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Parenting Advice From A Teacher: An Educator’s Take On Child Happiness

Aug 14th, 2010

Parenting Advice From A Teacher: An Educator’s Take On Child Happiness

Having headed the primary section of a school for quite a while has allowed me to interact with an interesting cross-section of students and parents. My consistent advice to parents was to be there for them… to enjoy every moment by sharing ‘happy time’ with them.

Internet Safety For Kids: Suicide And The Cyberbully

Aug 13th, 2010

Internet Safety For Kids: Suicide And The Cyberbully

'Cyberbullying' is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another minor using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones. Kids have even killed themselves after falling victim to cyberbullying. Here are some tips to protect your child.

Boost Your Child’s Creativity With An Origami Butterfly

Aug 13th, 2010

Boost Your Child’s Creativity With An Origami Butterfly

Who would have thought that a small piece of paper could be used so creatively? Importantly for parents, Origami is a non-messy and very engrossing form of craft. Here are detailed instructions on making an Origami butterfly with your child.

Does Your Child Have ‘Toxic’ Friends? 6 Ways To Deal With The Wrong Crowd

Aug 12th, 2010

Does Your Child Have ‘Toxic’ Friends? 6 Ways To Deal With The Wrong Crowd

The old axiom is true - birds of a feather do flock together - and that’s especially accurate in adolescence. So what do you do when you when you don’t like your child’s friends? James Lehman offers parents 6 ways to deal with the 'wrong crowd'.

Classic Children’s Stories: Five Children And It

Aug 12th, 2010

Classic Children’s Stories: Five Children And It

It isn’t everyday that a bunch of children play in the sand and uncover a ‘sand fairy’ that is hideous, foul-tempered and claims to have had pterodactyls for breakfast. But who cares about prettiness and pleasantries as long as a fairy does what he is supposed to do – make wishes come true?

School Lunches: Healthy Alternatives For Your Kids

Aug 11th, 2010

School Lunches: Healthy Alternatives For Your Kids

School lunches are pretty important to kids, but your kids’ school lunches don’t need to be boring sandwiches and applesauce. Here are some tips to help make school lunches more healthy and fun!

Positive Parenting: Teach Your Kids A Wealthy Mindset

Aug 11th, 2010

Positive Parenting: Teach Your Kids A Wealthy Mindset

You know that when you focus constantly on lack of money and things, that's what you experience. You've been working hard to change your own mindset - and change your own life. But it's even more important that you teach your kids a wealthy mindset.

From Working Mom To Stay-At-Home Mom: Making the Transition

Aug 10th, 2010

From Working Mom To Stay-At-Home Mom: Making the Transition

Making the transition from a dual income family to a single income family can be tough. Here are 5 things I wish someone had told me before I quit my job and became a stay at home mom.

Computers For Kids: Tips On Buying Your Child His First PC

Aug 10th, 2010

Computers For Kids: Tips On Buying Your Child His First PC

No (wired) parent can afford to delay their child’s introduction to computers and the vast world of the Internet indefinitely. If you need to buy your kid a computer, but are new to this and leery of experimenting on such an expensive electronic device, you'll benefit from these tips on buying a PC for your kid.