Holidays - BE the Child Within Your Heart I've always loved the lyrics in the song Landslide by Stevie Nicks:"Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love? Can the child within my heart rise above? Can I sail through the changing ocean tides? Can I handle the seasons of my life?"I first heard the song when it came out in 1975. I was completely alone; shell shocked from a traumatic childhood. And all alone during the holidays. Yet even through that...more
Summer Safety Tips for Children and Parents Summer is a fun-filled season for kids, but it is also the time of year they are most likely to end up in the emergency room with an injury. They play outside more often than other times of year and have increased exposure to the sun, insects, and contaminated food and water. They spend more time riding bicycles and skateboards, swimming in backyard pools or lakes, sitting around campfires and...more
Getting Kids Interested in Chess In a demographic that is dominated by video games, organized sports and social networking sites, it's not always easy to get youths interested in a game like chess. Learning chess takes patience, time, concentration and a desire to always improve. With so many other activities, how do you get your kids involved in the game of chess? How do you provide them with the life skills and benefits that chess offers its players?Make it a family tradition: By playing chess with your family on a regular basis, you are bringing the game into the one of the most important areas of a child's life – the home. Teaching the rules and practicing together is a time for bonding and communicating. Also, setting the game up as a family tradition or as something to pass along, adds value to the game in the child's eyes.Trigger their imagination: This is especially important for younger children who may not yet have the ability or the attention span to learn how to play chess. Have them create their own chess boards and pieces using paper, crayons, markers and other craft supplies. Or simply give them a chess set and explain which pieces are which and then have...more
NYC Charity Event Fundraiser for Children in Need Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families and the New Hope Preventive are celebrating their Annual Holiday Party on Monday December 20, 2010 at the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Plaza. Courtesy of the following event sponsors, there will be food, games, entertainment, and raffle prizes...more
Life Coaching for Teens: Increased Self-esteem, Confidence, and Motivation Many parents have the ability to grant their children access to high quality education, tutoring, instructive video games, athletic coaching, and other extraordinary opportunities to help their teens become happy and successful adults.Despite these many advantages, it...more
Sending child support overseas Monday, November 29, 2010 While many responsible divorced or non-married couples with children have arrangements regarding child support, there may be complications when one party moves overseas. For those who pay child support and are planning to move abroad, there are many factors to consider.Most importantly, before one parent moves abroad, both adults who care for the child at hand must come to an agreement about the terms and conditions of the move. Without permission from a court, the act of moving a child to another country could be considered abduction, according to the UK's Child Support Laws.One excellent resource for parents who are planning on moving abroad, or those who have a former spouse or partner residing in another country, is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families. Here you'll find information about the ins and outs of child support, including a wealth of information on international child support.The organization lists a number of countries and their respective enforcement laws concerning international child support. The website also lists country-specific resources that...more
Child ADD ADHD – Looking For Answers And Seeking Solutions Child ADD ADHD is one of the most frustrating conditions any parent can encounter. After all, every parent wants their child to succeed both academically and socially. Child ADD ADHD...more
Anxiety-Free Child Program for Anxiety Disorders in Children Is your child struggling with anxiety, worry or fear? Would you like to help your child overcome these challenges?Learn how to cure anxiety disorders in children and help your...more
Safety first: teach your children to swim You've always wanted a backyard swimming pool but have been hestitant because you worry about your children's safety -- and with good reason. It will be great to have a pool but it will be even better...more
Childcare and Behavioral Issues Sometimes, it may seem to parents (and to childcare providers) that the children in their care are particularly prone to behavioral issues. From throwing temper tantrums on a frequent basis to experiencing...more
Teach Your Children How To Crochet Teaching crocheting is a valuable skill to learn, enabling them to use this skill throughout their lifetime. A child's imagination, concentration, and patience will continue to grow when they keep working at...more
Why Do Children Develop Autism? Many children and adults are affected by the condition known as autism. Autism can be diagnosed as several different types that can display in an array of symptoms. For most, autism can display as a lack of...more