Do you enjoy the silence? Well, if you’re a parent, especially of a young child, you likely don’t get much quiet until it’s lights out. However, there’s a lot to be said for teaching your kids to hush. Certain situations call for quiet time whether it’s in a library, in…
With gas and food prices soaring, you’ve got to save a buck wherever you can. And Father’s Day is no exception. While you may be inclined to go out and blow a bunch of money on the special day, it’s the affordable gifts from the heart that will likely mean…
It seems like kids lead a carefree life full of play and devoid of the worries we face as adults. But anxiety is on the rise in kids, whether it’s generalized, social or panic attacks. There are a lot of time constraints put on kids these days. Their school days…
It happens all of the time. You think you’ve wrapped up your Christmas shopping, and then BAM — it hits you. You’ve forgotten a teacher, friend, tutor, dance teacher, football coach, etc. Oftentimes you may be faced with the looking question: “what do you get for the person who has…
This is a time of year when kids are called upon to give thanks, but many don’t truly know how to express gratitude. Thanksgiving is a great time to teach children why it’s important to give of themselves and to say thank you, regardless of the time of year. Incorporating…
April marks Stress Awareness Month, and if any population is aware of their stress, then it’s moms! Moms are the do-it-all members of the family for the most part, and the ones who take on more than they ought to. For multitasking moms, who juggle kids, jobs, extracurricular activities, husbands…
Kids are getting played when it comes to taking a break at school. Yes, they’re there to learn reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic – but what about that fourth “R,” recess? Many schools are doing away with kids’ sole opportunity to give their brains a break during the day in favor…
Getting the kids to bed at around the same time each night not only minimizes tantrums, but also can make your child smarter, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. In a recent study, the AASM found that toddlers and preschoolers whose parents enforced a pre-bedtime routine and the…
Old man winter is alive and well this year, and what better way to come in from the cold than with a nice hot drink? When it comes to helping your children ward off the bone-chilling cold, here are a few beverages that are always in season, especially when the…
From Facebook to MySpace, it seems the users are getting smaller and the problems are getting bigger. Although many social networking sites have a minimum age requirement of 13, children often disregard the age limitations altogether. Or they seek out sites that are geared more toward their demographics, but are…