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Various Jobs For 15 and Older

15 year olds are skilled enough to handle a number of jobs. However, since they are minors, not a lot of business owners trust them. When they see teenagers, they immediately think of trouble as most teenagers really tend to put themselves in troublesome situations.

Teen Marijuana Use Remains at All-Time High

A new survey shows marijuana use by teens remains high, and officials say it will probably increase as a result of Washington and Colorado decriminalizing the drug last month.

Horse Toys - Galloping With Imagination

Because it is such a classic, they are still being manufactured by many leading toy makers. Many have evolved into elegant versions with sound and plush materials for the horse's head. Kids will have a "galloping good time" with the modern stick pony.

Baby and Children's Jewelry for Special Holidays and Events

Many parents, aunties, grandparents, Godparents etc., want to mark a special occasion in the life of their special someone. Truth is, we are all looking for an excuse to indulge our little girls and babies - it's just that special occasions give us a unique opportunity - without looking too ind

How to Create a Rewards Chart

Alison, one of my favorite moms (that is mother of one of my students!) was struggling to get her two girls to complete daily tasks without an argument. She and her husband came up with a reward chart that used marbles to earn or lose rewards. The chart itself uses clip art that is bright, colorful,

Unsafe Things Some Kids Do in Automobiles - Don't You Be One of Them

Hey, Teens! Drive carefully, don't distract the driver if are not driving, have your car checked for safety, let up on that gas pedal, slow down for that turn, don't drive too close to the vehicle in front of you, obey the traffic laws, and live longer. Have you got that seat belt on?

Starting School Later Boosts Student Success

Research shows what parents of teenagers have known forever: teens struggle to wake up early and then they come alive as nighttime deepens. Many parents are dismayed and frustrated over how early their teenagers have to be at school, knowing all their student would simply nod off in that 7:45 first-

What to Know Before You Buy Baby Strollers

There are some things that you need to take into consideration when you buy a baby stroller. You will be able to gauge a product's worthiness if you know just what to look for. You may have to skip reading baby stroller reviews altogether, but of course, it is always best that you read several

How to Raise a Non-Angry Child - Teach Him How to Solve His Problems

Usually children have trouble coping with their own emotions and feelings - sometimes adults have the same problem. Coping, or dealing with their own problems is a skill that any child should learn. But they cannot do this by themselves - they need to be taught by someone and parents are the best he

Shuffle, Duffle, Muzzle, Muff! What Are on the Kids' Bookshelf Pop?

Children love stories and are always eager for the next tale.They are always awe struck with the Grinch stories - How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat and Halloween is Grinch Night and other classics from Theodor Seuss Geisel aka Dr. Seuss. So be sure you have these

A Yoga Mom's Grace-Filled Adventures

As a Yoga mom of a four, almost five, year old Grace, I get to practice more of my yoga off the mat than on these days... Getting into a handstand is easy when I compare it to raising my daughter Grace. She challenges me to be patient, she gives me many opportunities to practice letting go, and some

Help For Surviving the Teenage Years

Sometimes it feels like it is touch and go when you are raising a teenager. Everyone's emotions seem to stay on overdrive, especially theirs. Drama, drama and more drama!

How to Encourage Leadership in Children

When I hear the word "leadership" my mind fills with memories. Some of these memories are of teachers, friends, and family. Others are of activities and accomplishments. I realize now, as a adult, the lessons learned in these activities helped stretch my comfort zone as a shy young girl. T

Kids Seeing Sparkles

I get so many great questions, either while lecturing and conducting workshops, or through phone conversations and emails. They are so important to everyone, that I've decided to share some of them that could be of benefit to everyone.

Melissa & Doug Educational and Wooden Toys

Melissa & Doug are toymakers on a mission. It's not about sales, because quality sells itself. It's not about volume, because that approach tends to sacrifice quality. It's definitely not about chasing trends or reflecting the latest movie craze. For Melissa & Doug it's about des

Teenage Girls

Teenage girls live in a very different world today than their parents did when they were teenagers. With the current social media explosion, there are so many ways in which they are connected to other people, and by which their popularity is judged. Many teens are plugged permanently into social net