Although there are many questions that parents have about schools for problem children, by far the most common one inquires about which one is the best. Making the decision to send your child to one of the schools is a difficult one, and once the decision is made to send a child somewhere the next question is where to send them. There are many different types of programs throughout the country so you will need to look for certain...more
When our babies become toddlers, we are always in awe at the things they do. Their curiosity amazes us and the pure and simple joy only a toddler can express makes our hearts swell. Naturally, we want to do everything we can to encourage their growth, help them develop their little worlds and ensure their futures. There are countless products on the market designed to do these very things; however, it's often the tried and true methods that...more
Building blocks are known for being one of the most popular play toys. Almost everyone can remember playing with them as a child. But they are not so well known for their educational value. In addition to promoting physical and cognitive development, blocks can be an invaluable part of childhood social and language skills development. This article explains specific ways that block play promotes social and language skills.Building blocks encourage development of social skills by promoting increased interaction among playmates. Playmates include peers as well as adult playmates. The give-and-take inherent in using blocks as a group is an important part of social interaction, and one that should be emphasized in all kinds of play. Block play puts kids in a situation where they are motivated to communicate and negotiate with other kids to resolve important issues such as who gets which blocks. How many do you get and how many do I get? I want the blue ones! As kids begin building a new structure with blocks, each child has a different idea about what they want to build. Their different ideas must eventually be reconciled as the block structure begins to take shape, differently from the...more
Families always have many questions and concerns about sending their children to teen boarding schools, and when parents are considering sending their child to one of these facilities it is important that every one of those concerns and questions is addressed. Some of the most common questions involve topics such as the availability of medical...more
Few family court cases are more personal or more important than child custody disputes. While each family and each case is unique, there are a few things you can do to help win the case and gain custody of your children. The most important thing to remember is that you should never let any problems with your spouse enter into the dispute; this...more
Kids love bright things and even more so if they are personal towards them. Wearing bright clothes is always a good thing for children to do, as it makes the getting ready process more fun and keeps them interested. It is common to buy clothes for children based on their favourite cartoon characters or TV shows. These are really exciting for kids, however the problem is that a lot of other kids will probably have the same outfit too. For a special occasion why not look at getting some printed t-shirts made for them. At Reinspire you can choose from a variety of printed t-shirts and tailor them specifically to your son or daughter. To start with, try and get the actual material colour of the t-shirt in one of their favourite colours. This will instantly bring a smile to their face and then the excitement will just keep on coming when they realise what is on the front of it. You can still base the t-shirts on their favourite cartoon character, however you can include their name or make custom t-shirts so that none of their friends will turn up in the same one. Alternatively you can put your own ideas onto the front and can print their name and some of their favourite...more
Teaching your children financial skills is imperative for their future. 80% of parents believe that their children are being taught private money matters at college, yet 90% of high school students and 87% of students say that whatever they know...more
Baking is definitely one good way to bond with your children.They'll have fun stirring the yummy mixtures in your bowl (and putting their finger on it too so they can lick the leftover batter). Admittedly, letting your children loose inside your...more
With the nights drawing in and the days getting so much colder it's harder than ever to find things to occupy the children this half term. But don't despair and resort to watching Cbeebies all day! We have lots of ideas on what to do with your...more
Before you can teach your children discipline, you must learn WHY your child does what she does. Whether good or bad behavior, recognizing the underlying cause will tell you exactly what you should do to either encourage or prevent the behavior,...more
How can a parent possibly find peace of mind when their teenager is out with friends for the evening, and there are so many scary options that teens have to choose from? The secret is in remembering that their child is deeply programmed to make...more
Divorce is never easy. Seeing a relationship unravel before your own eyes can take its toll both emotionally and spiritually. But, it is probably hardest for the child. Many a time the child takes the blame for the failed relationship on himself. It...more