Tennis stars don't just happen: their success is the result of years of hard work that starts at a young age. Teen players who show a natural talent for the sport benefit from coaching at an early age. Not only do they learn the fundamentals of the sport, but coaching and preparation teaches them the concepts of practice and focus they will need to excel at the sport.If your son or daughter is a budding professional athlete, you might want to...more
Steroid Testing Your Teenager – 10 Things You Need to Know As a parent, you may be terrified of discovering that your child is taking steroids. Asking your teenager to take a drug test will most probably be a difficult task. Here are some pros and cons of asking your teenager to take a steroid test:Pros of Steroid Testing1. Steroid testing can save lives.You may feel some hesitation towards implementing drug testing in your home....more
Kids today have challenges they face that are similar to those teenagers in the 1980's. Similar but different. Peer pressure is still the biggest challenge everyone faces. The idea of experimenting on things like alcohol, drugs, and sex has not disappeared and undoubtedly will remain to be part of the scene. In the early 80's one may have had unprotected sex and perhaps at the worse case scenario, had to find a cure for genital warts. Genital warts may have been an unsightly rite of passage then but these days, having unprotected sex with countless partners is a deadly risk. The contraction of HIV is a clear and present danger that if abstinence cannot be prevented, then the use of protective measures like a condom is the wise choice. Anything else may have fatal consequences. The presence of alcohol and underage drinking is still there. Tougher laws against Driving under the Influence or DUI under sanction of a conviction and a permanent record have perhaps minimized teen alcohol drinking and driving but it is impossible to eliminate that situation. Is it working? In some states like California, it has and this is a good sign. A life saved is worth every dollar spent.It is...more
There are some experiences, some rites of passage we all go through during our teen years. Some we remember fondly, while others, we would like to forget. But if you take the cumulative experiences you have during those years, it defines you. Somehow, these experiences helped defined your growth as a young adult. There may have been some choices...more
A little known fact is children have Restless Leg Syndrome. The same tingling, itching, burning, and creepy-crawly feelings that we as adults have are also being felt by our children. The big problem is that a child has difficulty explaining the annoying sensations brought on by Restless Leg Syndrome(RLS).A telltail sign of RLS in children is...more
Entertainment at Branson hotelsThere are many leisure activities that can be done in Branson hotels. Branson offers many fun activities that you can do here, and thus it is known as the live entertainment capital of the world. In addition to the natural beauty of the place, you can also have fun inside the hotel due to the many facilities offered by hotels like spas where you can go and relax for the whole day. For the health conscious ones, there are gyms and fitness centers offered by hotels. A number of hotels have their own restaurants and you can enjoy your meals there. Some hotels have kids playgrounds. You can also get complimentary Internet connection at many Branson hotels, and can spend whole day surfing the Internet. There are many sports facilities in a number of hotels where you can play and spend your time having fun. You can spend your time staying inside the hotel, and still have fun. Have vacation fun at Branson HotelsBranson in Missouri is a great place to visit and spend holidays. You can find a lot of great places in Branson, like Moonshine beach. If you are coming to Branson the first time, you should definitely visit the Moonshine beach. You can...more
Hiring a Math Tutor Can Be Beneficial for the Parent and the Child If you are a parent of a kid who is struggling in mathematics, then it is probably time for you to find a math tutor that can assist your child in mathematics. It can't be...more
To gain control of certain behaviors and strong feelings, with your child who has autism, he or she must learn how to identify them, when they are demonstrated in your individual. Your child may have a difficult time identifying his or her...more
Boys Room Decorating Ideas to Last a Childhood Are you trying to figure out how to decorate a boy's nursery with a design to last until he's older? When it comes to boys room decorating ideas, often you'll end up looking at a lot of sports...more
How To Learn Japanese For Kids Do you want to learn Japanese in a light-hearted way? If so I want to introduce a Japanese language program for you, that is Rocket Japanese. The advantage of this program is that it can provide a genuine context...more
Kids Ice Skates — A Beginners Guide Ice skating is an activity that can be practiced as a recreational activity or as a professional sport. A lot of skaters ice skate for leisure as there are some good benefits that can be gained from ice...more
Autism Treatment – How Long Do Parents Need To Do Therapies For Their Autistic Children? Part 2 of 2 We discussed, in part one of this series, some of the therapies used in biomedical treatments for Autism that can be used instead of...more