Category: Kids
The Terrible Twos, Squared
So Ive been in the twins game now for about thirty-two months – thirty-two looong, crazy making, longing for Xanax months. Ive experienced colic – twins with colic is not for the weak of heart, let me assure you. If you are pregnant with twins, Id like to tell you that colic is livable, you will get through it, blah blah blah but I cant. It wouldnt be right to mislead you …
Can I Ever Let My Kids Walk Home On Their Own?
Today, we are so very sad for Leiby Kletzky’s family. By now, most of the country is familiar with this tragedy — the death of 8 year old, Leiby, abducted and murdered in his own Brooklyn, NY community while simply walking to meet his mother, just 7 blocks away from his camp on Monday afternoon. I cannot even imagine the pain Leiby’s parents are feeling.
Mom, I’m an Aimer!
Pee, and the washing thereof, has permanently discolored a portion of our powder-blue hue. It makes me smile every time I see it. Children learn by making mistakes. We, as parents, have to let our children make those mistakes even if we can correct them before they happen.
How to Protect Kids From Online Predators
Though the Internet can be a wonderful tool for learning and staying connected with others, it is also a place where online predators lurk, looking for their next victim. The anonymity of the Internet means that the 13-year-old “friend” that your teen is talking with may not really be 13 at all. It’s up to you to protect your children from online predators. With knowledge about what to avoid, you can keep your kids safe when they play online.
How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
Internet safety is just as important as safety in the streets, on playgrounds and all other venues. Predators, as well as the foolishness and the curiosity of children, make the Internet a dangerous place for kids to hang out alone. By preparing children properly for their experience online, you can give them the tools necessary to be safe and wise online. Keep the Internet a positive, educational, enriching location by being proactive. Don’t wait for something to happen. Stop it in its tracks.