An increasing number of parents go for homeschooling their children, as numerous studies have confirmed that home-educated students outperform their publicly-run school peers by 30 to 37 percentile points across all subjects (see academic findings). When parents consider the possibility of homeschooling, some pros and cons have to be taken into account. Ask MetaFilter digs […]
After playing, children normally leave their toys scattered everywhere. Like many parents, I always felt tired to go after my kids and get them pick up their toys day after day. Janet Milliron shared that her mother “invented a game that had the house clean, and the dirty clothes in the laundry hamper in ten […]
On this long Easter weekend, have you got anything to do with your kids? I came across a website with lots of crafts ideas for kids aged 7 - 12. Just need some simple or recycled materials, for example:
Paper Bag Puppets – use paper shopping bag
Recycled Stationery - use wrapping paper
Pizza Game – […]
Many parents feel a headache when they want to help their children balance between school work and TV viewing or computer playing time. Here’s a hack, a novel device called BOB can be your good assistant. BOB helps parents monitor the time their children spend on using in-home media.
Simply set the amount of time your […]
Sound Money Tips (Thanks Wendy of Lifehacker) has some quick tips on how to teach young kids about money management. If kids can develop a mindset of taking money as only a medium to get what they want and know how to control money rather than being controlled by it, they’ll live a happier life. […]
How do parents raise their babies happier, healthier and smarter? Joanna Lipari posted an excellent article on explaining the development of a baby’s brains is influenced and shaped by the social interactions with his/her parents:
If the baby’s brain is the hardware, then you, the parents, provide the software. When you understand the hardware (your […]
Another new Web 2.0 site for collaborative/community resource on parenting will be launching soon (via Techcrunch). Ann Crady Kennedy, the founder of Maya’s Mom, delicates to providing parents “a trusted place” to find and share information, and ensures that it will also “have a sense of humor about being a parent”(see the comment by Ann […]
Due to the rising concerns about the safety of young children travelling in cars, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issues a detailed guide for families on buying car seats, safety rules and installing tips. In addition, parents can learn more invaluable information in the section of “Common questions about car safety seats”, like:
What if my […]
Many kids and teens complain of feeling tired all the time. They could be making excuses to avoid school or school work, lack of sleep or overly active in sports. However, have you ever thought that some of them are physically sick? Some researchers believe that if fatigue is prolonged for over 6 months, not […]
Are you going for a family trip on this Easter weekend with your kids? Kristi writes a tip for traveling with her kids voted as a top one over at flyingwithkids.com. Bringing more cheap toys but new to your kid will make your trip easier and fun.
I have a 3 year old and a 1 […]