Adventures for those in the teens can vary dramatically depending on various factors. Firstly, how far they are into their teens, the location that they live, where they hang out, the money available to spend and their social background, can all influence how teens spend their days (and more worryingly their nights)!If televisions programmes like 'Skins' are to be believed, teenagers spend their days getting stoned, going to clubs and enjoying...more
The difficulty with buying gifts for children is that they tend to receive masses of similar presents - if not exactly the same things - from adoring relatives every year. The latest Disney character or animated film, the new hot toy or gadget or the latest game - all kids want them and will clamour for them relentlessly (unless they are exceptionally well behaved) until they are treated at birthdays or Christmas...and then they play with them...more
Summer, at least in the eyes of Austin school children, is just around the corner. Summer temperatures are already being felt and hot afternoons seem to stretch out longer in the summer. Fortunately, fun ways to entertain the whole family abound in the Austin area.Zilker Park Hillside Theater - Pack a picnic dinner and head to the Zilker Park Hillside Theater for an evening of memorable entertainment. For over 50 years Austinites have headed to the grassy hillside above the Barton Springs Pool to bring a little culture to the warm summer nights. "A Midsummer Night's Dream" runs through May; Ballet Under the Stars with Austin Metamorphosis Dance Ensemble is the featured show in June; and "Annie" is the summer musical in July and August. Alcohol is not allowed, but quiet dogs on leashes are welcome. Bring blankets or low chairs to enjoy the show. Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort - What better way to beat the heat than getting soaked at Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort south of Austin in New Braunfels. The park has three different sections, with a free tram running between them. From water coasters to tube chutes to water playgrounds, there is something for every age level. The...more
When children are no trouble, they're a joy to everyone around them! Of course no child can be good all the time and nor would we want them to be - part of the child's remit in life is to be a bit mischievous at time and enjoy being a child! However when they have been very good, you do want to reward their excellent behaviour with a little gift....more
Thinking of gift ideas for kids may be challenging, although many find this task exhilarating. It boils down to knowing the likes and dislikes of the child before finding a gift for him/her. Kids can be quite picky about the gifts they like and do not hesitate to voice their opinions. While searching for the perfect gift ideas for kids, keep the...more
Summer is coming and that means your family might be spending some time near the water, whether it's a swimming pool, a river, the ocean, a lake, whatever's convenient to you.Are your children good swimmers yet?How Young is Too Young for Swimming Lessons?I'm all for teaching kids of any age to swim. I don't believe there's such a thing as too young. And it would appear that National Institutes of Health agrees with me. Despite fears that swimming lessons for very young children (ages 1-4) increases the odds of drowning, a study has shown that this isn't the case. See http://www.nichd.nih.gov/news/releases/030209-Drowning-Risk.cfmIt's important to keep in mind that swimming lessons don't guarantee your child won't ever drown. In fact, the NIH report found that many of the older kids who drowned were in fact fairly skilled swimmers. Swimming lessons still appeared to help limit drownings, but they were not a guarantee.Always Be Vigilant Near WaterIt doesn't matter how well your kids swim, you should always be careful when your family is around a body of water that someone could drown in. Younger kids should have one adult whose sole responsibility is to know where that child is and...more
It's not at all unusual for a five year old child to continue to wet the bed at night. Even the best potty trained child may wet the bed on occasion. This may cause some parents anxiety as they attempt to deal with the situation and try to get their...more
A huge worry for numerous parents in our society is stressing over the activities that their teenager may be engaging in with their cell phones, and would give anything if they could retrieve deleted text messages their teen has erased. We all would...more
This book can be ordered online. Published by Paperback book contains 232 pages. From a wide array of readers it is much concerned with the family life and its future. Single parenting has its own pros and cons and this book put light on this too.The...more
If your child is ready to begin exploring the heavens, then you may be in the market to get a childrens telescope. There are various readily available today from many companies, and discovering a good quality telescope for kids is really not...more
The children have improved their own views on various aspects of their daily life and will require increasing control for their daily routine. Often this is showed negatively in unwillingness or even refused to cooperate with everyday tasks. The best...more
The energy level in French bulldog puppies is very high and thus they are very active in performing their task. Little frenchies will make you to run for miles as they will not get tired sooner. Start training your French bulldog puppies at the most...more