With each new generation of kids there are always new challenges to be faced. Despite the fact that the first text message was supposedly sent in 1992, it would not become a preferred method of communication until a decade later. Even in the early 2000s texting was still in its infancy, though its popularity began [...]
When summertime comes, so do planned outings to the beach. If your family plans on spending time in the sand, surf, or anywhere you can spend time in the water, it's important to teach them beach safety. Trips to the ocean or lakeside can be exciting and memorable, but there are rules that need to [...]
Parents are more confident their pre-teen child would know what to do if there were a house fire or tornado than whether the child would avoid playing with guns if home alone, a national poll says. Four out of five parents of kids age 9 to 12 say they are very confident their child [...]
If you are a parent of a child who is quickly growing older, you might find yourself feeling scared for all that the future will bring. You want your child to be safe at all times and you wish that you could ensure that that would be the case. The truth is, your children will [...]
Why parents are the new 'heroes' in policing young drivers By Queensland University of Technology Parents are vital in encouraging their children to obey the road rules and young drivers are keen to show their parents they can be trusted, which means they may hold greater power in enforcing driver restrictions compared with traditional policing, [...]
I’d like to thank Kayli and Ricky Shoff. They made a mistake and not only did they learn from it but they’re sharing it with the world so that all parents can learn from it. So now we are reminded to bolt down furniture as part of baby-proofing. And that is a good and important [...]
As your children grow older, they are going to have questions about subjects that you have never addressed with them. There are times when you will have to discuss a dark topic in order to supply your child with the answers that they need in life. It is important that you are willing to talk [...]
For parents, one of the most difficult things to deal with is the sudden knowledge that their children are watching online porn. This is something that many individuals fear dealing with and as their children get older, it can sometimes be a huge concern. This is especially true for parents of young males, who are [...]
Are you a victim of spousal abuse? Have you ever thought about the effect of spousal abuse on children? The truth is, you might think that your children aren't being hurt because the only person being abused is you. Unfortunately, this type of behavior hurts everyone in the family. Even if you try to hide [...]