For any person, raising kids is probably the biggest challenge they’ll ever face in their lives. When you raise kids in a foreign culture, the challenge grows multifold. Expats find themselves constantly battling with challenging situations while raising their kids. Your kids will feel rootless; they may feel that they don’t belong anywhere. They’ll feel [...]
Archives for July 2011
Why Your Autism Spectrum Child Needs a Rocking Horse – Vestibular Stimulation and the Autism Spectrum
One of the major problem areas for our son with Aspergers is his need for vestibular stimulation. From the time that Z could locomote, life has been a significant challenge for us because he would spend most of his time running around the house at top speed, banging into the walls, falling on the ground [...]
TV and Children Behavioral Problems
It has been studied and argued that too much television viewing can be harmful to children. It is contributing to childhood obesity and violence. Too much television can also cause behavioral problems in children. A large part of the problem isn’t the television itself; it’s what the children aren’t doing because the television is on. [...]
Last-Minute Summer Reading Guide for Kids
If the summer has slipped by and there’s been no summer reading, don’t worry! These helpful tips make it easy for you and your kids to begin a reading program and help get them ready for school. Play with Words
Fashionable Accessories for Your Cell Phone
Every woman wants to look and feel her best. Sometimes, it’s all about the little details that we add to our wardrobes. A great way to update your look on a budget is to buy fabulous and affordable accessories that will give any outfit an extra bit of glam. If you want your cell phone [...]
4 Surprising Things Toddlers Understand
In an article for Men’s Health, Sandra Nygaard mentions four surprising things toddlers understand. 1. Lying “When an adult’s emotional message differs from the verbal one, even 1-year-olds notice,” says Joan Klinkner, an early-childhood education instructor and the coauthor of Social & Emotional Development.
4 Family Vacation Ideas on a Tight Budget
Big or small, family vacations are a staple for most families. And for good reason! If your family took trips while you were growing up, you’ll understand the importance of this unique time. Family life is hectic and running from work, to school, to soccer practice, to music lessons, and more, can really be a [...]
Carousel Columbia: World’s Tallest Merry-Go-Round
Carousel Columbia is a pair of double-decked carousels located at Six Flags Great America and at California’s Great America.
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