Often times when a child is being abused sexually, the abusing adult or older child will manipulate the child into silence, by a blatant threat to the child's mother or caregiver, or to the child her/himself. You need to make sure that the child kn Continue...

Inflatable items can be very fun. We like to see balloons bobbing along with us, and we enjoy watching clowns twist them into various shapes. Additionally, inflatable furniture is a fun way to furnish an apartment, dorm room, or child's room. It can Continue...

Parents, do your children know about strangers? Are you comfortable letting your children answer the telephone or front door if you are home or if they are home alone? Take a minute to go over the following safety tips with your children. They could Continue...

Your child can protect themselves from bullies. Bullying can make your child feel anxious andfearful about going to school each day. That's why it's important to pay attention to warning signs like faking illness, scrapes and bruises or even Continue...

Germs are invisible and they are just about everywhere. When you or your child touch a doorknob, pick up a book or pet a dog, hands pick up germs. While some germs have little effect, germs like E.Coli and Salmonella, can make people very sick. Continue...

Although pesticides can be beneficial to society, they can be dangerous if used carelessly or if they are not stored properly and out of the reach of children. According to data collected from the American Association of Poison Control Centers, in 20 Continue...

When you have children, it can seem as though danger lurks around every corner. This sections looks at the realities of keeping children safe from harm while helping them develop their independence.As parents, we want to make every effort Continue...

What parent doesn't want their kids to eat healthier? We've all had to bribe, cajole, threaten and manipulate our children at least once, but wouldn't it be nice if we didn't have to stoop to such heavy handed tactics? Here are some tips to help you Continue...

Children should learn the value of money. Too many times parents simply give their kids money to go to the movies or to buy the latest gizmo without the child understanding that the cash did not just get pulled out of thin air. Kids will learn quickl Continue...

Incorporation games in spelling quizzes are just one way to help kids achieve the most satisfactory results in spelling. Spelling games for kids that can usually be read online provide the best tips and rules for starters and advanced lea Continue...

The rocking chair reminds many people of a calmer time, and old-fashioned relaxation. Rockers have been around for a long time - no one knows how long, but they were mentioned in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1787. It's probably that these classic Continue...

Looking Back Making the most of your volunteer experience does not end with the completion of your volunteer activity as you walk out the door. A very important component in the learning process for your chi Continue...

Kids around the country are forsaking the outdoors for all of the fun activities that are now found in the interior of your home. This is a real shame, as outdoor toys can provide children with far more fun for many years as well as give them the exe Continue...

All of us as children played with them, whether is be sock puppets, hand puppets, or wooden puppets. They have been around for quite some time, centuries even. The most popular of the puppets are marionette string puppets. Children love to play with Continue...

There are many different forms of reading material. These reading materials can be thought of as non-fictional and fictional forms of reading matter. In the fictional form comic books like Batman comics are a firm staple for people of different ages. Continue...

Recently, my son (in fifth grade) needed to discuss the events that lead to the American Revolution. He sat at home and went over all the major points: - The Stamp Act of 1765 - Taxation without representation.- The Boston Mas Continue...

As a parent we are always vigilant in watching and keeping our children safe. There are things as parents that we need to be aware of, that cause potential harm to our children that we never think of as safety issues. Wndo blinds and their cords ar Continue...

What does a baby listening to a bilingual music CD, a school age child learning two words in two languages for the same object and an elderly person sitting in a retirement community have in common? They all will experience a wide array of benefits Continue...

In the 1980s one of the most popular line of toys was the My Little Pony toys. They were small ponies that were made of plastic and had hair you could brush. Today they are back on the shelves, allowing the daughters of the original My Little Pony Continue...

So you had a child with a monster. If this monster happens to be a psychopath you have a challenge on your hands. Now what do you do. Take control. How do you that? First, and foremost, take control of your self. Every time you rea Continue...