Facebook is the biggest social networking service in the world today, with approximately 750 million registered users—a large percentage of which are teens. Or even younger. Surveys show that 60% of children between the ages of 7 and 14 are already using the Internet. How can we protect them from internet risks?
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What is Generation Z?
We all know about the Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y, but what about the current generation gaining power and prominence in society- named Generation Z? They are certainly unique from their predecessor generations, including their parents and have been brought up in a world none of us middle-aged folk could even have imagined [...]
How to train your preschooler to sleep alone
There are many benefits to co-sleeping with a baby or toddler, but by the time your child is four or five years old, you may want to consider giving him his own bed or even his own room. Not only will you and your partner enjoy your newly discovered privacy, but your child needs to [...]
What to do when your toddler screams
Some toddlers whine. Mine screams. You may have heard her—I’m pretty sure her voice can carry over several time zones. And though I’ve tried to get her to quiet down, many times I ended up grimly picking her up (so she starts screaming AND kicking) and carrying her away from the people who are glaring [...]
How to raise a child who loves to write
Writing is a great form of self-expression. Children who write—even if it’s just a few pages in their journal—will be able to articulate their ideas and feelings better. This not only reaps numerous benefits in school (term papers will be a breeze!) but also gives them a deep level of self-awareness. But how do you [...]
What to do when your child wants to quit a sport
Your child announces that he wants to give up his martial arts lessons or quit his school soccer team. He says it’s not fun, he wants to try something else. Do you give in and respect his choices, or do you insist that he stick it out? Here are some things you may want to [...]
4 tips for dealing with teenagers
Are you a mom to a teenager? Then you know all too well how hard it is to discipline and connect to this strange, emotional, hormonal creature that your child has turned into. We can’t tell them what to do or expect them to follow “because I said so.” So how do we talk to [...]
How to talk to your tween about her first period
You’ve helped your daughter through her first steps, her first day at school, and all the important and sometimes scary milestones. It’s just as important that you’re there to talk to her about getting her period. Here are some tips on how you can take this big “mother-daughter” moment to build your bond and allay [...]
Great Halloween Costume Ideas for 2011
A lot of people have fun during Halloween. It’s the one time of the year where everyone as a free license to look silly and get away with it. Children have the time of their life with trick or treat, and adults can actually act like children without anyone judging them – well, almost everyone. [...]
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