A take charge kid is something many parents want. It helps them rest assured that their child is going to control their own life, rather than following blindly behind friends, or letting life pass them by. So, how do you raise a take charge kid? Consider the following five … [Read more...] about Raising Your Child to Be an Independent Thinker
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Piercings and Your Child
Body piercing are all the rage. It was once only customary for earrings, and then only for girls, but now, nose, eyebrow, tongue, belly button, and several other body parts are being pierced. As a parent, it is hard to know when to put your foot down, and when to allow your child … [Read more...] about Piercings and Your Child
Belly, Nose or Ear: Your Child and Piercings
Kids get their noses, ears, eyebrows, nipples, belly buttons, and nameless other things pierced. If your child wants a piercing, or several, you have to ask yourself if you are going to allow it. Here are a few things to consider:First ask yourself why your child wants a … [Read more...] about Belly, Nose or Ear: Your Child and Piercings
Should You Allow Your Child to Get A Piercing?
Piercing body parts is a big part of the new cool thing to do. The fact is, kids want to get pierced in some of the weirdest ways. Often times, when kids get a piercing, it is to fit in, to rebel, or simply to show off their body. Girls with nice flat stomachs, may want to get a … [Read more...] about Should You Allow Your Child to Get A Piercing?
How to Raise A Take-Charge Kind of Kid
Parents are always worried about their children, and want to do what they can to help them have the best advantage they can. Most parents want their children to be strong of mind and spirit. A parent feels far more comfortable when they know that their child is assured of … [Read more...] about How to Raise A Take-Charge Kind of Kid
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