Category: Teens
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What To Do When Your Kid Is Shy?
Do you remember your child’s first day in big school? Did he put the death grip on your leg? Did he look afraid, anxious, and uncomfortable? He is just probably shy. It is a common personality trait, not a fault. In fact, some are born with it. An infographic by PlaygroundEquipment.com shows 15 to 20%…
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A Fun Guide to Having a Blast with Your Kids
Let’s be honest, playing with your children counts only if both of you are having fun. We live in a time when playing with our children is often pushed aside. However, it is an important part of parenting and a good way to show that you always have time for them. Experts give a lot…
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How To Help Your Child Prep For The ACT Or SAT
As parents, it can be difficult for us to watch our children prepare for the ACT or SAT. There is a lot riding on doing well: a good score can dramatically influence going to the college of your child’s choice. However, although these examinations are challenging, it should be remembered that they are designed for everyone, not just…
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10 Quick Tips About Teaching Kids About Soccer
I started playing soccer when I was 12 and enjoyed it very much. After high school, I stopped playing because there wasn’t a league or a place for adults to play when I was living in North Carolina. I was ecstatic when I moved back to Fort Worth, in 2005, because that meant that I…
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5 Ways to Keep Your Child Healthy This Fall
Fall brings changing leaves, colder weather, football games, and warmer dinners. But fall can also bring more diseases to your home. While in school, your children are interacting with other kids on a daily basis, and this interaction leads to the spreading of germs. In order for you to keep your little one healthy during…
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Top Video Game Recommendations for the Whole Family
Parents who want to spend more time with the kids should invest in video games for the whole family. The market is packed with entertaining games meant to keep your household engaged for quite a few hours, however it’s often challenging to make a choice. Nowadays, it’s more difficult than ever for parents to connect…
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Fall 2014 Fashion Trends for Your Teenage Daughter That Won’t Break the Bank
My daughter is a fashionista and is constantly following the top trends according to magazines like Teen Vouge, Seventeen, Girl’s Life and other popular magazines for teen girls. Finding a promo code is one of the best ways to shop
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6 Things Most People Don’t Know About ADHD
My oldest son was diagnosed with ADHD and a few other issues when he was a baby. Dealing with him has been a challenge and we have had to use several different parenting methods when it comes to keeping him focused on his school work and chores. He was a handful when he was a…
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Easy, Low Cost Ideas for Kids Room
When you think about redecorating, suddenly all the costs, handymen around the house, days and weeks without proper use of your home and constant work tend to suck out all the fun and joy out of it. By the time the redecoration is done, you are tired, stressed and unable to enjoy it. Well, this…
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12 Ways to Get Your Child to Engage in Handwriting + Infographic
Technology is causing a big hindrance for our children. They are no longer writing nearly as much as I did when I was in school. I remember writing a ton of papers by hand because computers weren’t in every home and were considered a luxury until the Internet became popular. As technology continues to evolve,…