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The Gift of Boredom

Some friends of mine stopped by the house, and we sat in my living room for about fifteen minutes, chatting. They had their seven year old with them, a little boy who once would have been described as “precocious.” While the adults caught up, the son sat on the couch,...

7 Ways to Stay Involved With Your Teens

Author Bio: Charles Henry works for RentersInsurance.net a company that provides affordable prices for rental insurance. Staying involved in your teenager’s life is essential to their wellbeing. Growing teens need guidance, love and support, even if they are not...

Keep Kids Safe Online With OwlyMail

With the proliferation of computer type gadgets and devices, children are using email at younger and younger ages all the time. Ever have a 5-year-old ask you if he/she could have their own email address? That would have been unthinkable just ten years ago. Kids...

Keep Your Kid from Incurring a DUI Conviction

Parenthood is a daunting task- you must ensure that your kids stay safe and healthy while helping them grow into independent, well-adjusted young adults. According to a 2001 study, 12.8% of all fatal traffic crashes were alcohol-related in the United States, and 40%...

Help Your Anxious Child Grow Up Brave

Growing Up Brave is a new book by Dr. Donna Pincus, PhD. Dr. Pincus is a recognized expert in childhood anxiety. This book is a wonderful resource for parents because it teaches how to identify, understand, and move through childhood anxiety. According to the Anxiety...