Some camps have a targeted focus like religious study, academics, and competitive sports. Special needs camps meet the needs of a wide range of children with disabilities; these camps provide an outdoor summer camp experience along with a therapeutic environment. Choosing the right camp for your child, teen or other children deserves a great deal o

Have you got to organise your child's birthday party? Are you a little nervous or are stuck for ideas? Would you love to throw a vibrant party but are strapped for cash? Well worry not, for this article can help. It has tips and advice on birthday invitations and party organisation, and fun ideas for activities and games. A successful birthday part

If you are a "web-wise" parent then you will know that although the internet has a lot to offer, there are still some dark-sides to it and people who use it prey on children. If you are not a "web-wise" parent then chances are you have heard of such stories and will be even more concerned about your child's use of the internet considering you do no

When I was younger (and probably still now) my favorite question was Why? --Why this? Why that? Why does this happen? Why do you want me to do it? Why should I do it this way? I was a thoughtful child and for the most part my mother answered those whys with patience and gentleness. There were many times that I'm sure that she answered I don't

When summer comes kidslove to dig out their swimsuits and head for the pool. Afternoons of swimming and splashing can be lots of fun but pool time fun can also result in accidents. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), each year nearly 350 children under the age of 5 drown in swimming pools. Another 2,600 are treated in emerge

It's likely that the 1 in 3 adults who suffer from insomnia and sleep related troubles experienced similar problems as children. It's widely understood that lack of sleep can impact a child's ability to learn and grow, but little information exists about how to identify sleep troubles and ways to solve the problem. Babies that lack proper sleep

If you are heading to the doctor to find out whether your child has ADHD, bring this list with you and ask questions before making a final decision. While doing the research for my books, Learning vs Testing, What's Food Got To Do With It?, and Instant Learning For Amazing Grades, I discovered nearly 20 things that can mimic the symptoms of A

Many people worry about the same thing when their children's birthday is coming closer, they worry that no one will show up to the birthday party. When choosing the different colors for the birthday make sure you choose the colors that match the birthday boy or girl. Customized invitations can cost a pretty penny. When sending out the invitation

There is no doubt that as parents, we all want our kids to feel that they can approach us and talk about anything. Learning how to listen and respond to our kids is a skill and determines whether our kids will continue to want to talk to us, or avoid it. Naturally, when our kids approach us with a problem (asking us for help), we wish to help

Very young kids will often touch themselves as they explore their naked body in the bathtub, running around the backyard, or being changed etc. Your reaction to this will demonstrate how acceptable their actions are. You should not make them feel ashamed or in trouble for discovering their body parts. It is natural for their development. Yo

Predators are difficult for most of us to recognize. Any parent will gladly stand guard in their yard or take their turn patrolling the street in front of the house watching out for predators. However, watching out for sexual predators searching for your child is just not that simple. First of all, the media does all of us a disservice. Yes, it

For some children, the prospect of a new school, new friends or even a new bedroom can be daunting. Talk to your children about the move well in advance to enable them to get used to the idea. Let them be honest with you about how they are feeling. They might be a bit nervous about leaving behind friends and this is completely understandable.

I love being a homeschooler. I am proud of my lifestyle. I love my family and am willing to make sacrifices to insure that my values and priorities are evident in everything we do. So, why do I feel defensive? Why am I apprehensive at times to discuss my chosen lifestyle with those who disagree? Why should I care about those who don't share my

Many homeschoolers or families contemplating homeschool face a barrage of criticisms and scrutiny for their inquiries and decisions. Homeschooling is actually precess that can contribute to a solid family life and bonds. The biggest concerns in undertaking homeschooling are loss of two parent income, choice of curriculum and socialization.

Most parents will heartily agree that no child's behaviors are the same, nor are the triggers to negative behaviors. Yet those same parents tend to use the same parenting model for all of their children. It isn't surprising then, that more parents are seeking outside support in raising their kids. There are thousands of resources for parents to