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Delaying Kindergarten - Is it a Good Idea? Many times when children are about to begin kindergarten, a question arises as to whether they are ready for a school environment The teachers of children whose birthdays are close to the cut off point or those who have not had the benefit of a preschool experience may feel that they would benefit from an additional year of growth before entering the regular classroom surroundings Preschool - Is it a Good Idea? Years ago, a child’s first experience with a school setting was often the first day of kindergarten Due to the phenomenon of two-income families, preschools have become a day care option for modern parents who have children that are three years of age Movie Ratings - What Every Parent Should Know For years, the Motion Picture Association of America has rated movies according to content so that parents would know which movies were suitable for younger viewers In the beginning, there were just three ratings-G, PG, and R Understanding Down Syndrome - God’s Special Children Down syndrome or DS affects approximately one out of every eight hundred babies that are born It is a condition that is caused by a genetic abnormality inside the child’s body and can lead to a number of complications Video Games and Kids - Good or Bad? Many American children spend a large amount of their time playing video games As a parent, you may be confused as to whether these games are beneficial or not Kids and Drugs - What Parents Need to Know As the parents of children growing up in today’s society, you may be alarmed to read about the statistics dealing with drug abuse among kids While many of these adults are familiar with the older drugs such as marijuana and cocaine, the newer ones may be confusing Children and the Immigration Problem As you are probably aware, the United States has taken more aggressive steps to prevent illegal immigrants from other countries (particularly Mexico) from entering the country from across the border and setting up residency here There are many pros and cons to this permanent relocation plan, especially when dealing with the loss of the immigrant work force themselves as well as the effect that these activities have on the children of these families How to Break the “Evil Stepmother Syndrome” Do you remember all those fairy tales that you heard when you were younger that that dealt with a wicked stepmother Stepmothers have always gotten a bad review from storytellers and history alike New Age Beliefs - Indigo Children In the 1970s and 1980s, a new belief system developed that was known as the New Age movement The basis for this system was a combination of a variety of elements which included alternative medicine, esotericism, religion, and environmentalism Lead Poisoning in Children Lead poisoning in small children has become more widespread As a parent, you should educate yourself in the causes, symptoms and treatments of overexposure to this dangerous mineral Children and Their Changing Roles Throughout History Children in today’s society seem to be much more pampered and less responsible than they were a few decades ago They also seemed to have lost much of the value system that most of us took for granted growing up The Insanity of Summer Two words that can shivers down any parent’s spine is “school’s out” These words mean an end to the sanity of every day life The Changing Face of the American Family Fifty years ago, the American family consisted of two married parents who were usually of the same ethnic background and their children Times have definitely changed Kids and Disasters - Tornadoes Due to the drastic weather changes that are occurring on a more regular basis, people need to educate their children about the various weather and other disaster alerts as well as teaching them the course of action that they should take in case of such emergencies Inclement weather is often announced on the television or radio Kids and Disasters - Hurricanes After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, many children have become aware of natural disasters and are beginning to ask questions about them As a parent, you should become educated about disasters and the safety procedures that need to be followed to ensure that everyone remains unharmed Kids and Disasters - Earthquakes Earthquakes can be a terrifying experience for anyone who has experienced them, especially children who may not understand what is going on The following is an explanation of earthquakes and the safety steps that should be taken in the event of this type of natural disaster The Leader Of The Pack-Firstborn Children Experts have done many different studies on children and their birth order in the family unit Not surprisingly, children developed similar characteristics according to their position in the family The Middle Child Many experts have studied the placement of children in the birth order of the family unit and have discovered that each group displays certain traits and characteristics Oldest children tend to be born leaders while younger children tend to be affectionate and creative The Baby Of The Family When adult siblings are asked how they feel about the youngest child, most will generally describe these “babies of the family” as being spoiled, lazy, and as “having the ability to get away with everything” Parents describe these same children as being affectionate and sensitive Childhood Obesity-getting Your Kids Off The Couch In today’s society, childhood obesity is becoming a growing concern In this age of fast-food dinners and video games your child may be eating foods that are high in fat and calories and then sitting on the couch for hours on end playing video games
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