By Livy Jo

Dermatologists and pediatricians concur that tween skin is undoubtedly the finest skin we will ever have in our lives. Discouraging? Yes, but there is a way to prolong the best skin age. When children are babies, we overwhelm them with a massive amount of infant merchandise to pacify, nourish, and defend their baby skin. Then when they develop into tweens and begin maintaining themselves, there aren't any products made for them to soothe, moisturize and protect their skin and hair.

As parents, you want safe, gentle ingredients in your daughters' products. Tween "beauty" should be about cleansing and protecting one's face, hair and body, not applying irritating glitter, or wearing heavy perfume or strident colours. Clean, healthy, and happy, those are the communication messages our girls should be getting. They don't need to be bombarded with beauty standards and imagery that are inappropriate for girls 7-14. Medical authorities came to an agreement that while makeup for this age group could be harmful to their skin, using age-appropriate recipes in facial beauty goods could aid to build respectable hygiene practices. Products with mild recipes that purify, nourish and defend skin are a constructive jump to a life-long routine of respectable cleanliness and good well skin.

Whatever age girls begin puberty, it is certainly not too premature to get them underway on good hygiene. Consistent regular cleansing in the morning, at night, and subsequently after sports or activities, with an appropriate tween skin care product, is a affirmative way to build healthy skin behaviors. Regulating merchandise to the simple basics: cleansing, moisturizing, and defending skin from sun destruction is a good technique to begin. Elude products that pressure beauty or cover-ups at this premature age, and reassure an emphasis on strong, natural-looking skin.

Health specialists approve: the important part to a healthy grasp of facial attractiveness products is schooling and appropriate use of restricted products. Recipes should be mild, and ideally--formulated for juvenile skin. Juvenile skin should not be subjected to cruel, drying cleansers, which impulsively dry and disturb skin. That is the motivation to why teen and adult beauty products are possibly harmful to tween skin. Constructing the practice of good skin care can aid to lessen acne difficulties-just by retaining skin hygienic and well. While maturing is not a thought at this phase of life, beginning good skin care behaviors in the tween years can defend fresh skin from upcoming skin impairment, such as red marks, acne scars, dark spots and irregular skin tones.

In the meantime, the greatest skin harm occurs earlier then age of seventeen, girls who begin respectable skin care at this time are guaranteeing better skin for their future.

By Mishael Witty

What do you get the teen that has everything? How about the teen you don't know very well? Gift exchanges are becoming more popular than ever at holiday parties for teens. Often, these gifts have to be within a certain price range (usually pretty cheap), but you also want them to be something that others will enjoy. Here are a few ideas for gifts that should appeal to any teen.

Great gifts for teen girls: It's usually very easy to find inexpensive gifts that will appeal to teen girls. Think cosmetics. Lip glosses (especially flavored ones like Lip Smackers) are always popular, and you can usually find them in cute little gift sets in drugstores. Anything Bath and Body Works is also a good bet. Can't decide on one fragrance? Get a $10 Bath and Body Works gift card, so the lucky girl can pick out whatever she wants. Looking for something a little different? Fill a gift bag with some cute hair accessories and your must-have hair product. If you love it, chances are others will, too! For something especially fun and individualized, try nail stickers! Amazon has a set of 100 fimo sticks with different designs for less than $8. You will probably want to add a package of nail glue in the gift bag, too, so that your recipient will be able to get the most out of the gift.

Great gifts for teen guys: It's sometimes more difficult to find gifts for the teen boy in your life. One sure thing is anything electronic, although electronics can get pricy. Look for cheap Xbox games. There are some that sell for $10 or less at Walmart, like Sega Superstars Tennis. Or what about a new pair of earbuds? These things are cheap, but popular, and they're always getting lost or broken. Most teenage boys could always use an extra pair or two. Walmart also has fabulous Timex digital sport watches for $12, so if your gift price limit is $10, you can cheat just a little bit, and no one will know the difference. Another great gift for teen guys is any of the Axe body spray gifts. Amazon has a great travel set with body spray, shampoo, and shower gel for less than $9. Or look for the latest comic book or tech or auto trade magazine. Buy a few and wrap them together for an even better present.

The holidays are a great time to give gifts, but these gift ideas will work well for any time of the year and for any occasion. So take this list, grab your cash or debit card, and get shopping!

Mishael Austin Witty is a freelance writer and editor and mother of two. Her interests are many, and she writes about most of them.

