In today's modern world of technology and hectic hustle and bustle, it seems that kids are becoming more and more dependent on their computer games and social media. Although such modern technology is great fun and fantastically well designed, ultimately once all the levels are completed or they have achieved what they have wanted to, they tend to bore quite easily as many of them have stopped exercising their imagination. For many parents now...more
The role of a godparent tends to differ from family to family, but in general godparents are seen as protective guardians, whose role with the developing child is to nurture and guide them throughout their lives. Typically the presents involved are emblematic of your relationship to them, tokens of affection or are baby christening gifts that can serve as keepsakes to be kept for a whole lifetime. Such presents symbolise the growing bond between...more
It's the age old question… "How much allowance should I give my child?"I probably should not tell you this now, but I do not have an answer for you. But, before you give up on me, I have a couple different options for you as well as some sage advice on what most experts do agree on.First things first, I am pretty sure almost every expert agrees that all children should be given an allowance. If you saw my clip on Good Day Sacramento on May 21st, you know that I am one of them. An allowance teaches children several things, including, how to budget, how to make financial decisions and much more. So, if you are debating whether or not you should give your child an allowance, the answer is a resounding…YES!What age should I start?Well then, when do you start? The experts agree that earlier is better. You do not want to wait until your child is a pre-teen or teenager before you start. As young as 3 or 4 years old, they start to understand the concept of money. Now, you do have to remember, children tend to lose things at this early age, but it does not hurt to start teaching them good habits about keeping money in a safe place.To tie to chores or not...more
The best part of your life could be the days you spend as a teenager. What would be the worst thing being a teenager? If you ask most teenagers I am sure the answer is going to be acne.The much frightening scourge of the teens, acne affects many people by reducing their self-confidence and making them more anxious about their...more
You should be having fun crafting with your children. Crafting is supposed to be a fun, messy time when your kids make something out of nothing and you get to be creative. Allowing your kids to use their imagination is very important to their development. The problem many adults face is that, for them, craft time is stressful. Most adults stress...more
Most parents work long hours in order to earn and feed their family. Although parents tend to get nervous when choosing the suitable daycare center, with some tips it will be very easy for you to decide and not be worried about it. You have to search for a suitable place for your children. Child daycare center is the place where your child goes before he goes to proper school and this is the place where he gets exposed to alphabets and numbers and shapes. More importantly they teach children how to socialize and get along with other children and share. This is usually a part time scheduleChild daycare centers are generally the best option for single mothers or working parents who need their children to be taken care of during the day. Child daycare centers works fulltime and with a full year program. Children here play with the presence of teachers and staff and most important is that they take care of your children during the day.When the child is born and till the certain age of 3 to 4 years he is completely taken care by parents, but when he starts going to daycare centers they put a huge impact on childs development.There are 5 basic qualities you should look for when choosing...more
Maclaren makes a great baby stroller. The overall weight of the typical carriage is less than twenty pounds. These pushchairs are great for any child over three months of age. Accessories such as the hood serve to protect the pram as...more
Kids entertainment has taken a decided turn towards the indoor variety: television series, video and computer games, online social networks, indoor parties. Surely, this is a result of technological advances but also of the marked urbanization the...more
Encouraging their youngsters to be polite is a goal shared by the vast majority of parents and there are many ways in which they try to achieve this.Often, mums and dads can be seen in public situations attempting to instil manners in their...more
A trip to Disney promises to be a fun-filled adventure. More so, if you are staying in one of the condos near Disney World, as that would mean you are just minutes away. Staying nearby would make it easier for you to be one of the...more
Any individual who has been in or is still in college would understand the cash deprived state during college days. Pocket money always seems to be less when you are in college. In case you too are always out of money, then here are a few teenage...more
Although we all want our children to be perfect this is not often the case and you'll learn to love them no matter what they may have or be. A condition which has become very common in children today is Aspergers and learning to deal with the...more