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....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 prospects and faces a life of reduced opportunity.How can a responsible adult help their child overcome this problem? Well the key lies in confidence. By giving a child confidence, we naturally reduce their shyness. Increasing confidence is a complex process but there is one simple thing we can do. Give them experience.A shy child is unsure of their social situation. They may be unsure of how to relate to a stranger or unsure of what to do in a group play setting. Either way experience is the key. Exposing your child to as many varied experiences as possible is one sure way to build experience. Experience equals confidence.However in everyday life we can't really guarantee that they'll get the right type of experiences, or enough of them. That's where books come in. Books allow children to experience unfamiliar situations without the stress...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...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 where when. As life is often not so black 'n white, nor so simplistic in it's approach, I'd like to raise one issue where this rule needs to be considered in shades of grey instead.What you're about to learn is how you handle the demand from your teen, who insists they want to go and live with your Ex permanently, stepping out of the coming-and-going between two homes.You'll learn what questions to ask and what motives you're looking for.You'll learn the observed consequences of other teens who have done this - and their surprised results.You'll learn what to do when you have no choice.Let's start with the big one first - the determining factor in this equation.Why is your teen asking?There's usually a few predictable answers to this question. While all answers are valid, there is one that you're looking out for.If the reason is because of a personality conflict between siblings or with you, to have them move out and avoid dealing with...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
Tips for Children's Hair Care Sometimes salon visits can be frightening for small children. They might be afraid of the scissors, strangers, or perhaps the weird smelling products. How could you avoid temper tantrums from your little...more