Chatroulette: Social Networking Fun Or Predator Paradise?
Posted March 5, 2010 - 06:59 by Lori Kerrigan
Chatroulette is the newest social networking sensation. Is it innocent fun, or a breeding ground for disturbing predator behavior?Extra Curricular
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Sports and Kids: Balance Is Key
Posted March 4, 2010 - 07:23 by Fred Lee
Playing sports has many positive benefits for children, but when there are no other extra-curricular (EC) activities, the situation may not be optimal
Helicopter Parents: Is Bubble-Wrapping Your Children About to Blow Up in Your Face?
Posted February 8, 2010 - 03:00 by Sonja Stewart
If you think that rescuing your child is protecting them from the harsh realities of life, you may just be delaying the inevitable. Here's how to put your parenting back into perspective.
Parenting a High School Senior: How MUCH is this Going to Cost?
Posted November 5, 2009 - 11:56 by Debbie Dragon
Parenting doesn't come easy -- or cheap! Now, finally, your son or daughter is in the final year of high school — and you are beginning to realize the bills are still adding up — and fast. Between pictures and graduation, homecoming and prom, how much is that last year of high school going to run in terms of dollars and cents?
The High Cost of Music
Posted September 27, 2009 - 10:02 by Lain Ehmann
I’m all for the arts. I try encourage my kids to express themselves: I hang all their “masterpieces” on the fridge, I listen to their kazoo solos, and I even let them play with Play-Doh (though I hate the stuff). But I had to balk when my nine-year-old told me she wanted to play the piano. It wasn’t the playing, per se. It was the learning. Why is it so darned expensive to hire a piano teacher?
8 Ways to (Gently) Toughen up Your Kid
Posted August 16, 2009 - 19:32 by Julie Rains
I organized a whitewater rafting trip for my son’s scout troop recently. Such outings can be challenging and help kids mature. As the day progressed, I found myself considering what parents can do to toughen up their kids. Here are steps to building confidence and resilience.
Let's Go Clubbing: What's the best organization for your child?
Posted June 26, 2009 - 07:07 by Marla Walters
Should your child join a club? How do you choose the right one? In this article we’ll look at some of the more popular kids’ organizations.![iStock_000003892889XSmall[1].jpg](http://parentingsquad.com/files/parentingsquad.com/imagecache/blog_image_teaser/files/parentingsquad.com/blog-images/iStock_000003892889XSmall[1].jpg "iStock_000003892889XSmall[1].jpg")
What in the World do I do on Earth Day?
Posted April 22, 2009 - 14:28 by Sarah Peppel
With Earth Day today on April 22, opportunities abound to teach your children how to appreciate and take care of the natural resources that surround us. So, what are you waiting for?
Has The Time Come For Me To Beat My Kids?
Posted March 27, 2009 - 13:54 by Paul Michael
I've always been easy on my two little girls, but recently it occurred to me that I've been a little too easy on them. I play the part of the good cop, my wife teaching them more about life than I do. And I finally came to realize the other day that I may just have to start beating them. I'm talking, of course, about competitive games.
Holiday Card Action
Posted December 1, 2008 - 00:24 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Stuck without a way to make your children think of something besides their lists for Santa? Join my family as we participate in Amnesty International's Holiday Card Action.
Trick or Treat for UNICEF
Posted October 10, 2008 - 10:22 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Want your kids to do something meaningful this Halloween besides start on a a new cavity? Consider reconnecting with an old American tradition: Trick or Treat for UNICEF.
The Five Best Things I Did For My Kids This Summer
Posted August 6, 2008 - 11:00 by Caitlin Giles
August already? With just a few weeks of summer left, I have been reflecting on the season's happiest moments with my two little ones. I'll tell you mine and then you tell me yours.
Parenting Bucket List
Posted April 25, 2008 - 12:46 by Sherry Pardy
In thinking about all the things I want to do before I die, I realized there were just as many, if not more, to do with/for my kids before I kicked the bucket.
Are Mothers Of Boys (Only) Considered Real Moms?
Posted April 25, 2008 - 11:04 by Julie Rains
I’ll admit that as the mom of 2 male children and no female ones, I sometimes feel invalidated in my motherhood. Am I being overly sensitive or is there a bias against moms with sons?
Nine Reasons to Enroll Your Child in Suzuki Talent Education
Posted March 11, 2008 - 06:05 by Catherine Shaffer
When my son began Suzuki violin training at the age of five, a lot of people asked me why I was "forcing" violin lessons on him at such a young age. The very fact that our society views violin lessons as unnecessary torture is telling. However, the truth is that at that time my son totally agreed with it, and would have rather spent his time doing other things. So why did we persist?
Get Big Discounts When You Homeschool!
Posted January 6, 2008 - 13:58 by Linsey Knerl
One of the downsides to educating your children at home is the expense. Shockingly, however, there are also some big financial advantages to homeschooling that often come in the form of discounts to places you may not have been able to visit otherwise. Here are a few of the many types of businesses that are trying to woo the homeschool crowd with up to 50% off on their goods and services.
Home Education for the Future Heisman Trophy Winner
Posted December 17, 2007 - 06:19 by Linsey Knerl
Many parents I have met love the idea of home education. Despite their belief in the process, however, they often close the door on the opportunity due to concern that their child won’t be able to fully participate in all that the world of sports has to offer. This year’s award of the Heisman Trophy to homeschooler Tim Tebow has opened the minds of many to the options available for those parents wanting the best of both worlds.
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