Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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1. Keep Your Child from Being Materialistic
[MOMS]
Gimme, gimme, gimme. If that refrain sounds familiar, then you may have a materialistic kid. With all the online and television ads --- not to mention peer pressure -- that bombard kids every day with the coolest, trendiest toys, it's no wonder kids want more and more stuff. If your child expresses a need to fill up that piggy bank, then there are several ways to handle it. A passion for money isn't necessarily a bad thing, and in a... Read More
Gimme, gimme, gimme. If that refrain sounds familiar, then you may have a materialistic kid. With all the online and television ads --- not to mention peer pressure -- that bombard kids every day with the coolest, trendiest toys, it's no wonder kids want more and more stuff. If your child expresses a need to fill up that piggy bank, then there are several ways to handle it. A passion for money isn't necessarily a bad thing, and in a... Read More
2. How to Advise Your Tween About Gossip
[MOMS]
If you have kids who are about to hit their teenage years, then you may have noticed an uptick in the chitchat, whether on the phone, online or when they have friends over. Girls in particular are eager to compare thoughts and experiences with their peers, while boys aren't usually as interested in sharing information about their relationships and behaviors. But how do you head off a gossip girl before things get out of hand? First of... Read More
If you have kids who are about to hit their teenage years, then you may have noticed an uptick in the chitchat, whether on the phone, online or when they have friends over. Girls in particular are eager to compare thoughts and experiences with their peers, while boys aren't usually as interested in sharing information about their relationships and behaviors. But how do you head off a gossip girl before things get out of hand? First of... Read More
3. School Your Children in Dealing with Cyberbullies
[MOMS]
Just when you thought it was safe for your child to go into cyberspace. It's bad enough that children have to deal with being pushed around face to face in school, but apparently the intimidation doesn't stop there. A growing trend of cyberbullying has parents, students, education professionals and lawmakers concerned -- and with good reason. The Internet, cell phones and other technologies are breeding grounds for harassment of kids,... Read More
Just when you thought it was safe for your child to go into cyberspace. It's bad enough that children have to deal with being pushed around face to face in school, but apparently the intimidation doesn't stop there. A growing trend of cyberbullying has parents, students, education professionals and lawmakers concerned -- and with good reason. The Internet, cell phones and other technologies are breeding grounds for harassment of kids,... Read More
4. Is Your Child Ready for Preschool?
[MOMS]
If your child is around the age of 3, then you might contemplate whether or not it's time to get him into preschool. There are a lot of variables that go into a child's - and parent's! - readiness for school. If you're a stay-at-home mom who's ready for a few hours to herself, then preschool offers the perfect opportunity, especially if you feel your child needs more intellectual stimulation. Preschool provides socialization and the... Read More
If your child is around the age of 3, then you might contemplate whether or not it's time to get him into preschool. There are a lot of variables that go into a child's - and parent's! - readiness for school. If you're a stay-at-home mom who's ready for a few hours to herself, then preschool offers the perfect opportunity, especially if you feel your child needs more intellectual stimulation. Preschool provides socialization and the... Read More
5. Full Esteem Ahead!
[MOMS]
Many kids suffer from low self-esteem, which can lead to depression and other feelings of worthlessness. A child's self-esteem forms early in life, even when a child is a baby learning to roll over successfully. The pattern of trying, failing, trying again and ultimately succeeding builds a child's self-esteem intrinsically. Kids with healthy self-esteem have an easier time resisting peer pressure, recovering from disappointment and... Read More
Many kids suffer from low self-esteem, which can lead to depression and other feelings of worthlessness. A child's self-esteem forms early in life, even when a child is a baby learning to roll over successfully. The pattern of trying, failing, trying again and ultimately succeeding builds a child's self-esteem intrinsically. Kids with healthy self-esteem have an easier time resisting peer pressure, recovering from disappointment and... Read More
