November 2008

Pets are a large part of a child's life. If you have a child that enjoys taking pictures, you have probably noticed they take numerous pictures of their pets. As the parent of a budding photographer, you should teach them... Continue reading "Eight Tips for Taking Pictures of Pets"

Licensing a new driver comes with a great risk. New drivers have elevated crash levels compared to other drivers on the road. Drivers younger than eighteen are three times as likely to be involved in a traffic accident as compared... Continue reading "Graduated Licensing Systems"

When most children get a hold of a camera, they begin to do one thing, point and shoot. Far too often children take too many pictures of nothing. Back in the day when digital photography didn't exist, a child could... Continue reading "Nine Digital Photo Basics for Kids"

Recent laws have been passed to prevent teen drivers from using their cell phones while driving. A recent study showed that most teens are ignoring the laws passed on the use of cell phones while driving. A study done by... Continue reading "Enforcing Cell Phone Bans on Teen Drivers"

Most children are naturally drawn to cameras. It is fun for a child to pick up a simple box, press a button, and freeze a moment in time. Of course most kids tend to take too many pictures of the... Continue reading "Photography Tips for Kids"

A kid photographer can make great works of art with their digital camera. If your child is increasing in their photography skills, here are a few tips to pass on to help your child improve their skills: Play with the... Continue reading "Making Art with Digital Cameras"

It is a well-known fact that kids love to take pictures. Today's digital cameras have come a long way from the old days of film photography. In the past, parents could spend a small fortune developing rolls of film that... Continue reading "Introducing Digital Cameras to Children"

If you have a child that really enjoys taking pictures and are looking for ways to improve their skills, you can help them by suggesting the use of props. There are great ways to show your child how to improve... Continue reading "Fun Props for Your Child to Use When Taking Digital Pictures"

Teens and parents have stated that there are certainly gaps in the driver's education program. One of the largest gaps tends to be establishing safe driving habits. The current messages about cell phone use and alcohol use as a teen... Continue reading "Educating Teen Drivers on the Risk of Cell Phone Use"

With so many choices, how can you possibly select the right digital camera for your child? Finding a digital camera that takes clear pictures for a low cost may be an almost impossible task. How can you properly select the... Continue reading "How to Choose A Digital Camera for Children"

Most children love to take pictures, but what about after? You can turn all those pictures they have taken into unique photo projects that they will enjoy for years to come. Kids tend to take numerous photos of the same... Continue reading "Digital Photo Projects for Kids"

You have probably seen it before, a car pulls up next to you and someone is chatting away on their cell phone. While some people are able to maintain focus on the road ahead while driving and talking, others aren't... Continue reading "Cell Phone Restrictions for Teenage Drivers"

So you have bought your child their first digital camera? Congratulations! Digital photography is a great way for your child to express their creativity and share this with you. Here are some great tips to help your child's creativity grow... Continue reading "Having Fun with A Digital Camera"

It's a well-known fact that kids love cameras. Thank goodness for digital cameras! Ten years ago kids would get a hold of their parents SLR camera and take picture after picture, costing their parents a great deal of money at... Continue reading "Choosing Digital Cameras for Kids"

How to talk to kids about drugs is a question that many parents ask themselves. The drug talk is inevitable when you have kids. So, how do you talk to your kids about drugs? You shouldn't be worried about starting... Continue reading "How to Talk to Kids About Drugs"

Addressing drug use with your children doesn't have to be the headache that most parents think it may be. When you address drug use with your children there are benefits on each side to be had. You will know what... Continue reading "Your Children: Addressing Drug Use"

There are so many things you need to say when talking to your kids about drugs. If you have a checklist it may help the drug talk go easier for both you and your kids. Here are a few things... Continue reading "Talk to Your Kids About Drugs: A Checklist"

Many people decide to just let the school handle the important talks. It is a huge mistake. Children are often influenced by friends and people on television instead of the people who are supposed to be teaching them. You are... Continue reading "Why You Need to Talk to Your Kids About Alcohol"