children to be perfect this is not usually the case and you would learn to love them no matter what they may have or be. A condition which has become very common in kids today is Aspergers and learning to cope with the problems it might bring could be a challenge. You will have to research the condition well to fully...more
A very ancient form of fighting is what martial arts was originally all about. Monks and highly-disciplined soldiers made this into a training exercise for their warriors during times of war. These days, martial arts has developed a following as a full-contact sports and presentation and many are drawn to its usefulness and entertainment...more
In this day and age it seems that many parents would do anything to have their children put away the video games and get some much needed sun exposure. In fact, at one point in time, exposure to the sun was considered healthy. While it is true that sun exposure can have its benefits, it is not without its risks. The choices we make as children can have a huge effect on the health of our skin in adult life.Over exposure to the sun can lead to skin cancer. The most dangerous type of skin cancer is referred to as malignant melanoma, and is caused by regular sun exposure. This means that people who work and regularly play out doors are at the greatest risk for malignant melanoma. People who are not regularly exposed to the sun are still at risk of skin damage, but the type of damage is much less severe and only referred to as melanoma. In the least severe cases of skin damage, the skin can become wrinkled, freckled, dry, and if not treated properly, may eventually lead to malignant melanoma. When a person gets a tan, their body is reacting to the affects of the sun. The darker the tan, the more effective the skin will be at fighting off sun damage to the skin. People who...more
Recently, I received correspondence that asked about a topic which I'd not been asked about before. The writer wanted to know whether the father's age had anything to do with whether he helped conceive a boy or a girl baby....more
Since automobiles first started being mass produced intoxicated driving has been a problem. With vehicles now traveling speeds well over the 45 mph max of the original Model T drinking and driving has become even more dangerous. With the combination...more
The other day I received an email from a mom who already had a daughter and was hoping for a boy with her next pregnancy. She wanted to know if there was any way that she could "make 100% sure that I get a boy baby this time." ...more
I have visited with many parents and caregivers who have children with autism. Many of them fear divorce because their child is autistic. It is easy to ignore the emotions you are feeling, when you have been given the news your child is autistic....more
Today, it is a sad fact that in any society, children with anxiety problems is prevalent. Social anxiety disorder in children may vary and this is the reason why it's hard for the parent to identify the cause why their child...more
It's natural for a child to encounter anxiety. Anxiety is expected in specific times in development. For example children with more or less 9 months of age, healthy children may feel distress (anxiety) when separating to parents or...more