How did you learn how to ride your bike? Someone probably gave you a few lessons and then you practiced a lot. You can learn how to study in much the same way. No one is born knowing how to study. You need to learn a few study skills and then practice them. Why work… Continue reading
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How children use space?
Space and time are intertwined in our thoughts, as they are in the physical world. For centuries, philosophers have debated exactly how these dimensions are related in the human mind. According to a paper to appear in the April, 2010 issue of Cognitive Science, children’s ability to understand time is inseparable from their understanding of… Continue reading
For kids: help your mom and dad to stop smoking
You can’t escape the message that smoking is bad for you. But what if one or both of your parents smoke? You might be worried about their health, sick of smelling the smoke, or even a little embarrassed by it. You can’t order your mom or dad to stop smoking, but you can encourage them to… Continue reading
Some recipes for children with lactose intolerance
These recipes are especially for kids with lactose intolerance. Kids with lactose intolerance often need to limit or avoid dairy products. Balsamic Tomato Chicken and Pasta Your taste buds will really enjoy this flavorful, lactose-free pasta dish. Serve with a side of garlic bread and your favorite vegetable. Prep time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 18 oz.… Continue reading
What the proper foods for your athlete child?
All kids need to eat balanced meals and have a healthy diet. But should that balance change for kids who play on a sports team or work out? Maybe. Kids need to eat the right amount and mix of foods to support that higher level of activity, but that mix might not be too different from a normal healthy… Continue reading
Which are the dangerous things that can be happen at home
When was the last time you crawled around your home on your hands and knees? As strange as it sounds, give it a go. Kids explore their everyday environments, so it’s crucial to check things out from their perspective to make sure your home is safe. And though we often think of babies and toddlers when we… Continue reading
Don’t allow your child to be overate
Bagels as big as frisbees. Muffins the size of flower pots. Bowls of pasta so deep, your fork can barely find the bottom. It’s not surprising that waistlines of kids and adults have been expanding over the last few decades. Part of the problem is undoubtedly what families eat — too much saturated fat, too… Continue reading
Avoiding too much TV for child – this means too much fast and junk food
Here’s another reason not to let kids park it in front of the TV for hours on end: a new study reports that high-schoolers who watch too much TV are more likely to have bad eating habits 5 years down the road. Researchers followed almost 2,000 high- and middle-school children and found that TV viewing,… Continue reading