Category: Tweens
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Teaching Kids About Charity the Right Way
I would like to thank Anita Reid for taking the time to share valuable ways for kids to get involved and learn about charity work at a young age. It is amazing how many places are willing to allow children the opportunity to help other people in need. Charity work can even be done in…
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12 Fun Backyard Games and Activities to Get Your Kids Outdoors
Once the temperatures start warming up outside, my kids are ready to spend some time outdoors. They love playing outside and getting some fresh air. As a parent, it is very important to encourage your children to enjoy spending time outdoors and exercising. I am very picky when it comes to letting my children play…
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6 Tips to Finding a Secure Daycare for Your Child
After reading Ey Wade’s book, The Perfect Solution a book about a childhood abduction that took place at a daycare center after his mom dropped him for for the day. I wanted to share with my readers some safety tips that I felt every parent should consider when choosing a daycare provider for your child.…
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Implement and Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle Can Dramatically Improve Your Child’s Academic Performance
Did you know that a healthy lifestyle can dramatically improve your child’s overall academic performance? Ronnie Custer, enjoys studying the lives of students and teaching them how to live a healthy lifestyle, wanted to share how important it is for parents to implement and maintain a healthy lifestyle for their children. Children learn by watching…
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The Salt and Ice Challenge – Kids Are Using Table Salt and Ice to Cause Painful Burns to Their Skin
Yesterday afternoon when my son got into the car, he was asking his sister if she ever put salt on ice. I didn’t realize that he was talking about putting the salt and ice combination on his skin. I just assumed that his science teacher was teaching them about temperature changes using salt and ice.…
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4 Healthy Recipes and Important Healthy Eating Tips for Your Family
As a parent you are responsible for providing your child with proper nutrition. With the cost of fresh fruits and veggies on the rise, many parents find other fillers to give to their children. However, skimping on fruits and veggies can have costly repercussions. Fruits and veggies are low in calories, contain vitamins and minerals…
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Childhood Obesity – Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
As a mom, I am always worried about my children and their health. I try to make sure that I introduce my kids to a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and wholesome nutritious food. I also encourage them to be physically active to avoid childhood obesity. Jessie, from DomeHealth, loves to educate other’s on health…
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Do You Involve Your Children in the Family Finances?
Involving your kids in the family finances is a great idea; however, you should be careful what you say. Every family goes through a rough patch and find themselves in financial trouble. Most of the time the financial problems arise from things that are beyond your control such as a lay-off, an injury or illness…
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Can Tutoring Really Benefit Your Child?
Does your child seem frustrated with their school work? Are you having a hard time helping your child and don’t know how to help explain the concepts to them so that they can learn how to do their own homework? Tutoring is a great option for both parents and students. Most tutors can spend one…
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3 Great Benefits of Increased Physical Activity and Ways to Encourage Your Child to Be More Active
As a mom of three, I realize how important it is for my children to get enough exercise and have time to play outside. Things have changed dramatically since I was a child growing up and I feel that kids today don’t have the opportunity to get outside to play. Kids are either busy with…