Sneezing, body aches, fever, nausea, chills- the flu is no laughing matter, and no fun for your kids, or you to deal with. With the flu season starting in October and often peaking in February and March, it can be a challenge keeping kids healthy during the cold weather months. Luckily, there are several ways … Continue reading Teaching Your Kids to Avoid Germs in School This Flu Season
Volunteering can be a rewarding experience for young ones and their parents. In certain instances, engaging in volunteer work might help them build a network, gain practical experience and set the foundation for a career. However, many kids and teens may give of their time and efforts because they enjoy helping others. If you’re considering … Continue reading Volunteering Ideas For Kids & Teens
Spring time is slowly approaching, and you may be itching to get outside and enjoy some nice weather. If you live in the Big Apple, or near by, you can find tons of exciting outdoor activites throughout the different boroughs. Looking for some fun? Here are just a few things to do in New York … Continue reading Spring Time NYC Outdoor Adventures
Texas Hold'em is a game that takes years of study to practice. The game may seem easy enough when you first begin; however, as you spend more time playing the same, you will see that there is a lot to learn about this card game. Poker isn't all about luck. There are actual strategies you … Continue reading Poker Strategy: Hold’em Do’s and Don’ts
Bluffing is one of the core techniques for good poker players. It is as much an art as a science, and there are a lot of things to consider for people that want to do it right, but it can also reap big dividends. Understanding the benefits to bluffing is one of the first things … Continue reading Poker Strategy: The Benefits of a Good Bluff
As parents, one of the first things we want to teach our children is a good sense of responsibility. A great way to do this is by gradually introducing household chores into your child's normal routine. According to a University of Maryland study, American children spend less than 30 minutes a day doing household chores. … Continue reading The Importance of Introducing Chores at Home
Keeping a house tidy requires proper room and house organizational skills. A poorly organized house having clutter everywhere can be messy and unwelcoming to visitors. A home can be kept tidy by ensuring that one purchases the right set of storage equipment as well as understanding how to store certain items in their house to … Continue reading Essential Home Organization Tips
Most parents want to raise their children to be generous, but teaching children about charity can be tricky. In part because parents themselves will often have mixed feelings about charity. On the one hand, we do want to be generous with people who have endured or encountered hardship through no fault of their own, yet … Continue reading Family Giving: Teaching your Children About Charity
When it comes to betting in the card game known as poker, there are two reasons. The player want to improve the value of the pot. The player is bluffing. A player who bets without either of these goals in mind will soon be without chips. This article intends to go into better detail on … Continue reading Poker Strategy: How to Size Your Bets
Homework is a word that some school-age children rather not hear after a long day behind a desk. Whatever you think about homework, it can benefit your child. For example, math is a subject that usually requires a lot of practice. There may not be enough time in the classroom to grasp difficult math concepts, … Continue reading Tips for Helping Your Children With Homework
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