When picking gifts for children, it helps to think about some of the things that you enjoyed when you were small. Admittedly there are many more hi tech and computer based games around nowadays, but the fundamentals are still very much the same. Children everywhere still love gifts which can be used for their games, boost their creativity and which they can be curious about. They love gifts for children which inspire them and help them discover...more
There are times when, as much as you love your offspring, you just need a few minutes peace. Just something to distract them whilst you get on with the pressing important task ahead of you... that you are prevented from doing because at that particular moment, your little darlings decide that they require your complete undivided attention! It is felt that the following scenarios provide ten perfect examples of occasion when having a top ten list...more
Helping your dyslexic childDyslexia: Why can't my child read? By: LiJin About the Author My mission is to keep parents informed and educated on what's new and what are the tried and tested remedies. Yes, some things never change, such as the unconditional love of parents for their children! You can also find more information on parenting2u.com. (ArticlesBase SC #2915188) Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ - Dyslexia: Why can't my child read? more
Adventures for those in the teens can vary dramatically depending on various factors. Firstly, how far they are into their teens, the location that they live, where they hang out, the money available to spend and their social background, can all influence how teens spend their days (and more worryingly their nights)!If televisions programmes like...more
The difficulty with buying gifts for children is that they tend to receive masses of similar presents - if not exactly the same things - from adoring relatives every year. The latest Disney character or animated film, the new hot toy or gadget or the latest game - all kids want them and will clamour for them relentlessly (unless they are...more
Summer, at least in the eyes of Austin school children, is just around the corner. Summer temperatures are already being felt and hot afternoons seem to stretch out longer in the summer. Fortunately, fun ways to entertain the whole family abound in the Austin area.Zilker Park Hillside Theater - Pack a picnic dinner and head to the Zilker Park Hillside Theater for an evening of memorable entertainment. For over 50 years Austinites have headed to the grassy hillside above the Barton Springs Pool to bring a little culture to the warm summer nights. "A Midsummer Night's Dream" runs through May; Ballet Under the Stars with Austin Metamorphosis Dance Ensemble is the featured show in June; and "Annie" is the summer musical in July and August. Alcohol is not allowed, but quiet dogs on leashes are welcome. Bring blankets or low chairs to enjoy the show. Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort - What better way to beat the heat than getting soaked at Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort south of Austin in New Braunfels. The park has three different sections, with a free tram running between them. From water coasters to tube chutes to water playgrounds, there is something for every age level. The...more
When children are no trouble, they're a joy to everyone around them! Of course no child can be good all the time and nor would we want them to be - part of the child's remit in life is to be a bit mischievous at time and enjoy being a child! However...more
Thinking of gift ideas for kids may be challenging, although many find this task exhilarating. It boils down to knowing the likes and dislikes of the child before finding a gift for him/her. Kids can be quite picky about the gifts they like and do...more
Summer is coming and that means your family might be spending some time near the water, whether it's a swimming pool, a river, the ocean, a lake, whatever's convenient to you.Are your children good swimmers yet?How Young is Too Young for Swimming...more
It's not at all unusual for a five year old child to continue to wet the bed at night. Even the best potty trained child may wet the bed on occasion. This may cause some parents anxiety as they attempt to deal with the situation and try to get their...more
A huge worry for numerous parents in our society is stressing over the activities that their teenager may be engaging in with their cell phones, and would give anything if they could retrieve deleted text messages their teen has erased. We all would...more
This book can be ordered online. Published by Paperback book contains 232 pages. From a wide array of readers it is much concerned with the family life and its future. Single parenting has its own pros and cons and this book put light on this too.The...more