The movie, "You Again," released Sept. 24, shows the multigenerational and long-lasting trauma of teen bullying. The movie begins with Marni (Kristen Bell) returning home for the wedding of her brother (Jimmy Wolk) and finding out his future wife Joanna (Odette Yustman), aka J.J., is the girl that bullied her in high school. Bad memories also surface for Marni's mother Gail (Jamie Lee Curtis) when she faces her former high school...more
The internet has made the entire world come together. The sheer mass of communication going on in the Internet makes it entirely impossible to police it. Therefore, along with the various advantages the internet and chat have, the most dangerous disadvantage is the danger of children getting exposed to unwanted elements on the online chat rooms for kids. Maybe the most hit by unwanted elements in pre-teen chat rooms are children. Children are at...more
Good money habits don't come from nowhere. They have to be learned. But many parents don't take enough time to teach their kids how to be smart about their money. Neither do most schools.Good financial habits are a help lifelong. Not only will it help your kids to manage their money better if you teach them good habits, it will decrease the odds that they'll keep coming to you for loans when they're adults. Not that you can't help out when there's true need, but it's nice to know they have the skills to only ask when there really is need.Not bothering to teach them now is so much easier at the moment, though!1. Use credit cards when you want it but can't afford it.Who cares that a new widescreen TV doesn't fit in the budget? You have a credit card, and that TV would look great with the new entertainment center. Buy it now!If this is the kind of example you set for your kids, why would you expect them to do any different when they're old enough to have credit cards? They need that example of saving up for wants, and knowing the difference between wants and needs if they're going to be smart about money.2. Don't talk about credit.Credit cards are for fun, right? Kids don't need to...more
5 Tips to Build Self Esteem in Children with Dyslexia Children with Dyslexia are faced with emotional as well as academic problems to overcome. Parents are the most influential persons in a child's life. These 5 Tips to Build Self Esteem in Children with Dyslexia will help to shape the way your dyslexic child feels about their personal image...more
Is Hitting One Of Your Kids Another Of Your Acceptable Forms Of Child Discipline? Do you, on a regular basis, strike your children as one of the common forms of child discipline? Perhaps you've not long ago, lost control of your children a little so you use elements like spanking, or hitting to acquire some control. No matter what the...more
Spending quality time with our children is extremely important for their development and happiness. I have interviewed thousands of children around the world and they told me that time spent with them doesnt need to be elaborate or long, but it must be "quality". We must find ways then to slow down and slip in some memorable time that will let our children know that we love and care for them.Many children will let you know in their own "subtle" ways if they feel that you are not giving them the attention that they need. Some will withdraw while others will "act out." You might see it when a child gives "lip" to a teacher, fights with another classmate or resorts back to behaviors that once got your attention like increased crying, throwing tantrums or even bed-wetting. This is a way to capture your attention, albeit often negative, so that they can enjoy "focused" time with you. Essentially the thought process is, "if I can't get her attention by doing something good, I'll get her attention by doing something bad." Nobody wants that!So how can you find time when you feel you don't have any to spend?1. One-on-one time: Alone time with your child is best when you are doing something...more
5 Best Selling Karaoke Machines For Kids The following list is a ranking of the best kids karaoke machines. For a karaoke machine to make this list, it needs to provide a fun and enjoyable experience for children. The factors that...more
With summer in full swing it can seem daunting to even want to exercise. The temperatures are sweltering outside, the kids have swim lessons, summer camps, and birthday parties while making you feel like you are going from one barbecue to the next....more
Anything that you want to learn is easier to do when you're young rather than waiting until growing up. This is simply because of the way the brain is designed to process and assimilate new information. This is also true for anyone who wants to...more
An infant or toddler's brain is constantly growing and expanding. For this reason, the early years of child development are the best time for parents to provide their kids with helpful aids to stimulate and facilitate mental development. So what is a...more
Taking care of your children's teeth involves few simple steps, which are as follows: intake of proper nutrition, encourage regular brushing of teeth, follow-up with dental floss, and visit dentist on a regular basis.Oral hygiene should start as...more
I don't want to lay a guilt trip on anyone, but for me, one of the saddest things I see going about my day in modern America is an obviously obese child whose parents haven't even seemed to accepted the fact their child has a problem. Still eating...more