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About Bunk Beds

Everybody loves their bed. Your bed is your best friend since it renders peace to you and distresses you. There are different types of beds available in the market. The bed that is being described below is the bunk bed. A bunk bed is ideally employed for smaller rooms which have more members to acco

Adventure Boot Camps in the Great Outdoors

One subject often covered in the media today is that of obesity. And being overweight is not restricted to older people. Teenagers and even young kids can have a weight problem. For parents wanting to ...

Time Management For Students: Getting The Balance Right

Finding the right study-life balance is not as difficult as you think. There are simple but effective ways to keep you organized, get good grades and still have time to hang out with your friends. You can do a time audit, hire an online tutor and determine your capability as a student so that you ca

Is There A Prodigal Child In Your Family?

There is a story in the bible about a father and his son. I will paraphrase it, the father was very wealthy and one day his son asked him for his inheritances, he gave it to him and the son went away. However, he spent it all on wild living and soon found himself penniless and living among swine&apo

Picking The Perfect Toddler Backpack

Toddler Backpacks are a godsend in disguise. Last week I took a stroll down to my local high street and saw a mum and child walking along hand in hand. Not unusual at all, however what caught my eye was the boy's colourful animal toddler backpack and how serene and calm mum looked. So it got me

Shopping With a Teenager

Shopping is a hobby many women enjoy. So why, then is it so difficult for a woman to shop for clothing with her teenage daughter? What happens in the process to create such uncomfortable tension that leaves both mother and daughter with a bitter feeling when they go home?

Fun Jobs For Teens

If you are a teenager and looking for a way to score some extra cash, you may want to consider getting a job. While getting a job may sound like a drag, there are actually some fun job options out there that you may find enjoyable. Not sure what kind of exciting jobs may be out there? Well, here&apo

Do Celebrities Influence a Teen's Eating Habits?

Many teen celebrities are trying their very best to achieve either a size 0 or a size 0 body. They feel and think that having a slimmer figure equals more projects for them. But, does size really matter?

Sweet Dreams in Cozy Kids' Beds

Many parents today lead very busy, sometimes hectic lives and may be sleep deprived. They don't want their children to be, so they make sure they sleep well in comfortable beds.

Inflatable Castle Bouncer Safety Guide

When purchasing or renting inflatable castles there are many things that we have to consider. Price is usually the foremost deciding factor that we think about and this is where many of us go wrong. Although price is a deciding factor, when it comes to our children and what they use the first thing

Importance of Homework

Homework has been a part of students' life from the beginning of formal school.However, the practice has sometimes been accepted and other times rejected, both by educators and parents. This has happened because homework can have both positive and negative effects on children's learning an

University Summer Programs For High School Students

Camp seems like a natural part of our summer planning process when our children are younger. They learn new skills, pursue interests, and develop greater independence. The benefits of summer camp aren't reserved for little kids. Many colleges and universities offer programs (camps) for high sch

Making The Grade

Here--" I said, handing my mother my progress report as I walked into her room. I braced myself for the inevitably screaming I was sure to hear. "My teacher says you have to sign this." My mother lo...

Safe Driving Tips for Teens

In addition to teaching your teen driver the rules of the road, there are a few rules parents can put in place to help keep your teenage drivers safe.

Face Painting: Birthday Party Favorite and Evolving Art Form

Face painting is a traditional party activity that is evolving and increased demand for more creativity have artists embracing the trend! Whether it's a tiger, an angry bird or an idea that is just brewing in your mind, a face painter can add the right ingredient to a successful party event, fo

Adolescent Aggression Into Adulthood

Depending on the situation or circumstances, aggression doesn't necessarily have a violent outcome. The ways in which people learn how to approach others is largely based on how they were raised - Authoritarian, Permissive or Authoritative. If a child is raised strict, he or she will be forcefu

Reducing School Stress For Children - Navigating From Home to School

In this age when very few children walk or ride to school on their own each day, psychologists are discovering how important it is for young children to understanding the location of their school location in relationship to the location of their own home. How can we reduce this stress for our childr