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After Christmas, What’s Next?
by Margot F. December 16th, 2024 | Preschool, SocialHoliday Survival Guide for Parents of Infants
by Marnie Bii December 9th, 2024 | Infants/Toddlers, SeasonalHow to Tell Someone You Want to Exchange a Gift
by Sam P. December 2nd, 2024 | Communication, Teen Perspective, TeensTweens Helping Out With Thanksgiving
by T Akery November 25th, 2024 | Tweens
Middle School Dances: The Teen’s View
by Jacob P. September 22nd, 2009| Teen Perspective, Teens
Tonight, I am going to my middle school's first dance of the year, and I'm so excited. Earlier, I was talking with my mom, and we were talking about what I would consider the dos and don'ts (mainly don'ts) for parents of middle schoolers going to dances, and I decided
Back to School…
by Jacob P. September 10th, 2009| Elementary, Preschool, Teen Perspective, Teens
That's right, the dreaded time of year has arrived for most American students! With this comes panic, fatigue, and suffering. So, in order to keep you from quarantining your child or wallet, I've made a teen's back to school survival guide for you, the parent.
- Don't buy school supplies in advance: Almost
Teaching the Right Values to Tots
by Joe Lawrence September 8th, 2009| Infants/Toddlers, Teen Perspective
As parents we teach our children values on which to base their lives. Basically, we are programming their minds to operate in the real world. Are we simply reteaching the values taught to us by our parents or ones that we adopted throughout the years?
In my book, Inspire Tomorrow, I
In my book, Inspire Tomorrow, I
Screen Time: From the Teen’s View
by Jacob P. August 17th, 2009| Teen Perspective
Recently, I completed earning enough money to buy a Xbox 360 Pro for myself. I am limited in the amount of 'screen time' I am allowed a day, and I wanted to discuss that with you.
Now, some of my thoughts on screens (TV, video games, computers, etc.) for kids. First of all,
Now, some of my thoughts on screens (TV, video games, computers, etc.) for kids. First of all,
College Visits
by Louise August 10th, 2009| Teen Perspective
The first thing to know: Visiting every college will be unique. Some provide tours and information sessions on a weekly schedule for which you can just show up, while others require registration in advance. At many colleges you can even schedule an interview, but there are also those who only
Room Changing: From the Teen’s View
by Jacob P. July 16th, 2009| Elementary, Teen Perspective, Teens
Recently, I was offered a larger room because I am the oldest and I have the smallest room in the house. I currently am debating if I should take the offer, but I am almost positive I will. So, I thought, what are some good room change guidelines and ideas?
Here are
Here are
Children & Music
by Louise July 7th, 2009| Teen Perspective
A previously posted article, "The Best Time to Teach Your Child How to Play a Musical Instrument," addresses when a child should be taught how to play a musical instrument. This article addresses why children/teens should be taught to play musical instruments. While I agree with the crux
Jobs For Young Teens
by Jacob P. June 30th, 2009| Teen Perspective, Teens
When I first joined the Wasabi Media Group team, I needed money rather badly to buy stuff, for a decent amount of spending money for a YMCA trip I am doing summer, and other usual teen money needs. Since I have began working a steady job, I have gained plenty of
Babysitting: From the Teen’s View
by Jacob P. June 11th, 2009| Elementary, Infants/Toddlers, Teen Perspective, TeensRecently, I received my babysitting license from the Red Cross, so I have begun babysitting, and I, like many teens, am so glad I can babysit!
Like many entrepreneurial teens, I have begun babysitting. First, I started working for family but soon learned that I would make more money with a
Vacation Trips?
by Louise June 2nd, 2009| Teen PerspectiveSummer is around the corner, and you want your family to have a memorable vacation. Perhaps you are considering a trip to one of the famous destinations in Europe, the Trevi Fountain in Rome or the Eiffel Tower in Paris, or maybe a flight to an exotic island?
My family has
Cell Phones in School: From the Teen’s View
by Jacob P. May 27th, 2009| Elementary, Teen Perspective, Teens
Recently, in my English class, we were discussing what the rules for cell phones in school should be. I believe that cell phones should be banned in school for they cause a multitude of problems.
Now, many parents believe students should carry cell phones in school because students need them for
Now, many parents believe students should carry cell phones in school because students need them for
The Benefits of Kenpo
by Jacob P. May 16th, 2009| Teens
I come to you with only Karate, my empty hands. I have no weapons, but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles or my honor; should it be a matter of life or death, of right or wrong; then here are my weapons: Karate, my empty hands. These