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Thanksgiving Activities: Giving Thanks For Your Family

Nov 13th, 2010

Thanksgiving Activities: Giving Thanks For Your Family

The festival of Thanksgiving is a special time of sharing and appreciation of the family. More Americans travel home for Thanksgiving than for any other festival, including Christmas. Family is the one constant in many peoples lives, and even if the relationship has been testing at times, family is the one part of our lives that cannot be denied.

Life Skills For Children: Two Key Areas Parents Don’t Prepare Their Kids For Adulthood

Nov 13th, 2010

Life Skills For Children: Two Key Areas Parents Don’t Prepare Their Kids For Adulthood

Being a parent brings with it the responsibility to prepare our children for adulthood. Two key areas where parents often pass on bad habits to their children are money habits and relationship skills. Here's how you can make sure you pass on the skills to help your child cope with these key areas.

Healthy Eating: Start Growing Healthy Children Before Pregnancy

Nov 12th, 2010

Healthy Eating: Start Growing Healthy Children Before Pregnancy

Healthy nutrition for babies starts with us making healthier food choices for ourselves. Our babies are what we eat while we are pregnant, and then are what they eat once they are born. Educating yourself regarding good nutrition is a major part of good parenting.

The Origin Of Thanksgiving: History And Traditions Around The World

Nov 11th, 2010

The Origin Of Thanksgiving: History And Traditions Around The World

Thanksgiving has its history and origin way back in centuries. There are various instances of thanksgiving observances in history, all of which bear resemblance to the modern celebrations of Thanksgiving. Feasts celebrating a good harvest existed well before the Pilgrims or the settlers arrived.

Kids T’ai Chi And Yoga: Proven Health Benefits For Children

Nov 11th, 2010

Kids T’ai Chi And Yoga: Proven Health Benefits For Children

Part of every child's exercise program should include the most ancient and practiced forms of physical, mental, and energetic exercises in the world - Yoga, T'ai Chi, and Qigong. Animal frolicking allows kids to pretend to be powerful, graceful animals, providing a rigorous workout with no harmful side effects.

Thanksgiving Traditions And Customs In Asian Countries

Nov 10th, 2010

Thanksgiving Traditions And Customs In Asian Countries

Although we think of Thanksgiving as an American festival, few people know that there are Thanksgiving festivals celebrated all over the world, for different reasons and at different times. Here are some of the festivities associated with Thanksgiving in Asian countries.

Indian Kids And Internet Safety: Not All Fun and Games Online

Nov 10th, 2010

Indian Kids And Internet Safety: Not All Fun and Games Online

A survey by Symantec found that over 7 in 10 kids in India have had negative online experiences - from exposure to nudity and violence to having a stranger try to meet them in real life. It's a good reminder for parents to plug in to their kids’ online lives, if they have not already done so.

Single Parenting: 4 Tips For Single Moms To Raise Happy Kids

Nov 9th, 2010

Single Parenting: 4 Tips For Single Moms To Raise Happy Kids

Single moms don't have it easy. From setting limits to self-care decisions to involving the kids in family decisions, Kim Patrick offers some excellent tips to single mums about raising happy, well-adjusted kids.

Overscheduled Children: Will Your Kids Snap Under The Stress?

Nov 9th, 2010

Overscheduled Children: Will Your Kids Snap Under The Stress?

As the pressure to excel mounts, today’s children are beginning to feel the brunt. Agreed, striving is essential to keep up with the rest in this rapidly moving world – and parents need broaden to their child’s horizon. But how much is too much?