Children's magazines are popular gifts for kids. No matter what a child's interest, a magazine can encourage curiosity and foster a love for reading. Some magazines are geared specifically toward boys or girls; and others focus on specific topics...
Choosing the right magazine for children to read can be daunting. With so many titles promoting so many different things, sometimes it's overwhelming to stick with just one choice. Despite the large number, however, most kids will have some kind...
Good nutrition is an important part of teaching children healthy living habits. Educating children about the four food groups is one way to ensure that they understand the difference between nutritious foods and unhealthy ones. Age-appropriate...
Gifts for school kids should be appropriate for their ages. As kids grow up into the preteen and teenage years, their interests change and what constitutes a good gift idea changes as well. For school kids, gifts don't necessarily have to relate...
When choosing a place to live with children, it is important to consider such criteria as crime rates, safety, overall health of the residents, the school system, the percentage of students graduating, the cost of housing and the economy. Several...
Infants acquire language almost by magic, with little conscious effort on the part of parents. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association points out that even infants can benefit from more dedicated efforts by parents to talk more when...
You can choose from many activities when helping your child learn colors. Your child will quickly learn color names as you work them into everyday conversation. Take advantage of opportunities to discuss color with your child as you go through...
Children need to learn people skills at an early age so they can successfully integrate into society as they enter school, make friends and begin to socialize. According to the National Association of School Psychologists, self-control is one of...
Teaching children the importance of eating healthy foods should be done from an early age. Children who learn how to identify nutritious foods compared with unhealthy foods may be more likely to establish good eating habits that last for their...
The ability to communicate effectively is not just essential for adults, but for children as well. Children need good communication skills at school when they discuss academic concepts with teachers and participate in group discussions in class. A...
Children of all ages need a balanced diet to support their growing and developing brain, muscles and skeletal system. Childhood obesity has become a public health problem in the United States, due to the lack of physical activity and poor...
Yellow jackets are a type of flying insect that can sting you when provoked, or in defense of their nests. Although bothersome, the stings don't cause allergic reactions in most people. An allergist can help you determine whether you are allergic...
By the time kids hit high school, as many as 20 to 30 percent of them are skipping breakfast regularly. There's a biological reason for bypassing breakfast -- teens' changing sleep habits can mean they wake up tired and nauseated, says Marcie Beth...
Soccer is a great activity for preschoolers, because it is active and fun and teaches teamwork. When it is a rainy day and you cannot be outside playing soccer, doing a craft with your preschoolers is an option. Crafts that have a soccer theme can...
Sunlight is a natural source of vitamin D, an important fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body function properly and use other nutrients. While the risks of sun exposure are high, getting some sunlight exposure, while following safety precautions...
Obesity in children aged 6 to 11 increased from 6.5 percent in 1980 to 19.6 percent in 2008, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Obesity can affect your child's health over the long haul, because children who are obese...
Many parents lament that reading has become a lost art in modern times. Thanks to modern technology, children have plenty of alternatives to reading, including television, video games and the Internet. Making sure that your children read well,...
While a decreased libido in a woman may seem deeply personal and leave her wondering if there's something wrong with her, it's a common condition, experienced by at least a third of women, as reported by "Good Housekeeping" magazine. In fact,...
In an article for "Healthy Children," the magazine of the American Academy of Pediatrics, pediatrician William Cochran, M.D., says that up to 12 percent of school-aged children skip breakfast on a regular basis. Many children miss breakfast...
Your child's ability to read easily and understand what he is reading may affect his success at school. Reading is not simply a subject which stands alone, rather it is the core mechanism for learning other subjects such as social studies,...
Teaching your children about health and nutrition can set them on a lifelong path to healthier living. According to the report "F as in Fat," from the Trust for America's Health, over 16 percent and 18 percent of kids under age 18 are respectively...
Defiance may seem to court your adolescent with the same fervor of the paparazzi stalking stars at a celebrity function. It can start slowly with shrugs over questions about homework and grow into outright refusal to turn the television off, clean...
Reading is hard for many children, and if your child struggles with reading you may wonder what you can do to help her improve. According to Scholastic, learning to read is one of the most important things your child will learn in school. It is...
"Eat your vegetables! They are good for you," is a common admonition from parents to children, who are encouraged to eat foods rich in vitamins and minerals. However, they might not know too much about specific nutritional information...
Teaching proper nutrition and healthy eating habits can help prevent children from becoming overweight or obese. According to Healthy Children, more than nine million children are overweight or obese. Instructing children about nutrition can be...
The National Center for Learning Disabilities asserts that children who engage in literacy activities at home have better reading skills and experience greater school success. Promoting family literacy does not have to entail purchasing expensive...
Children today are flooded with sexual images and content from movies, magazines, the radio and television(Ref.1, The Media). Information children receive through these mediums can often be confusing to them(Ref.1, The Media). Having the sex talk...
Give your children experiences that will help them learn the skills to manage anger, get along well with others, peacefully solve conflicts and prevent violent situations in the future. Make sure you do not lose control of your anger, especially...
According to Scholastic Magazine, children that participate in extracurricular activities have better grades and feel more accomplished. Depression, substance abuse and behavioral issues are at a lowered risk as well when a child participates in...
