10 Things Kids Should Know Before College
Your family has survived the testing, the essays, the applications, and the waiting game. Now, it’s time to teach your college-bound child some important skills before she heads out of…
Your family has survived the testing, the essays, the applications, and the waiting game. Now, it’s time to teach your college-bound child some important skills before she heads out of…
…with disbelief. It was time to go all the way. We also didn’t have internet. Actually, we didn’t even have computers. In high school, I got my first computer, and…
…have found what you will wear, it’s time to start planning what you will do before prom. For some teens, getting together to take group photos is always a must….
…Valentine’s Day, complete with the must-see dance off and professional photos to commemorate the evening. For the Birds. Work together to construct a sturdy birdhouse for your feathered friends. Take…
…of my life, our lives. We understand that the episodes are going to come, and we have to get through them together and together we can and together we will.”…
…frustrated? Kids often don’t understand how to appropriately express strong feelings like anger, frustration, or disappointment, causing them to act out. This is totally normal, and the good news is,…
…to brain development. Children are born with an underdeveloped prefrontal cortex in their brain. This is the part of the brain in charge of decision making, impulse control, complex planning,…
…classes. Perhaps your teen is an aspiring writer? Or computer programmer? With a little digging around, you’ll probably find workshops and lectures in your area. Think the unthinkable Keep…
…resentment coming from them as a preteen may come as a surprise to some. While some may see this change in behavior as abnormal, others may see it as their…
…in the classrooms, a Technology Lab, an indoor playground, a splash-pad, and four different playgrounds. In the last year, they have added new opportunities for summer camps, including a new…
…lined up to receive a free backpack. In total, Round Room gave over $3 million worth of backpacks to children at more than 1,000 of its stores nationwide. ■ wirelesszone.com…
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…to find common ground even though there seems to be two completely opposing views. You can show them how to respect the views of another while also sharing their own…
…do this round of braces in stages. Thankfully the aching teeth and related tears I was expecting didn’t come to be–although the novelty of the braces (and picking the fun…
…unified household, which is key in this situation. “The [divide and conquer approach] will bring about an uneven application of house rules,” she adds. “The integrity of the husband-wife relationship…
…of the celebrations come to an end, you are left with the gut wrenching realization that you little baby, though they will always be your little baby, is all grown…
…or confuse the pet when it comes time for food. This can be the same with potty breaks, treats, or even play time. Like humans, animals thrive off of a…
…only strive to understand why kids do what they do and notice when they’ve crossed lines. UNDERSTANDING ROUGH PLAY AND WHY CHILDREN DO IT Rough play includes wrestling, tumbling around, and even…
…believes she could compete in the Special Olympics, an organization that allows people with intellectual and physical disabilities to compete in Olympics-style competitions. Her other hobbies include cooking and baking…
…the 358-acre Zilker Park. The massive pool measures three acres in size and is fed from underground springs, maintaining an average temperature of 68-70 degrees throughout the year. It’s the…