Archive for August, 2008

Teen Dating

Being chubby or large is not so easy now a days because the press, media or in other words society wants you to be skinny. Guys see what is fashionable and skinny, anorexic, little itty bitty things with no waist or curves to speak of are attracting in my school now a days. [...]

Get Outside and Get Moving

Well summer is finally here. School s out and the kids are happy. I wish your family a great summer and hope that it is also a healthy and productive summer. Here s a little something to think about for both parents and kids.
I just finished a nice walk this morning. What a great day! [...]

After School Safety - Tips and Reminders

When parents send their children for after school programs, they take it for granted that the child is safe. But since the number of children participating in these activities has increased, it is necessary to look into safety issues.
Children are vulnerable when they are outside the classes. While going or returning, they should know the [...]

5 Ways to Give Your Time-Starved Kids (And You!) a Break

With the end of the school year, many parents already are eagerly signing their kids up for extracurricular activities without stopping to ask if this is best for the health and well being of their children. This year, give your time-starved kids and yourself a break.
If you don t have children at home, then think [...]

So Your Teen Is Having A Baby

According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) the number of teen pregnancies are falling to 40.4 births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 years. While those statistics are good news, they don t really mean much to a family who is facing [...]

Plan A Kids Circus Clown Birthday Party

Celebrating a birthday party being circus clowns is a very unique idea. This idea just makes this party really unique with the fact that all the kids and parents who will be participating will have to dress up as a circus clown. When you are planning for your party, you need to help [...]

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 [...]

Teaching Moments - Successful New Years Resolutions

Ten ways to improve chances for success:
1. Be realistic &ampndash Make sure that the resolution(s) is realistic. For example, losing thirty pounds by the end of February is not safe or realistic. Set yourself up for success by setting one or two reasonable and attainable goals that stretch your capabilities.
2. Write down your goal and [...]

Keeping Kids Active This Summer

Experts say that kids need 60 minutes or more of physical activity a day. With childhood obesity on the rise, It s even more important to keep kids interested in sports. Keeping these tips in mind could help your children enjoy activity even more.
Let them lead the way.
Kids stay active when it s fun for [...]

Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy & Being a Millionaire: The Power of Money Beliefs

Kids make money with the same creative genius that they make up stories - in fact, given a direction, the belief that powers that super imagination will power their money beliefs.
In first grade, I was the one who spoiled it. I told all the kids that there was no such thing as Santa Claus.
As [...]