Research from the Department of Health showed that one in three 10 year olds are obese and a quarter of five years olds are overweight. You can help your child eat a healthy diet by following these simple tips;1 Try to set up a daily eating routine of three meals a day for the whole family. It's important to build a structure around eating to develop good habits. However busy you are try and get the family to sit down and eat...more
Learning to read is not a natural process like learning to speak. Human brains are hard-wired to speak however learning to read and write are acquired skills by a process that requires early systematic and direct instruction.Three recent studies have pinpointed the reason why some children lag behind with reading. Up until a decade ago, it was widely believed that those children who lagged behind with reading were just what was termed 'late...more
Although it will certainly be very painful to stand by your cheating man, at least during the early days of the discovery, this may be the best thing to do due to numerous factors. One of things that you should consider is the inseparable bond between you in the form of children. Right from the start, you should have your goals clear in your mind. For instance, are children your sole reason for holding on to the relationship? If this is the case, then it may not well be the best solution. Why? 1. Children are usually more insightful than parents assume, which means that they will easily notice that things are not quite as they should be.2. The children will only be well when there is an abundance of love in the home. They can be affected more when they stay with parents who hardly communicate, or who keep fighting over the slightest provocations. 3. If you are constantly in sorrow, it is hardly probable that you will really help the kids. The children will also suffer in the process.4. Tolerating a marriage for the sake of children will give a very poor picture to the children. You will not give them a good example, which encourages them to live in an atmosphere of...more
For kids camping means unlimited playing time, being out in the open, getting dirty, roasting marshmallows and best of all it means doing all these activities with their parents. Camping is really a great way for family bonding and it is up to the parents to ensure that you got all the camping products you need to keep every camping...more
Each Halloween, costumes take their cues from hot Hollywood movies. There have been years where Freddy Kruegers abound, Hogwarts students roam the streets and Star Wars characters are always in the mix. Movies continually inspire costumes for Halloween, and this year, the avatar costume for kids are going to be some of the hottest...more
Dating today is the order of the day for teens and adults alike. It has become a crucial part of existence. The latest in vogue is online dating where one can have fun and socialize at the same time. The use of teen online dating has far surpassed the popularity of adult online dating since it is the teenagers that adopt the latest craze most easily.Teen online dating can be amusing and playful and it can help in more ways than one. Not only does it help in building self-confidence but also allows a teenager to learn interpersonal skills. It enables a young maturing mind to learn to be assertive and compromising and learn the to share and demand as well.Essentially teenagers indulge in teen online dating in the search for Mr. or Ms. Right. It is a perfect forum to understand the kind of person one would like to spend some time with before actually physically doing so. It teaches the unfledged how to spread their wings and take the leap into romantic relationships. But teen online dating can get extremely confusing for the uninitiated.The fragile mind of a teenager needs some guidance before stepping into the world of online dating to ensure that the experience is one...more
The benefits of fish oil for children cannot be understated for their significant contribution to the development process. It is simply a matter of selecting the safest oils free from contamination, so here is a guide to help you.Much...more
Most kids enjoy listening to tales about princesses, fairies, dragons and other mythological characters from far-away lands. It also stimulates their imagination, and helps them develop linguistic and analytical skills. If you build...more
Personalized gifts for children would be perfect to give for any kid on any special occasion. Through personalized or customized presents, they would surely feel that they are special enough to receive such gifts. Today, you can find...more
Over the weekend, I got an email from a woman who found my blog. She was concerned because the information in it indicated that for a boy conception, you should have intercourse on the day of or after ovulation. However, she...more
The other day, I got an email from a woman who was trying to get pregnant and had a definite idea as to which gender she wanted. She asked me "why do you get a boy child over a girl or vice verse? What determines which gender I will...more
Some believe that most of the teens today are struggling teens. That is a big generalization that needs to be examined from the perspective of the believer. Having gone through those troubling teenage years, we know from experience that there are...more