Teaching kids the importance of saving and making money in their youth will certainly be some of the most important lessons that they will ever learn. There are loads of different ways in which kids can make some more money if they are looking to achieve a specific goal. So how can kids make money separate to what you already give them as an allowance?Well, it is first important to note that the allowance that you give to your kids should come at...more
While there are many disagreements over how ethical it is to select the sexes of your children before they are born, the truth remains that there are some natural techniques you can use that will increase the chance of having a children of a specific sexes. The ethics of it are up to you and while no method is 100% accurate, there are a few things that you can try that will help you heighten your chance for having either a boy or a...more
With the spiralling cost of things such as housing, car insurance and higher education, many parents are looking to save money for their children from an early age so that they are financially secure when they reach adulthood. So with that in mind, I want to discuss how you can go about building a nice sum of money for your children to enjoy when they get older.The easiest way is simply to open a straight-forward savings account. Interest rates are not particularly high at the present time, but it's pretty much risk-free (providing your savings provider doesn't go bust) and if you reinvest the interest payments as soon as they are paid, you can take advantage of the compounding effect, which can make a big difference in the long run.Another option is to invest in bonds. These are similar in many ways to savings accounts, but they are not without their risk. The company issuing the bond may go bust in future years, which will not only mean that your interest payments will stop, but may also mean that you lose your initial stake as well. This risk is offset but higher interest payments, but you don't want to take too many risks with your children's money.That...more
When it comes to teenager paid surveys, which free ones rock and supply you with the most cash humanly possible? Well, the answer to that is not as easy as it sounds, although I will simplify it for you quite a bit. The truth is that 98.1% of the survey websites out there stink to high Heaven. Not only that, but they pay mere pennies,...more
What any of us would like our children to be doing on a bright sunny day is riding out their bicycles, playing a few sports, something physical to freshen up their body and soul. No wonder there are a few things we do need to keep in mind to ensure the safety of our children, starting with providing them proper protection gear to be worn while...more
New estimates indicate that human trafficking will be the number one crime in the world by 2010. Currently, approximately 600,000 to 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders, about 50 percent of which are under the age of 17. Scientists at the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) have recently received a $500,000 grant from The Life Technologies Foundation for use in development of the DNA-PROKIDS Project (Program for Kids Identification with DNA Systems). This program will be designed to deter international human trafficking through the use of DNA testing, which will help to reunite abducted and homeless children with their biological parents/families. Through PROKIDS, children who are located and found to be associated with any human trafficking activity, i.e. illegal adoptions, living on the street, prostitution, will be DNA sampled. These childrens' DNA profiles will be entered into an international, searchable DNA database, where they can potentially be matched to parents/family members of missing children who have previously submitted their DNA to the program. UNTHSC is working in collaboration with the University of Granada-Spain to...more
Every parent should learn to accept that the day will come when their kids will watch the same TV program and will listen to the same section of the paper. After that, your child will start to hear something about premarital sex, drugs, breaking the...more
The talk of bunnies usually brings to mind one thing: Easter and lots of eggs made of chocolate. Around the same time, bunny plush toys become just as popular as the chocolate eggs, although you don't have to wait for Easter to roll around for...more
I have been thinking a lot about babies lately—my third grandchild will be here in about two to three weeks, and I can't wait! The other two grandchildren are also excited to have a little brother or sister arriving soon. ...more
With Halloween looming children will be expecting you to supply them with kids costumes for them to go out trick and treating. There are many different options for you to consider that do not have to cost the earth.For younger girls perhaps you can...more
The Bedroom is somewhere most of us spend a large portion of our time. On average, we spend 30% of our entire life in the bedroom so it's important the bedroom is made as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.When planning for the...more
So you and your children have made a couple of peanut butter sandwiches together, and the two of you feel ready to take on the contestants from Iron Chef, huh? While we're not doubting your talents, children's cooking is supposed to extend...more