Documents tagged 'Children'

Homeschooling - The Social Concerns

Author: Peter Johnson Subscribe to users feed

Published: 14/08/2008

For many social skills is an area of deep concern when the decision of whether to homeschool the child is raised. Many would say that a child needs to develop a certain level of social skills and confidence to succeed in life- and that homeschooling may neglect this important aspect of a child's...

Traveling with Children Made Easy

Author: Chris Jensen Subscribe to users feed

Published: 13/08/2008

First, think about mode of transportation. If you are going in a car, you have more flexibility in terms of activities for children than if you are in a plane or other public transportation. Secondly, think about the age of the children. Very young children are likely to sleep a lot; teens are...

Nystagmus A Little Known Yet Surprisingly Common Eye Condition

Author: Dick Aronson Subscribe to users feed

Published: 12/08/2008

Nystagmus is a type of uncontrolled eye movement affecting approximately one in every 2,000 individuals, it is characterized by alternating smooth eye movement in one direction and saccadic (abrupt, short) movement in the other direction. Movement is usually from side to side but, sometimes...

Asthma Kids - What You Need To Know

Author: David Silva Subscribe to users feed

Published: 12/08/2008

The main airways of the lungs, commonly referred to as the bronchial tubes, become swollen in asthma kids just as they do in adults. Unfortunately, it's often more difficult to diagnose with asthma kids. Why? Because the symptoms are often found in numerous other childhood illnesses, such as a...

Assembly Tips For Model Trucks

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 11/08/2008

Have you seen all the model trucks that are available for children? You know, the ones that are made of wood and have very little moving parts? These models can be a perfect project for those days when you need something to help keep the little ones busy and want to make it a family project. If...

Start the Learning Now: Six Ideas for Helping Your Preschooler Learn

Author: Jamie Jefferson Subscribe to users feed

Published: 11/08/2008

If you have a preschool age child, you can take steps to build their skills and prepare them for their educational future. By starting simple learning activities at this age, you'll be able to enrich your child's life and help them grow on a variety of different levels. 1. The most important...

How To Avoid Falls At Home

Author: John Myre Subscribe to users feed

Published: 11/08/2008

For years, Gail kept her favorite captain's chair with its comfortable seat cushion beside her kitchen pantry. Not only was it an attractive piece of furniture, it was also perfect to stand on for reaching objects stored high in the pantry. On a stylistic whim, she replaced the flat cushion...

What to Look for when Selecting a Child Care Provider

Author: Eddie Hudd Subscribe to users feed

Published: 10/08/2008

Once you have found a day care center for your child, you will want to know some details about your child care provider that will help you to feel more comfortable leaving your child in a new environment. Here are some of the personality traits that you should keep in mind once you have made the...

Homeschooling - Is It a Good or Bad Thing?

Author: john mce Subscribe to users feed

Published: 10/08/2008

Up to 150,000 families in the UK have chosen to educate their children at home, a figure that has almost tripled since 1999. So why is homeschooling becoming so popular? There are a number of reasons parents are deciding on educating their children at home. Many parents are disillusion with...

Could You and Your Child Be Happier?

Author: Connie Allen Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/08/2008

One of the most important tools you need as a parent or educator is to understand who children are and what they need from you in order to be happy and successful. Most likely the tools you have are based on the conventional wisdom of our culture and how you were raised. You may want to do what...