Helping Shy Children to be More Social Kids are often shy due to their inborn temperament, not because they are broken and need fixed. Shy people, in fact, often have wonderful qualities such as sensitivity, empathy and the ability to listen. While shyness is a natural and healthy variation in temperament, it can limit a child's opportunities. Shy children may be less able to stand up for themselves, make new friends, and ask for what...more
How to Buy a Bunk Bed - Quick Guide on How to Buy a Bunk Bed for Your Kids' Bedroom Modern bunk beds are very different form years past. When I was a kid, a bunk bed was more or less a twin size bed on top another twin size bed with a ladder to reach the top bunk. I loved my bunk bed! Half the time I spent on the top, and a few years later my brother and I switched and I took the bottom. It was like my own private little...more
Care for your Child in a Special Way by the Expert Pediatric Advice As much as a child is dear to you, so is his/her safety from various demonic viruses and diseases! This growing populated world of filth and dirt, contamination and spoils, your child may be at a heavy risk of being attached by roaring gigantic germs and infections! This is not to petrify you, but to warn you, to inform you and to educate you on various topics such as safe parenting, prevention of infections, dealing with issues at home, dealing with emotions and general behavior, first aid and even healthy recopies!For all of this, an expert pediatric advice is always preferred. Remember not to follow any of the advices given to you by lay people for it is the expert advice that is reliable, standardized and universal! Quite obvious, you would not want to risk your child's life!Issues you must deal withThere are plenty of issues that you can handle for your child, while there might be some on which you may require an advice and don't shy from it. Whether a housewife or a working mother, the internet is easily accessible to all and all that you have to do is reach the right site, which is approved and true,...more
No matter the reason, kids love being given toys as gifts. They always have a long list of toys they'd love to have. The only problem is how many of the toys really don't challenge the child at all, intellectually, physically or otherwise.I'm a big believer in buying toys for kids that they'll enjoy and will challenge them. That they don't know...more
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...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 antibiotics were prescribed to address. The purpose of an antibiotic is to boost the immune system so that all bacteria is decimated. Even the good bacteria that naturally exists in our intestines that plays a major role in our overall immune system. Probiotics are the perfect counter balance in this situation.If an antibiotic treatment is inevitable, it is highly recommended that a probiotics for children regimen be started at the same time. Do keep in mind that these two substances should not be taken simultaneously. They end up canceling each other out. Make it a point to ensure there is at least a minimum of a 3 to 4 hour time span between the probiotics and the antibiotic doses. This option is especially important because the probiotics...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...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...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...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,...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