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...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 treatment, safety, academics, the qualifications of the staff, program details and security of the...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 detracts from your case and makes you look like the wrong person to care for the children. If you are not remaining in the family home then you need to make sure that your new home remains in the same neighborhood or at the very least in the same school district. The court will look for the arrangement that will be the least disruptive upon your child's daily routine. A divorce is stressful and harmful enough on children, so the court will most likely keep them in the home that lets them have the support of their friends and the familiarity of their school. The second thing you really want to remember is that you should never make it seem like you are permanently angry at your spouse. In child custody cases the court wants to ensure that both parents remain a part of the child's life; they will often award custody to the parent who seems most...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...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%...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...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...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...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