The number of teens involved in the excessive consumption of alcohol is growing. Another tragic statistical fact is that kids as young as 12 years old are already learning to drink alcohol as if it was just soda.Parents are already alarmed with the rampant case of teenage alcoholism. Although the media and celebrities can be partly blamed for the popularity of teen alcoholism (take the cases of Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton), a lot...more
Kids with special needs love and need toys as much or more than any kid, but their parents often face challenges in getting the right toys into their hands. Fortunately, there are rating and review sources out there that can help. What are the most common problems parents find when they dish out their money and get little value for their child from the play product? Ellen Metrick, Chief Toy Evaluator at AblePlay, a website that has ratings and...more
To read is to fly: it is to soar to a point of vantage which gives a view over wide terrains of history, human variety, ideas, shared experience and the fruits of many inquiries. Reading is a particular exercise that not only gives an insight to the world around, but gives us an inner relief. When we read a particular fiction or book, we start identifying ourselves with the characters of the book, and our life with the story line. By reading books, newspapers, journals, magazines, we actually get a reflection of the society. In this 21st century, it has become very much important to be updated.Newspaper is a great way of keeping ourselves updated. It generally contains hard news, soft news, articles, and editors note. Though many ways have been developed over the recent past to keep ourselves informed, but these couldnt minimize the importance of newspapers. Newspapers are considered to be the best morning tea mate. But the habit of reading this must be cultivated in a very early age. In the initial stage children may feel bore to read newspapers. So it depends upon the parents to generate the interest among children and involve them in reading the paper.Parents can in the initial...more
Factors effecting childrens development There are four identified factors which are distinct areas these are different ranges which affect the growth and development of the human body these, four distinct areas are social and economic, health, genetics and environment.The factors of the environment are the way in which we live which...more
Writing a book is no mean feat and reaching the stage of book publication even tougher. One of the more difficult genres to excel in is childrens books. Many a hopeful writer assumes that writing creative fiction or non-fiction for young children would be easier and are sadly mistaken. It takes a certain skill set and sensibility, and even more...more
Parents of children with cerebral palsy need to be encouraged to play with their children. In fact, children who do not have access to the play experience can be negatively impacted in their development, overall health and both their physical and mental well-being. The same is true for children with spina bifida and muscular dystrophy and those who experience a whole host of muscular and skeletal challenges. The good news is that there are current toys out there that can fit the bill or that might just need a little modification to make them appropriate. Finding these play products gives parents the ability to delight and inspire a child with cerebral palsy and encourage a connection to play. So what should parents, family or caregivers look for when they are shopping for the kid in their life with some special needs? Ellen Metrick, Chief Toy Evaluator of AblePlay, a website devoted to connecting children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities to appropriate toys, offers some advice. There are really two perspectives parents can take when shopping for the child in their life with special needs. First, they can look for toys that are geared to the abilities he or she currently...more
Are you planning an adventurous trip with kids? They're great for families who have a taste for adventure, especially children who are willing to take a risk and try out some new activity. So, if you have a positive attitude and want to experience...more
Many civil partnerships may not have any children from previous relationships living in their households. However, there are a number of "civil partners" who do have children living with them. Like in the case of a divorce, the end of the...more
A Children's Telescope Enables Your Child To Explore The Skies As parents we wish to inspire our children to reach their full potential and lots of toys or leisure time articles for kids do not address this parental hope. What...more
Caused by a lack of educational qualifications, you have long been bypassed numerous times for work promotions. Hence, you have been hoping to get an online accounting degree for quite a while. Considering the variety of online degree programs these...more
Gifts to Give Your Teenage Daughter on Her Birthday Your teenage daughter is celebrating yet another year in her teen-hood. Last year's present giving was a disaster when you gave her candies, and she told you off that you were going...more
Children's Horse Riding - How Can Parents Help? Parents, in an attempt to support their children's horse riding, often wonder about the need to develop and hone their own skill sets and techniques.Rest assured this is not a requirement in...more