Increasingly our education is fixated in future marketability and career potential for our students. These students lack the ability to think or reason well. These abilities are important to employees as well as future entrepreneurs. But these are hallmark of classical education. A classical high school curriculum can provide the student with the knowledge of […]
The weight of your child’s backpack could lead to serious musculoskeletal problems including scoliosis or curvature of the spine. Results of a 900 student study published in 2009 in the journal WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation stated that more than 50 percent of the group indicated that their backpack weight was heavy […]
College expenses are rising more than ever. As a result a record number of U.S. households carry student loan debt. The average outstanding loan balance of a household is higher than any other time in the history according to the Pew Research Center. One out of every four households (19 percent of total households) or […]
Today kids spend more and more time on the computer, iPhone, social networks, electronics games, watching TV and on many more devices. Is it too much of a good thing? Lacking social interaction could lead to social incompetence. Activities and experiences influence the improved brain function. Childs brain grows with day to day interactions. Spending […]
Recently published Weight of the Nation report states that by 2030, 42 percent of the Americans will be obese. Children are the most vulnerable. There are few things you can do at home to prevent your child ever becoming obese. Two main ingredients in fighting childhood obesity include cooking at home and stocking your house […]
As a parent, grandparent, or a concerned relative you like to leave a legacy to your children so that not they learn from you but also you contribute to a worthy cause. Also, you like to leave your knowledge of managing those assets to your loved ones so that you can guarantee the care of […]
Bed-wetting is long associated with psychological or discipline problem. However, new studies indicate bed-wetting may be a sleep disorder. Approximately 15 percent of five-year olds still wet their beds and boys outnumber girls. Here are some steps to take to address the issue. Explain in very simple terms what happens when the bladder is full. […]
Now that outside weather is getting warmer and we are approaching summer, backyard pools are getting ready. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under the age five. There are things we can do to prevent accidental drowning. Here are few ideas that you can easily implement. Never leave your child unattended near […]
In late March 2012, the Disney is launching a new animated show called Doc McStuffins on its Disney Junior cable channel aimed at 2 to 7 year olds. This is in addition to children programming in the ABC family, the Disney Channel, and the Disney XD mainly aimed at boys. It is also a new […]
It is not what or when to teach your kids about money and finance. It is an essential part of raising kids. So, think of ways you can get them involved. You may have kids in deferent age groups. So, whatever you are trying to teach them about money should be age appropriate. Take your […]