July 12, 2011 Yes, kids are "just kids" and there are times when we as adults need to accept the fact that they don't have the social understandings we have; Our role as parents is to teach them right from wrong
June 28, 2011 Turns out that common perception is reality; Kids who see a lot of TV ads for junk food are likely to consume more of those foods - that according to a recent study published in Paediatrics (sic).
The findings, published in Paediatrics, come amid growing calls to ban junk food advertisements aimed at children in order to combat obesity - most recently from the American Academy of Paediatrics, which issued a policy statement on junk food ads on Monday
June 27, 2011 I know most people think their child is gifted in one way or another. Otherwise, there wouldn't be "Brag Books". My JJ loves to read, he reads above his level, and can retain information from what he reads. My Sam is writing his own songs, sings with rock bands like KISS and AC/DC and can play with 60% acuracy on rock band. (Which means I'm in trouble now, both kids are going to be smarter than me and will never be in radio...) Sure, I think they are gifted, you may not, but here are some tips to see if your child or grand child is gifted.
June 13, 2011 Diapers and baby food. Clothes and toys. Tuition. Add it all up -- and the USDA says you'll spend $230,000 by the time they hit 18 -- up 2% from last year.
The latest figure for raising a child is up two percent
