Social networks have been around for a few years and children under the age of thirteen are often begging their parents to let them join. Social networks are attractive for a number of reasons. Younger children tend to be drawn to them because they enjoy participating in the … [Read more...] about How Does Social Networking Help Children?
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Social Skills of My Eight Year Old Daughter in MMORPGs
Technological entertainment is a way of life for much of today's societies. As I am a gamer myself, how am I to restrict social interaction from my eight-year-old who is coming into her own gaming? Thanks to the efforts of Disney, Sony, and a slew of other developers interaction … [Read more...] about Social Skills of My Eight Year Old Daughter in MMORPGs
Skills Your Child Should Master Before Kindergarten
Kindergarten is the very beginning of your child's academic career. It is the place where they will learn the alphabet, how to count, how to follow direction, art skills, and all sorts of other fun stuff. To make sure your child starts out his or her academic career with all … [Read more...] about Skills Your Child Should Master Before Kindergarten
Prepping Your Child For Kindergarten: Socially, Mentally, Emotionally
Kindergarten is a big step in the life of a child. For some, it is the first time they will have ventured out on their own. For those who have been in daycare or in preschool, it might not be as big of a milestone, but it still begins the "school years". Whatever the … [Read more...] about Prepping Your Child For Kindergarten: Socially, Mentally, Emotionally
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