A recent survey looked at children's exposure to secondhand smoke and found that approximately 3 million children 6 years old and younger still are exposed regularly to secondhand smoke in their homes. Administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, this study of more than 14,000 households showed that exposure to secondhand smoke occurred more often
Sometimes the kids have to fly alone. Maybe because it's too expensive for the parents to fly a round trip to drop off the kids with grandma, or maybe there's an emergency where the parents have to put the child on the plane by themselves. Regardless, there are times when the kids have to fly
Radio-controlled cars are a classic toy, the source of many happy childhood memories for millions of people. Yet radio-controlled cars aren’t just a nostalgic item: they’re also a great toy for the children (and adults) of today. If you haven’t played with radio-controlled cars since you were a child, you might be surprised by just
When we think of password protection, we think of bank accounts, computers, or even voice mail phone systems. Our children are equally precious to us and need our protection. But how do we protect them? When my kids were small we established a password, or code word that only they and I knew. We chose
For small children, new airport security measures are scary. In the innocent world of children, they can't imaging someone would hurt them or their family. The strange sights of airport security can terrify them. Not used to seeing people in uniforms carrying guns, some children might be afraid of the armed security guards. They might
Let's face it, if children were to pick their favorite ways to travel, trains would likely come in dead last. They ride along, staring at the same sibling across the car for the length of the trip. Kids can only stare out the windows at passing telephone poles for so long before they get bored.
It's eternally frustrating to find yourself in a position of needing something only to root through your carry on luggage bag to and not find it. With airline security rules becoming stricter, knowing what to bring on the plane can be difficult. Always consult the airline before packing for your trip. There are a few
Health experts stress that attitudes and habits formed in childhood can strongly influence a person's future health. "If children learn about the benefits of good nutrition and exercise and the hazards of smoking, alcohol and drug abuse, their chances increase for longer, healthier and happier lives," said Carolyn Aldigé, president and founder of the Cancer
When traveling out of the United States, your child, regardless of age, will need his/her own passport. To obtain a passport you will need to go to your local passport office and fill out the required forms. You will be required to show proof of identification for yourself and your child. You can apply for
"Creativity is more of a dull glow than a divine spark - the more fanning it receives, the brighter it will burn. " —James Adams "More often than not, children are unevenly gifted, often being especially gifted in one area. It's not uncommon to find them quite gifted in one area, but average or learning
