We all need some encouragement at some point. As parents we probably need encouragement and motivation more than anybody. But when our kids do need that little bit of help - it's the way of families that sometimes kids need to get a boost from their peers or someone outside the family circle.
Planning a birthday party with a specific theme is always a challenge, even for the most experienced parents or event personal. However, for such a celebration to be memorable, we should bear in mind that every child is unique and it would always be nice to consider all their needs before planning a theme for the party.
Cooking – Is it Practical to Let Kids Cook? At 6 years old, my daughter loves to cook. She just can’t get enough of it, especially with all the great cooking shows that are currently airing on TV. Cooking is now "Cool". It's important for kids to become comfortable working in the kitchen.
I have a young son who has problems concentrating on his studies. Most boys of a young age do find it difficult to concentrate but this was extreme. Every time he was doing his homework and heard a noise, he jumps on his desk looking annoyed. My husband and I thought this was just another kids antic but after a while we realized that we needed to help him.
I have a 7 year-old son who does not like to do school work. He says it is boring. Like the majority of young kids during Math's, English, Science classes & Lessons they will easily lose his interest, unless you show him funny and playful visual aids. Let’s face it! Kids need to be kept engaged to hold their attention. With the advent of modern technology, our children often set aside school activities just for the sake of playing electronic equipment. This is definitely not my idea of a healthy kids activity. How to get them away from the TV and involved in other activities for kids? Why not enroll them in art classes and lessons where they can have fun and develop their creative talents.
Photography classes & lessons at school. Of course this is fabulous and I totally support the schools teaching kids these hobbies and art forms. I still remember those huge cameras that photographers used during the 80s and 90s and still have some today...somewhere. But nobody uses these anymore. The development of modern technology has brought many changes. Surely, it has made many mundane tasks easier and quicker but machines and technology cannot do everything. We still do need skills ourselves. As an ongoing activity for kids, helping kids choose a hobby is something that all of us should try to do.
If your kids like to watch sport or news, they may be starting to ask quite a lot of questions about "drugs" in sport. Especially after the Lance Armstrong debacle. Perhaps your kids are asking what are "Steroids"? Mum?
It's the never ending battle. How to get your kids to practice their "very expensive" kids activity that they have chosen? In our house currently it's the piano but it is the same with any musical instrument. Now, as a parent I want to share with you some tips on how to motivate your kids to play and practice the piano, so that they enjoy this instrument they have chosen to learn.
I have a friend with a son who was born with autism. Children with special needs like him require special attention. Their condition affects their normal development in many aspects including physical, emotional, social, and mental development. Despite his condition, I know that he can still grow up as a normal child
Pictures can make memories last. But home videos are more fun to look back on, aren’t they? I have a four-year-old toddler and I record almost every milestone that she goes through – her first birthday party and all her firsts kids activities.
Every child goes through the phase of wanting to be a rock star. Sooner or later, your kids will be bugging you to get them a guitar. When my son started primary school, he said that he wanted to learn music and he asked me for a guitar for his birthday. He said he wanted to be like the guitar gods he has seen.
Hanging out with your mates as a kid is always fun. Although as a parent one of the things that drives me nuts is my kids being with their mates and just wanting to watch television or play some silly computer games. What is the point of being with your friends if you are just going to stare at a square box the whole time?
Have you ever been on the sideline of a sporting game or kids activity and been very embarrassed by parents behavior? I am sure you like I have witnessed many instances where a parent is just that bit to competitive or aggressive on the sideline. Maybe ridiculing a small kiddy for not getting that goal.
Have you been trying to get your kids to be active and eat healthier? As parents, this is one of the hardest tasks we face. Trying to get kids to eat healthy in a world dominated by unhealthy food producers.
We have all heard it before - What did you do all day?
