Music: Uniting Nations, Dividing Generations by Kirby Jones MBA, BSc Cultures around the world since the beginning of time have appreciated, enjoyed, and incorporated some form of music in their everyday lives. However, just as one man's trash is another man's treasure, one man's music can often be another man's noise, and vice versa. Still, certain universal aspects of music can serve as a means of communication between two people who have little else in common. Some say that the only thing that makes music different from noise is the culture of those listening ... Are You Frustrated You Have Not Been Able to Stop the Bullies? by Paula McCoach You are frustrated as a professional! You have given these bully victims all of your best techniques, and they are still being bullied. What should you do? You are out of ideas! You are have given this student your best shot. You know what you should do? Keep trying. Tell those bully victims to return to you every time they are bullied. Tell them to keep a list of what the bully says, when they say it and who says it. They can keep a chart. Then, You should talk to the bully several times. Eac ... Obesity Isn’t The Only Problem With Today’s Youth Entertainment by Laura Hickey Parents are desperately trying to lure their children away from video games and the TV for fear of obesity. Many children today are substituting good reads for TV remote and game controllers. Cindi Brown, a daycare owner expresses “Children who read at an early age seem more content with a good book and do not rely on TV and video games for entertainment as much as non-readers.” Evelyn Petersen, author of 8 books for early childhood and parenting, a writer in newspapers for over 20 years, “Detr ... Must Manners be Taught? by Jacquie McTaggart PLEASE answer the following questions honestly. (Go ahead – you won’t be graded.) Does your child… Greet you with something other than a grunt in the morning? Use the word “PLEASE” when he asks you to purchase a $90 pair of designer jeans? Say “THANKS” when you take his forgotten homework assignment to school? Utter “EXCUSE ME” after he accidentally knocks you down on his way to the phone? Write Grandma a thank-you letter for the DVD she sent in the mail? Chances are pretty good that a few of yo ... Decorating a Kid's Room by Joey Lewitin The most important thing to consider when decorating a child’s room is to make the child comfortable. You want to surround them with fun, playful items. The way this room is designed is going to have an effect on the psyche of the child, so allow room for imagination and freedom. It may be helpful to let the child help you decorate. Pick out the colors, or the wallpaper together. One trick is to purchase inexpensive plain white wall paper, then when it is up, let the child paint a mural of their ... How to Teach to a Diverse Classroom of Students by Tina O'Block Each year teachers are faced with the daunting task of teaching to a classroom of 20-30 individual students,each with their own learning styles, interests, and abilities. Providing optimal learning for such a diverse group can seem overwhelming. But, there is a simple approach that can be used which will enable all students to succeed, and that approach is simply using variety and choice. Not only does this approach address the multiple learning styles of students, but it also aides in making ... If Not SEX, then What? by Charlotte Williams Teens today are sent so many messages about sex. Just say No. Safe Sex. Abstinence. Keep your legs closed. Wait until you're married. Keep your pants up. Just do It. Many of you simply want an outlet for your youthful energy. The following list provides 25 activities a teenager or young adult can do as an alternative to engaging in sexual activity. Top 25 things Teens can do other than Sex 25. Visit the Library 24. Go see a funny movie 23. (: Send a ... A Child’s Self Image by Sue DeFiore With all the focus on weight today it is not surprising that children are starting to look at their bodies at earlier ages. Children as young as 7 years of age are asking parents about their bodies. Where are they getting it from? Well, I would imagine television, magazines and the internet are some of the places. However, as we were all children once, it is also coming from other children. I can still remember well kids making fun of other children. While I never participated in it, I was a re ... Aftermath of a Child’s Near Death Experience by RobinRenee Bridges An 18 month-old girl lay dying of diphtheria in January of 1944. It was before the widespread use of antibiotics. In fact, the antibiotics were reserved for the troops fighting in World War II. That’s where the little girl’s father was…on Iwo Jima. The young mother took her fever-ridden child to the hospital in hopes that something could be done to save her precious child. The mother was told that there was little that could be done. The fever was much too high for the child to survive. Ice w ... Savvy Students Spend Summers Planning Science Fair Projects by Madeline Binder Savvy Students Spend Summers Planning Science Fair Projects Science fairs are intensely competitive, which is why serious, self-motivated students begin thinking about their science fair projects months before the school year begins. According to educator and counselor Madeline Binder, indecisiveness over picking a category is usually the reason students get off to a last-minute start. Since the timeline for completing a science fair project is lengthy, that initial delay can sabotage a s ... Anyone Can Play a Harp with Confidence from the First Time They Try by Raphael Weisman A player at any level of skill can draw soothing music from a harp It may seem daunting to imagine yourself playing a harp. But it really isn’t such an impossible task. To ease you into that possibility, let me share some perspectives with you. Learning to play the harp is like painting by numbers. You will get there by the end of this article. When you think of a harp, the image in most people’s mind is the grand, gilded harp of the symphony orchestra. So it used to be. The popularity of ... Could You Have an Identical Twin? by Nick Smith I am not a twin myself, but if I were I would definitely want to be an identical twin. There is just something amazing about having someone else in the world with my exact DNA, down to the last amino acid. Most people think of twins as being either identical or fraternal, but there are many different types of twins. Identical Twin - Identical twins are born when a fertilized egg, or zygote, splits in two. Because the egg is fertilized by one sperm cell, and it is the sperm cell that determi ... Prom: The night you'll never forget and it didn't even break Mom and Dad by Rose DesRochers My daughter's grade 8 grad is coming up in June and I was eagerly thinking of ways to keep the cost down. Even grade 8 grad is a big time in a girls life. This is a night for my