There are many reasons to choose a family day care over a corporate center. More and more parents are realizing this as we continue to hear horror stories from bigger childcare facilities. A family day care is in someone else’s home, however, so why should you choose this over a professional facility? Read the rest…
A large number of accidental poisonings each year involve children under 5.
Children under 5 are constantly exploring and investigating the world around them and things they can see and reach, they often put in their mouths. When they are crawling, they can usually reach anything at their own height. Once they start to walk, they can climb up onto tables, beds, and kitchen benches and access cupboards, including the medicine cupboard.
Using child-resistant packaging is good, but often children are poisoned with household cleaning products and solvents. Whenever you visit a friend’s house remember they may not have children [or young children], so their house may not be prepared for poison prevention. Child-resistant packaging does not guarantee ALL children could not get access into the container, so keep all poisonous substances locked up. Read the rest…
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Start teaching children this passion as early as possible and remember it is never too late to give love, show passion, and allow children to taste life in every aspect. Teach them to enjoy the journey and enjoy everything that they do.
Being successful does not mean never failing. Superstars embrace the idea of failing. It is a learning process and will help in the future, and fuel success. Learning to overcome life’s problems involves courage, risk taking, and never giving up. Teach your children to keep moving forward rather than doing what is comfortable to them. Train them not to take the easy road, but take the risks necessary. Teach them to be persistent and tenacious. Read the rest…
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Peer pressure in today’s society is overwhelming for children. They want to be like everyone else, not pushing themselves to explore, learn or excel. Children are more interested in being accepted by friends than being the best they can be, and shining in life.
Terri Khonsari, a single mother who raised a superstar child says, “I don’t believe children are born superstars. I believe superstars are made, not born. Every child has the potential to become a superstar. Superstardom means being the best you can be and maximizing your potential in every area of life, not just the ones where you have natural gifts.” Read the rest…
I can specifically remember 2 nightmares that I had when I was young. In one, there were creatures under my bed, and as long as I stayed on top of my bed I was okay. If, however, my hand or foot slipped over the edge of the matress, they would grab me and pull me under the bed and I would be a goner.
In the other, I woke up terrified and called for my mom, but no sounds came out of my mouth. I tried again. Still nothing. Finally, I stood up, and jumped as far as I could away from my bed and ran for my parent’s room and jumped into bed with them.
What follows is a guest article about dealing with your children’s nightmares. I trust that you will learn something from Joss Daly’s article.
How To Help Kids Cope With Nightmares
Almost everyone can relate to having a bad dream on an occasional basis. It is quite normal for kids to also experience the odd one too. Read the rest…
It is an unfortunate, but true statement that Grandpa Richard is single due to divorce. In my case, 2 of our children were already on their own and the 3rd was in grade 11, so it probably was not as devastating for them as it can be for younger children. If you are suffering the sadness of a divorce involving children, consider the following 10 points by Ed Sherman.
Going through a divorce is no fun for anyone, but children are especially vulnerable. Divorce specialist attorney Ed Sherman reveals in his book Divorce Solutions: How to Make Any Divorce Better, the following 10 things you can do to make a big difference in how well your children survive. Read the rest…
By nature, kids love physical activity. The fact that so many North American children are now inactive is not really their fault. What about you, the parent? Are you active, or do you join them on the couch? Parenting is work, hard work. It is time consuming as well. We want the best for them, and so as parents Grandpa Richard urges you to consider articles like this one, and follow their advice.
Probably the number one rule to follow is being a good example of living a healthy lifestyle in front of your kids. Actions do speak louder than words. Living healthy lifestyles creates healthier hearts and helps to prevent heart disease. Read the rest…
The Grandpa Richard’s Kids website is about children. But what about when your children grow up and go off to college, get married, or move out? Are you beginning to get a gnawing sensation in the pit of your stomach, and it’s not going away? Well, if you are, the beginning of the Empty Nest Syndrome is rearing its head. Here are 7 activities to help you cope with Empty Nest Syndrome. Read the rest…
You probably already know that Grandpa Richard thinks that camping is a great way to spend time with your children. With summer just around the corner, and beautiful weather occurring here right now, are you and your family planning on heading for the great outdoors? If so, here are 7 camping essentials every family should have. Read the rest…
Summers were awesome. Well, at least the first 4 weeks. By the middle of August, my friends and I were getting bored. We actually suggested to our principal one year that summer holidays should be 6 weeks, and then add an extra week to the Christmas and Spring break holidays.
With June here, yours kids are certainly looking forward to summer vacation. After the first couple of weeks, however, the kids may become bored like I was. Here are ways to avoid boredom while school’s out for the summer: Read the rest…