Summer is on the horizon and soon it will be time to keep cool at the pool and the beach. You know to pack your bag with sunscreen, towels, snacks, beach toys, and perhaps a book to read. But what about sunglasses? You, and every member of your family, should don a pair of sunglasses when you head outdoors. Keeping Your Eyes Protected I wear sunglasses whenever I'm driving or outside, and now I make my children grab theirs too. Some experts say that because children tend to spend ... Continue Reading
Protect Your Eyes in Style this Summer #fostergrantfamily
May 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Foster Grant provides tips for eyewear protection and the hot sunglasses styles for summer.
5 Step Plan For Children During A Divorce
August 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
5 steps to guide you in protecting your child from divorce.
Divorces happen. Statistics report that almost 50% of marriages in America end in divorce. And many of those spouses have children ... children that can get lost in the shuffle and who suffer as much as, if not more than, their parents. Unfortunately, children who suffer during divorces can continue on a downward spiral into the future. They may indulge in unhealthy behaviors. They may seclude themselves from others and are often quiet and sad. Their performance in school may be poor. And ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post 7 Critical Tips for Incorporating Your Kids In Your Marketing Campaigns
July 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Benefit from your children’s persona in your online marketing without exploiting or embarrassing them.
Say you want to feature your child in a special image on your business’ social media presence, or as the “author” of your email newsletter. What’s the biggest concern? That you'll be lumped in with infamous stage parent nightmares such as Joe Jackson, Kate Gosselin, or Dina Lohan. The good news is, there are ways for your work-at-home business to derive a tangible benefit from your children’s persona in your online marketing without Toddlers & Tiaras exploitation. Follow these top ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post A Generational Recipe: Cheesy Spaghetti
June 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Sharing recipes and cooking with your children is just one way of creating memories and a rich heritage.
Do you have a recipe that has been passed down through the family? We do and I'd love to share it with you. My grandmother used to make this huge pot of Cheesy Spaghetti just about every time we visited. And of course I was so excited when I was able to help her make it. My mom started to cook the meal occasionally in our own house, and it quickly become a favorite in my family. I've continued to pass it on, and each of my girls has learned to make it, except the youngest and I am sure she ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Politics – Should You Involve Your Children?
June 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A few simple ways to keep your children involved in the political process.
Whether you realize it or not, your actions now can determine your child’s political motivations and participation in the future. There are a number of things you can do to foster an interest in the political world with your children now that will serve them well when they reach adulthood and tackle these issues on their own. Here are just a few ways to keep your children involved in the political process. Take Your Child To The Booth We lead by example and what better way to show the ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Five Tips for Dealing with Sleepwalking Children
June 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Does your child sleepwalk? Follow these five easy steps to ensure they stay safe in the middle of the night.
It can be very unnerving for a parent to discover that their child sleepwalks. The first thing many parents do in this situation is try to figure out what sleepwalking is, what causes it, and what the dangers are. The good news is that sleepwalking is not as scary or unusual as it seems, and there are easy ways to ensure that a sleepwalking child remains safe. What is Sleepwalking? Somnambulism, otherwise known as sleepwalking, affects about fifteen percent of people at some point in their ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Child Identity Theft: What You Can Do to Protect Your Kids
June 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Alicia is a typical five-year-old: she’ll start kindergarten in the fall, loves finger painting and dreams about visiting Disney World. She also has five credit cards in her name. Alicia is among the growing numbers of children victimized by identity theft, which is on the rise among children and has actually doubled in the past … [ Read full post ]
Alicia is a typical five-year-old: she’ll start kindergarten in the fall, loves finger painting and dreams about visiting Disney World. She also has five credit cards in her name. Alicia is among the growing numbers of children victimized by identity theft, which is on the rise among children and has actually doubled in the past year for those under the age of five, according to a recent child identity theft report. For would-be identity thieves, children are ideal victims. They are a ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Children As Responsible Pet Owners
May 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Caring for the family pet is a great way to teach your children responsibility.
As a parent, responsibility is one of the most important character traits you can ever teach your child. It seems that every parent has a different method of instilling responsible living in their children, many of which are effective. One approach to teaching responsibility, though, is as close as the family pet. Daily Needs: There are several ways that having to take care of a pet can improve the responsibility of children. One of the most important aspects is simply having something ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Facebook as a Teaching Tool: Beyond the Obvious
May 1, 2012 By 2 Comments
With teens on Facebook and social media sites, it’s easy to find ways to use them as teaching tools.
If you have children old enough to be on Facebook, then you've probably had plenty of opportunity to use the platform to create “teaching moments” for your kids. There are the obvious lessons - “don’t post pics of yourself you don’t want your Grandma to see” and “don’t use foul language.” Other lessons include teaching your kids how to include or block certain groups when posting things that might be more appropriate for their friends. But last week, I had a moment of real ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post April is Autism Awareness Month
April 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Five suggestions to helping your child with autism.
April is Autism Awareness Month. With the latest research indicating that 1 in every 88 children is diagnosed with autism, as a society, we must gain a greater understanding of this neurological disorder that impacts millions of families nationwide. Parents of newly diagnosed children may feel helpless and need guidance to really understand this complex disorder that can affect one’s ability to communicate, think, move, and function independently. Here are five suggestions to help your child ... Continue Reading
