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Originally posted on May 20, 2006 @ 4:50 am
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By Lor
Welcome to our parenting community!
Originally posted on May 20, 2006 @ 4:50 am
By Lor
This winter, an estimated 60,000 kids ages 5 to 14 will visit the emergency room with injuries from winter sports. The right equipment can help keep your child out of the hospital, but don’t forget the basic precautions: dressing in layers, staying hydrated, having adult supervision and getting proper training.No matter what the sport is, it’s important to wear sunscreen (even in subzero weather), drink plenty of water and dress for changing weather conditions. If your child ?- or you ?- becomes distracted or irritable, or begins to hyperventilate, it may be a sign of hypothermia or altitude sickness. It may also mean she’s too tired to participate safely in strenuous activities. Either way, send her indoors to rest and warm up. Heres some advice to keep your tween safe.
Skiing: Helmets are a must for skiing, so buy or rent a ski helmet and look for a seal of approval from the Snell Memorial Foundation or the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International) ?- and have an expert fit it correctly. Many ski resorts require helmets for kids under 16, but it’s important for adults to gear up too. According to a Safe Kids Worldwide study, kids really do learn safety habits by watching adult role models. “Do as I say, not as I do” is not an effective way to teach safety. “Practice what you preach” is.
Sledding: The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends bike helmets for kids under 12. Teach kids to sit upright on a sled and face forward: Think bobsled, not luge. Inspect the hill first to make sure there are no hidden obstacles and that the foot of the hill would not lead sledders into traffic, water or crowds. Also inspect the sled for worn, damaged or loose parts, which could cause a problem at the worst possible moment. And although this may seem like common sense, never tow an occupied sled with a motor vehicle! The rider could fall off at high speed or be overcome by poisonous fumes.
Originally posted on May 31, 2006 @ 9:37 pm
By Lor
Looking to make your child’s summer camp experience a success? While much of that fate lies in the hands of the camp staff, there are things parents can do to help their kids transition smoothly.
Do Your Homework
Nothing will influence the success of your child’s camp experience as much as the camp you choose, so it pays to go beyond the brochures and talk to real people. Past campers and their parents can lend valuable insight into the day-to-day camp experience. Attending camp fairs can also give you an opportunity to meet camp reps all in one place and compare routines and amenities. Some camps, particularly wilderness experience programs, hold parent information meetings where you’ll get a better sense of the staff and the program than you will by clicking on Websites. Even if you can’t meet instructors in person, call and ask questions and double-check staff credentials.
Tip!
Let your child help choose the type of camp. Nowadays camps cater to every interest group � from golfers to rock hounds, engineers to horse lovers. Passion for an activity can help fuel passion for camp.
Bring A Buddy
Nothing makes the transition to a new environment easier than arriving with a pal in tow, and shared camp memories can definitely deepen a friendship. However, even if your child is interested in attending a different camp than her pals, you can help jump-start a camp friendship. Call the camp registration office and ask to be connected with other kids who live in your area and are registered for the same session. Then, set up a pre-camp lunch date with a parent and child. Even one meeting with another child will help break the ice and make stepping into the new social environment easier.
Originally posted on June 18, 2006 @ 9:02 pm
By Ina
If you have children, you know just how much money gifts for them can end up costing you over the years. You may feel like you are constantly buying them toys for birthdays or holidays that they end up losing interest in very quickly. This can be frustrating, as well as the fact that almost anything they want you to buy for them ends up being not so great for their brains. But there’s a simple solution to this! Try to give gifts to your children that will actually help encourage them to learn a new skill. Here are some of the best gift ideas to choose from. [Read more…] about 4 Gifts For Your Kids That Will Encourage Them To Learn A New Skill
Originally posted on June 16, 2021 @ 12:55 am
By Ina
While we all know that being an adult is hard, being a child can also be hard. Especially when you consider how little life experience your children have, if they are facing something that’s hard for them, you might find that they get easily discouraged or disappointed and want to quit. But while you might relate to these feelings, teaching your children how to be resilient and determined while they’re young can be invaluable to them when they become adults. [Read more…] about 3 Things To Do When Your Child Wants To Give Up On Something
Originally posted on March 7, 2022 @ 7:28 am
By Ina
Being a parent means being responsible for another life. Having to take care of your kids all the time on top of taking care of yourself can be exhausting and stressful, to say the least. If you also own a home, that is one more huge thing to take care of and it can really add a lot to your plate. If you feel like you need some help or advice managing all of this, here are 3 tips for homeowners who are also busy parents! [Read more…] about 3 Tips For Homeowners Who Are Also Parents
Originally posted on June 10, 2022 @ 6:02 am
By Ina
Time is always precious, but this feels even more true once you become a parent. Taking care of children while also dealing with work, a social life, plus anything else life throws at you – can be very stressful and start to seem impossible at times. Fortunately, there are things you can do to save yourself time so that you can spend more valuable time doing more important things. Here are 3 parenting tips that will help save you time. [Read more…] about 3 Parenting Tips To Save You Time
Originally posted on April 15, 2022 @ 2:58 am
By Carmen Te
Everyone will experience another person�s death at one point or another in their life. Usually, this won�t happen until someone is a bit older, has gained some knowledge about life and death, and can find ways to cope on their own. But sometimes, a death will happen that will have an impact on the life of a child.
If someone that you and your child knows has recently died, here are three tips for preparing your child to attend a funeral.
[Read more…] about 3 Tips For Preparing Your Child To Attend A FuneralOriginally posted on March 26, 2020 @ 3:06 am
By Ina
When your kids are little, washing their faces with just their average body wash is going to be enough to keep their skin clean and clear. But as your kids progress into their teenage years, puberty and hormones are going to make it so their skin needs a bit more care that’s different than what they’re used to. [Read more…] about 3 Tips For Teaching Your Teen About Proper Skin Care
Originally posted on June 16, 2020 @ 6:41 am