Internet Safety Tips for Kids

Internet Safety for Kids

Internet Safety for Kids

It is easy to be so busy thinking about protecting your children in the real world that you don’t spend enough time thinking about how to protect them on online. Although the Internet offers many opportunities for education and entertainment for both kids and adults, it also presents a number of risks and challenges. For example, it is not uncommon for people to share personal details without realizing the serious risks associated with giving out contact information so it’s important to keep Internet safety in mind.

My Child Hates Math

My child hates math

Homeschooling Mom: What to do When Your Child Hates Math

Kids hate math for many different reasons. Some find it too hard, others find it overwhelming, and still others are so bored by it that they can hardly bring themselves to complete their assignments.

Quick fixes like rewards and sticker charts sometimes make math tolerable for a few days. But, before long, the math battles begin all over again. No wonder some families end up doing less and less math at home in an effort to keep the peace—but with the constant worry that they’re not preparing their child adequately for the future.

Not all kids are going to adore math, but if math is a never-ending struggle at your house, these strategies will help stop the math fights and make math time more tolerable—for both you and your child.

21 Halloween Traditions to Make October Spooktacular!

Halloween Traditions - North Texas Kids Magazine

Halloween Traditions to Enjoy with the Family

October is a great time to get the family together and have some Halloween fun. Take a look at some of the Halloween traditions to enjoy with your kids.

1. Read a spooky story. Get in the spirit of Halloween with one of the many Halloween themed books.  Your little one is sure to love the colorful pictures and rhythmical rhymes in Pumpkin Eye by Denise Fleming.  For preschoolers through early elementary school, try Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman or The Little Old Lady Who Wasn’t Afraid of Anything by Linda D. Williams. For older kids, pick a classic like Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling.

2. Visit a pumpkin patch. Instead of buying pumpkins at the grocery store head out to a pumpkin patch for an afternoon of fun.  Many pumpkin patches offer hay rides, corn mazes, and even petting zoos, so take the whole family and enjoy. Remember your camera – the pumpkin patch offers great picture opportunities.