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These days with all of the technology it can sometimes be a bit more difficult to entertain the kids in your home, so you need to do what you can to save money on those electronics and the things that go along with them, like games and movies. All of these things can add up quickly, with Blu Ray movies costing twenty dollars and more, and games costing even more than that. ...

As a parent, it can be a challenge to know which activities or groups to involve your kids with. From sports and music to dance and cooking, there’s a lot that we can give our attention and the attention of our children to. However, there is one thing that will benefit your children not only today, but for the rest of their lives—art. ...

Most people think of Las Vegas as a place for gambling and a wild nightlife for adults.  That is true, but there is also a lot to do for kids as well.  Here are some tips for entertaining the kids on a trip there, but ways to still have some adult time for yourself. ...

Food preparation, cleanliness, and safety are core lessons any child will need to learn, yet most parents don’t feel confident that their kids are learning enough about them in school. Here are a handful of kitchen-related activities you can take on with your child.   Image by Stephanie Sicore via Flickr Today it seems that most educational institutions are more concerned with preparing our children for the workforce than preparing them for self-sufficient and healthy living. Budget cuts have reduced cooking classes to text-books...

As a parent, I constantly worry about my kids. That does not stop when they grow up. But when they are young it is important to worry about your children because so much can happen. While it is important for them to make and learn from their own mistakes, you have to look after them. To an extent your kids are not going to keep themselves healthy, so you must do it for them. Here are some of the ways you can start look after aspects of your kids health at an early age that will help them even when they are adults. The Right Diet Obviously...

Source: Being blessed with children is one of life’s greatest gifts but it does serve up a number of challenges. One of the biggest can be giving them a bedroom that still maintains that sense of pleasure for play, learning, and rest. A child’s bedroom should be his or her own special sanctuary and is a place they should feel safe and happy. These tips should help you create something spectacular for your special little one. Beds The clue is in the title of this one, the most important piece of furniture in the bedroom is a bed. It...

Although the Internet is a great place to increase one’s knowledge, it can also be a dangerous place to visit too. The sad truth is that the Web has many dark, seedy areas where children can get taken advantage of. Both by adults and other children too. We often read stories in the media about how predators “groom” potential child victims using the Internet. It’s not a nice thought to think about, and it’s even worse if your child becomes a victim. That’s why it is important to ensure your kids stay safe when they go online....

There’s nothing more important to most mothers than child safety. The idea of your son or daughter getting hurt is the thing that keeps you up at night worrying. That’s why it’s so important to get child safety right in your own home, and it’s not as difficult as you might think. There are lots of things that can go wrong out there in the big bad world, but what happens under your own roof is under your control. And the home can be as dangerous as any other environment out there. Here are a few things you can do to improve child...

Many fears and phobias that we have today stem from childhood. Sometimes they result from a particular event we experienced as a child, sometimes they don’t have an apparent cause. If these fears are not faced at an early age, over time they could grow arms and legs and end up causing problems in later life. If your child is uncomfortable in small spaces, this could develop into claustrophobia that might stop him or her from ever taking a lift or travelling by plane. So, it’s important for parents to recognise the signs of fears and...

Most kids love to try out different sports, crafts and activities as they grow up. It gives them the opportunity to be creative, find out about their strengths and socialise with other children with similar interests. It is, of course, important for them to be independent and to explore these hobbies for themselves. However, by taking part in a few of these activities together, it is an excellent way to bond and spend quality time together. Family life can be very stressful at times, but by finding a few hobbies you can do as a family,...

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