The beautiful language of Latin has been undergoing an incredible revival of interest lately. Why has this formerly moldy language acquired a new luster? What constitutes a "revival of interest"? Last year 148,000 students applied to take the National Latin Exam, according to their website (www.nle.org). In North Carolina there was a 156% increase in
While parents want to protect their children from offensive or inappropriate TV programming, many don't know that the tools they need may already be right in their living room. Every TV 13-inches and larger built since 2000 contains a V-chip, which can block individual channels or programs depending on content. This technology lets parents, not
There are many different types of ebooks available for children. There are educational books, novels, classic literature, and much more. The most popular ebooks for children are your basic short stories. These make up a majority of what children like to read since they often cant sit still long enough for something longer. The best
Moving house is difficult enough, but moving long distances and having to travel to arrive at your new home presents special challenges. Prepare your child well in advance for the move and the trip by talking about it, play acting, and reading books about moving, traveling, and the city of your new home. Find something
Traveling abroad is a great learning experience for kids and parents. Here are 10 tips to help keep your family safe, and ensure everyone has a great time. 1. Fill out all emergency information on your passports. Make sure family members wear their passport on their body at all times. Children should carry the phone
A teddy bear is teaching my child. Children are no longer just learning at school, they are now learning at home and outside as well. Where did all the teachers go? Companies have learned that in order to sell a product they must give the consumer something they can’t say no to and that’s the
In order to teach or child to treat others with respect and dignity, they must also be treated that way. And childhood is a time for children to learn about the world, including how to get along with others. Parents play an essential role in teaching children how to form healthy relationships and grow into
Staying in a hotel with your children can be enough to frazzle any parent. Close quarters with not much to do and neighbors on the other side of the wall can be a recipe for disaster. Especially if the kids get loud and restless. But, it doesn't have to be all bad. You and your
Children can develop a stammer at an early age and for the parents it can be a very worrying time. It is difficult to know what to do. Parents wonder if it is just an age thing or just a phase. They think about whether to take their child to some form of speech therapy,
When traveling with small children, try to keep your child's likes and dislikes in mind when selecting a destination. Some children will happily visit "boring old places," but many will not. Most children, however, might be more willing to sit through the boring spots if they understand that they'll get to go to "someplace cool"
