Selasa, 31 Oktober 2017

Practical Advice for Kids Playing Car Games Online

Car games for kids are gaining popularity as more kids choose to engage in safe online gaming. Nevertheless, too much of everything can be poisonous. Therefore, it is the responsibility of either parents or guardians to make sure their kids are not spending too many hours playing. Any game they play should be fun, educational, safe and age-appropriate. Before allowing your kid to play it is advisable to educate yourself and your child about the risks. Some of the practical advice for playing online includes:

Know the risks

Kids are more prone to downloading bad online kids' games. This is particularly the case when they download from sites which are less reputable. They could also download from text or instant messages or through email links. They also face the risk of getting malicious software, spam or offensive content. Furthermore, some free games may ask for an extensive profile. As a result, some of the sensitive information they provide may be used illegally against them.

Explore and Assess

Parents should take time away from their busy schedule to assess the games together with their children. They can sit and watch as they play or play together with them. This will offer a fun way of learning about the game, as well. It is equally important to check the game's ratings before allowing your child to play. The ratings can be used to discuss the appropriateness of the games, particularly with teenagers.

Teach the rules

Most children need to be taught the rules for safe playing. They should be taught how to keep personal or sensitive information a secret. This can be done by teaching them never to share about themselves with other players. They should also be advised not to share information about their family members with others. Some of the information that should not be disclosed includes their real name, age, gender, home address or email and pictures. In addition, they should be taught how to protect their game accounts using strong passwords. Ideally, a strong password should have at least 8 characters and includes a mixture of letters and numbers, as well as characters.

Defend their computers

It is important to teach your children how to defend their computers against internet threats, using the available technology. This can be achieved by installing antivirus and/or anti-spyware software. Furthermore, they should be taught never to turn off their firewall. All software, including the web browser, should be kept current using automatic updating.

Kamis, 12 Oktober 2017

Emotional Intelligence: Why Your Teen Needs EQ More Than IQ to Succeed

You want your children to leave the nest one day, confident and self-sufficient. You won't always be able to protect them and walk them through every difficulty, nor should you. You want them to be able to financially support themselves, have good friends and relationships, to be healthy, and to handle what comes in healthy ways. How do you help them to be ready for a successful and satisfying life?

It helps to know a little about EQ, Emotional Intelligence. It is defined as "a measure of a person's adequacy in such areas as self-awareness, empathy and dealing sensitively with other people."

With all the focus on grades and achievement, EQ gets lost in the IQ shuffle. Psychologists agree that when it comes to success ingredients in life and career, IQ counts for 10-25%, while EQ is responsible for the rest (up to 90%)!

First, a little more information on EQ, and then we'll focus on the pieces that you need, now. Here are the five categories of emotional intelligence:

1. Self-awareness - the ability to recognize emotions as you feel them is the number one element of EQ. When you tune in to your true feelings, you can learn to understand them and manage them.

2. Self-regulation - Emotions happen, but it's up to you for how long and how intensely they stick around.

3. Motivation - Accomplishing any goals requires a plan and a good attitude, all key to finding the motivation to complete the work. This includes reframing negativity into more positive terms.

4. Empathy - The ability to recognize how people feel, and acknowledge those feelings, is critical for healthy relationships, be they social, business or intimate.

5. Social Skills - We all have instant access to information and technology, so there's nothing unique there. It's the people with great interpersonal skills that will tip the scales to success.

Our focus must be on #1 and #2, self-awareness and self-regulation. (They are in the first two spots for a reason -- you can't have 3, 4 and 5 without them.) Unfortunately, these are not areas of strength for teens. They are busy figuring out how they fit into their new, expanding world. A teen's (normal) all-about-me perspective does not include introspection and self-examination (self-awareness) and they are mostly reactive (lack of self-regulation).

This doesn't come naturally. But just because it doesn't come naturally doesn't mean they can't learn it. It's up to you, us, parents, to teach them and walk them through it.


