These are particularly crucial for folks to consider as they create a custody and visitation schedule. This schedule is the basic define of the custody arrangements, and it should be created to benefit the kid's welfare. Here are the factors that the court appearance at when determining the best schedule for a child.1. The emotional ties between the child and alternative members of the family and therefore the desirability in continuing the...more
Acne Skin Treatment - The Teenage Story Rica, 16, woke up with a fat, ugly zit on top of her nose, and she frantically yelled to her Mom that she needs immediate Acne Skin Treatment, or she might just put off going to the dance which will be held a week later. This, to her (and most probably to most people of any age) is a dire emergency situation. It's a matter of being accepted and of being happy in this once in a lifetime phase in her...more
Handling a divorce is a difficult thing to do. It becomes even more difficult if you have kids at home. If you think it better continuing with a bad marriage instead of ending it for the kids sake you are deceived. Children suffer more if the parents are always fighting. Keep in mind that divorce brings in question an important issue child support. Texas Family Code - Chapters: 154.001-154.309 provides the necessary guidelines in this regard. However, it is not possible to understand and interpret these directives on your own. Consultation with a child support attorney is essential to understand the amount of support, whether you pay for it or get it, and for what period. Before the determination of this, there is the question of child custody. If you have the physical custody of the child, the other parent has the obligation to pay for his/her support. The legal guidelines use the Percentage of Income Formula to calculate the amount necessary for the childs proper upbringing. A good family lawyer will help you to protect your interests.The method of calculation is simple it just applies a percentage to the net income of the non-custodial parent based on the number of children...more
Why Reading Can Help Shy Kids Shyness can be a real problem for children. Not being able to make friends or participate in ordinary social activities is frustrating for a child. Watching it can be heartbreaking for a caring parent. Even worse is when the condition persists into adolescence or even adulthood. A shy adult has poorer career...more
Cheap activities for children You will be surprised to know that there are many cheap activities for children that keep them entertained, even when you're low on budget. Children are full of energy and they need some activity to release all the built up excitement. You can start with some home games like hide and seek, treasure hunt and...more
Shopping for Kids for Holiday Season The magical season of Christmas which is enjoyed by many is most enjoyed by kids. Things like time off from school, the joy of receiving gifts and candies, the allure of lights and decorations and love all around make this time more special. Also the kids are on their best behavior all year long to get appreciated and receive presents from dear Santa.Christmas shopping is fun and exciting especially if you are shopping for your kids. But there are some concerns too for say selecting age appropriate toys which is not too noisy and which may not be harmful for the kids to play when without supervision. With all this it is very essential to buy stuff which would make the kids happy. All this can make Christmas shopping difficult but still shopping for your kids is a great deal of fun.While buying Christmas gifts for kids one should also consider the living situation like proximity to neighbors. Noisy toys would not be appropriate for kids who live in apartment buildings and can be a issue with the neighbors. Large toys would not be appropriate for some houses if they do not have enough space in their living area. Hence shop for small items...more
My Teen Wants to Live with the Ex If you've read or listened to me speaking, you'll know that I'm an advocate for children staying together and moving as a 'unit'. It's more of an All or None approach when deciding on the routine of who goes...more
Kids Sewing Machines for All Kids have an unlimited amount of options when it comes to entertainment nowadays, and finding a way to lure them away from video games and computers can be a difficult thing to accomplish for many parents. A kids...more
How to Create Smart Routines for You and Your Children When Parenting with Your Ex Inconsistent routines can cause the most together parent to plummet into the emotional abyss of reaction.If you learn and use the techniques that I'm about to...more
What is Child Behavior WHAT IS CHILD BEHAVIOR The growing years of a child are perhaps the most difficult a family ever has It is during these years that a child come to terms with various concepts of life, like family belonging,...more
The boy and his waterpot of gold THE BOY AND HIS WATER POT OF GOLD Once upon a time in the land of Imo, there lived a boy known as Obinna. Obinna had a family that was very rich. Every one loved the family. His father was the most...more
How Can Art Classes for Kids Make Your Child More Successful? What is one of the factors that separates children?One word - creativity.As we grow older we see those who are able to solve difficult problems by applying creative ideas to do so....more