Teenagers. Where do I even start? While some people apparently did not get the memo that it's just a phase and supposedly ends after high school, most of us have gone through the joys, tears, sebaceous glands and cheesy hair accessories of our teenage years and moved on with our lives. And I don't know about you, but it has got to be one of the most confusing times of my life.It's that proverbial fork on the road where you're not a kid anymore,...more
If you are a good student, and would like to make extra money, tutoring kids may be a good option to look into. Here are a few easy steps teenagers can take to make money as a tutor.Offer tutoring on your strongest subject. When you are in school you know what your strongest subject is because you enjoy it the most. This is the subject you get great grades on.You will feel more comfortable helping kids on this subject. You need to have patience...more
In recent years children's birthday parties seem to have become more and more elaborate and of course expensive every year. Children these days seem to want everything cinema, parties, ball pools the lot and it seems to be all about keeping up with their peers: but do they get as much out of their parties as they used to when things were much simpler? In days gone by girls wanted to have princess parties and little boys wanted superheroes. Personally I do not think things have changed much. Why not go back to basics and make your child's next party a fancy dress party! Fancy dress or costume parties used to be a mainstay of childhood parties and kids love them and they are also enjoyable for the adults too. http://www.boysfancydress.com/ and http://www.girlsfancydress.net/ has become the realm of Halloween but there is so much enjoyment to be had that it should be revived for all occasions. Little boys as I have said love superheroes and this gives you loads of ideas and options you can use. You could decorate your house as the bat cave and your son could be Batman or Robin. All the other guests can be superheroes or dress up in any way they want whether it is a cowboy or a...more
Adolescence is an exciting, if turbulent phase in life, characterised by enormous physical and psychological changes. During this time, acne is a common problem; in severe cases, it can even be traumatising. As a teen, you cannot help your changing hormones that are one of the main causes of skin problems. However, you can definitely adopt a...more
Fraternity clothing, also know as Greek clothing, is popular because it is associated with the values and goals that members of sororities and fraternities endeavor. By wearing the fraternity shirts or any fraternity apparel, they are constantly reminded that they have to live with their organization's principles.Also, by using any fraternity...more
Every country and religion in the world expresses the importance of giving unto others with a generous heart. Many people limit their charity work to simply writing a check, which is important too. However, time and effort are equally important and can make the difference in someone's outlook on life. Young people in particular seem to be stepping up to the plate more than ever before, offering their services through school, church, missions, and family programs. There are volunteer jobs available for young people all over the globe and even in most cities.One doesn't even need a passport to find someone in need. Most cities and towns have food closets and missions that work around the clock to feed the homeless and care for those who are having difficult circumstances. Volunteer jobs at these types of locations are available in serving meals, cleaning the facilities, and even providing recreational or motivational activities to those participating. Another opportunity for charity work is volunteering for a program such as Habitat for Humanity. This is a program works to build homes for the homeless by bringing together a group of volunteer contractors, suppliers and builders. The...more
Raising kids nowadays is very difficult. Most of the time, kids now form their set of values from varied sources like their friends, the internet, television or from just about anybody they encounter each day. To raise a child with a...more
You see teenagers everywhere and the media keep telling them to change themselves. Be it in magazines, hosted on the internet, on TV in the hundreds of adverts, and of course in the movies. Advertising is a means to an end, and designed...more
Fad diets are the "in thing" at the moment for our teenage girls and this can be very worrisome.With so many different diets out there, all promising instant weight loss and loss of inches or centimeters without the hassle of changing...more
How to start?Set apart a day (or a couple of days) where you can put aside a couple of hours to ride a bike with your kids. It can be as often as you like but try and make it at least once a week. Make sure all of your gear is in...more
Halloween, slumber parties, birthdays - sometimes, it seems like childhood is one big food fest. It is difficult to deprive your child with special delicacies and delights when all her friends are having a grand feast.However, this...more
Child eczema could affect a baby at any time in their existence! It makes an infant irritable because the skin will be dried up in addition to tickly and will give mom and dad sleepless times. Families have various way of coping with...more