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The Most Important Senate Bill You’ve Never Heard Of
Nothing beats childcare as a bore-everyone-to-tears parenting subject. Long wait-lists; caregiver-child ratios; the pros and cons of in-home versus institutional care; the prevalence of germs; late fees; how to certify employees.When that positive pregnancy test sent you over the moon, did you ever think your joy would be reduced to this?When it comes to childcare, the details verge on grim.Unless it is your child who is being cared for.Then there are …
Camp for Kids – Not Just For Summer Anymore!
Summertime camp is so great, right? Lots of active fun for our kids!
Social Development and Bullying
Conflicts with Close Friends So, lets talk about those close personal friendships – kids will experience more conflicts with close friends than acquaintances. When our friend says something or does something to hurt our feelings it means a lot more than if a stranger did the same thing. Im sure we can relate to that. But, your childs ability to resolve conflicts will mature as they grow older and these challenges are part of that maturation.
Should Kids Have Their Own Cell Phones?
You probably wouldn’t think of leaving the house without your cell phone. When you are away from your children, cell phones are the most convenient way to get in touch with them. If you have a teenager who is driving, you want him to have a cell phone for safety reasons. Besides, practically all teenagers have a cell phone. Eighty-four percent of older teens, 60 percent of tweens and 22 percent of small children had cell phones in 2007, according to the Center on Media and Child Health. These numbers grow each year. Still, parents need to consider all the ramifications of kids having a cell phone before they plop down their money for one or add their kids to a cell-phone family plan.
Ideas for Organizing a Family Reunion
Gather the family for some good old-fashioned fun and food with a family reunion. Organize a successful family reunion by asking for help. Don’t try to play the role of “superwoman,” or you’ll surely burn out midway through planning. Put a call out to family members to see who’d like to help, and how they’d like to contribute to the planning. Select at least six to eight people to help get the planning process moving along.