1,046 articles on "children"

It Doesn't Take Much Force To Cause A Head Injury

oesn't Take Much Force To Cause A Head Injury by: News Canada (NC)-Head injuries are the number one cause of serious injury and death to kids on wheeled equipment such as bicycles, in-line skates, scooters and skateboards. Few people realiz...

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Counter the Effects of Media Violence on Children

Counter the Effects of Media Violence on Children  by: Brent Sitton Despite the fact that their own ratings systems found the material appropriate only for adults, the motion picture, music, and video game industries practice "pervasive and aggr...

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4 Tips For Child Safety When Playing At Home Or In Sports

I'm a huge advocate of involvement in sports and active play as a great way to start your children off on the right foot in life, but I would also be blind or lying to say there are no risks involved. There are, of course, risks involved, but th...

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Bullying Prevention Skills and Techniques for Children

Child bullying is a big problem in our schools today. The main difference between child bullying today from the past is the nature of the bullying and the violence that occurs in the aftermath. Cyberbullying is becoming a popular and more destructive...

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When are the best times to listen to your children?

Do you find yourself talking to your children more than listening to them? Do you find that most of your talk to them is about putting something away or doing homework? Sometimes our lives are so fast paced it seems our conversations can become that ...

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Toy Shops and the Internet

The stores can also be very crowded and extremely unhelpful to someone shopping for a child. A great alternative to regular toy stores are online toy shops. These stores offer all the same items, and sometime even better ones, than regular toy shops ...

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Protecting The Rights Of The Children Of Divorce

Divorce can be a trying time for any family. From divorce's beginning stages to its final stages, it pays to have a team of legal professionals by your side. In particular, if children are involved in a divorce then it is absolutely critical for...

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A Sonoma County Private School Speaks Out For the Multiage Movement

Star Valley Academy, a small progressive private school in Sonoma County, California is embarking on an eight year study investigating the development and practice of multiage schools. The school is near Sonoma State University and is hoping to attra...

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Build Character Now! Practical Tools for Busy Parents

Build Character Now! Practical Tools for Busy Parents by: Jean Tracy Character is in crisis. Everyday your children see their sports heroes, movie stars, and music idols acting badly. How can you help your children become the people they were me...

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How Your Smoking Affects Your Loved Ones

How Your Smoking Affects Your Loved Ones by: Kelly Gillis Your cigarette, cigar or pipe smoking doesn't only have an affect on your health. The U.S. Surgeon General's report "The Health Consequences of Smoking," released in 2004, state...

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