Ask any new parent, and they will tell you that the costs associated with a new baby are many, everything from bottles to diapers to cribs, strollers, and high chairs, and all of this before the child even learns to walk and talk and beg you for a pair of $500 designer jeans. Parenting is one of the most rewarding,…
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Info And Resources About Online Home School
Today’s educational system is much different and many parents opt for the choice of homeschool for their children. In a family where one of the parents is foregoing a career to stay at home, using some of that time to homeschool their children is an appealing idea. The practice of a parent providing homeschool to their child is growing in…
College Student Credit Card What Every Parent Should Know
Sending your child to college can be quite exhausting. If you have a child who studies on a college or university in another state, the distance between you and him/her means that you cannot always look out for his/her needs. You are aware that college studies are expensive nowadays yet you need to ensure that all the needs of your…
A Close Up Look At Microscopes
The microscope is an important educational tool used in scientific research and education. It is used to produce a larger image of an object for projects ranging from medical discoveries to important educational training in schools across the nation. Microscopes use technology to allow humans to view objects as they could never be seen with the naked eye alone. A…
Common Childhood Illnesses What To Look For
Children are very susceptible to illnesses, in part because their immune systems are not fully mature. Breastfeeding of course provides some immunity to common illnesses, but nowadays most children are weaned by the time they are 1 year old. Children also have a habit of exploring the world around them with their mouths and their hands. Anything that comes into…
Baby Wraps Comfort Fun And Fashion In One
Moms today are all about comfort and who can blame them when they are dealing with raising their little ones and running a household. With the stress of daily activities, the last thing a parent needs is to deal with a cumbersome baby carrier. Traditional baby carriers are often manufactured in a backpack like fashion with straps, buckles, ties and…
Lions Clubs Encourage Early Childhood Vision Screenings
Health screenings are a traditional part of the back-to- school season throughout the country. Eye screenings in particular are important for children entering school for the first time, since vision and learning are inextricably linked. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, vision problems affect one in every 20 preschoolers and one in four school-aged children. Unfortunately, most children do…
How To Identify Social Anxiety In Teens
Often regarded as the most unrecognized mental disorder in teens, social anxiety disorder can take many forms and manifest itself differently per person. Most parents and adults dismiss symptoms as merely shyness or teen angst that their children will eventually outgrow. However, social phobia, as the disorder is sometimes called, can grow worse if left untreated and be debilitating over…
How Do We Prevent Childhood Obesity
Children who are overweight may not develop socially as fast as their peers. They can become loners, finding it difficult to make friends. They may think that their weight is beyond their control and they may not know what to do in order to attempt to prevent weight gain. In essence, obese children can become our lost generation. The parents…
Is Your Little One Ready To Become A Karate Kid
Beginner level Karate Kids seem to be getting younger and younger nowadays. What is the right age to start the martial arts? Is your little one ready to become a karate kid? Back when I started practicing martial arts in the early 1980s in England the youngest child my local karate school would take was 8 years old. Consequently I…