Big Kids Articles
Giving Children the Tools to Listen
(NewsUSA) - Having a child who doesn't listen is one of the primary sources of frustration for most parents.....
Service Organization Pledges $150M for Blindness Prevention
(NewsUSA) - Every minute, one child goes blind. By the end of the year, half a million children will have lost....
Teaching Young Kids How To Save
I'm a big saver. I started saving young, putting my money in an old Nestl? Quick tin, carefully hoarding all that I collected from birthday, or....
One parent's creative way to stop the bickering
When my middle children were 3 and 4 years old, they used to fight a lot. Having grown up with siblings who are at least 8 years younger than m....
Moving To a New City with Kids
Moving to a new city can be stressful on an adult and on a child. But you can make it a new adventure too. Having a positive attitude and making ....
Less TV, Fewer Videos Help Keep Weight in Check
(NewsUSA) - Every day, 8- to 18-year-olds spend, on average, nearly four hours watching TV or videos, more tha....
Tips on Preventing, Treating Head Lice
(NewsUSA) - They're itchy and crawly, and you certainly don't want them sharing your kids' pillows at night. <....
Toys for Tots: A History Steeped in Service
(NewsUSA) - If the holidays overwhelm you, think about how that jolly old soul with the red suit and white bea....
Tips for a Safe Home This Holiday Season
(NewsUSA) - Soft candle glow, crackling fire logs and garlands of twinkling lights brighten homes during the h....
Simple Steps Can Keep Families Healthy During Cold and Flu
(NewsUSA) - With the flu vaccine shortage, parents are searching for answers on how to keep their children hea....
(NewsUSA) - Want some good family fun? Make a mess.
"Kids love a good mess and a mess is often a sign....
Tips to Help Your Kids Celebrate Reading
(NewsUSA) - It's been proven that children who read achieve. They boast higher test scores and recognize lette....
Disney Cruise Line Offers Fun-Filled Activities for Kids of All Ages
CELEBRATION, Fla. -- Aboard Disney Cruise Line, it's good to be a kid. Both the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder have ne....
Materials Help Youth Evaluate Media Messages, Make Food, Activity Choices
(May 24,2006)A new after-school program helps kids interpret the numerous messages they receive every day to make healthier choices ....
(February 28, 2006)Although the majority of children who need emergency medical care are brought to hospitals that have appropriate emergenc....
Thirteen Month Delay Between Evaluation and Autism Diagnosis in Children
(May 10,2006) Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may experience a 13-month delay before they are diagnosed. A study in the April ....
Parents Can Now Access Student Scores on the FCAT Parent Network
TALLAHASSEE(May 3,2006)— Governor Jeb Bush and Education Commissioner John L. Winn today announced that parents of third and twelfth grade....
Just Read, Florida! K-12 Recommended Summer Reading List
(May 15, 2006)TALLAHASSEE — Commissioner John L. Winn today urged Florida families to share the gift of reading during the summer break by....
Learning Vocabulary Words Made Fun
When my child began reading in school I had a difficult time getting him interested in reading at home. Reading to him was a chore and he did not ....
Say No to Mealtime Mayhem: Eating Out With Your Baby or Toddler
Many parenting books advise against eating out with young children. Their short attention span and need to be involved in everything will mean a ni....
What Time Should Be Your Child's Bedtime?
Is this among the thousands of questions you are asking yourself when it comes to your child? For many people this is a very important question sin....
Talking with Your Child's Teacher – 5 Tips for Success
Your child will have numerous teachers over the course of his/her school career. Effective communication between parents and teachers helps faci....
How to Occupy the Kids While You Work
I did child care in my home for eight years. I learned something that became a priceless bit of knowledge to me. It pays to have some toys and ....
Easy Tips to Keeping Kids Quiet While You're on the Phone
One of the easiest ways to get into the telecommuting industry is to get a phone job. These phone jobs are more readily available than other teleco....
Free Admission to Kid City, The Children's Museum of Tampa
Are you looking for some free Family fun? On the first Fridays, of every month you and your family can go for free to The Children's Museum of Tam....
