Many parents encourage their children to participate in team sports and other social activities. Playing T-Ball, baseball, soccer, cub football and other sports can be hard on kids who aren't the very best at a sport. Sometimes alternative activities actually provide children with a more rewarding experience because everyone gets to spend time training and playing and no one ever needs to be benched.Is Your Child Ready to Learn Martial Arts?Age...more
By continuing to show affection as children grow up, you make it more likely that they will grow into adults who can show affection easily. So hang in there and one day you will be pleasantly surprised when your child turns around and give YOU a hug!Sneaky Ways to Show Affection to Your Prickly Teens and Tweens By: Sue Edgerley About the Author How much more fun would family life be if there were no more arguments and...more
Trisomy 13, also known as Patau"s syndrome, and Trisomy 18,also known as Edwards" syndrome, are conditions where the presence of chromosomal abnormalities generally result in severe mental retardation and physical disfigurement.Children born with either condition usually die within the first year of life. Parents of these children often undergo a tubal ligation surgery for fear that their next child would be affected with the same disorder. Some of these parents, after much consideration and consultation with experts, recognize that this condition may not occur in future pregnancies. A tubal ligation reversal is an option that will help these couples bear children again. Woman who are interested in a tubal reversalshould be very aware of all the possible problems which may arise, especially if they areover the age of 40. Although a tubal reversal may be the best option, these women should also explore other alternatives such as adoption. While the main concern will be the related risk of a trisomy 13 or trisomy 18, the fact is that the risk is the same for patients who undergo atubal reversal as for those in the general population. What is the possibility that...more
Everyone knows that Orlando is the ultimate family vacation destination. Home to the largest and world-famous theme parks like Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World, Orlando has a lot of things in store for the whole family especially the children. But do you know what? Orlando is not only for kids. It is also a great travel getaway for...more
Taking a family out of its comfort zone to move to a new country can present a multitude of stresses. Parents will undoubtedly have mixed emotions including excitement and trepidation and children are just the same. However it is possible to ease the stress by following some guidelines to prepare your children for a move overseas: * Include...more
Nowadays kids were born and raised in a hyper-technological world, which has made them used to use always different and up-to-date technological instruments. Nobody better than kids can immediately understand the functioning of computers, MP3 players, videogames, and nobody like kids can deal with technology in a natural way. Their behavior towards technology is very different from the behavior of adults, who have had to get gradually used to technological innovations, learning how to move in this world little by little. For those who were not born in the hyper-technological era, but who happened to live in it, dealing with more and more futuristic instruments is not so easy, while for nowadays kids technological tools are normal and common objects, as the TV and the radio were normal for us. In addition to an ability that we could define innate, kids also have a great passion for the world of technology, a passion that makes them explore any new product launched on the market with the curiosity that is typical of their age. Thus if you have to make a present for a 21st centurys kid, there is nothing better than focusing on a technological item. But you must pay attention: since...more
It is always good to get children interested in reading as early as possible. However, in today's modern society, this can be increasingly difficult. It is often all too easy to switch on the latest games console, or sit them down in front of the...more
There is a need for babies to receive dental care just like the average person. To make sure that your child's first teeth are healthy, it would be best to give dental care early. Permanent teeth rely on the primary teeth to get their space in the...more
You as a parent want your child to be knowledgeable and intelligent. Never be under the impression that all toys are just a waste of your child's time. Such glowing toys are unique and have proven to impart educational skills to your children. So...more
One of the monumental steps in parenting is when you decide your child is old enough to participate in extracurricular activities. It can be difficult to make this decision, let alone which one your child should participate in. Extracurricular...more
Young children these days aren't so willing with sports along with other bodily recreation just like the other generations. The creation of games, gaming centers, Online world, and the development of technology made the way for simulations and...more
A divorce can be an incredibly challenging time for any family, but communication between you and your children is very important. The children need to fully understand that they aren't responsible for what is happening. They also need to realize...more