Sabtu, 30 September 2017

Inexpensive Venues for Holding Kids' Birthday Parties

Throwing their child a memorable birthday party is often very important for most parents. However, with rising costs, it is reasonable to expect that you won't want to spend a lot of money for the celebrations. While most people choose to hold the party in their homes in an effort to save money, there is no reason why you cannot do it at another location, while keeping expenses in check. This will also allow your children and other guests to have more fun at the party.

If you have decided to hold the party at a location other than your home, it is important to ensure that your child is made a part of the decision-making process. In case the child is young, it is a good idea to bring them to the location beforehand so that they get comfortable in the environment and are able to participate more freely. Since most kids look forward to opening the presents they will get, it is also a good idea to have a special area where guests can place the presents they bring.

Here is a look at some options you can consider, if you are looking for inexpensive locations to hold a birthday party for your child.

Fast-food restaurant

Many fast-food chains, like McDonald's, offer supplies for kids' parties which includes everything from special food and cake to a hostess, at very reasonable rates. Since most of these restaurants have playpens and play-ball pits, kids will be able to have fun while adults relax and have a chat.

Museum

If you have a slightly larger budget, you could consider holding the party at your local science or children's museum. Some museums provide a hostess and limited supplies. However, there might be restrictions regarding the items you can bring. If your child is interested in science, art, etc., it could be a rewarding experience. Make sure that your local museum allows such events before planning one.

Movie Theater

Many theaters allow you to rent out the entire hall for a reasonable fee, or provide a big group discount. You may also be able to get great discounts on snacks and other products. Some establishments also allow you to bring your own items. Talk to the manager of the movie theater to find out what can be done.

Fire Department

Sometimes, local fire departments provide rooms which residents of the area can use either for free or at a nominal fee. They might even be willing to give the children in a private birthday party a special tour of the department and take photos wearing some of the gear. These pictures could be a cherished memory.

These are just some locations where you can hold kids birthday parties for an inexpensive fee. Other options include the local park, club house, etc. Whichever option you choose, make sure that it is an area that your kid enjoys. Otherwise, the birthday party may not be as much fun as you want it to be.



Jumat, 15 September 2017

Party Planning Checklist: How To Find The Best Themes And Fun Places For Kids' Birthdays

If your child's birthday is approaching, you're probably in full party planning mode. Parties are fun, but planning them can certainly be stressful, which is why many parents choose to turn to a checklist for assistance. If you're not sure how to start the planning process, use this checklist to help ensure that your party goes off without a hitch.

Let Your Children Help With Party Themes

Themes are the latest things to hit birthday parties, but how do you choose one? Parents of young children can choose their own theme without any input from their child, but if yours is older, ask for some help. Themes can vary from cartoon characters, sports, trains or anything else your child was into throughout the year. Consider adding balloons, tablecloths, invitations and other items to help carry the theme throughout the entire party and venue.

Finding Fun Places For Kids' Birthdays

Once you have a theme chosen, you'll need to find fun places for kids' birthdays. Some parents choose to have their parties in their own home, but this can be difficult and stressful, since you'll need to worry about every single aspect, including preparing your home and cleaning up afterwards. Instead, look for other fun places for kids' birthdays. These can include sports complexes, bounce houses, restaurants or even a park. Realize that if you choose an outdoor location, you'll be dependent on the weather and may be forced to cancel if an unexpected cold snap or storm comes through.

How Many Are You Going To Invite?

Next, consider how many people you're going to invite. Whether you choose offsite fun places for kids' birthdays or your own home, you're likely going to be limited by space constraints so keep that in mind when you're going through your guest list. Some venues will only charge per child guest, while others will count everyone -- even adults. If your child is school aged, you also need to look into any school rules regarding inviting classmates at school. Many require that everyone in the class be invited when you hand out invitations on school grounds. If you don't have the space for everyone, make sure to mail invitations so your child doesn't get into trouble.

Are You Going To Give Out Favors?

