Transitioning to higher grades can be daunting for some kids. Every year brings harder classes and more difficult subjects, and it can prove to be overwhelming for them. One of the most abrupt transitions tends to be moving from middle school to high school. This is the final frontier before your child either goes off to college or becomes a working contribution to society. … [Read more...]
Identifying Risks on the Web for Children
The digital world is as much of a disservice as it is an amenity. Children can no longer grow up in a world that isn’t constantly documenting itself In this process, children are denied the grace of private mistakes and quiet awkward moments, instead of having every detail of their prepubescent, personal life on Snapchat. Filter, Mark. ‘Crying.’ Pixabay.com. … [Read more...]
Does Your Teenager Hate School? 7 Ways to Flip the Script This Year
Your teenager is a wonderful kid. He or she is smart, kind, funny, and cute — all the things you’d hoped they would be one day. There’s only one problem: your teenager hates school. You’ve talked with your teen and ruled out bullying as the culprit. It has nothing to do with a specific teacher or subject. Your teenager simply can’t stand school. Short of pulling them out … [Read more...]
Unique Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids
The holiday season is a magical time, especially for kids. As Christmas comes closer, you might be starting to wonder about what gifts you could give to your children or (if you don’t have any) your nieces and nephews. There are a ton of ideas out there, but you want to give them something special, right? Here are some unique holiday gift ideas for kids: Christmas … [Read more...]
Fostering Could Be the Stay at Home Solution You’re After
Often the subject of fostering gets painted with the same brush as adoption, which is understandable due to the fact that both options are centred around looking after a child which isn’t your own. With that being said, fostering is however as much of a career choice as people may suspect. For those of you that hold an interest in childcare as a business, fostering is surprised … [Read more...]