Parenting Tips and Advice

Former Minister David Lammy and the ‘Smacking’ Controversy

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:59:11 +0000

England’s former Education Minister and senior labor MP has stirred controversy by alleging that kids would be better off and certainly better behaved if they were properly disciplined, and more particularly if they were permitted to be ‘smacked’ or spanked by their parents. Offering up a unique explanation for the London riots of last summer, [...]

Ideas for Craft Activities for Children

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:24 +0000

There are times around the year when the children are off school and it comes to looking for things to do. Craft activities for children are an excellent and affordable way to keep your children entertained. Here are a few ideas when it comes to offering the activities. Craft activities for children – Use nature [...]

Ideas for Activities for Girls

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:23 +0000

When it comes to finding something for your children to do, it is important to think about their gender. Finding activities for girls to do is often completely different than finding something for boys. Here are a few options that you do have available. Activities for girls – Dress up games These are extremely popular [...]

When Is Anger in Children a Problem?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:00:51 +0000

Anger in children is something that is often noticed for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it is just due to growing up and not understanding what is going on but there are other times that it is due to a problem or trauma that has happened. There are times that tantrums and arguments are normal [...]

Weight Loss Surgery for Children: How Good an Option?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:53:35 +0000

The New York Times recently ran the article Young, Obese and in Surgery which spoke about the sharp rise in weight loss surgery, with particular reference to children undergoing weight loss surgery. The obesity epidemic is a reality, and obese children are another; however is weight loss surgery something that parents should even consider for [...]

Why You Should Offer Math Activities for Kids

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:47 +0000

Having fun is the best way that children will learn, so it makes sense to offer math activities for kids. Math is one subject that is often boring, so as much help as possible is needed to make it fun. There are many other benefits to opting for activities to aid with learning and it [...]

Advantages of Physical Activities for Kids

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:36:50 +0000

Children like to run around because they have so much energy so it makes sense to find physical activities for kids to do. There are plenty of options available but it is important to touch on the advantages of them. Physical activities for kids advantage 1 – Burn energy and have fun The main advantage [...]

‘Tiger Mom’ Parenting may not be Good for Kids

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:39:37 +0000

Ever since its publication last year, the book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua and the kind of forceful parenting described therein has become a matter of discussion, criticism and controversy. The book looks at the way that children who are raised by ‘Tiger Moms’ in the way that Chinese parents are [...]

Ideas for Kids Art Activities

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:00:46 +0000

Kids love making things and drawing pictures and this is a great way to aid with development. There are many different kids art activities that you can let your children do and you could even join in to help with bonding and some quality family time. Kids art activities for toddlers As your child is [...]

Ideas for Kids Learning Activities

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:47 +0000

Something that many children benefit from is activities to aid with learning. This is because they are fun and interesting. Kids learning activities are something that you should consider, no matter how old your child is. This is something that will aid them with school work in later years and even into college and the [...]

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