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By Brenda L Hopkins

Prom night is one of the most important nights in a senior's high school life. It is a night to relax and have fun before the pressure of SATs, picking a college, and graduation overwhelms them. The theme of this big night is undoubtedly the most import thing to them, it will decide what the wear, how they have their hair done, and what they arrive in.

A fairytale theme evokes Cinderella style dresses and prince Charming tuxedos with students arriving in horse drawn carriages. The decorations could include towering castle turrets and colors of blue and pink. A great favor to tie this theme together may include printed champagne glasses or customized bubbles.

Welcome to the jungle brings out the animal in everyone with plenty of leopard and zebra prints to go around. Lush jungle trees and fierce lions play on this theme. A fog machine adds to the jungle like appearance and what better then bamboo picture frames to mark this wild night.

"The City that Never Sleeps" New York City what a great way to dance the night away. Beautiful fashion trendy dresses and high heels with dapper tuxedos bring out the fashionistia in everyone. Towering sky scrapers and famous street signs decorate the venue and since everyone is a star tonight an LED star shaped key chain or star shaped compact would make the perfect favor.

Arabian Nights: Think Aladdin and the magic carpet. Beautiful Arabian inspired dresses and turbans. The hall decorated with beautiful carpets, magic lamps, and splashes of bright color everywhere. Large fountains and beautiful flowers play on this exotic theme. A candle to mimic the light given off by the magic lamp makes a great favor have it personalized with genie so everyone can make a wish come true tonight.

Casino Night is another great prom theme. A glittering casino prom theme provides a wonderful night of fun and excitement. Las Vegas prom theme decorations: cards, dice and slot machines for the wall decor. Then the cool games setup like black jack, craps and roulette tables. With all the games to play this will make your prom night a big hit.

Whatever the theme be sure to make it a night to remember with the perfect favor for them to take home. Most prom favors can be personalized with the school name, prom theme, and date. It can even be done in the school colors. Some popular favors include personalized mint tins, CD and DVD cases, cell phone covers and small items like lip balm, mints, candy bars and money clips.

By Shaun A Maxwell

Bullies have been around longer than schoolyards themselves. While bullying is not new, the technology and methods some are using today, are.

What is cyberbullying?

It is when a child, preteen or teenager is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teenager using internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones. These include interactive gaming, instant messaging, text and video text messaging. Adults are never called cyberbullies. Once an adult is involved it is classified differently and legally it is handled differently.

Methods that cyberbullies use are really limitless. It is only the bully's own imagination and access to technology that sets their boundaries. Another interesting statistic shows that often, cyber bullies change the role that they play. They can go from being a victim to a bully and back again.

Generally, there are two types of cyberbullying. The first is direct attacks. This is when a child, preteen or teen directly sends messages, pictures and the like via the technology available to them. The second type is cyberbullying by proxy. This involves using others to bully the target. The accomplice's in this type of bullying may not even be aware of what is actually happening. This type of bullying is particularly dangerous when adults get involved.

Methods Used by cyberbullies

What are some methods that cyberbullies use? Here are a few examples:

    A common form of cyberbullying is in the form of text or IM messages. This method can be as simple as sending rude, hurtful texts to the victim themselves or spreading rumors or hateful messages to others about the victim. Another way texting is used by these bullies is they send numerous texts to their victim and run up the cell phone bill. This makes for angry parents. IM is used at times in a similar way to cell phone texting. Other uses also include impersonating the victim by using a similar name. The bully will then say things the victim wouldn't to their friends and family. This can be hurtful and damage relationships.

    Stealing passwords is used as another form of harassment. By doing this a bully can hack a computer, change the profile of the victim- including race, age, sex etc., lock victim's out of their accounts and chat with others using the victim's name.

    Blogs, or on-line journals can be used to damage one's reputation. Along with that, internet polling has gained popularity and can be equally damaging. Others can comment and give opinions about the victim. In internet polling questions about who's this and who's that as voted by their peers is seeing an increase.

    Sending e-mails, as with texting is a common form of harassment as well. It is popular for cyberbullies to send explicit photos (these can be taken in locker rooms, bathrooms and other private locations) to countless others. The internet is seeing an increase in the number of these types of videos posted. Other ways e-mail is used is by sending spyware, viruses and hacking programs. Cyberbullies can use these to gain access to the victim's computer or wipe it clean by erasing files and the like.

