How Alcoholism is Effecting Teenagers Alcohol is easily the most easily influenced and abused of drugs that has destroyed the ambitions, aspirations, health and even lives of many teenagers. According to a recent study done by a teen treatment center, 16 percent of teenagers are intoxicated heavily by alcohol in the year 2009. Nearly 8 percent of teens have admitted to drinking more than five alcoholic drinks in a row. Drinking too...more
Christmas presents for our growing up angel babiesThe most effective gift for our kids is your love as your children best friend instead of bossing your kids like child like slaves. You, the father and mother are older than your children, may be you are more experienced in many things, but may be your kids still have a much better intuition given by God to know what is most important and how things really are done with love. May be in some...more
With the ten-year anniversary of the September 11th tragedy just around the corner, many are struggling. Those who were very close to the event continue to deal with feelings of trauma, anger, depression, and loss. Many have even been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in relation to 9/11 and its after effects.We have previously discussed the best ways to handle these issues, so this article will focus on children and how to talk to them about this devastating day. Many of todays children were not alive to experience the event, while others were likely too young to comprehend it.This doesnt mean they can simply ignore it, however, and they are likely to have a lot of questions about what happened. Children view our reactions and responses and it makes them curious, which is likely to happen on the upcoming anniversary.Talking to children about such a touchy subject can be difficult, so we have provided some helpful things to remember to make the process as smooth and productive as possible:1) Speak to them on their level. Dont go into the detailed politics of U.S./Middle Eastern relationships, and dont be overly emotional. Young children can only absorb the bare minimum...more
There are a multitude of reasons as to why your children might be misbehaving. Five possible reasons are listed below: 1.Primarily misbehaviour stems from the child receiving a lack of attention. To a child, any kind of attention is better than none, even if it is negative attention. Some children feel that their parents do not like them or do not...more
4 Unique Christmas Ideas That Encourage Positive Habits in Children Christmas is just around the corner, and of course there are no shortages of gifts you could buy your children that are anything but good for them. But what about gifts that can only encourage the healthy physical activity that children need? After all, wouldn't you rather...more
5 Creative Ideas for Getting Kids Off the Couch and Active Straining to come up with ways to get your kid off the couch and out of the house? While it can be a chore with the temptation of higher-tech activities that devour their concentration and ambition, it's all about coming up with some activities that will capture their imagination. And with the huge imagination a child has, all you need is a big enough net.Get creative--here are 5 ideas to help you get started on coming up with your own.1. Create ContestsKids are naturally competitive without all the drama that adults have developed over the years. In most cases, they are good losers but naturally driven to win, and if they are sore losers, it's best they learn to cope with that early on anyways. One great way to get kids moving around is to create contests. These can be between them and other kids or between you and them.2. Set Up an Obstacle CourseSetting up an obstacle course can provide loads of fun--when I was a kid, we used to even do this in the house. If you've got a particularly big yard, the course can go anywhere and force the course runner to do just about anything, or if your yard is smaller, wooden...more
5 Budget Halloween Costumes for Children Halloween is fast approaching and the children have already started to talk about it. They are thinking about something cool to wear, and you are thinking about something inexpensive.Imagine your...more
Play Is The Universal Language Of Children With play, they openly express their feelings and emotions. Play is also essential in child's development. Play is not only concerned with the physical development of a child because of all the...more
5 Reasons Why Your Child Should Play Tennis Playing tennis is one of the world's most popular sports hobbies. One of the best qualities about the game is that anyone can enjoy a day out on the courts. People don't have to be...more
4 Vital Steps to Help your Teen Handle Divorce Many divorcing parents put all their attention on helping their younger children cope while assuming their teenager will understand and adapt. Unfortunately studies have shown that in many...more
4 Useful Ways To Help A Bothered Teenager Some of the things you can do to positively help a troubled youth are to be watchful of the child's manners, check what help is found in the youth's school, try to find beneficial resources...more
Children can astound audiences and associates by dressing as the pop star Hannah Montana. Hannah Montana costumes are great for Halloween events and for other enjoyment activities. Hannah Montana Halloween costume is an appealing costume suitable for...more