A new long-term study of nearly 4,000 students* found that ADHD drugs like Ritalin and Adderall don’t help achievement scores or grade point averages. In fact, according to the research, boys who took medications for ADHD actually performed worse in school than boys with similar symptoms who took no stimulant medications. Likewise, girls who took ADHD drugs reported more emotional problems. The same is true for intelligence; there seems to be no significant cognitive benefit...
Dollar Stores can sometimes be a trap. Sure they sound cheap, but 30 minutes after you walk in you have $50 worth of stuff you don't really need. But, if used right, the local Dollar Store can actually help parents save money. Here are 3 ways parents can save money at Dollar Stores: Party Supplies Any parent who has thrown a birthday party for their kiddos knows that you end up spending a big chunk...
Hi my name is Thomas and I am a Star Wars nerd. A proud one. So the other day I was thinking to myself, how can I incorporate Star Wars into my parenting website? Well, there are some parenting lessons to be learned from Darth Vader and the Star Wars Movies. So I came up with my list of 5 Parenting Lessons I Learned From Star Wars: 1. The Force Doesn't Work for Tracking Your...
Independence Day is a time of celebration, fireworks, food, family and fun. Let the kids join in the festivities as well with these 8 Kids Crafts for Independence Day. Fireworks Craft Using Straws Fireworks Art Using Wet Chalk 4th of July Paper Roll Bunting 4th of July Popsicle Stick Flag Patriotic Confetti Eggs 4th of July Slime Patriotic Craft - Paper Plate Hat Red, White and Blue Goopy Dough
The definition of the word BRAVE : ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage. Do you have to be brave to be a parent in today's world? YES. It seems like as a parent there are so many decisions we make that require us to show courage. So my message to all my fellow parents out there is to be BRAVE. Just think about some of the choices we have to make on...