daughter to remember but it shouldn't cost me and my husband a fortune. For many parents prom is an expensive time of year and families are struggling financially to give their son or daughter the perfect night that they will remember a life time. Well there is no reason why you can't give them that night but on a budg ... Healthy Eating Alone Is Not The Answer by Sue DeFiore Along with eating healthier we need to be more active. The two go hand in hand. Healthy eating + physical activity = a healthier mind and body. You will need to be a good role model for your children. Don’t look for the closest parking space. Take the stairs, rather than the elevator or escalator. If your children have bicycles and it is safe, rather than driving them everywhere, tell them to ride their bikes or walk. I can remember walking everywhere as a child. Yes, I agree, it was safer ba ... Home Cooked Fast Food by Sue DeFiore Many years ago a nifty little device came out called the Crock Pot. You could cut up a bunch of veggies, meat, and spices, dump them in the pot, and it did all the hard work. You came home at the end of the day and Presto you had a nice hearty meal. Add a salad and some bread/rolls and you were set. As I visit numerous on line boards and web groups/forums I see more and more people mentioning how they made their meal in the crock pot. I am happy to see it is making a comeback. With all the pr ... Let Kids Help by Sue DeFiore One fantastic way to get your children involved in what they are eating, is to have them help. A great way to start is to let them make up their lunch for the next day. Obviously you will need to set some guidelines. For example, when I turned 9 I was allowed to make up my own lunch. In my girlfriends’ houses they were 10 and in some others 11. However, we all felt very important and grown up that we were allowed to make up our own lunch. Again, my mom had certain guidelines. We had to pick a lu ... Pressure in Youth Sports by Ken Kaiserman Pressure is part of all sports and its impact in youth sports is something we need to carefully evaluate. The spotlight is brightest in baseball; there is simply no place to hide. For the pitcher, batter, catcher and anybody the ball is hit to, all the attention of parents and peers is riveted on that player. In soccer, basketball or other sports, it’s easy enough to “blend in”, but not in baseball. I have tremendous respect for every kid who takes the risk and goes out to play ball – especially ... Are there any bicycle accident lawyers in Los Angeles? by Dave Hoffman Are there any bicycle accident lawyers in Los Angeles? Yes, of course. I was unable to find any attorneys that are only bicycle accident lawyers in Los Angeles, but there are a lot of lawyers that specialize in accidents in general and they can offer you all the help you might need at the court. Where can I find them? As everybody else they can be found on the Internet. Type “bicycle accident lawyers Los Angeles” phrase in your search engine and you're going to receive at least 10 attor ... The Culprit of Obesity in Children - Inactivity by Sue DeFiore It was bad enough hearing almost daily that obesity in adults is a growing problem, now our children are the focal point. Yes, moms and dads, the research is in. In a study conducted by Weight Watchers International Inc., and the American Health Foundation, 25% of American children are now officially overweight, and the youngest are especially at risk. The American Dietetic Association (ADA) found that 14% of six to 11 year olds weighed more than they should, as did 12% of 12-17 year olds. In ad ... The Concept of Perfection by Ken Kaiserman The Dodgers had a breakfast a couple of weeks ago to tell their story about off-season moves and the team they’ll put on the field for 2005. I was there to listen to the new owner, Frank McCourt, the general manager, Paul DePodesta, Hall of Famer, Tommy Lasorda, and the Dodgers’ manager, Jim Tracy. They told a good story about the Dodgers and what their plans are, but the most interesting aspect to me was something that was said and its application to teaching kids about sports and ultimately, l ... Ways for a Kid to Make Money by Ian McAllister One of the ways for a kid to make money. Can a kid make money by writing essays? Yes! After 2 years perhaps more than many adults are earning. -------------- Teen Handicaps -------------- * no experience of life * no money * need time for homework, sport and friends. --------------- Teen Advantages --------------- * It's not true that you've no experience. You've a lot of school experience. * You have a lot more energy to bring to the task than many adults have. * Yo ... How to Throw an Unforgettable Kids Birthday Party by John Lenaghan Kids take their birthdays very seriously, and are extremely disappointed if their birthday parties are anything short of spectacular. Throwing an unforgettable kids birthday party can sometimes seem like a task better suited for a professional event planner. But with the proper party supplies, a little know how and a lot of imagination, you can throw a birthday party that the kids will be talking about all year. Before you let your inner party planner take over, make sure that throughout the ... Use This Rules To Survive A Loss by Use This Rules To Survive A Loss The intent of this article was to ease any trauma caused by break ups or permanent separations between two persons. I strongly believe that almost any person must have encountered the feeling of loss when being told by the other person that a best option for both was breaking up for unknown or absurd reasons.The reaction is painful. You feel the emptyness phisically although this is impossible in theory.Every word is useless or annoying. You hate other persons around you because you can't sta ... Skill Based Division of Talent in Recreational Youth Leagues by Ken Kaiserman Participation in youth sports serves many needs and teaches great life lessons. Nobody can argue the benefits of participation: making new friends, learning to play as a team, developing coordination and fundamental athletic skills, exercise, sportsmanship, winning, losing, performing under pressure and so much more. However, what is the best way to set up a league that will be best for the kids so that they can all garner these lessons? This month, I’ll let you know why I feel a skill based all ... 10 Slam-Dunk Crafts For Little Kids -- And Bigger Kids Too! by Chris Yates Crafting with young children really isn't about creating something in particular. Most young children don't have the foresight to see what a project is going to be. For young children it's more important that they have the opportunity to play and experiment with art. Kids need to use as many of their senses as possible to get the most out of crafting. This allow them to try new sensory experiences, as well as learn causal relationships. 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