By Jennifer Untermeyer

With a myriad of educational games on the market to do, it can be difficult to select appropriate ones for kids. This article will help you navigate the maze of options and find educational games that will be played with and enjoyed, rather than gathering dust on a game room shelf. The best educational games actively engage kids to think or do something, are fun and meet one or more of the following criteria:

· Foster learning through the development of new skills or the reinforcement of existing ones.

· Encourage creativity.

· Spark the imagination.

· Develop fine motor skills.

While games should be challenging, it is important that they not be too difficult or complex as to lead to frustration. Look at the rules for the game. If they are more than a few pages, consider if your child will be willing to learn them (or if they can be simplified). Games that are too complex to learn in a few minutes are much more likely to sit on a shelf. However, games that are quick to learn but difficult to master; such as classics like checkers, Othello and chess; are likely to be played repeatedly.

Think outside the box, especially for toddler educational games. Stacking cups, building blocks and chunky puzzles are perfect for toddlers learning grasping and other fine motor skills. The associated actions, such as knocking down the stack, will help keep toddlers entertained for longer and continue to build valuable skills.

Look for educational games in unusual places. Art stores often have complex Scratch Art, stained glass coloring pages, math pattern books and other types of media that are fun, educational and different. Work on color mixing by experimenting with homemade play dough and food coloring or learn common kitchen science with experiments using common household ingredients.

Look for fun games and activities that focus on skill development areas. For instance, you can build problem solving skills with brain-teasers that range from easy to complex. Beginning with ones that are easy builds confidence so that kids are willing to tackle the complex tasks in the harder levels.

Do not overlook the classic games in the search for something new and different. Classic games stand the test of time for a reason and are often offer the best in simple strategy games. A game does not need a 20 page instruction booklet to be educational.

Finally, look for games that you, as the purchaser, would like to play. Someone is going to be playing with the kids so it should be fun and interesting for you as well.

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By Rose John

Parenting is a highly responsible and equally difficult task especially when you have to deal with your full of life, freedom-craving and adamant teenagers. Until then you and your kids might have understood each other very well and had a very loving and strong relationship between you. All of a sudden you, as parents find it hard to comprehend anything they say and may be dumbfounded as to what to say to them and how. Your teenagers, similarly, no more find it easy to discuss things with you and they prefer to bond better with their friends and peers, which again irritates and annoys parents. Teenage is a period when children are faced with a lot of new experiences and some may adjust well to it while some turn rebellious and out-of-control. As parents, it becomes your duty and responsibility to intervene in their lives, whether they like it or not, the moment you sense something is wrong. In fact, here are a few tips which could certainly prove handy in successfully parenting difficult teens.

1. Keep communication channels open between you and your teenager

Even though your teenager might not want to talk to you, make it a point to talk to them in an unassuming and not-so-deliberate manner. Everyone hates advice, especially teenagers. They always feel they know what's right for them. So rather than fixing a time and place before hand and summoning them like their school principal does, try to initiate a friendly chat while driving them to school or over dinner or even while watching a show. Remember that you have passed that particular stage and you know what it is to be there. Just communicate that with your teenager and then they will be more or less comfortable to talk and discuss things with you.

2. Spend time with your teenager

The last thing on a teenager's mind would be to spend time with their parents, have you ever wondered why? It's not because they don't like your company, it's just that they are probably afraid that you might bombard them with questions concerning their lives and they might have to face a difficult situation which they do not know how to handle. So spending a cool and no-question evening at least once in two weeks may be just by going for a stroll in the park or for a movie can do the trick. If you as parents can be like one of their friends, they will acknowledge you and talk and even luckily listen to you.

3. Be able to say a firm "no" when absolutely necessary

Once you realize that your teenager is having trouble, take charge of the situation. You need not worry over more rebellious behavior from their side if you say a firm no for absolutely unacceptable behaviors. As long as you don't keep on saying no for each and everything they do, they will value your decision and judgment even if it isn't in their favor. Drugs, alcohol and too many late nights certainly fall under the category of unacceptable behavior and you as parents must drive home this idea to your teenagers so that they very well know what to expect.

4. Get professional help

Some teenagers will never come around no matter what you try and will continue to become more defiant and more rebellious. In such cases, the sooner you get professional help, the better. Rather than sitting depressed and trying to figure out the reason behind your teen's behavior, seek the help of a licensed therapist or a counselor who will recommend the necessary steps to be taken.

