Kids and Teens
No, not the baby goat kind, though too often you might butt heads with them. I´m talking about children, blessings from God. Sometimes you may wonder if they really are blessings. Especially as the
Our Children and Their Caregivers – Part Two  In part one of this article I covered some of the pitfalls that may be encountered between the parents or guardians of a child and the person caring for that child while they work. In part two, I will continue with some more common problems and discuss ways of overcoming them.
Big Brothers and Sisters [offsite link] Kids need mentors. This is a great place to learn more about how you might become a mentor to a child. Big Brothers and Big Sisters is a national organization who has been helping match mentors to children for years. Cooking With Kids Takes More Than a Recipe  I’ve been hearing a lot about cooking with kids. Probably because one of my favorite channels is the Food Network. Several well known cooks and chefs are proponents of cooking with children, some even have special cookbooks, and a few have other accessories. Every 100 Minutes  Every 100 minutes a teen commits suicide. Also, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people 14 to 25 years of age. No matter how alone one of those who commits suicide might feel, there was someone who touched their life, and very well suffered great loss because of their death.
Father and Son's Scouting Trip Earns Them a Giant Fish Story  In the course of my life as a writer, I’ve gotten to meet many interesting people; yet, it is the normal everyday people who sometimes turn out to have the most interesting stories. Like my friend, David, and his son, Eli. Focus on the Family [offsite link] Dr. James Dobson is well known for his work with families, especially families with children. This web site offers not only material from Dr. Dobson, but other esteemed professionals who know how to deal with problems with kids. Our Children and Their Caregivers – Part One  When it comes to child care, you could say I´ve been on both sides of the fence. I could relate a few horror stories from years past when I desperately sought someone to care for my children while I worked. Let´s face it, Grandmom isn´t always available. She may be working too.
Real Beauty Comes From. . .  I chose that title because I want all of you to finish it for yourself. However, I admit I feel driven to cover this topic today because I think a lot of people feel like I do, that surface beauty is being highly over-rated. Recipe for Monkey Paws  I mentioned baking Monkey Paws with my granddaughter and thought some of you might like my recipe. It isn´t actually mine, but since I have modified it, I lay partical claim to it. Tips for Finding the Right Child Care Provider  You have three choices with child care: a day care center, taking your child to someone´s personal home, or having someone come into your home. The differences between these is obvious, and a matter of preference for both parent and caregiver.
Tips for Parents from a Grandparent  Although in my previous article I said every child is different and what works for one may not work for another, I am going to offer some tips anyway. Tips I believe may be a help to parents as they struggle to raise their children without a set of written instructions.
What the World Needs Now is Love, Sweet Love  While I was a teen, there was a song that started, “What the world needs now is love, sweet love”. The song could have been my theme, because at that time all I wanted was to be loved. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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