FAMILY ARTICLES
Online Games – The Evolution
Susie Symonds
Now we see thousands of people playing online games such as tetris, ping pong, mario bros, super mario etc for free but despite its history dating back to 1970s, for most people online gaming began with the explosion of Internet in 1993 and with the advent of Doom and Warcraft sometime in 1994 or...
Christmas Gift for Children
Shirley Kok
With so many people on your Christmas gift-buying list this year, it may be a challenging task for you to find the perfect present for everyone especially for children. Christmas time is fun time for kids because they are expecting to unwrap a lot of surprises in this big celebration. Every child...
How To Handle Student Loans Appropriatly
Michael VanWormer
From The Desk Of: Michael VanWormer - Internet Research/Webmaster Homebizshowroom.com Dear Student, It is often said that the most effective debt management strategy is to be debt-free. But, in order to pay for your college education, you may need to take out student loans. Student ...
Teen Chat: 7 Ways O Believe In Yourself – Part 2
Christine McGogy
Hi Teens: Check out a better way to look at yourself! Here are some examples of adjectives to describe a better way of thinking about yourself. Throw out those old, dark sunglasses you have been wearing and put on a pair of new, super, great-quality sunglasses that will let you see...
8 Tips For College Students Wanting To Apply For A Credit Card
Mario Churchill
High school life is over. You’ve moved away from home and you’re starting a brand new chapter in your life with college. Independence feels great, but it’s sure to feel greater if you’ve got your own credit card, don’t you think? 8 Tips for College Students Wanting to Apply for a Credit Card...
Ever See A Plant That MOVES When You TICKLE IT?
Larry Chipkin
Ever Grow the Plant That MOVES When You TICKLE It? “Daddy come quick my plant just moved when I tickled it” my daughter Rebecca screams from her bedroom. You can imagine the excitement in the house. My daughter Rebecca and I have successfully grown TickleMe Plants™ that close their leaves...
Getting a Job as a Teen
Sarah Russell
If, like most teens, you’re looking for a little extra cash for the movies or the mall – or for something larger like a car or college – you’ve probably thought about getting a job. Getting a job as a teen can be a great way to build up your resume and demonstrate your reliability and dependability...
Refinance Your Student Loans
Sarah Russell
If you’ve recently graduated from college, you’ve probably been bombarded with mailings and advertisements urging you to refinance (or consolidate) your student loans right away. But wait, what is loan consolidation? And why should you do it? If you’ve just graduated from college, you’ve probably...
What Kids can learn from the Martial Arts
James Liu
Martial Arts are becoming more popular as the years go on and they do provide us with the skills that we need in order to protect ourselves form others. However, when it comes to kids and Martial Arts, some parents are wary of whether or not a Martial Arts school is for them. How do you know if your...
Top Ten Journal Writing Tips for Preteens and Teens
Jill Schoenberg
Daily journal writing can be an excellent tool of self-expression and self-discovery for preteens and teens (actually for kids of all ages!). Journal writing helps them to process the myriad of thoughts, feelings, and emotions they experience and becomes an invaluable tool for understanding their...
Sonic the Hedgehog, Long Live The Legend
Kristen Crane
Sonic the Hedgehog truely is a legendary video game icon. He smashed his way onto the gaming scene back in 1991 when SEGA first brought you the super fast, blue blur character. Known for his rebellious attitude and signature speed, Sonic has made a name for himself in the gaming world and...
Dance Shoes And Apparel
Ms. CiCi
Dancing! - For many dancing expressions is one of life’s natural ways of expressing emotions. For others dance must be learned. And, alas, others seemingly have no rhythm at all; no amount of dance lessons can help! We all have various gifts and giftings. For those who do dance it is also...
Adolescent Obesity - The Blame Game
Steve Ruprecht
The prevalence of weight issues among the tweenage generation has prompted debates between schools, parents, food giants and kids. The blame game is often played while our youth continue to tip the scales. This hot topic of Adolescent Obesity is the subject for the current episode of Teen Talk, an...
Out of Control
Ken Mossman
Anyone who's spent time around me knows that I wear my love of winter on my arm. Not my sleeve, mind you, my arm. After all, sleeves can be taken off and put back on. This, however, is no mere article of clothing - it's more like a tattoo I've worn proudly and publicly since I was a kid. As I approach...
The Way to Find a Terrorific Halloween Costume This Season
Matthew Lester
Ever wonder why there are very few Halloween stores when looking for a costume? When you do find a store, they are usually full of people with a small picked over selection of products for sale. Avoid the frustration this year; be smart, take the following suggestion and shop early. The best way to...
The Reality of The Date Rape Drug
Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P.
April is Sexual Assault Month Each month more than ten women of all ages and backgrounds contact our Adoption Center with the same experience- they have been victims of a date rape drug, and are now pregnant … most of the time not knowing who got them pregnant. Just after Spring break, is...