By GR Melnick

Not many students can get through a school day without either being bullied or seeing someone being bullied. With national odds at 60% of teens, witnessing bullying it's a good bet you are seeing your fair share.

Bullying comes in three major forms, physical, psychological, and cyber. We will deal with the cyber bully in another section.

Boys have a tendency to physical bully doing things like shoving, tripping, or punching. For the girl bullies the weapons of choice are things like malicious gossip, taunting or teasing.

Bullies targets of choice are most often the student who is thought of as being different. It might be because of appearance, social position, looks, race or religion. The easiest targets for bullies are the students who don't belong to a popular group. Bullies are not brave, not really so they choose those they consider the most vulnerable, the stragglers, much like a lion cutting a vulnerable zebra from the herd.

The stress of bullying can lead to physical trauma such as stomach pains, loss of appetite and migraine types of headaches. The mental stresses such as the feelings of shame, anxiety of waiting for the next attack, the feeling of being an outsider can lead to sadness and even suicide.

If you are doing the bullying or are part of a group doing bullying stop and give what you are doing some thought? For the person you are picking on life could be intolerable. How do you know whether you are a bully?

Do you pick on kids smaller than you?
Do you enjoy teasing people?
Do you laugh at others mistakes but get mad if they laugh at yours?
Do you blame others for anything that goes wrong in your life?
Do you want to seem tough or a leader?
Do you feel you always have to be right?
Do you feel you always have to be a success at whatever you do?
Do you get angry when someone else does something better than you?

If you answer yes to more than two of these questions, it is possible you might well be a bully and not even be aware of it.

How would you feel if someone you bullied committed suicide and left a note saying you were the cause of the suicide? Picture yourself trying to explain your conduct to the victim's family, or to your family. Imagine what rumors will fly around the school, and around the neighborhood. You would have to live with this the rest of your life. When your actions cause the destruction of a life, being sorry does not count.

Now switch and let's say you are the victim of bullying. What can you do about it before it gets too out of hand? Mental health experts tell us that there are many reasons a person becomes a bully, but frankly you could care less if you are the person being bullied. Your only worry is how to end it.

So here are some things you can try to put an end to the problem:

1. Avoid being alone as much as possible. If you don't have some friends of your own make a real effort to make some. Chances are you are not the only one being picked on and the old saying that there is strength in numbers is true.

2. Don't for one minute believe you deserve being bullied. For whatever reason you might be different, you might not fit in, but someday you could well end being their boss. Feel good about yourself, even if you have to pretend at the start. You are the only person who can give the bully a win by blaming yourself for the treatment.

3. Walk away. Letting the bully get under your skin is a reward for him. Their ego is fed when you rise to their taunts. Is that something you really want to do? Bullies are like stray dogs, once you feed them they will keep coming back for more.

4. Don't get physical. If the bully thought for one minute that you were a physical threat you would not be picked on. So unless you have some sort of kung fu talent keep your cool.

5. Dealing with gossip. Sad but sure people love to gossip. Adults do it, kids do it, and seldom if ever does anyone think of the consequences to the person they are gossiping about. The only way to handle it is to find a few friends, explain how the gossip is hurting you and then set the record straight. Let them know you would not believe gossip about them and would defend them and you would hope they do the same for you.

6. Talk to a teacher or your parents. Ya I know this is a tough one. No teen likes having an adult fight their battles for them, but sometimes you have no choice. Look, their job is to give you the best start in life they can and defending you against bullying are part of that job. Tell them you have a problem, and you need advice on how to deal with it. By doing it this way, that is asking for advice on how to deal with it, you are not asking them to handle it for you. What they do with it from that point on is up to you. Consider the different choices open to you and then choose the one that works the best for you.

7. Off the wall ideas. These are ideas that are a bit different but worth at least thinking about.

Consider a personal alarm. This is a small hand held device about the same size as a car door opener. When pressed it puts out a very loud 130 db alarm. You can get them on the net for anywhere from $10 to $20. Keep it with you if you really feel you are in danger. It might also provide you a feeling of security.

Try negotiation. See whether the bully will tell you why you were chosen to be picked upon. Then ask what you could do to change the situation. Let the bully know that what is fun for him is pain for you. Sometimes bullies are just clueless about the effects of their actions. If you think the bully could be violent then choose a time to negotiate when someone is around who could protect you. Otherwise just make sure none of the bullies group are near at hand so there is no audience to play to.

