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More Articles from Information for Kids and Teens: | | | | RELATED ARTICLES Sleepover Party Crafts Sleepovers are always so much fun because you get to see all of your friends at once. You get to stay up late and play games. But sometimes sleepover parties are a time for kids to cause mischief – and they do so because they are simply given a little too much free time. Here are some fun crafts that are great for sleepover parties that involve the fun of working as a group, but also creating something special that you get to take home. The kids will have fun making the projects but also will have fun knowing they have made a special memento. My niece has a message & doodle pillowcase that is now five years old that she absolutely treasures – and she’s not a “crafter”. You may also spark a bit of creativity in someone that night by offering a craft project – you never know! Jump off the Stress Express--Bring Back the Holiday Spirit with Family Christmas Traditions Twas the week before Christmas and all though the house everything was in shambles. Too much to do and not enough time. More shopping to be done, presents to wrap, cookies to bake and decorating await. Oh the hustle and bustle, the extra work and the stress. Is it any wonder you feel like the Kranks Money for College – Where Is It and How Do I Get It College is expensive – but money is available to help you pay the way! By doing a little research and filling out a few forms, you can find money through scholarships, grants, loans, and tuition assistance such as work study. Zoom into Reality and Zip the Fluff I can’t remember how many times when I ask my friends exactly what the problem is, their reply would always be five to ten minutes of continual beating around the bush excuses, instead of explaining in two to three sentences what the problem really is. My father was the kind of guy who “tell it as it is.” There was no “well, maybe, unless, perhaps, or nearly, it was either a “yes” or a “no”. So even in my early childhood, I learned really fast to always be clear, objective, honest and straightforward with him or else I won’t get anywhere. Gaining a Childs Trust My daughters and I went to the beach several weeks ago. They were having a blast playing in the freezing cold water as I tiptoed around the waves, trying to keep my feet from becoming frost bitten. Next to us in the water was a mother with her daughter who was no more than 18 months old. This woman was holding her frightened little girl hostage in the ocean as the bitter cold waves crashed into her and rushed back with a fierce undertow. The poor child was screaming and crying, begging to be rescued from the torture. Her mother thought this was amusing. She laughed at her baby’s fear and grinned at everyone around her. I was disgusted and horrified. I finally told the mother that I didn’t find the situation at all funny. I have no idea if my words had any impact. By then, my own kids had finally remembered they had nerve endings and were shivering uncontrollably, begging for the warmth of their dry towels and warm sweatshirts. We left the water’s edge and the sickening site of mother traumatizing baby. Scholarship Search – How to find free money for college College students receive billions of dollars in scholarship money every year. How can you get some of this money to fund your college education Is The World of Fiction Good for Kids... Fiction- Good or Bad for Children Ericksons Theory of Human Development I’m sure you’ve heard the term “Identity Crisis” before. It’s thought of as a conflict of self and society and its introduction came from one of the most famous psychoanalyst of the 20th century. 10 Tips for Better Grades in Math Pass these on to your high school math student: Inexpensive Dating Ideas Dating and saving money. For many, the two concepts dont equate. Theres an automatic reaction for most when suggesting the two together that the person paying is trying to be "cheap" and the resulting date will naturally have the same feel. Contrary to popular belief, however, dating doesnt have to be expensive to be fun, entertaining and memorable. It doesnt even have to take a whole lot of extra preparation time. What it does take is a little imagination and breaking from the typical date routine. You have to be willing to think beyond dinner and a movie and be willing to try something new for a change. Here are 15 inexpensive dating ideas: 10 for anyone plus 5 for the adventurous. Who Says Nothing Lasts Forever In a world of instant gratification and so much that is made to be tossed out after one use, there are some things worth preserving. Childhood memories are among those things worth safeguarding. The Three Sure-Fire Ways to Learn About Safety Hey kids, there are different levels of safety and those levels depend on the situation you are in and the decisions you make in those situations.You can even better train your brain to use instincts, intuition, and even fear as safety tools. Here is an easy way to know just how to trust these instincts.Read ‘em up! War Declared On Instant Messenger: How to Stop Your Child from Wasting Their Life Away Online Hey Parents! I hate to tell you, but there is no such thing as “useful instant messaging”. Your crafty child might try to take advantage of your lack of “Techie” know how when they say in that whiney voice... “But Mom…I’m IMing my friends about homework.” Don’t buy it! They are simply playing up the school is important bit so they can get you off their back. Good Friends, Great Life! While I was in high school, I developed this habit of always watching people and how they responded to things. When I’m walking, when I’m talking, and when I’m eating, I love to watch people. I don’t know why I do it, but I think it’s just my curiosity of wanting to understand all of the various human characteristics. Vision turned into Action Dear Reader, Why Student Loans Are Better Than Credit Cards You need some more money for college expenses this semester. Do you whip out a credit card to pay for your books, or do you apply for a federal or private loan Well, consider the options – Do You Know How Safe Your Roommate Is Landlord - Tenant Common Sense What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up Q. "What do you want to be when you grow up" Groups YOUR GUIDE TO HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL GROUPS Quality Time with your Teen Its sometimes difficult to find ways to be involved with your teen without totally intruding in his/her life. You want to talk to them, they dont want to talk to you most of the time anyway. Ive found the best way to connect with my teenage daughter is to enter her world and do the things she likes to do. Theres a saying that if you want to understand your childs world you have to play with them, no matter how old they are. |
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