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 for parents and children: * The Gymboree Corporation * GiftGuide-Online.com...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 appears parents are not seeing the desired results in their offspring. Contrary to their...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 puts up a series of obstacles that can present formidable challenges for both parent and child.What...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 child feel more confident and secure. End your child's battle with nerves, anxiety and fear so they...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 if your children know basic pool safety and know how to swim. Take some time before your children are let loose in the pool and sign them up for swim lessons. Remember though even if your children have taken lessons and can swim, they should never be left in the pool unsupervised.You can either take your children to a local pool and sign up for lessons or you can look into hiring a swim teacher to come to your home and teach your children; as a money saving measure, you could even invite some of the children of your friends and they can help cover the cost of the lessons.Here are some things to keep in mind when you're looking for a swim teacher for your children: The best way to find a good teacher is to ask friends and family if they know of anyone, or anywhere, to take your children for lessons. Referrals are the best way to find a teacher. Check the internet for local or community pools that might offer lessons. Before you sign...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
California Health Insurance Is Critical For Children Would tens of thousands of children be live today if they would have had health insurance? Johns Hopkins' researchers have published findings that a lack of health insurance may have led to...more
Here's How You Can Find Out If Your Child Is Using Drugs As a parent it's normal to be concerned about your children. It's part of the territory! Naturally, one of the biggest fears is that your child becomes involved with drugs. Today we...more
Tools used for kids Nurses use a variety of tools to treat various patients. To keep terrified children calm they must keep pediatric tools that somewhat look like toys. The PC-60D2 provided by PulseOximetersPlus.com offers a special design...more