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Saturday, May 25, 2013
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61. Volunteering Opportunities for Kids
[MOMS]
We all know that charity begins at home. However, how many parents really know how to get their children involved in volunteering? Although there are some opportunities that are more age-appropriate than others, your child is never too young to lend a helping hand. There are plenty of reasons to get your children involved in volunteering. Giving back to the community gives your child a sense of responsibility and teaches him the... Read More
We all know that charity begins at home. However, how many parents really know how to get their children involved in volunteering? Although there are some opportunities that are more age-appropriate than others, your child is never too young to lend a helping hand. There are plenty of reasons to get your children involved in volunteering. Giving back to the community gives your child a sense of responsibility and teaches him the... Read More
62. Photo Booth Fun: Snappy Ways to Spice Up Your Kid Party
[MOMS]
A picture is worth a thousand words, especially when it comes from a homemade photo booth. Photo booths are all the rage for adult parties, so it only makes sense that they'd also be a hit among the younger generations. It's sure to be the life of the party. Before you can get started on making arrangements for your photo booth, decide on a theme for your party. Whether it's a luau, fiesta, western or other theme, you'll be able to pull... Read More
A picture is worth a thousand words, especially when it comes from a homemade photo booth. Photo booths are all the rage for adult parties, so it only makes sense that they'd also be a hit among the younger generations. It's sure to be the life of the party. Before you can get started on making arrangements for your photo booth, decide on a theme for your party. Whether it's a luau, fiesta, western or other theme, you'll be able to pull... Read More
63. Sneaky Discipline Tricks Teachers Use
[MOMS]
It's sometimes amazing to watch what seems like an out-of-control child submit to a teacher's bidding at school. Parents who are exasperated with their kids' at-home antics can be really surprised when they watch their child interact successfully with their teachers away from home. How do teachers harness all that bad behavior at school, while you're left screaming and yelling at home? There are some super-sneaky ways they handle it.... Read More
It's sometimes amazing to watch what seems like an out-of-control child submit to a teacher's bidding at school. Parents who are exasperated with their kids' at-home antics can be really surprised when they watch their child interact successfully with their teachers away from home. How do teachers harness all that bad behavior at school, while you're left screaming and yelling at home? There are some super-sneaky ways they handle it.... Read More
64. Where DO You Get the Time?
[MOMS]
Why does it so often seem like you turn around and it's midnight when you're raising your kids? It seems like no matter what you do sometimes, there's still a lot more work to do by the time you are ready to go to bed. What can you do? The first thing you need to do is figure out where your time is going each day. Try making notes one day about what you do and how long it takes. If you're feeling really ambitious, you can try... Read More
Why does it so often seem like you turn around and it's midnight when you're raising your kids? It seems like no matter what you do sometimes, there's still a lot more work to do by the time you are ready to go to bed. What can you do? The first thing you need to do is figure out where your time is going each day. Try making notes one day about what you do and how long it takes. If you're feeling really ambitious, you can try... Read More
65. Appropriate Video Game Systems for Your Family
[MOMS]
With a new set of video game systems coming out every few years it can be tough to decide the best system for your family's needs. Unfortunately, because this is technology we're talking about, "hand-me-downs" are mostly out of the question when it comes to game systems. Luckily, consoles are lasting longer between new versions and many family-friendly games can be found at reduced prices. Handheld vs.... Read More
With a new set of video game systems coming out every few years it can be tough to decide the best system for your family's needs. Unfortunately, because this is technology we're talking about, "hand-me-downs" are mostly out of the question when it comes to game systems. Luckily, consoles are lasting longer between new versions and many family-friendly games can be found at reduced prices. Handheld vs.... Read More
66. Pregnancy Tests 101
[MOMS]
When you think you might be pregnant, you want to know as soon as possible. So you may do what many women do and run out to the drugstore a few days after the alleged conception to pick up a pregnancy test. But how do you know you're getting accurate results? The first mistake many women make is testing too early. Pregnancy tests detect the presence of hCG - a hormone produced when the placenta starts developing. If the fertilized egg... Read More
When you think you might be pregnant, you want to know as soon as possible. So you may do what many women do and run out to the drugstore a few days after the alleged conception to pick up a pregnancy test. But how do you know you're getting accurate results? The first mistake many women make is testing too early. Pregnancy tests detect the presence of hCG - a hormone produced when the placenta starts developing. If the fertilized egg... Read More
67. Super Summer Reading for All Ages
[MOMS]
There's plenty to do inside on rainy summer days, and if you have a child who's not a big reader, then there's no time like summer to get him interested in books. They're great to take along on road trips and airplanes, too, and it does today's kids good to unplug from video games and computers once in awhile. Scholastic.com partners with schools for book fairs and other events; give your child's school a call to see if ordering from... Read More
There's plenty to do inside on rainy summer days, and if you have a child who's not a big reader, then there's no time like summer to get him interested in books. They're great to take along on road trips and airplanes, too, and it does today's kids good to unplug from video games and computers once in awhile. Scholastic.com partners with schools for book fairs and other events; give your child's school a call to see if ordering from... Read More
68. Just Say No... and Mean It
[MOMS]
No means no, even when you're saying it to your child. For many parents, no quickly turns to maybe or even yes once they're bombarded by cries, whines and pouts. At the time it might seem easier to give up and give in than deal with the fallout, but in reality, look at the message that you're sending for your child. They'll quickly become in tune with the fact that pitching a fit will always get them what they want. {relatedarticles}The... Read More
No means no, even when you're saying it to your child. For many parents, no quickly turns to maybe or even yes once they're bombarded by cries, whines and pouts. At the time it might seem easier to give up and give in than deal with the fallout, but in reality, look at the message that you're sending for your child. They'll quickly become in tune with the fact that pitching a fit will always get them what they want. {relatedarticles}The... Read More
69. Kids Traveling Alone? What You Need to Know
[MOMS]
Perhaps little Johnny is going over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house this summer. Or maybe he's visiting another relative or family friend. Either way, it might mean your child flying by himself. And that's OK - as long as you review your airline's policies and get prepared beforehand. Unaccompanied minor - that's airline lingo for a child traveling alone - policies are different for each airline. However, no child... Read More
Perhaps little Johnny is going over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house this summer. Or maybe he's visiting another relative or family friend. Either way, it might mean your child flying by himself. And that's OK - as long as you review your airline's policies and get prepared beforehand. Unaccompanied minor - that's airline lingo for a child traveling alone - policies are different for each airline. However, no child... Read More
70. June Is National Child Safety Awareness Month
[MOMS]
For most parents, the days of letting their kids run around the neighborhood from sunup to sundown went out with the lax attitude about bike helmets. These days, summer is all about structure for most kids. Whether it's camp, daycare, summer school or other activity, it's important for kids to be supervised. It's hard to hear about kids being taken or hurt, but it does happen, and that's why June is Child Safety Awareness Month. "Child... Read More
For most parents, the days of letting their kids run around the neighborhood from sunup to sundown went out with the lax attitude about bike helmets. These days, summer is all about structure for most kids. Whether it's camp, daycare, summer school or other activity, it's important for kids to be supervised. It's hard to hear about kids being taken or hurt, but it does happen, and that's why June is Child Safety Awareness Month. "Child... Read More