Fantasize the future. Realize that there will be a time when you and the bully will go your different ways. Until that day think about some point in the future where you are the person in power and the bully is the one seeking your help. Even if it never happens it is still fun to think about that time. It's sort of like buying a one dollar lottery tick and then thinking about how you would spend the millions you will win.

G. R. Melnick is the author of the book I Am Worth Knowing, a guide on how to make friends for those who are shy. In addition a web site at http://www.iamworthknowing.com with tips and advice for teens who want to live life on their terms.

By Patrick Esposito

The unemployment problem in this country is a harbinger for our next president to give serious consideration to. There are many people who at one time have had a well-paying job, and held a respectful place in their community. Today those people are driving cabs or working at a fast food joint just to help pay the bills. Sometimes people take it for granted that kids need to make money too. When kids have money, they spend it and help our economy. Kids need to make money, but how can a kid make money when many adults are unemployed? Has the job market retracted for kids the same way it has for adults? When the powers that be talk about creating jobs, kids don't get mentioned, but how can a kid make money?

Many kids are ambitious, motivated, and have lots of energy. Kids are fun to work with and many want to learn and have responsibility. How can a kid make money though if the jobs are not available? Another trait that kids have is that they are resilient, and they are not afraid to do the jobs that some adults may be reluctant to do. Today's kids are tomorrow's workforce, and when kids work it helps build character, confidence, and independence. Since there is a minimum age to be able to start working on the books, the question again rings loud "How can a kid make money?

It would certainly seem that kids are entrepreneurial by nature. Whenever we see a lemonade stand, we intuitively know that there is a young person behind this money making venture. Kids don't need to make top dollar to pay the bills, so they are open to opportunities that adults will shun. Kids will help clean the house, mow the lawn, rake the leaves, and clean the garage. So when we ask the question "How can a kid make money?" we don't have to look far for answers. A kid can deliver newspapers, run errands, wash cars, and walk the dog. Some adults may even feel a little envious realizing how many opportunities that there are for kids.

Kids are usually not shy about offering their services to someone. Once a kid is old enough, they want to babysit, especially girls. The boys may offer to do some painting. While the jobs or opportunities are not always readily apparent, the kids with the desire, fortitude, and insight will find their rainbow that will hold their pot of gold. How can a kid make money? It is a good question to ask kids and see their imagination go to work. They may surprise you and come up with something you may not have thought of. How many times do you wish you could find someone to pull weeds, or wash the car? Girl Scout cookies have not become one of the biggest selling cookies in the world for nothing. With a ready, willing, and ready workforce in place, our country is headed in the right direction.

Pat Esposito has been involved in real estate since 1982 years as an investor, trainer, and consultant. He is the author of The Best Investment You Can Make, and The Informed Real Estate Investor and is the founder of http://www.Abundantlife1.com Check out this website. It has lots of information for those who want to have an abundant life.

By Mishael Witty

It's hard to be a teenager, and it's even harder to be a Christian teenager. Every day, Christians are bombarded with messages from their peers and the world around them, telling them they have to act a certain way and do certain things in order to be accepted. Unfortunately, many of these things teens are told they "must" do go directly against God's will for their lives.

The Christian teen must spend time in regular Bible study and prayer. This is the only way he/she will mature to be the man/woman God wants him/her to be. What does God desire for His people? That they be holy as He is holy (see Leviticus 11:44, 19:20, 20:7; 1 Peter 1:16). "Holy," in this case, means set apart or consecrated. The Christian must set him/herself apart from the rest of the world in order to become more like Christ. That is the goal for every Christian (see Ephesians 4:15, 22-24).

The Bible truly has answers for people in all stages and from all walks of life. It speaks both directly and indirectly to many of the issues teens face on a daily basis. Here are just a few verses that will guide any teen to some much-needed answers and a closer walk with the Lord.

    Peer Pressure. Simply defined, this is the influence a teen's so-called friends have over him/her to change his/her beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors to fit in with the norm. It should not be difficult to see that these influences will be doubly harmful for the Christian teen who does not want to isolate him/herself from the rest of the world. What does the Bible say about peer pressure? Basically, don't worry about it. Look at what Paul says in Galatians 1:10. The key to remember here is that Christian teens should value God and what He says more than they value what their peers say about them. Easier said than done, right? But no one ever said the Christian life was easy!

