Archive for December, 2008

Teens and Money: The 4 by 10% Solution

Most teens go into the work world ill-prepared to manage the money they will be earning.
Even if their parents have attempted to teach them about money, they still haven t had the wonderfully frightening experience we adults have all had with it. You know the one - it s called “getting to the end of [...]

Teens, Jobs and School: The Pros and Cons

Most teens realize at a fairly young age the old adage that “money equals power.” Money equals designer clothes, a car and insurance, and in many cases, a certain amount of freedom. And in order to get money, many teens get part-time jobs.
While the benefits and/or drawbacks of teens and part-time jobs have been researched, [...]

The World of Naruto

The seriousness of the Naruto story is often intermixed by pure silliness,
but it all serves a purpose, propelling the young superhero forward on his
path of adventure and growth.
After meeting Konohamaru, the annoying and aggressive grandson of the
village Hokage, Naruto shows him no mercy, smacking him down before heading
out the door. The child, seeking to [...]

Child Outdoor Games- Are Your Kids Breaking a Sweat?

Do you recall playing games like red rover, hopscotch, tag or marbles? Games that used to have you out playing until your mum came out calling for you because it was getting dark.
It seems like our own kids spend less and less time playing these simple active

Are You Frustrated You Have Not been able to Stop the Bullies?

You are frustrated as a professional! You have given these bully victims all of your best techniques, and they are still being bullied. What should you do?
You are out of ideas! You are have given this student your best shot. You know what you should do?
Keep trying.
Tell those bully victims to [...]

Plan an Old-Fashioned Picnic as a Kid Outdoor Activity

While the weather is pleasant, plan an old-fashioned picnic with your kids. This is a perfect kid outdoor activity to get back to some old-fashioned outdoor fun. Include the kids in planning and preparing for your picnic. Putting together a picnic is easy and well worth the effort.
Vote on the location for [...]

How to Implement Cooking Lessons in Your Home School

Cooking with your kids can have lifetime benefits as well as teach them about nutrition.
You can easily incorporate cooking with your kids on a regular basis. Here are some ideas to help implement cooking lessons or just fun cooking activities from home.
Start cooking lessons that are age appropriate. Any child of any age group can [...]

Stylish Plus Size Prom Dress for Your Big Night

Plus sized girls used to have to stay home for prom, or if they went, they were doomed to wear unattractive dresses in loud prints or grandma styles. The fashion industry is starting to wise up, though. They re realizing that curvy girls have a right to be beautiful and enjoy their prom [...]

Mystical Beast: I Meet a Manticore or Manticora

I was cleaning out the garage when I heard a voice from under my workbench. The voice was like a small trumpet or pipe, or a pipe and small trumpet, or like something I had never heard before. The voice said, “Please don t hurt me.”
I said, “Come on out of there creature with the [...]

Brainwash Your Kids To Success!

Since the time our children are born, we can t help but to be proud and dream of the wonderful life that lies ahead for our sons and daughters. I ve learned that whatever a child thinks they can do, they will. Anything is possible when they have that mindset! So be [...]