Category: Children

  • Bullying and Media Culture: How TV Teaches Children to Bully

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    By: Katie McCoy Most Americans think of bullying as youth problem. In actuality, it’s more of a cultural problem. It seems that everywhere you turn, today’s youth can see the bully mentality on full display. Nowhere is this phenomenon more prevalent that throughout the media. Kids consume on average around 8 to 11 hours of… Read more

  • Sea Salt Sock

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    Do you have a child that gets chronic ear infections? I have to admit, I never thought that I would have a child that has an ear infection almost every other month during the cold, flu and ear ache season, but I do. Pediatricians seem to be more interested in prescribing antibiotics for a “redness”… Read more

  • DIY Kids Bathtub Paint

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    My toddler absolutely loves bath time. When he is cranky, I will put him in a warm bath with his bath toys and he instantly is calm. There have been times, however, when his bath toys just will not suffice. I recently started noticing that his “artistic” side was starting to shine outside of the… Read more

  • Swimming for Youth

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    Swimming is fun and lifesaving sport and an excellent form of exercise. As a form of exercise, swimming has many advantages. According to the CDC, swimming works the lungs, heart, joints and the muscles of the whole body. It is fun fitness activity that is primarily a summer sport but can be extended to year-round,… Read more

  • 7 Nelson Mandela Quotes to Help Our Children Become Strong Adults

    Every parent knows that raising children is a very important job. We raise them with the hopes that they will be honest, hardworking, compassionate human beings. With patience and love, we teach them about morals and manners, joy and justice, safety and security with the hopes that they mature into adults that carry themselves with… Read more

  • Arts in Education

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  • List of Strength Exercises for Kids

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    Strength exercises can help kids build healthy muscles. With an appropriately organized program, kids can advance their strength, endurance and performance. Usually, if the kid is ready to play organized sports, beginning strength exercises is safe. Continue Reading → Read more

  • Fun PE Games for Kids

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    Physical education is a vital part of elementary education. PE encourages kids to remain healthy and active during the school year. PE games can effortlessly teach kids … Continue Reading→ Read more

  • 30-Day Gratitude Challenge

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    Have you heard of gratitude challenge? The gratitude challenge is essentially a 30-day journey of what is important to you through self reflection of what you are grateful for. It takes you on a 30 day journey of what is important to you. With November having Thanksgiving, the principal gratitude holiday of the year, this… Read more

  • Quick Funny

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    I have three children: a teenager, a 19-month old, and a 4-month old. I found this joke to be more than true in this household. Even with the 2nd child being more like a 1st child (due to the age gap between my actual 1st and 2nd born), the poor baby really does have 3rd… Read more