Children's toys given to victim of bullying A young girl who suffers from Huntington's disease and who was bullied as a result has been given the opportunity to go on a shopping spree for children's toys.Kathleen Edward, who is seven years old, was driven to a store that specialises in selling kids' toys.Not only did she get to significantly boost the contents of her playroom, but the youngster also spent the day in...more
All of us parents are familiar with antibiotics. They are the most common prescription given to our children today by our pediatricians. It seems like doctors prescribe them for everything from the common cold, infectious diseases and even more serious abrasions. This doesn't come with out a cost to our child's body and can cause bad side effects like diarrhea, upset stomach and even cause other infections contrary to what the...more
They dont teach our children how to manage money and the importance of credit in school, while children have their own money from a young age through allowances, part time jobs, bake and garage sales and more.The moment your child begins to know what money is and begin coming into contact with it, is the moment educating them how to manage it begins. The first thing to teach them is the value of money and why it is important to save it.Encourage your grade schoolers to keep a piggy bank and when they are in the toy stores with their eyes wide, encourage them to think about their purchases. Take out a notebook and have them record their favourite toys and the prices. Then when you return home, dump out their piggy bank and discuss how they are going to plan to purchase the thing that they want the most on their list.With pre-teens you can open a co-account and introduce your teen to banking. When they earn money, require that they deposit a pre-determined amount into their savings account. This is also your opportunity to teach your teen about credit before they reach an age where they can actually obtain credit and do damage. When your teen brings up a big ticket item (less than...more
Stereotypes abound about teenagers and how they drive. Unfortunately, a lot of statistics support these stereotypes, so insurance companies charge a great deal of money when you want to insure a teenager. While prices are generally a lot lower for girls, boys don't have to cost a fortune to insure and girls can get even more savings.Safety...more
If you want to negotiate your child support or custody agreement, the best outcome is always a negotiation reflected in a Separation Agreement. You dont want a Judge deciding issues for you regarding your children. And, your best chance for agreement is to know how to effectively negotiate with your spouse. Be prepared for reasonable compromise. If...more
Robert Kiyosaki-Raising Kids to Become Entrepreneurs Robert Kiyosaki in his book called "The Cashflow Quadrant" say that the schools system is training your kids to become good employees - they're not designed to groom innovators, problem-solvers, or future entrepreneurs.So if you want your kids to be in a position go beyond the paycheck mentality, you're going to need to teach them something the schools rarely mention to them-entrepreneurship. Simply put, your goal is to raise kids who understand money, business, and wealth creation.In today's rapidly changing world economy, a long-term, secure employment has gone the way of ancient civilizations. And that's to say nothing about the combined effects of inflation and taxation on earnings when you do get the job.It is really sad that school systems and most parents all over the world are still training people for an environment that no longer exists.As a parent, you surely don't want to raise kids who are going to have to wait to be given a job. The only way to have financial security in our modern world is to equip oneself with the knowledge and skills that enables one to continually create...more
"Building Self-Esteem in Your Kids"Self-Esteem (SE) is your child's internal barometer as to how they see themselves. It is the core value or worth they place upon themselves. SE is the primary resource affecting the degree of happiness or...more
Kind-hearted people confronted with photographs of needy children in the world's poorest countries sometimes ask, "Is adoption the answer?"Celebrities such as Angelina Jolie and Madonna have, after all, adopted several children from developing...more
The Secret to Taming an Angry Child and Stop Toddler Tantrums Many moms and pops struggle when youngsters appear to be angry... and frequently for no obvious reason. Yet, there sometimes are reasons. You may not know what those reasons are...more
A buyer's guide to kids ATV Buying a kids ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) could be a confusing task. Often, most people do not know how to go about buying the ATV. There are so many factors to consider. Size, make, price and safety are examples...more
How Much Fish Oil Is Needed For Autistic Kids? As well as discovering how much fish oil is needed for autistic kids, it is also vital to ensure the oil is high quality too, being pure and high in omega 3 fatty acids. Learn the facts here and...more
What Makes The Best Omega 3 Supplement For Kids? Finding the very best omega 3 for kids to take can really help with their overall mental and physical development, especially as the body cannot make these valuable fats and most kids (and...more