Lastly, decide if you're going to give out favors. Many parents feel pressure to hand out a bag of trinkets because it seems like every other parent is doing it. However, if you poll most parents, you'd likely find that they all hate bags full of cheap favors. You may want to forget about the favors entirely, but if you do feel as if you have to hand something out, consider something edible. A decorated cookie to take home will be consumed and won't leave the other parents with a bag of junk to throw away.

If you go about it the right way, there's no reason why party planning has to be stressful. Use this checklist to help plan and your child will be sure to have a fun party that they'll remember all year long.


Kamis, 31 Agustus 2017

How to Plan a Birthday Party for Kids - Girls Birthday Party in 5 Easy Steps

Planning kids birthday parties is stressful! There is so much to do, so many things to take care of from selecting a theme to picking cute birthday girl outfits. As a mom of two girls, I feel the pain of any parent who is in the middle of planning their child's birthday party! I know that as a parent, you always want the party to be perfect because you know that your child will remember it for the rest of her life. In the following paragraphs I will provide useful tips and step-by-step instructions on how to plan the best party for your kids. My goal is to make your job easier.

1. Select Girls Birthday Party Themes

One of the first things you should do is select a theme for your girls birthday party. The best place to start is her interests. What is your girl into these days? Does she have a favorite hobby or TV show? If your girl is old enough, you can ask her what theme she would prefer. If you are planning a surprise birthday party, then you can look for help from her friends.

Make sure to browse Pinterest for kids party ideas. You can do a specific search is you have already picked out your theme or you can search for something like "girls birthday paty" or "kids birthday party." You will be surprised by how many great ideas you will find! Not only Pinterest is a great place to look for a fun and original themes, you can also get ideas for decorations, fun crafts and games, birthday outfits for girls and more.

10 Popular Birthday Party Themes For Girls

    Minnie Mouse
    Princess
    Mermaid
    Frozen (the movie)
    Rainbow
    Cupcake
    Pony/Cowgirl
    Carnival/Circus
    Barbie
    Hello Kitty

2. Select Girls Birthday Party Venue & Date

This has always been the hardest part for me. First you need to decide on your budget as well as how much work you actually want to do yourself. Some of the questions you need to ask yourself when selection a venue are:

    What is my budget?
    How much work do I want to do myself?
    Do I want the party to be in my house or elsewhere?
    Should I host the party inside or outside?
    How many kids will be attending?

You can do everything in the comfort of your own home. At home, you don't have to worry about the time limit and you can do pretty much whatever you want. However, you will have to clean, cook and entertain the guests, so be prepared to be exhausted! Parks are great for kids birthday parties as well, but you need to keep the weather in mind. Another option is to rent an in-door venue. Some places will only provide space while you have to bring your own food and entertainment. But you won't have to worry about cleaning before and after. Some kids birthday party venues are all-inclusive meaning they will provide space, food and entertainment.

To find a party venue, you can start by asking friends and family for recommendations and doing a Goggle search. Kids museums, gymnastics gyms, bowling alleys, movie theaters, bounce houses and other kid-friendly places can also host birthday parties.

Last option is to host a party at your home but pay for entertainment. Through Google search and the word of mouth you can find birthday party hosts, magicians or companies that will provide bounce houses, petting zoos and such.

3. Send Birthday Party Invitations

Make sure to send invitations early. Kids and parents seem to have very busy scheduled these days, so it is always a good idea to invite ahead of time. Two great places to order kids birthday party invitations are Etsy and TinyPrints. Etsy is the best place to start if you are looking for unique party invitations that will be a perfect match to your kids birthday party theme. There are plenty of shops that create custom invitations.

Ask guests to arrive 10 - 15 minutes early. Most of them will be a little late, so if you are limited on time, make sure to put that on your invitations. You can also put a request to RSVP as well as any special instructions.

It is a good idea to keep a record of all the addresses so that you can re-use them next year. You can enter them into your phone, planner or an Excel spreadsheet.

