It's the new plastic way to pay, but it's also the latest way to get completely ripped off by credit card companies.According to the Federal Reserve's 2010 non-cash payment study, prepaid cards are the fastest growing payment method. Prepaid cards grew at a rate of 21.5% per year between 2006 and 2009, and the value of purchases made with these cards grew 22.4% per year.It certainly seems as if prepaid cards have the potential to be a simple...more
Developing Generosity in Children As parents, we try to instill in our children our values. For many of us, a generous spirit is central to those values. Generous people not only contribute much to the world, but are themselves rewarded in terms of the loyalty, respect and the friendship of others. Research has even shown a link between altruism and physical and emotional health. Generosity is a win-win proposition. Here are some explicit...more
Encouraging Kindness in Children Practicing kindness generates good feeling, a broader understanding of the world, and fosters happiness in both the giver and receiver. Most people would agree that it is an important virtue to teach our children. Here are some strategies to encourage kindness in children.Teach empathy.The bedrock of kindness is empathy, the ability to put oneself in someone else's shoes and feel compassion for their experience. Help children adapt to different kinds of people and encourage them to look below the surface. Why is that little boy so quiet? Is he shy? Afraid? Why might a friend seem sad? Is there something your child can do to help them feel better? Ask your child what helps him when he experiences similar feelings, and encourage him to try out different ways of being there for others.Teach manners.Help your child understand that manners aren't simply conventions; they are ways of showing respect for and honoring other people. A rule, such as not interrupting others, is way of valuing what someone has to say. Saying thank you is a way of showing gratitude and acknowledging someone else's effort.Be kind to your kids.Show your children that you...more
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Divorce from the Children's Point of View Divorce from the Children's Point of View Do you know someone whose parents are divorced? Are your parents divorced? Answered yes to one or maybe both? Don't worry, you are not alone! A divorce occurs after a husband and wife decide that they can't stand living with each other under the same...more
Advertisement is extremely crucial for a product to sell. For a product to be bought and used by people, they need to know about the product first. This is where advertisement comes in. Advertisement is a method of instructing people about the product, and letting them know how it can benefit them. Advertising is used as a medium whereby the recipients can be persuaded to buy a product by convincing them about the benefits. Advertising strategies have developed greatly, and research into myriad factors including the social sciences has been helpful in developing them.The creative ads you see produced by advertisement agencies are filled with appeal and glitz, and fact is that advertisements form a good part of how we view the company or the product. The image projected is extremely crucial, and has to fit the exact market aimed at. All in all advertisement is an important tool to make people aware of the product, and in addition, project a positive image of the product as well as persuade people to buy the product. Advertising strategies nowadays are extremely influential.Advertisement is thus a positive implement and is essential for economic growth, but it is not without some...more
The new pool safety laws are being enforced from the 1st of December and you must make sure you are in compliance with them. To make sure you can engage the services of a pool safety inspector who will issue you with a compliance certificate if you...more
For the 3-5 year old age group, the Tomica Mega Station Hypercity Set is a fun railroad set that inspires the imagination. It is made by Tomy, a familiar name in the toy business, so you know it is a quality and durable play set for the kids. Tomy...more
Effective Aspergers Treatments for Children The only common thing among Aspergers patients is that their symptoms come in a variety of ways, therefore treatment has to be varied case to case. Each child will need different areas of treatment,...more
Eczema Help For Children And Frustrated Parents You don't need me to tell you how awful it is to see your child suffering with eczema. It's not only a hard time for your child, but it can be real hard on the parents too. They often don't know...more
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Adorable Designs For Baby Swimsuits and Young child Swimming wear So You Can Mind to the Beach in Style Individuals who take pleasure in heading swimming and chilling with your women at locations like the bch and pools via a whole lot of the...more