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Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids – 12 Must-See Resources

October 6, 2007 By PW Editorial Team

Halloween is just around the corner. The biggest question for parents is your kids’ Halloween costumes: what are they going to be?

We have found some exciting costumes ideas for your kids, toddlers, infants, babies as well as teens.

To help you save cut down expenses, you can try out some homemade Halloween costumes.

Get dressed up and help your child have a memorable Halloween.

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Filed Under: Parenting

Internet Safety for Kids: Does Your Kid Make These Mistakes?

October 4, 2007 By PW Editorial Team

Shannon could hear the footsteps behind her as she walked toward home. The thought of being followed made her heart beat faster.

“You’re being silly,” she told herself. “No one is following you.”

To be safe, she began to walk faster, but the footsteps kept up with her pace. She was afraid to look back, and she was glad she was almost home.

Shannon said a quick prayer, “God please get me home safe.”

She saw the porch light burning and she leaned against the door for a moment, relieved to be in the safety of her home. She glanced out the window to see if anyone was there. The sidewalk was empty.

After tossing her books on the sofa, she decided to grab a snack and get online. She logged on under her screen name, “ByAngel213”, checked her Buddy List and saw “GoTo123” was also on. She sent him an instant message:

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Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Internet Safety

Scientist invents computer pillow to stop snoring

October 3, 2007 By PW Editorial Team

A German scientist has come up with a solution for snoring–a computerized pillow that shifts the head's sleeping position until the noise stops.

Daryoush Bazargani, a professor of computer science at the University of Rostock and the pillow's inventor, was displaying a prototype of his pillow at a health conference in Germany on Wednesday.

"The pillow is attached to a computer, which is the size of a book, rests on a bedside table, and analyzes snoring noises," Bazargani told Reuters.

"The computer then reduces or enlarges air compartments within the pillow to facilitate nasal airflow to minimize snoring as the user shifts during sleep," he said.

Full report: Scientist invents computer pillow to stop snoring

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Filed Under: Health and Fitness

Be Careful What You Say to Your Child – You Could Ruin His Life

October 2, 2007 By PW Editorial Team

Do you know what parents say to their children when they are small could have an impact on the future of the children?

I do. However, to the shock of my life, the impact is bigger than I originally thought.

This revelation dawned on me when I heard two true stories. Both gained enlightenment on their underlying problems after attending a workshop.

I hope, after reading these stories, it’s enough to convince you that you must be very careful with what you say to your child. As this has a huge relationship how your child handles himself in the future, whether at home or office.

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Filed Under: Parenting

Close Friends Protect Teen Girls From Abusive Boyfriends

September 26, 2007 By PW Editorial Team

Teenage girls who stick close with their circle of friends are less likely to take abuse from the boys they date, a new study suggests.

The intricacies of the teen years include more than the physical sprouting and associated zits. Teenagers begin to define their sense of self as individuals while forming friendships and potentially romantic relationships.

The new research, published in the Sept. 20 issue of the journal BMC Nursing, sheds light on the teen-dating scene and finds that a close-knit circle of same-sex friends provides structure for teenage girls as they navigate the dating course. The maintenance of a strong friendship circle reduces a teen girl's uncertainty about abuse, and in turn protects her from it.

In this study, teens defined abuse, whether physical, verbal, or emotional, as an act in which a boyfriend intended to hurt a girl.

Full report: Close Friends Protect Teen Girls From Abusive Boyfriends  

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Filed Under: Home Organization and Safety

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