4. Pick a Perfect Birthday Girl Outfit

This is my most favorite part of the process! You will need to select a cute birthday girl outfit that coordinates with your birthday party theme. Some of my most favorite brands for cute birthday outfits for girls are Mustard Pie Clothing, Giggle Moon clothing, Ooh La La Couture, Persnickety Clothing clothing and Lemon Loves Lime.

Lemon Loves Lime designs the cutest numbered birthday girl t-shirts that can be coordinated with a Lemon Loves Lime ruffle skort or a cute skirt. Ooh La La couture birthday dress is another cute option for a birthday girl dress.

You can complete your cute birthday girl outfit with a pair of lovely Joyfolie shoes or Livie and Luca shoes.

If you would like to have an absolutely unique, one-of-a-kind outfit for your birthday girl, a good place to look is Etsy. There are hundreds of sellers who can design and create a perfect outfit for your girl. If you are planning to custom-order an outfit, do it a few weeks in advance.

5. Plan Birthday Party Decorations

Based on your girls birthday party theme and place, you will need to plan declarations. If you are hosting the party at a park, you will want minimal decorations. So, all you will really need is balloons and tablecloth that coordinate with your party theme. You can get more creative if you are hosting the party at your house. If you need ideas, Pinterest is a great place to start. Simply search for your party theme to find pictures of thousands of kids birthday parties, cakes, decorations, crafts, food and more.

Rabu, 09 Agustus 2017

Sailor Moon Manga Online - A Cute and Adventurous Story of the Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon

Sailormoon Manga online is an interesting adventure, comedy, action and romance story with some supernatural acts to interest the readers. Sailormoon Manga impressed children as the characters in the story are young and vibrant. Here you will get a glimpse of the series, story and adventures of this Manga.

In short glimpse, Sailor Moon Manga Online also has other alternative titles, Pretty Guardian Pretty Solider Sailor Moon. Written by Takeuchi Naoko, the main character of the story, Tsukino Usagi is a 14 year old young girl and she is in middle school doing her 2nd year. She is klutzy and crybaby, although she can easily transform into senshi of justice. This is a beautiful story that everyone will love to read.

About Sailor Moon Manga

This Manga is an original incarnation of the Sailor Moon that was written by Naoko Takeuchi. Sailor Moon Manga was published in Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine in 1992. The first edition of the story consisted of about 18 volumes and it covered 52 acts. There are many short stories in volume 11; however, they did not follow the storyline.

This was originally serialized from 1991 to 1997 in Nakayoshi. It contained about 52 individual chapters that were published in 18 volumes.

Most of the series of Sailor Moon Manga contained the adventures of Usagi Tsukino, as she transforms into titular character, who go in search for the princess. She also had the adventure to face when she goes in search of an artifact, "Legendary Silver Crystal". Her journey gave her many thrilling experience and she also took the lead of various groups of comrades. They started their battle against many villains to particularly prevent the theft of Silver Crystal. They also had the responsibility to prevent the destruction of Solar System, which was very challenging to them.

About 18 volumes of Sailormoon Manga were adapted into an anime series, titled, Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon. This anime was produced by Toei Animation and broadcasted in Japan from 1992 to 1997.

Watch It Online:

Sailor moon Manga has all flavors of action, adventure, drama, comedy, fantasy, romance and supernatural. It is not only children, but even elders will love to watch this anime. Comprising over 50 episodes, Sailormoon Manga will be a perfect entertainment containing story and worth spending your time.

What is this Manga about?

Usagi Tsukino the main character of the story is a normal girl, until, Luna the talking cat came into her life. It is this talking cat tells her, that she is the Sailormoon, and as the Sailormoon, she must fight against evils to enforce justice, in the name of mysterious Moon Princess. She also meets other girls intended to be Sailor Senshi, means Sailor Scouts and both together fights the evil forces. The story proceeds with more thrills, adventures and comedies too.

A re-illustrated version of this Sailor Moon Manga was released by Naoko Takeuchi. This wonderful series of episode won, Kodansha Manga award for Shojo in 1993.

Those who have missed watching beautiful series of Sailor Moon Manga online can also read the episodes. You will definitely love the ending of the story, which impressed many.