Did you know1 out of 5 kids has been sexually solicited online1 out of 4 kids has been sent a picture of naked people or people having sex onlinethat May 21, 2002 there was the first death of a child linked directly to an Internet Predator? Parents' biggest concern about the Internet used to be pornography, but there is definitely a greater fear today.You have probably taught your child not to talk to strangers, and in many situations, they would remember this. But the Internet is different.
Tags: Computers, Internet, Child Safety
Oh, that awful parental curse!At one time or another in a moment of desperation nearly every parent has spewed these venomous words upon their offspring: "I HOPE YOU HAVE ONE JUST LIKE YOU WHEN YOU GROW UP!"I'd always sworn I'd never say it but I can't lie. I did it too. I hang my head in shame whenI think of that horrible day 10 years ago when I wished the worst upon my 12 year old son.
Tags: Society, Issues, Immigration, Anti-Immigration
The Real Dangers to Kids Online and How to Avoid ThemDid you know1 out of 5 kids has been sexually solicited online1 out of 4 kids has been sent a picture of naked people or people having sex onlinethat May 21, 2002 there was the first death of a child linked directly to an Internet Predator? Parents' biggest concern about the Internet used to be pornography, but there is definitely a greater fear today. You have probably taught your child not to talk to strangers, and in many situations, they would remember this. But the Internet is different.
Tags: Computers, Internet, Child Safety
(ARA) - Is daylight-saving time wreaking havoc in your home? Is it difficult to get your infant to sleep in? Do your kids keep informing you "It can't be bed time, the sun is still out"? How about when the summer ends and it is time to get your children back onto a school schedule? Let's face it, just because the calendar says September, that does not mean that the sun no longer shines through the bedroom windows.If any of these situations sound familiar then you will be relieved to know about Redi Shade room-darkening window shades. Redi Shade is a pleated window shade made of heavy-duty paper that hangs quickly and effortlessly using a peel and stick strip.
Tags: Shopping, Home and Garden, Windows, Window Coverings, Blinds
The holiday season can be a hectic, stressing time not only for adults, but also for children: lots of driving around town in traffic jams; schlepping through overcrowded shopping malls; giving up your room for out-of-town relatives who emit a funny smell. Yep, it can be a difficult time. Here are a few tips to keep your little ones, and yourself, calm and comfortable during the holiday season.
Tags: Society, Issues, Immigration, Anti-Immigration
Parents of hyperactive children know the "Would you please just settle down?!" phrase well, and likely use it on a regular basis. There are a number of tips to help parents settle their hyperactive child down. These quick tips and relaxation techniques take the same amount of time as yelling and scolding but produce incredibly different results in hyperactive children.
Tags: Health, Mental Health, Disorders, Child and Adolescent, ADD and ADHD
Feng shui is a very popular and intriguing concept in home design today. In addition to the life benefits it provides, it also offers a roadmap, so to speak, of not just how to decorate..
Tags: Society, Religion and Spirituality, Taoism, Feng Shui, Practitioners
A number of ADHD medications are hitting the market, joining the old Ritalin standby. Concerta, in its relatively short existence, has already grabbed a sizeable portion of the ADHD medication market share. Although Concerta offers a number of advantages over the older ADHD medications, it also has several side effects that people with Attention Deficit and parents of Attention Deficit children should be aware of before administering this medication.
Tags: Health, Mental Health, Disorders, Child and Adolescent, ADD and ADHD
Parents, when you help your children learn to read, you help them open the door to a big, exciting world. As a parent, you can begin an endless learning chain like this: You read to your children, they develop a love of stories and poems, they want to read on their own, they practice reading, and finally, they read for their own information or pleasure. When children become readers, their world is forever wider and richer.
Tags: Arts, Literature, Reviews
So, the thing is… we reap what we sow.A few weeks ago, my daughters and I planted some seeds. It was a fun project to do together because it involved digging in the dirt and talking about how plants grow, plus the sun was warm on our faces.
Tags: Society, Issues, Children, Youth and Family, Child Abuse, Prevention
There are many tips on getting your children involved in your earth-friendly lifestyle. If you are in the process of going "green", it is important to know and understand that this is a lifestyle choice, a way of living that should involve every member of your family. Children of all ages can get in on the "green" epidemic by learning how to live in a manner that is healthy, and rewarding to themselves, as well as the environment. [Read more]
In school, kids are encouraged to create, draw, color, paint and build. These activities can certainly stimulate children, and help them grow. Very often, these masterpieces that your children create are brought home and proudly displayed. [Read more]
When was the last time you and your kids rolled around on the floor together laughing yourselves silly? If you're like me, it may have been a while! Sometimes I get caught up in household chores, give errands a priority or answer the phone when I know I should let it ring, instead of making time for my two daughters. It's not that I don't play with them; just the opposite is true. It simply seems as if I'm trying to fit them into my daily schedule when in fact I should be scheduling my day around them. [Read more]
An estimated five million scooters will be sold this year and according to the U.S. Product Safety Commission 26,000 scooter-related injuries were reported before the end of December 2000! 90 percent of those injuries were to children 14 and under. [Read more]
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