Does Too Much Sugar Turn Children Into Violent Criminals? Parents: A strict warning--you'd better withhold that bowl of fruity pebbles from your child, because if you don't, they might grow up to be a violent criminal. Or at least, that's the nonsense that some out there would have you believe.A recent (2009) study from Cardiff University in the U.K. found that children who ate more sugary foods were more likely to commit violent...more
Novelty Lighters & the Danger They Pose to Kids I remember from my high school days (back in the 1820s) how Zippo lighters were all the rage. Like a lava lamp, there was something transfixing about popping the lid open and shut, watching as the flame lit and extinguished at your command with the flip of a finger. By observing those who smoked, you'd get the impression that playing with the lighter was as addictive as the...more
Taking the kids to the playground? Bring a rake As we point out in our publication 'Community Risks & Those Menaces to Society,' although people spend a lot of time worrying that a sex-offender might be lurking around their parks, waiting to snatch their child away forever, few recognize that the playground itself is actually a much bigger threat; killing around 30 times the number of kids on an annual basis that registered sex-offenders do. Kids need play spaces, and this should not discourage parents from using them, but it IS meant to drive home the point that a little effort redirected towards playground safety would be time well spent; and is far more likely to save a child's life than worrying about any sex-offenders that may be living nearby."The top three things to pay attention to at a playground are surfacing, surfacing, and surfacing," says Gary Smith, a pediatric emergency physician with the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. "It's everything." *1 The reason for this is that most serious playground injuries and deaths occur from falls from the equipment. Much like a helmet can save a child's life in...more
Communicating With Your Autistic Child Hi parents,Learning to communicate with anyone can be challenging at times and yet it is a skill that is crucial to life. Communicating with children, who don't think in the same way that adults do, may be even harder. One of the primary distinguishing features of autism is that these...more
Textual Content Meaning Spy Software Package - Defend Your Kid From Hurt If you are involved about your kid messaging men and women, that you just your self usually do not personally know.Then this software package is to suit your needs. Today there are so many individuals seeking to include their actual id acting as teenagers to...more
What Makes Teenage Girl Bullies Carry Out Abuse On Another Person? What makes a teenage girl bully carry out abuse on another person? Research shows that female bullies whilst picking on a victim, feel important, think themselves to be something special and in ultimate control. They think it is hip to harass others and often use rumor control and taunting in an effort to make their prey feel totally helpless.Their whole intention is to be the center of attention and they usually manage to get their own way. Many bullies feel that the path they choose is a way to be popular and earn respect from their following. However, quite often they are actually envious of their victims. They also bully because they get a great deal of amusement from doing it or simply because they are following suit of their friends who also carry out acts of bullying. They then become part of a group of teenage girl bullies.One aspect of girl bullies which sometimes does not get picked up on it that not all bullies are aggressive. How many times have we heard the expression "look out for the quiet ones?" Studies suggest that some female bullies are the silent but deadly types, who appear to be...more
Learning To Locate The Best Running Shoes For Kids There are some great ways to locate running shoes for kids. Parents who are searching for the ideal shoe, may wonder what features to look for. Kids will want to have their footwear...more
Easter Gift Baskets for Kids with the Meaning Why should you create your individual Easter gift baskets for children? First of all it is to produce a unique, one-of-a kind Easter present for that extraordinary kid. Yes, it does save...more
Teach Chess to your Kids Chess is a game that is enjoyed by people from all walks of life and from young children to the elderly. You don't need an expensive board to play chess and the one you do eventually buy is likely to last you...more
How To Buy Super Pocket Bikes For Kids When you have a kid you want to be sure you do what you will be able to make certain which they are safe and well cared for. That features trying to find the most effective schools for them to...more
Keeping Children Active: Get Your Kids Outside With These Five Simple Activities A lot of parents these days are looking for ways to get their children to be more active—and that makes sense considering a lot of the health problems...more
Children With Asperger - Learn The Cause, Effects And Treatment A condition that is similar to autism, characterized by difficulties with social interaction, and single-mindedness or showing repetitive behavior patterns is called...more