Why Do Some People Or Couples Only Have Boy Or Girl Babies? I recently heard from some one who was trying to become pregnant with a girl baby. However, she already had four girls. Her sister had two girls. Her mother had only conceived girls. There were no boys or brothers.She asked me "why do some people only have boy or girl children? Is there any way for me to change this so that I can have a boy baby this time...more
Buying Clothes For Your Children Online As parents, everyone wants to make sure that their kids not only look their best but that their clothes are comfortable as well. In today's world of appearances, it is not just an advantage but a necessity to look and feel your best. That applies to your children as well, with the added responsibility of their comfort and health. Children's clothing is of profound importance to their health...more
How can I get my children to follow rules and do their chores? How can I get my children to follow rules and do their chores willingly and without reminders?Whenever we’re asked about how to get our children to follow family rules and do their chores, we always advise that the most important step is the process followed by the family in establishing rules and chores. Many parenting books simply say parents must make rules and have their children follow them. Easier said than done. This approach fails because, to kids, parents making rules without their input often experience those rules as arbitrary and unfair. This creates a power struggle between parent and child leading to constant reminders, repeated punishments and family stress. The key to getting kids to follow rules and do their chores is involving children in the rule setting process. Rules need to be negotiated. Parents need to understand that negotiation is not a dirty word and it does not mean they are abandoning their parental authority. The rule creation process should start with parents stating their reasons and needs for a particular rule. The next step is asking the kids for their ideas. It is...more
The Raising Teens Rulebook When it comes to raising kids, there are few rockier waters than the years between 12 – 18. This is of course the time when your child knows all, has done all, can anticipate all, and is secure in the knowledge of their own immortality, fully convinced that what may have befallen other teens could not...more
The Balance Equation Explained using the Teenage World As a teenage boy scout, one merit badge that was problematic on the road to earning my Eagle Scout award was the personal management merit badge. This badge required me to keep a record of income and expenses for three months. While I laugh at the thought of the simple...more
Kids Roller Skates Can roller skating benifit my child?Absolutely! Teach your child the benefits of exercise with roller skating. Roller skating is not only a healthy activity, it helps kids develop motor and listening skills. Roller skating is also a great opportunity for social interaction between children. Everywhere from The Presidential Active LIfestyle Award (PALA) to the Roller Skating Association International, you will find challenges, tips and a very long list of benefits from kids being active and staying that way for a healthier lifestyle. Roller skating is just an awesome way to do that! A Great Girls Roller SkateThis roller skate pictured above is the Chicago CRS 100. This skate is rated a 4.6 out of 5 on Buzzillion's website. It is also a Buzzillion Reviewers' Choice Finalist for 2011. Why is this skate so great? Some of the key points that are brought up about this skate are the ankle support, the overall comfort and the fact that it is light weight. The Chicago CRS 100 Girls skate is available in sizes Y12-5.0 and is priced as low as $29.95. This is an outdoor skate and is tailored for comfort, as it has a padded tongue with an additional ankle...more
Landau Children's Scrubs Help Make Children More Comfortable With Treatment When it comes to children, few things are as wonderful as seeing a smile or hearing a laugh. If you happen to work within the medical or healthcare...more
Move Away From Children Cases Move away cases occur when one parent, usually the custodial parent, chooses to move to a location that either severely limits or eliminates the other parent's ability to have contact with the children....more
Numerous Suggestions For Organizing A Child Shower There are not numerous guidelines that you've to follow when organizing a baby shower. The only one that you simply do need to pay interest to, is that it needs to a pleased and...more
Child Abuse Statistics You Should Know About There are several agencies in the country reporting child abuse statistics. These organizations are trying to track trends and find out ways to stop child abuse wherever possible. Child...more
An Asset Search to Collect on Unpaid Child Support? Copyright (c) 2010 Ed OppermanAny person that would like to recover child support that has been ignored for a long time, and they have not received a dime towards the support balance,...more
Children and Chocolate About two years ago, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported on the nutritional status of today's children comparing this generation of kids with children of the post-war generation. In spite of the...more