We had a lovely little communion party for our daughter. I wanted to give out communion favors that would have a religious theme to them. The gifts in the shops I went to just didn’t strike my fancy. Then I thought about going online to shop for party favors. There were quite a few lovely votive candles that worked out perfectly for table decoration. There were also candy tins that were perfect to set out on the tables for our adult guests and little teddy bear containers with...

As children grow, they form their own way of thinking and tend to develop their own sets of behaviours and habits. Different children tend to develop in a different manner. This could be mainly due to the way parents nurture their children. For instance, well cultured children would show better manners than those who have not enjoyed from a sound parental guidance. As a matter of fact, a great way for parents to help their children is to help them in improving their mental strengths.

Alcoholism is not merely a problem for adults. It would surprise many if they were to learn that alcohol is the most commonly abused drug in America among teens today. Even though the alcohol consumption of our nation has been declining for years, the increasing number of minors who drink is getting out of hand. Today there are close to 3 million teens between the ages of 13 and 17 who are considered problem drinkers according to theAmerican Academy of Pediatrics. In addition...

Teen drivers and passengers of teen drivers are at the highest risk of death caused by motor vehicle crashes.  New found freedom, the exhilaration of driving, the camaraderie of teenage friends, and the relief of being out from under watchful eyes all fuel the teenage driver and passengers to make dangerous decisions when in a car.

Almost half of teenagers that die in car crashes are not wearing safety belts.  Parents are shocked when they hear that their child who has...

With the cost of living rising every day, many families are becoming twofold income family unit where the parents go for job. In such a house if they have a kid who cannot take care of themselves then it is apt that you appoint a nanny to take care of your kids. On the other hand, you need to know what your nanny is doing when you’re at your job.

Can you be certain that your kids are being taken care as the way they must be? Are you concerned that your nanny might be...

Driver’s education programs are great way to learn valuable information that you can use when you are behind the wheel. Such programs used to only be offered for youth ready to get their license. Today, there are numerous other programs out there for those who already have their license. These driver’s education courses are on road rage, defensive driving, and speeding, driving in poor weather conditions, and courses for the elderly.

Driver’s education programs...

Getting your drivers license is one of the most anticipated times in a teenager’s life. It definitely opens up the door to freedom, independence, and being able to take yourself to and from school and other activities.

Laws for obtaining a drivers license varies by state. In some states you can obtain a license as young as 15. Other states require you to have a permit at 15 ½, then log hours you drive with an adult during that permit period. At 16 you can then get a...

Teens in trouble need help and in some cases the best help is believed to be therapy in a residential center. These treatment centers vary in their content and length of service. Basically there are four levels of service ranging from Level 1 [the mildest cases and the least intensive therapy] through to Level 4 [the most serious cases and the most intensive treatment]. It is possible for a teen to move from one level of treatment to another. Good behavior and success at a certain level...

So your teenage son or daughter is in trouble. The next step looks like being time spent in a residential facility for troubled teens. You may have no say in that decision. Without the therapy in a residential facility, your teen may be off to hospital or to jail. But take heart that most residential facilities are determined to help your teen and get them back on the road to recovery.

But, and this is a big but, you as the parent do have a say as to which particular...

Having a teenager in trouble is a difficult time. Finding the right residential facility is important and might take some hard work. But then a third situation arises and that is paying the costs of the treatment. Residential facilities are not cheap. It is not the board and lodging which creates the bulk of the expense but rather the specialist treatment. Your child in the facility will receive therapy from trained and experienced experts. If this treatment takes weeks or even months...