Friday, November 16, 2012

Homemade Turkey Center Piece



Thanksgiving is right around the corner and with that comes the holiday vacation for your kids. Why not keep them busy this thanksgiving with a craft that the whole family will love?

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Great Moblie Apps for Kids



Although you probably think your tablets and smart phones are great devices for communicating or surfing the web, your children know their real purpose — a killer game console. Especially those times when you’re sitting in gridlocked traffic or waiting on a slow-poke waiter to bring you a bowl of buttered noodles in a restaurant, you’re definitely going to end up handing off whatever mobile device you have on hand. So, not only will these fun apps assist in preserving your sanity, but your kids may even become sneakily educated in the process:

Monday, October 22, 2012

Melted Crayon Art


This popular DIY project creates a colorful canvas that looks great in your child’s room or anywhere in the house. Your child will enjoy picking out the colors and watching them melt down the canvas.

Monday, October 8, 2012

Math, what for?


 
Basic math skills are essential for paying bills, buying merchandise, and going to the grocery store. Often times, kids don't make the connection between math problems in school and math in the real world. You can help make math knowledge more important for your children by showing them everyday math skills.

Monday, September 24, 2012

Cyberbullying - Keep Your Kids Safe


 
Bullying is nothing new. However, the ways a bully can attack his or her prey are ever changing. With each new advancement in technology, the bullies of the world find new and improved ways to taunt and hurt their victims.

Monday, September 10, 2012

ADDing Up The Signs


Every parent wants their children to enjoy healthy and happy lifestyles. If a child falls ill, it’s automatic that the parents will want them quickly diagnosed and set on the road to swift recovery. But what if the child’s symptoms are similar, if not identical, to characteristics displayed by every kid? This is the very conundrum facing anyone who feels his or her child might have ADHD.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Childhood Learning Disabilities


Every child struggles from time to time at school; they all linger a little too long on homework sometimes, and everyone has failed a test or two. When this happens more often than not, you will probably grow very concerned and start to question your child's ability. You may suspects your child has some sort of learning disability or you may be a parent of a child already diagnosed. Regardless of whether your child has a verified condition or you just suspect that your child is struggling it can feel like a hopeless situation. It may be difficult to imagine, but it is possible to help your child feel normal; but, it's vital to stop ignoring the situation and seek help.