What To Do If Your "Ex" Fails To Get Your Children Back On Time It's 9:00 PM Sunday and your two girls were due back from their weekend with your "ex" three hours earlier. You've called and your former spouse says he/she will bring them back when he/she is "good and ready". You ask when that might be and the reply is "maybe tomorrow, maybe next week, maybe never".What should you do?Although child abduction by a parent is rare, I...more
When deciding what toys to get for your child, there are many things that you will need to think about, including their gender, age and abilities. You will also have to think about your budget and getting the most for your money. Kids play toys come in different shapes, sizes and price ranges and it can all be very daunting. You should look at what your child enjoys playing with as this can help to make the decision about what toy play sets they...more
A shocking percentage of youngsters suffer from being overweight and obese in today's society. There are many different opinions and predictions as to why the problem has been increasing over the past few decades, but no one really has the answer.Even some families that do not have a genetic history of obesity are noticing their children suffering through problems with their weight. Not only are these kids more likely to be less active as they grow, but many also experience psychological ramifications of being overweight.There are definitely measures that parents can take to prevent this from happening or to set sons and daughters with extra pounds on track. The first thing to remember is that this is something that must be approached carefully and respectfully.The issue may become even worse if a child feels that they do not have the love and support of their parent. It is just as important to help them shed extra pounds as it is to ensure that they feel good about themselves and their abilities.Heavy kids tend to feel more isolated socially and tend to have more problems with depression as they grow into their teenage years and young adulthood. By helping to heal them...more
Breakthrough Study Links Childhood Diabetes to a Common Virus Italian researchers have made an exciting discovery suggesting a common virus may lead to Type 1 diabetes in children. Studying 112 diabetic children aged two to six, they found evidence of enterovirus pancreatic infection in 83% of them, compared to just 7% in healthy...more
The Curious Craze of Calling Cards for Children At first it seems like a preposterous notion. Whatever happened to the days when you bumped in to little Johnny's mum or Gran at the school gates and she happily agreed that your grandchild could bring Johnny round to yours for tea anytime he fancied, while she meantime reminded the child to...more
A Pokey "Ex" Could End Up in The "Pokey" If They Refuse To Bring Your Kids Back On Time Last week's column outlined what to do if your "ex" doesn't return your children at the time identified in your court order. In many cases, these delays are neither intentional nor malicious, but the product of poor time management. However, some ex-mates remain angry long after the divorce, venting their displeasure at every opportunity, and the weekly "hand-off" is an easy venue for making your life miserable.As pointed out last week, you have a remedy if your "ex" willfully violates the schedule in your court order. Take your case to the police. It is a felony violation of Section 565.156 of the Missouri Revised Statues punishable by up to four years in the pokey.Involving the police usually solves the problem, if the police will intervene on your behalf. Sometimes, though, they are reluctant to step into what they see as a squabble between private parties, not realizing that their reluctance emboldens the recalcitrant spouse to push the envelope further. Just recently, a mother asked me what she should do about her former spouse who hasn't returned her children...more
The V Reader Animated Book – Will It Help Your Kids' Reading Ability? The V Reader Animated Book or e-Book is a toy that allows interactive fun learning for kids aged 3 to 7 years and encourages their imaginations while they learn to...more
Ways to control Child Obesity Through Proper Diet Proper nutrition is important for desired growth and development of child's body and mind. At the same time certain amount of physical activity is also essential. But now children are more...more
Biggest Selling Toys This Xmas With the holiday season quickly approaching, it is helpful for every parent or individual planning on shopping for children, to know which toys are popular this year. That said, the hottest toys of the season are...more
Moving can be a tremendous task and very stressful on its own. It can be even more stressful if you have to worry about your children and how they will make the transition between your old town and the new.It is very important to consider your...more
Parents and teachers, alike, are usually trying to find ways to keep children occupied. Though television and movies can be educational, it is best to try and vary youngster's activities and keep them moving and using their minds for creativity and...more
Kids pretend play is very important, especially in the early years of their development. Pretend play offers many different advantages and benefits to your child. One of them is that it sparks their imaginations. Whether it is playing with doll...more