Do you remember how fun it was to play hide-n-seek as a child? You would gather together with your friends and then one person would be the seeker while the rest hid. The seeker had to look closely and think creatively in order to find all the hidden kids. Kids today still love to play this game but when the weather outside is bad they are often out of luck. That is unless they want to try a board game. Pictureka is just like hide-n-seek except...more
Parenting a child, especially those with diabetes really is a demanding job. If the child is under Type I diabetes, the anxiety of the parents further increase while giving insulin injection to their child. Whenever you come to know about the fact that your child is having diabetes, your first reaction perhaps would be of anguish, helplessness regarding the future dealings. But here you need to keep yourself firm and stable to...more
What are the benefits of exercise as a teenager?Exercise has so many different benefits so instead of lecturing, I'll give you a quick list of a few of the benefits associated with exercise. • It makes you feel good about yourself • It makes you more confident • It makes you look better • You are less likely to suffer heart problems • You are less likely to have type two diabetes • You will have better stamina • It will make your heart stronger and healthier • Its a great way of finding friends and meeting people.How often should I train?Muscle Building Beginners 1-3 times a weekIntermediate-3-4 times a weekAdvanced- 4-6 times a weekthis completely depends on your experience in the gym and how important you want training to be in your life. If you have been training for years then your muscles will be able to adapt to the stress of regular training. If you have been training for over a year then your body will be able to adapt to five training sessions a week. If your new to the gym and your purely muscle building then I advice you go a maximum of 3 times a week for the first 6 months to help your body and muscles get used to the stress being put...more
Well, new research has now proven that private tuition does improve grades at GCSE and A-Level. The survey, undertaken by students receiving their GSCE's and A-levels results for 2010, asked them if they felt private tuition had improved their estimated grades. A staggering 80% of students agreed that private tuition definitely...more
Should I work myself to failure on each set?‘Yes you can work yourself to failure as long as your technique doesn't get compromised. When you feel you can't lift the weight with the best possible technique then stop. The key to big and strong muscles for teens is about having good technique. If technique is poor then you...more
How much protein do I need to gain muscle? ‘Teenager- 1.5-2 grams of protein per kilogram you weigh. e.g if you weigh 50 kg then you should be eating 80-100 grams of protein' As a teenager your body is constantly adapting and therefore you need a lot of protein to help the body in growing and repairing muscles when your weight training. Protein is a vital source of nutrition that helps repair the body's muscles after a weight session. Without protein the body would not be able to repair damaged muscles from weight lifting and therefore their muscles would not be able to gain in size. Protein is a huge part of bodybuilding and can be found mainly in meat and dairy, but also in non complete sources such as nuts, beans and grains. list of protein sources • chicken • beef • steak • lamb • fish • milk • eggs • nuts • grains • buckwheat • beans Are protein shakes bad for you?They are not natural and are artificially made. The manufacturers use (sugars, sweeteners , colours and flavours to make the drink appealing. Shakes are often very low in fat- proteins need fat for proper mentabolism and use. However, they can be vital...more
If you are a parent with a child how has eczema, you have often inquired about a cure for this skin condition. Although there isnt a medical cure for eczema, the majority of children respond well to treatment. There are many treatments you can use to...more
Thumb sucking is a concern many parents have. Toddlers suck their thumbs because it's comforting and calming. It's probably something they did before they were born and revert back to it when they are nervous, agitated, scared or ill. They...more
Tip one:Keeping a diary! One of the most frustrating parts of training is not knowing whether you are improving or not. Some times it can feel like you are going to the gym but it is not making any difference. At times you forget what...more
Working with kids is one of the most fulfilling jobs that are available. When you work with kids you will have the opportunity to shape the life of a child. The influence that you will have on a child will last forever. The small things...more
Very often there are children those are special for the parents or the elders in the family. At times such children could be the dearest for every other member in the family. In such cases it would be pretty critical giving a gift that...more
We all know that these days" braces can be super costly, and that there are a ton of new options that can make the decision process extremely confusing. But, we also know that a gorgeous smile for our children will boost their confidence throughout...more