The problem with designated drivers is that they are often participating in the same activity along with the friends they have been enlisted to protect. For instance, say I go with a group of friends to a St. Patty’s Day party where the overwhelming theme is alcohol. If I am the designated driver, how will [...]
Kids today face a growing problem that was virtually unheard of only a couple of generations ago. They come home from school every day to an empty house. Whether it’s because both parents have to work to support the family or due to the fact that they come from a broken home, the result is [...]
For many years the school system has relied on aptitude tests to tell your child what they can reasonably expect to do with their life. And while a standardized questionnaire to determine what your child is suited for may help them to narrow down the wide field of choices when it comes to pursuing a [...]
I became a step-father to teenagers when I was 30 years old. Well, technically, Spencer was only 11 but Andrew was 15 so the median age was teenagers. It has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Because Beth and I had worked together at our Muskoka summer camp for so long, [...]
Recently at TEDxEdmonton, Cameron Herold discussed what he considers a fundamental flaw in contemporary education, the lack of attention toward teaching young entrepreneurs. Herold argues that many kids who are bored in school might in fact be
When parents discuss career choices with kids, they often say something along the lines of “be whatever you want to be.” However, by this, most parents mean, go into technology, medicine, law or something else that implies a university education. Far too few parents and educators encourage children to think of careers in the skilled [...]
|
Subscribe to the e-Newsletter
Stay up-to-date on the latest in private education and year-round programs. Delivered twice a month, straight to your inbox.
How Do You Like Our Website?
We'd love to get your feedback!  |
||
|
Our Kids ™ © 2011 All right reserved.
|
||
| Disclaimer: Information presented on this page may be paid advertising provided by the [advertisers/schools] and is not warranted or guaranteed by ourkidsmedia.com or its associated websites. See Terms and Conditions. | ||
