Phonics is a word you are probably familiar with if you are the parent of a child who is beginning to read. In this article you will discover what to do to provide reading help for kids so they can learn to read with phonics.Phonics, whats that? Its the system that teaches the relationship between words, letters and sounds, which is at the same time complex and simple. Its the relationship between words as spoken and writing. What we are talking...more
This is why picking out a child safety seat that fits correctly is of the utmost importance. Unlike adults, a toddler has a very fragile body and their muscles are not completely developed and as a result don't have much control of certain body movements.That is why there are laws about having a safety seat for children and ensuring it is fitted well. When you purchase a car seat it will come with a manual instructing you on how best to install...more
In the first portion of this series I talked about the danger of living in a co-dependant relationship with your teenager who is using drugs. In this part of the series I want to talk a little about what that relationship looks like and how it plays out in the family when you have a teenager who is using drugs.Some may not even know that they are in a co-dependant relationship with their teenagers who are using drugs. For instance I'm the leader in a recovery program. When we were starting the recovery program a man approached me to let me know how he responded to the use of drugs with his own teenager.He told me that he would make his home a safe environment for his teenager and their friends to come and hang out and get it out of their system. Keep in mind this was a leader in the local church and was telling me this as we were promoting a Celebrate Recovery program.As I stated in the first series, co-dependency is actually a learned behavior. You can actually pass it down from one generation to another, constantly teaching those that you raise how to function and live in a co-dependant relationship. This man was teaching his son how to not only live in a...more
CHARLES A. MASLIN, III v. STATE OF MARYLANDCOURT OF SPECIAL APPEALS OF MARYLANDJanuary 27, 1999, FiledJames Waters testified that between 1980 and 1984 or 1985, appellant, Charles A. Maslin, III, subjected him to a continuous pattern of sexual abuse. When Waters was nine years old, the first incident of sexual abuse took place in 1980...more
One of the best ways to introduce outdoor camping to your kids is to plan a backyard camping in your own home. They will surely be so excited about the whole thing. Instead of pushing them to experience camping in parks or campsites far away from home, let them have their first taste of this kind of outdoor activity right in your own...more
Camping should always be fun for the kids. You need to ensure that they would not regard it as a bore or as a chore. The thought of sleeping outdoors in camping tents would surely make them enthusiastic about this activity, and you need to sustain that excitement all throughout the camping trip. Make it an adventure that they could look forward to doing every year. You can also take this time to get to know your kids well and bond with them. There are things you need to remember to make sleeping in outdoor tents more special and memorable.The most important thing you need to do is to plan your camping very well. In planning and preparing for this outdoor activity, you should always keep your children in mind - what would be safe for them and what would be most enjoyable for them. Look for a campground that would offer recreation opportunities that they would prefer. You should ask them what they want to do on your camping trip. Make sure you pack the necessary equipment or outfit for the activities you have in mind like swimming gear, hiking boots, fishing rod, etc.Plan your activities well because kids get bored easily. You should not leave them to their own devices...more
Children facing a chronic illness endure tests, procedures, exams, as well as interminable hours either in the hospital or a clinic. Providing them strategies that are simple to use, engaging, and most importantly fun to do supports...more
Fashion always brings trends which encourage us to embellish our image. Teenagers are always aware of the fashion. They know what is cool, what better enhances your image. Sometimes they come up with trends that says a lot about their age, and other...more
As parents we love our children and we want the best for them. Yet, what is our goal? As much as we love them its to get our kids out of the house. Yes, we need to launch them into the real world. In order to make this happen successfully we need to...more
Wasp and hornet season heats up with the temperature; the aggressive insects get more active as the summer goes on. Unfortunately, this is also when kids spend the most time outdoors. You can take a few simple steps to protect your...more
By Alan Harper, MA, LLPMany adults are surprised when told that children and adolescents can and do become clinically depressed. We often think only adults have the type and severity of life stressors that can result in depression....more
Have you been thinking about adding a few additional swing set accessories to your wood play set? If you have children who are between the ages of 3 and 10, you should consider swings that are geared towards more than one child at a time. A basic one...more