For most kids, learning how to use the phone is a fun time. Kids are always fascinated by the phone, and it is important that they know how to use it correctly. This includes proper telephone etiquette. Learning telephone etiquette as a child is important, as kids will take the … [Read more...] about Great Activities for Teaching Phone Etiquette
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Safest Cars for Teen Drivers
Learning to drive and getting his or her first car are milestones in a teenager’s life. Many teens look forward to the independence that knowing how to drive and having his or her own car can bring. Because not all cars are created equally in terms of safety, many parents and … [Read more...] about Safest Cars for Teen Drivers
Healthy “Busyness” Levels For Your Child
It is good to be busy. It is good to have enriching and uplifting activities planned rather than to take a complacent attitude about raising your children. It is good for children to have structure and planned activities that they enjoy and that can teach them important … [Read more...] about Healthy “Busyness” Levels For Your Child
Little Things You Can Do to Inspire Safe Teen Driving
Statistically, teenage drivers have the highest accident rate out of any age group. There could be a number of things that cause this, from inexperience driving to a feeling of invincibility that causes them to do unsafe things. Regardless of the reason, parents can help their … [Read more...] about Little Things You Can Do to Inspire Safe Teen Driving
Teaching Children Telephone Etiquette
Telephone etiquette is one skill you will use your entire life. Many times, a person’s first impression of you is based on how you speak to them over the telephone, so it is important to be courteous and polite on the telephone and to learn what is and is not appropriate when … [Read more...] about Teaching Children Telephone Etiquette
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