Traveling with Kids: A Helpful Checklist Are you planning on going on a vacation with your little ones? It would certainly be an enjoyable experience for the whole family but at the same time, it can also be a big challenge for you as the parent since you know that kids are not that easy to handle especially outside the house and more particularly in unfamiliar environments. However, there are certain things that you can do to ensure that...more
Summer Camps for Kids – Safety Measures You Should Adopt Summer camps for kids should be a memorable experience. As a parent you can make it possible by ensuring complete safety for your child. It is your responsibility to make sure that your child is safe from all discomforts and probable mishaps during his/her stay at the camp.The planning for your kid's safety must involve the following factors:1. Sun ExposureThis is an important...more
What is Second Child Syndrome? Have you ever noticed how your enthusiasm and excitement changed from the first and second you got pregnant? Have you ever wondered why you are less amazed to see your second child take his first step compared to seeing your first baby's first walk? If yes, then read along and understand what could be the effects of these behaviors to you and your second child.According to a study of Alfred Adler, an Australian psychologist, a child according to birth order will have specific traits. The second child may have more prominent traits if he is having the middle or second child syndrome. This is a psychological effect on the child being the second in the family. Your lack of enthusiasm and recognition to your second child's firsts may make him feel undeserving and not appreciated.The difference of the children's ages is also another factor. It is difficult for a parent to attend a child who is already in preschool and at the same time taking care of the other who just started to walk. Because of the many activities, the attention you provide to your second offspring is divided. In some instances you might have to let the younger one...more
Do You Believe Your Child Who Has Autism is Hyperactive? Your child who has autism, is hyperactive. Is this true? One of the symptoms of children with autism is being over stimulated. In other words, hyperactive. This is one of the common symptoms. You as parent(s), caregiver(s), must be educated and be aware of how to identify this common...more
What to look for when buying kids beds It is always a challenging task for parents to purchase kids beds. Kids' beds should not only be comfortable to enjoy the sleep but it should also be practical. There are ample of things that you need to consider while buying a bed for your kid. You need to be careful about the size, safety,...more
Helping your children overcome shyness and social anxiety Sometimes having a shy child can be heart-breaking for parents, and a source of distress for the whole family. Because a child's "job" is to play, have fun, and socialize, social anxiety and shyness can have various negative effects on their long-term social skills, and also on their happiness in the short-term. So how can you as a parent help your child overcome shyness and social anxiety? There are many practical suggestions that merit at least a trial.The number one most important step to take is to socialize more, as a family. If you model healthy social behavior to your kids, they will learn the basics of human interaction; this will sure help them, on the long run, especially when interaction with adults or older children. You can plan family outings, picnics or trips with other families or groups. If you can arrange it so that there would also be a few same-aged children around, it will be all the better. While at the planned event, keep an eye on your child. If you think they are withdrawn, or not shy, avoid harassing them into playing. Don't say things like: "C'mon. Don't be shy!"...more
Children are notorious for losing things. Not just their dinner, money, socks or even their most precious possessions such as mobile phones, which let's be fair, most children seem to have glued to their ears or stuck to their fingers 24/7, so...more
Cabin Beds For Children - For Smart Storage As it is a bedroom, a ton of things are focused spherical the kid's bed and as they form the vial piece of furniture, selecting the proper one for your child can be a daunting task. There are...more
The Relationship Between Smoking in Movies and Smoking Teens The teen smoking rate in California is 14.6 percent, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).May teenagers smoke Camel cigarettes or Winston cigarettes.The...more
Critical issues of teen's abortion Teenage abortion is a critical issue of today's world. The decision is based on the word "who chooses", parents or their pregnant teenage daughters. The majority of teenagers informed their parents...more
A study associating video game playing to improved laparoscopic surgery is the tip of the iceberg in the hot topic that is the positive effects of video games. According to Mitchell Wade, co-author of The Kids are Alright: How the Gamer Generation is...more
Positive Reinforcement As Child Discipline Older parents might remember their parents giving them a 'swat' on the bottom when they were bad or didn't do what they were told. Today that is largely a taboo and most parents are...more