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Saturday, May 18, 2013
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71. Extracurricular Activities: When to Say When
[MOMS]
When it comes to raising well-rounded children, extracurricular activities play a huge role in keeping your kids in line. According to one education consultant, participation in school activities, sports and community clubs and organizations during the middle school years has a positive effect on at-risk teens who might drop out in high school. In addition to fostering positive character traits in children, it also creates a school... Read More
When it comes to raising well-rounded children, extracurricular activities play a huge role in keeping your kids in line. According to one education consultant, participation in school activities, sports and community clubs and organizations during the middle school years has a positive effect on at-risk teens who might drop out in high school. In addition to fostering positive character traits in children, it also creates a school... Read More
72. Internet Safety Tips for Kids
[MOMS]
Computers and the internet have become a way of life. Telling your kids that they can't go on the internet is like telling them they can't breathe. Not only has the internet become a social aspect for kids, it is also educational. Kids are expected to know their way around the internet and do research for school... Read More
Computers and the internet have become a way of life. Telling your kids that they can't go on the internet is like telling them they can't breathe. Not only has the internet become a social aspect for kids, it is also educational. Kids are expected to know their way around the internet and do research for school... Read More
73. Outdoor Fun with Bubbles
[MOMS]
For many kids, summer fun just wouldn't be fun without a big outdoor bubble party! But before you go out and buy a pricey bubble-blowing machine, why not give making your own bubble formula a try? It's cheap, easy and may even make bigger bubbles than the storebought kind. You just need three ingredients: water, dish soap, and glycerin or corn syrup. You may have to do a little experimenting based on your water type, climate and how long... Read More
For many kids, summer fun just wouldn't be fun without a big outdoor bubble party! But before you go out and buy a pricey bubble-blowing machine, why not give making your own bubble formula a try? It's cheap, easy and may even make bigger bubbles than the storebought kind. You just need three ingredients: water, dish soap, and glycerin or corn syrup. You may have to do a little experimenting based on your water type, climate and how long... Read More
74. Dining Out With a Toddler
[MOMS]
Dining out with a toddler can be a challenging experience. Still, having a toddler does not have to mean the end of dining out. By being prepared and following a few simple suggestions dinner out with your little one can be enjoyable. Make sure your toddler is well rested. As parents we all know a cranky child can cause havoc. If your child is old enough to understand what you are saying, give them a pep talk. Explain how... Read More
Dining out with a toddler can be a challenging experience. Still, having a toddler does not have to mean the end of dining out. By being prepared and following a few simple suggestions dinner out with your little one can be enjoyable. Make sure your toddler is well rested. As parents we all know a cranky child can cause havoc. If your child is old enough to understand what you are saying, give them a pep talk. Explain how... Read More
75. How to Have a Successful Play Date
[MOMS]
Before cliques, dating, break-ups and office politics, comes that first and developmentally vital tradition in a human being's life: play dates. Play dates are a child's first foray into the world of friends and social rules. Kids can learn a great deal about social interaction during play dates, which is why they're so important. For moms, play dates provide a chance for a little social interaction of our own. In the presence of... Read More
Before cliques, dating, break-ups and office politics, comes that first and developmentally vital tradition in a human being's life: play dates. Play dates are a child's first foray into the world of friends and social rules. Kids can learn a great deal about social interaction during play dates, which is why they're so important. For moms, play dates provide a chance for a little social interaction of our own. In the presence of... Read More
76. Texting 1,2 3: What Those Abbreviations Mean
[MOMS]
You pride yourself in being a hip parent who knows all of the warning signs. But with ever-changing technology, it's sometimes hard to stay on top of the latest and greatest trends, especially since you're not a teenager anymore. And to say things have changed since then would be an understatement. In fact, teens these days speak their own language via text - and if you're not down with the lingo, you may be missing out on some... Read More
You pride yourself in being a hip parent who knows all of the warning signs. But with ever-changing technology, it's sometimes hard to stay on top of the latest and greatest trends, especially since you're not a teenager anymore. And to say things have changed since then would be an understatement. In fact, teens these days speak their own language via text - and if you're not down with the lingo, you may be missing out on some... Read More
77. How to Stop a Toddler Tantrum
[MOMS]
Perhaps the most infuriating stage of parenthood is when your child reaches the time when tantrums seem to be his only means of expression. In the "terrible twos" - or threes, fours and beyond - these full-on freakouts might happen seemingly at the drop of a hat, but there are ways to deal with them and even prevent them before they happen. First, note your child's "triggers" - hunger, pain and exhaustion can make intelligent adults... Read More
Perhaps the most infuriating stage of parenthood is when your child reaches the time when tantrums seem to be his only means of expression. In the "terrible twos" - or threes, fours and beyond - these full-on freakouts might happen seemingly at the drop of a hat, but there are ways to deal with them and even prevent them before they happen. First, note your child's "triggers" - hunger, pain and exhaustion can make intelligent adults... Read More
78. Help Your Kids Earn Their Keep
[MOMS]
A penny for your thoughts... and a dollar for your efforts. It's the old allowance conundrum. We're talking chore charts, compensation rates and more. For an allowance novice, it can feel like a real handful. The dilemma goes beyond what to give and what not to give to your children. You have to find age-appropriate duties. You must implement money-managing strategies for your little worker bee. {relatedarticles}However, many experts... Read More
A penny for your thoughts... and a dollar for your efforts. It's the old allowance conundrum. We're talking chore charts, compensation rates and more. For an allowance novice, it can feel like a real handful. The dilemma goes beyond what to give and what not to give to your children. You have to find age-appropriate duties. You must implement money-managing strategies for your little worker bee. {relatedarticles}However, many experts... Read More
79. How to Take Care of Yourself Postpartum
[MOMS]
Whether you had a Caesarean section or a natural birth, it's important to take care of your own body after giving birth. While a C-section, which is major abdominal surgery, is the more invasive and traumatic procedure, women who deliver naturally still need to care for themselves postpartum. Expect to have some bleeding, at times very heavy bleeding, for up to six weeks after delivery. Your OBGYN will advise you not to use tampons... Read More
Whether you had a Caesarean section or a natural birth, it's important to take care of your own body after giving birth. While a C-section, which is major abdominal surgery, is the more invasive and traumatic procedure, women who deliver naturally still need to care for themselves postpartum. Expect to have some bleeding, at times very heavy bleeding, for up to six weeks after delivery. Your OBGYN will advise you not to use tampons... Read More
80. Are You Overcritical?
[MOMS]
"Your hair is a mess." "Why can't you do better in school?" "Do you ever watch where you're going? Are you constantly criticizing your children to the point where even you're beginning to wonder if you're too hard on them? By now you've likely heard the notion of choosing your battles. However, when you're caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it may seem as if you're always confronted with a new battle. The... Read More
"Your hair is a mess." "Why can't you do better in school?" "Do you ever watch where you're going? Are you constantly criticizing your children to the point where even you're beginning to wonder if you're too hard on them? By now you've likely heard the notion of choosing your battles. However, when you're caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it may seem as if you're always confronted with a new battle. The... Read More
