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...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 about money they learn from their oldsters. Among oldsters with children five and older, only 26% feel well enough prepared to teach their kids about personal finances. Jump$tart Coalition for private...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, allowing you to teach your children discipline proactively.When parents set out to teach their children discipline, they often overlook two factors that cause behaviors they are trying to stop.The first factor is children's natural fear of abandonment. Children may act out to get attention, love, or distract from something they see as potentially dangerous. A child may become aggressive, bossy or non-compliant (attempting to fill the role of "parent," in a way) if he doesn't feel that his parent is taking a strong enough role in guiding, protecting and providing clear boundaries for him. You may group causes such as hunger, exhaustion or an inability to deal with confusing emotions under this factor as well. If the child's basic physical and emotional needs are not being met, the child will naturally force itself into the parent's awareness via whining, fits and other disruptive behaviors. Trying to teach your children discipline under...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 life-giving choices, that they were born that way, and they manifest fun, and safety, very easily!Take a...more
Divorce is a messy business. A relationship is like an organism, growing and requiring constant care. And divorce pretty much kills it. Possessions are divided between partners. But since a child cant be divided, so one parent takes him while the other contributes through paychecks. And for calculating ones liability, a system has been devised....more
When the world is crumbling and your toddler is about to erupt into a full blown episode, one of our best weapons as a parent in the battle against toddler tantrums is the 'DISTRACTION'. When screaming, shouting and toy throwing is about to happen there is a subtle and versatile technique that can be used to persuade your toddler from taking a course of action you don't want. The distraction can take the form of: Hold this - simply take the nearest object and ask the toddler to hold onto it for you. This gives them a sense of responsibility and takes their focus onto the object and the request. Look! - no need to even point with this one, the toddler will look at you and then look around. Not a strong one this but hopefully it will be enough to change their course of action, this one needs swift follow up. Ask - ask the toddler a question about what they want to do or what they are doing. Stops them in their tracks and makes them have to think about something. Now the distraction is a short-term tactic which may work for low-level toddler tantrums that are in the very early stages. It is not the silver bullet for the full-blown screaming ab-dabs! This is just a...more
Children are quite picky when it comes to gifts, they will get angry for a long time with you if you choose the wrong gift. Even with children's watches, which are great gifts for all kids, still need to be chosen carefully if you...more
Baby strollers are the rage all around the world, on account of the great convenience and flexibility that they afford parents. Parents can be a harried lot, bogged down by the many responsibilities of home and office, not to mention taking care of...more
Decorating kids’ rooms with various accessories is a lot of fun and excitement for most parents. Decorative options such as colorful kids area rugs add brightness to a child’s room and make the room look wonderful. Great Addition to...more
Music has always been very important to me. I can't remember a time when it wasn't one of my passions, and although I have never been particularly gifted at singing or playing an instrument, I still have a hope to pass on my love to my children. I'm...more
Moving impacts everyone in the household, and it can be especially unsettling for kids. Kids tend to be comforted by consistency of surroundings, and moving eliminates much of that consistency. Here are some general tips on making the transition...more
Cork is a wonderful craft material because it is porous, flexible, heat resistant, and easy to work with. Best of all, cork is a natural material that can be used in a variety of ways.1. Cork People and AnimalsCork stoppers make adorable little...more