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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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41. Teaching Kids About Sharing
[MOMS]
It may be the hardest thing for toddlers and preschoolers to do. No, we're not talking about potty-training. The dreaded s-word - sharing - can incite tantrums like no other. But the earlier you start teaching and modeling sharing, the better your child will become at sharing. Start helping your child understand the concept by buying just one of his favorite treat that's easily shareable - M&Ms, French fries, whatever it might be,... Read More
It may be the hardest thing for toddlers and preschoolers to do. No, we're not talking about potty-training. The dreaded s-word - sharing - can incite tantrums like no other. But the earlier you start teaching and modeling sharing, the better your child will become at sharing. Start helping your child understand the concept by buying just one of his favorite treat that's easily shareable - M&Ms, French fries, whatever it might be,... Read More
42. 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
43. 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
44. 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
45. 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
46. 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
47. 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
48. 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
49. Ways for Teens to Earn Money This Summer
[MOMS]
It's summer, and the buck stops here for many teens. The break is the perfect opportunity for teens to get their feet wet in becoming gainfully employed. In addition to getting workplace experience, the income can also ease the burden on Mom and Dad's purse. Although summer jobs were a dime a dozen decades ago, it's not as easy for young adults to land a summer gig with job market being as saturated by unemployed adults. Positions such... Read More
It's summer, and the buck stops here for many teens. The break is the perfect opportunity for teens to get their feet wet in becoming gainfully employed. In addition to getting workplace experience, the income can also ease the burden on Mom and Dad's purse. Although summer jobs were a dime a dozen decades ago, it's not as easy for young adults to land a summer gig with job market being as saturated by unemployed adults. Positions such... Read More
50. Deciphering Teens' Drug Slang
[MOMS]
In the age of texting, e-mail, Facebook and other forms of communication that teens have available, it can be hard for parents to keep up with all those cryptic abbreviations. But your child's life might depend on you deciphering them. Would you know what "robotripping on DXM" would mean? Or why April 20 is significant to kids who use drugs? Many of today's parents were raised in the era of Just Say No, and while schools still teach that... Read More
In the age of texting, e-mail, Facebook and other forms of communication that teens have available, it can be hard for parents to keep up with all those cryptic abbreviations. But your child's life might depend on you deciphering them. Would you know what "robotripping on DXM" would mean? Or why April 20 is significant to kids who use drugs? Many of today's parents were raised in the era of Just Say No, and while schools still teach that... Read More
