Ahead of you pack everybody into the family car and go out to the shop, make an effort and speak with your children about what they really want to become for Hallow's eve. The most unfortunate mistake, however, is to ask them on what they want to be. A better option is to ask them: what three characters would you wish to dress up as for Halloween night. You single out 3 so that you have got various possibilities when you go to the internet...more
Recently a woman retained my services for a post judgment matter. She had been divorced for a number of years and was faced with an intriguing problem. Last year her former husband inquired of her as to whether he could perhaps spend more time with their minor child. She was at first hesitant, but after giving it some thought, she decided that she would not stand in the way of the father/child relationship. She agreed and a formal Modification of...more
Children and teenagers are commonly confronted with strep throat. Due to its very contagious character, strep throat can be easily acquired by children during the flu seasons. Strep throat is a type a sore throat caused by infection with group A streptococcus bacteria. Unlike sore throat, the bacterial form of the illness usually generates more intense symptoms which can persist for more than a week. Strep throat can cause symptoms such as throat inflammation and pain, enlargement of the tonsils and lymph nodes, difficult swallowing, difficult breathing, mucus-producing cough, headache, fatigue, poor appetite, nausea and fever. When it occurs in children, strep throat can also be accompanied by skin rash.The reason why strep throat is very common among children and teenagers is that they interact with large groups of persons in kindergarten or school, rendering them very vulnerable to contracting streptococcus bacteria or other infectious agents. In order to avoid the occurrence of strep throat, it is very important to timely educate your child in maintaining a good level of personal hygiene. Proper personal hygiene is a very effective means of preventing strep throat...more
Keeping the kids occupied can often be a costly expense - especially during holidays. The cost of going on days out and buying things in can soon spiral out of control. So, this short guide will point out several ways in which you can entertain the kids on a budget. Arts and crafts All that junk mail that comes through the post can be...more
The reasons are plentiful for why you should seek child custody help. If your situation allows you may be able to reach an agreeable arrangement for your children without a lot of help. If your situation is more difficult you may need to seek even more advice or hire a professional. Knowledge is always helpful, regardless of what situation you find...more
Being a single parent does not mean that you can not date and have romantic relationships, thousands of singles everyday are meeting other singles through online dating sites and are discovering that they to can be involved, even with the kids at home. However, it is still important to implement some dating rules and always give thought and preparation to some if the issues that may come up.First, being honest with your potential match and your kids from the start, your date has the right to know what kind of relationship they can have with you, such as when you will be available to date on the weekends or even every other weekend due to custody of your children, it is so important to lay everything out on the table and be upfront and honest, this will help you avoid problems that may arise later on in your relationship.Secondly, with children involved, always go slow in your new relationship, giving both your kids and your potential match time to adjust and adapt, until you are both certain that you want to build the relationship into something long term. Might be a good idea to not introduce your date to your kids immediately, having someone new in their lives is always hard to...more
By helping you cook, your children will learn the meaning of different cooking related terms, mathematics for measuring, and the concept of following directions, even the patience it takes waiting for biscuits to bake. You have the opportunity to...more
Selecting the first family pet is always an exciting process, and as parents, we always consider the health and safety of our kids first to make sure whatever kind of pet we introduce to the family is a good choice. Sometimes its a cat, and other...more
Are you a proud owner of a feline fur ball? If you're one of the millions of people around the world who consider themselves to be feline lovers, then consider yourself lucky. Cats aren't just cute; they can be quite loyal and affectionate...more
Speaking and talking are very important aspects of literacy activities for kids. The Learning Well has a motto; Speak to Learn. Questioning and answering those questions is totally relevant to this and literacy activities. Have any of you heard your...more
It is quite typical for some parents to find it hard to relate with their growing up child especially a teenager. They may have some differences and it would just be necessary to bridge the gap between them to establish a comfortable atmosphere at...more
There are times when the curve balls of life are a little more than we can handle on our own. The good news is, you are not alone and healing and treatment opportunities are readily at your disposal. Drug and alcohol addiction can creep up on the...more