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14 Ways To Show Your Kids You Love Them

In a few short weeks it will be Valentine’s Day. Looking for ways to show your kids how much you love them? Consider these 14 tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics. 1. Use lots of positive words with your children and avoid sarcasm. 2. When your child has a physical or emotional need, respond promptly and lovingly. Banish all put-downs from your parenting vocabulary. 3. Make an extra effort to use phrases like “I’m sorry,” “please” and “thank you.” 4. If your child is angry, upset, in a bad mood , or generally having a bad day, take the … Continue reading →

Getting Personal: Holiday Gift Idea

Looking for a unique holiday gift that also shows off your little darling? Have you considered personalized food? Remember the boxes of Wheaties with your favorite sports figure on it? Well, now you can also have your child’s image adorning a box of Wheaties . Just go here and upload a photo. Caution: they are a bit pricey- $35 for one box. Or maybe I’m just frugal! You can also choose from mugs ($19), a t-shirt and box set ($50), magnets ($5) and a few more items. A better deal is a 12-pack of soda from the Jones soda company, … Continue reading →

The Prevalence And Effects of Sex In The Media

I recently came across these facts taken from a fact sheet titled “Marketing Sex to Children.” I guess I must be naive but I was appalled at how much sex children and teenagers are exposed to in the media. It is no wonder that so many teens are having sex themselves. They are practically bombarded with the message that it is not only fun but also appropriate. So how much sex are teens actually being exposed to in the media? “In 2003, 83% of the episodes of the top 20 shows among teen viewers contained some sexual content, including 20% … Continue reading →