Here are the facts you must know about Halloween costume safety.Every year, at the end of October, our homes are invaded by ghosts, witches, monsters and such. Thankfully, there are also enough nuns, princesses and super heroes to protect us from the scary guys. Of course, I am talking about Halloween.Halloween is the one time during the year when children can indulge their wildest fantasies and be rewarded for whatever they dream...more
In America more than 12.5 million children are overweight and while it can be difficult enough for us as adults to take responsibility for our own weght and well being, imagine how difficult that can be for an overweight teenager who is already struggling with their bodily changes. The pain and suffering of overweight teens can lead to anxiety and depression as they try to cope with peer pressure, teasing, verbal abuse and...more
Is there a Scooby Doo costume on your radar this year? Do you remember that goofy Great Dane character in the "Scooby Doo, Where Are You!" cartoon series? Clumsy and lovable, he is adored by children as well as adults as he helps the Mystery, Inc. gang solve crimes and catch villains. For Halloween this year, a Scooby Doo costume is a classic choice for your child, whether he wants to go trick or treating with you or with his own friends all dressed as the Mystery, Inc. gang.Scooby Doo CharactersThere is a character to suit everyone from the Mystery, Inc. gang. Here are examples of what the characters look like in the cartoon if you need costume ideas. Fred is the blonde-haired muscular leader and wears jeans, a white long-sleeved shirt and his orange ascot. Daphne is the fashionable redhead and wears a purple dress, pink pantyhose, purple shoes and her headband or scarf. Velma is the genius of the bunch, with her horn-rimmed glasses (which she frequently loses), a baggy orange turtleneck sweater, short pleated skirt, knee-high socks and Mary Janes. And of course there is Shaggy, the easy-going slacker wearing his flared brown pants and a long baggy...more
Just about every parent can't contain his and her joy in parading pictures of their lovely little kid to everyone they know. People have been known to compile their kid's pictures on an album.Today, they can do that with literally unlimited digital picture files stored on their PC hard drives. But more than just photo...more
We live in a world of convenience. We eat in restaurants, get our food from the store, and open a can to find vegetables. Is it any wonder that many children don't understand how nature helps to provide us with the food we eat? But we can change that by teaching kids to grow a garden and at the same time help them to connect with...more
Most parents send their boys and girls to Military School because they feel it will install discipline in them. Some are sent to these types of schools simply because parents don't trust public schools and want to give their children an edge over other kids so they can stay on track and grow up, go to a good college and eventually settle into a stable career. Others send their children to Military Schools because they are not adapting to public schools. Maybe they are doing drugs, ditching school, can't get along with authority figures like teachers, fighting, ADD, ADHD, are becoming academic failures and not keeping up with the other kids and the list goes on.These parent's think by putting them in a more socially regimented environment that their grades will improve and they will learn a lot more. 25 years ago discipline was very well managed in schools and at home. But what has happened over the last 15 years or so and why does discipline overall seem less important within the schools and home? Is it the internet or fancy mobile devices like the iphone, ipod making things to easy for all of us and spoiling everyone? The purpose of discipline is to...more
The feeling of sadness, loss of self-worth and hopelessness is often the sign or symptom of teenage depression. This is a serious disease that is being diagnosed every so often, and the only way to treat it is through medication and...more
Feng Shui Children And CreativityThe feng shui Creativity and Children sector is located in the western part of any room or home (between the sectors of love and helpers).It is responsible for the success of your creative work and for...more
Feng Shui Children AreaFeng Shui is a rather controversial topic has fans all seem to have different approaches. Some proponents of Feng Shui for children approach it from the mystical aspect and arrange all the spaces according to the...more
Feng Shui For ChildrenBedroom Feng Shui for KidsUsing a good Feng Shui in your kids' bedroom can create a healthy and positive energy for your children. Good Feng Shui tips can increase your child's energy and improve his/her...more
Feng Shui For Children's RoomFeng shui indicates some specific guidelines regarding children's spaces and bedrooms. The way we decorate them and the way we distribute the furniture should be done by following those principles...more
Feng Shui For Children BedroomMany of us have looked at the various ways to try and get our kids to study, to concentrate just that little bit longer and to try and focus and complete homework. We all know this is not easy and if we are...more