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Been There. Had Enough of That. Made the T-shirt!
by Wendy R. Khabie
For decades, the t-shirt has been a popular vehicle of expression. In fact, you can tell a lot about someone's taste in music, po... Read more
How to Talk to Your Child About Sex
by Chris Grannis
In the environment of openness and communication that is today's world it is strange that parents often have a knee-jerk reaction to... Read more
Tips for Your Child's First Haircut
Taking a young child for their first haircut doesn't have to be a stressful experience. Following are some tips to ensure it is an enjoyable experience for you and y... Read more
Toddlers love to play with their pals, but as any parent who's refereed a preschool playdate knows, learning how to get along with each other isn't always fun and games. "Kids this age are the most energetic and impulsive that they're going to be their whole lives, and they have short attention spans," says Michele Borba, Ed. D., author of numerous parenting books, including Nobody Likes Me, Everybody Hates Me (Jossey-Bass). But this is the perfect time for tuned-in parents to teach toddlers the skills that will serve them well for the rest of their lives.
It's a question every parent will face eventually--should I let my child take on a summer job? Whether it's dog walking, house-sitting, or a formal job at the local grocery, there are many issues to consider before giving the go-ahead.
When kids start talking about summer jobs, too often their focus is on the money they can earn and how they can spend it. They spend much less time considering the logistics of the job itself and the responsibility that comes along with taking on this kind of activity. As a parent, you can help them through the planning stages and give t
... Continue reading Kids and Summer Jobs.
The Art of Listening
By Tracey Thibodeau Serebin
A key to successful parenting is the Art of Listening. Kids know when adults are paying attention to them and when they aren't. Half hearted listening gets picked up automatically and causes them to feel as if what they are saying doesn't matter. As a parent you have to be present in the moment. Give them your attention and your time. Those are the most important gifts you can share with your children and often the hardest. When you are really listening, you can pick up on what is going on with your child, because sometimes it is not what your kids are saying, but how they
... Continue reading The Art of Listening.
High School Fundraisers - 6 Fun Ideas
by Jamie Jefferson
Whether you are a parent of a teen or a teen yourself, you know the importance of having funding for extracurricular activities. Youth groups, sports teams, bands and other high school activities all need to raise money. Fundraisers can be fun if you know how to put a new twist on typical fundraisers.
Successful fundraising is just a few steps away if you follow these ideas.
1. Baked Potato Dinner. A lot of groups do pancake breakfasts or spaghetti dinners, but serving baked potatoes and all of the fixings is a great way to raise money. Pot
... Continue reading High School Fundraisers - 6 Fun Ideas.
Helping Your Teen Deal with Credit
by Katriena Knights
It's a fact in American society--credit is a way of life. While some people have sworn off credit cards, the majority of us still depend on our plastic to pay for everything from everyday groceries to large, special purchases.
However, it's also a fact that the majority of Americans are drowning in credit card debt. How can you teach your teen to use credit responsibly, avoiding the pitfalls of too much debt on too much plastic, but making wise use of the benefits of a credit card?
The day your child comes to you and asks if he can ask a girl out is the day when you realize he's not a baby anymore.
But is he old enough to date? When should he date? What happens if your girl accepts a date without asking you? What is dating these days anyway?
Don't panic, mom. There are answers to your dating questions. First, much has changed since we were in the dating world. As we hear so often, kids these days grow up much faster than we did. But that doesn't mean that we have to allow exposure to things we can control. We might not be able to control
... Continue reading When Should Kids Date--How Old is Old Enough?.
Tutoring Services in Minneapolis-St. Paul
by Megan Torrini
The school year is more than half over and the struggles your child has been facing these past few months have not gone away. Now is a great time to evaluate how your child is performing in school, and to hire a tutor if need be. If your child is having a little difficulty or just needs a bit of enrichment, the Minneapolis-St. Paul area has plenty of options. Private tutors as well as large companies that offer tutoring services are available throughout the metro area for kindergarten through college age students.
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