    Dating. The Christian teen is called to a higher standard of purity and holiness than his/her non-believing peers. The Bible advises Christians to only date other Christians (see 2 Corinthians 6:14). There is a very good reason for this. While it is true that a believer can influence his/her non-believing friends for the better, it is more often the case that the believer will get dragged back down into ungodly living. God created sex, but He created it to be between one man and one woman who stayed with each other for their entire lives. So many times, teen relationships do not last more than a few years, if that long. Most people do not marry their high school sweetheart. Throw sex into the mix, and Christian teens are setting themselves up for any number of physical, emotional, and spiritual difficulties (see 1 Corinthians 6:18-19

    Relationships with Parents. The Bible commands children to behave in a certain way toward their parents. Most Christian teens are familiar with the verse, "Honor your father and your mother" (Exodus 20:12, ASV), but how many realize that that particular command is followed by a promise? "...that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you." This promise is repeated in both the Old and New Testaments. The teen years are often a time of rebellion as the teenager seeks to find his/her own identity in the world. This can be a tough process, and parents can certainly be trying at times because they want their teens to stay little and completely dependent on them for just a little while longer. It's hard to give up control, and it's even harder to wrestle control from someone who doesn't want to give it. The key here is to remember that God has given parents the role as guardians over their children, and because of this, they deserve the respect of their children. Christian teens who seek to honor God need to remember that, even though they may not agree with everything their parents are saying and/or doing, they still need to respect their parents. And, by doing that, they will improve-and even lengthen--their own lives.

    Planning for the Future. For many teens, this may be the first time they have ever seriously considered what they will be "when they grow up." The Christian teen, of course, will be largely concerned with what is God's will for his/her life. God may not always give immediate straight answers regarding the right career path and/or life partner, etc. But the Christian believer can be sure of one thing-God does have a plan, and he will never leave his children to fend for themselves. There are many verses that speak to this fact. These include: Psalm 48:14; Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 58:11; and Jeremiah 29:11.

The Bible has so much more to say to teens on many other issues. There are several teen study bibles on the market now that are easy to read, and they include many helpful insights into how teens can walk the authentic Christian walk. God is the ultimate source of all knowledge, and Christian teens would do well to seek Him in everything.

Mishael Austin Witty is a freelance writer and editor and mother of two. Her interests are many, and she writes about most of them. To see more, visit her HubPages and Squidoo profile pages.

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By Celia Hamilton

I know that seems like such a loaded title as there are so many variables to take into account such as the age of the child, what they want to learn, where they want to learn and so on. But you're reading this article to get a little insight so here goes.

On the subject of age a child is never too young to learn. Research shows that infants are formidable learning machines whose brain doubles in size from birth to 5 years. They don't need books or the internet to learn, they just do it naturally. Take talking for example, they learn this effortlessly, and if exposed to many languages while small, a child can learn many with ease, all without the internet or books.

Another consideration is what you want them to learn. For example if you would like your children to learn to love nature and respect our environment you can teach them by example. If they see that you never litter, you treat animals kindly, you support wildlife programs and so forth they will follow. Conversely if you don't care about things like that, they can also learn to have an uncaring attitude all without the internet or books.

What about kids learning school subjects like Maths, English, Science or History? Which medium would be more helpful, books or the internet?

Well, both have their place.

Nowadays in many schools computers are replacing books and the keyboard is replacing handwriting. In some schools teaching handwriting is optional sometimes replaced by typing instead. This familiarity with the digital world means it would be easy for kids to learn via the internet at school or at home. On the internet you can find a multitude of programs designed to help your child be successful in most school subjects. They often include an online tutor that can give your child one on one help. Your child can submit assignments online and get valuable feedback to help them improve.

What about learning to read, which is the basis for all school subjects? I personally am a great believer in spending time reading books with small children, they can learn to read, learn about stuff they are interested in - like dinosaurs or insects- and at the same time you can strengthen your bond with them.

But let's face it just as handwriting may be soon become obsolete for our kids, ebooks are fast replacing paper books. Amazon, the largest bookseller in the world now sells more ebooks than paperbacks and hard cover combined.

So where does this leave us? With the latest ereaders of course. You can download heaps of books onto your child's ereader, and on some ereaders like the Kindle book reader you can even borrow books from your library. Your child will never run out of books to read, enjoy and learn from, or books for you to read to them.

The movement towards all things digital is obvious and unstoppable. With ereaders both books and the internet can combine to give our kids a head start in this digital world.

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