All of us parents are familiar with antibiotics. They are the most common prescription given to our children today by our pediatricians. It seems like doctors prescribe them for everything from the common cold, infectious diseases and even more serious abrasions. This doesn't come with out a cost to our child's body and can cause bad side effects like diarrhea, upset stomach and even cause other infections contrary to what the antibiotics were...more
They dont teach our children how to manage money and the importance of credit in school, while children have their own money from a young age through allowances, part time jobs, bake and garage sales and more.The moment your child begins to know what money is and begin coming into contact with it, is the moment educating them how to manage it begins. The first thing to teach them is the value of money and why it is important to save it.Encourage...more
Stereotypes abound about teenagers and how they drive. Unfortunately, a lot of statistics support these stereotypes, so insurance companies charge a great deal of money when you want to insure a teenager. While prices are generally a lot lower for girls, boys don't have to cost a fortune to insure and girls can get even more savings.Safety FirstSafe CarsIf you want to make sure you precious child is safe and save money, start with the vehicle they drive. A great deal of the cost of insurance has nothing to do with the driver at all. If you get a car with a high safety rating, one that is practically indestructible and will guarantee the driver's safety, you can save a lot of money on the insurance. Sometimes it even makes sense to pay more for the car so that you will save that money in insurance in the long run.Luxury cars will often end up costing you a great deal more than the sticker price because they frequently get stolen.However, you can save more money by installing anti-theft devices and extra safety features.Buying used cars is the best option for money of course, and that is true for insurance as well. Used cars are cheaper to replace, so the insurance companies charge...more
If you want to negotiate your child support or custody agreement, the best outcome is always a negotiation reflected in a Separation Agreement. You dont want a Judge deciding issues for you regarding your children. And, your best chance for agreement is to know how to effectively negotiate with your spouse. Be prepared for reasonable compromise. If...more
Robert Kiyosaki-Raising Kids to Become Entrepreneurs Robert Kiyosaki in his book called "The Cashflow Quadrant" say that the schools system is training your kids to become good employees - they're not designed to groom innovators, problem-solvers, or future entrepreneurs.So if you want your kids to be in a position go beyond the paycheck...more
"Building Self-Esteem in Your Kids"Self-Esteem (SE) is your child's internal barometer as to how they see themselves. It is the core value or worth they place upon themselves. SE is the primary resource affecting the degree of happiness or unhappiness, success or failure your child will experience in the world.Our children's SE begins at infancy and by the time our children are 5 years old they have already learned about 75% of what they will use for the rest of their lives, and the foundation of their SE is beginning to harden.There are 3 main factors that affect the SE in our children. These factors can cause our children to flourish or wither.1. The amount of love, respect and open affection the parents have towards each other: This is truly the greatest gift a parent can give a child. The parents must truly be in love. My experience and research has clearly demonstrated that our children are not as much interested in expensive gifts, cars, jewelry, clothes, money, or trips to Europe. Our children's soul simply wants to bear witness to parents that love each other.2. Name Calling - Put-Downs - Sarcasm - Ridicule - Belittling & Mocking: These are the negative messages or labels...more
Kind-hearted people confronted with photographs of needy children in the world's poorest countries sometimes ask, "Is adoption the answer?"Celebrities such as Angelina Jolie and Madonna have, after all, adopted several children from developing...more
The Secret to Taming an Angry Child and Stop Toddler Tantrums Many moms and pops struggle when youngsters appear to be angry... and frequently for no obvious reason. Yet, there sometimes are reasons. You may not know what those reasons are...more
A buyer's guide to kids ATV Buying a kids ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) could be a confusing task. Often, most people do not know how to go about buying the ATV. There are so many factors to consider. Size, make, price and safety are examples...more
How Much Fish Oil Is Needed For Autistic Kids? As well as discovering how much fish oil is needed for autistic kids, it is also vital to ensure the oil is high quality too, being pure and high in omega 3 fatty acids. Learn the facts here and...more
What Makes The Best Omega 3 Supplement For Kids? Finding the very best omega 3 for kids to take can really help with their overall mental and physical development, especially as the body cannot make these valuable fats and most kids (and...more
Helping Children to Develop Tolerance and Appreciation of Diversity Teaching your child tolerance makes moral sense, as well as economic sense. In this era of rapid globalization, it is likely that your child will grow up to interact and do...more