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The best way us parents can help kids, is to step back from the day to day routine we find ourselves in and take an outside objective view of how we relate to our kids. There are so many things that we take for granted; such as automatic programs that run in our heads that were placed their by our own parents. Often times these elements stick out as we find our spouse has their own way to do things that are different than the way we would do them. Sometimes our idea of discipline is different. Sometimes one parent tends to be more protective than the other. Many times a parent will tend to not listen to their child, with a sort of air about them that they are superior to their child and that's just that. This in particular is a very counter productive trait that should be well analyzed and re-evaluated. As parents helping kids, we need to think about these things that are just hard wired into us from our own parents. Just because we were raised a certain way, does not by any me...

As modern technology is becoming more and more popular with children, kids bicycles almost seem to have been forgotten. This is one of the leading causes for obesity. Children are simply spending too much time indoors and not enough time outdoors. The next time your kids start nagging you for a game console, remind them why kids bicycles are so much better. Exercise: You need to explain to your children from a young age that exercise is important. They need to understand that they have to work on their health and on their body. One of the main reasons that so many children are over weight these days is simply because they have stopped going outside to play. Once your child understand the important of exercise, they might be more willing to take part in it. Adventure: You sometimes need to pretty up a concept to children. Using adventure is one of them. Tell your child that with kids bicycles you can have marvelous adventures. Make the concept of going outside with the kids bic...

This is kind of habit developed by parent for a kid to give back to community and enjoy the sense of satisfaction at the later ages. Inherently this will assist kid to develop leadership, self discipline, and warmness for others. This will develop great strength in kids by developing helping nature for others. This is well proven by closely watching life of our great leaders. People has always loved them and got inspired from them. Here, I would like to add famous quote by Churchill. - "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Good parenting always makes kid to make him / her self sufficient in the society and to work for needy in the community. My personal experience says that, in the era of global meltdowns, volatility in markets, natural causes will remain part of life. To be part of it and to sleep peacefully only thing matters is a personal satisfaction and helping nature has to be developed and it can not come on one fine day. Hence, to ...

Planning fun activities in your back garden or heading to the local park on bikes are brilliant ways to learn a new skill. The best part is, you can get started anytime you like. Here are two simple activities for you and your kids from experts British Cycling, along with suggestions for the perfect places to get out and ride. They’re great for adults looking to sharpen skills too, so jump on your bike and get involved. Skill #1 – Riding one-handed All bike riders need to take a hand off the handlebars at some point, to perform tasks like signalling to other road users and reaching for a water bottle. Practicing this skill will help your child to develop confidence and stability – essential for riding a bike. How it works You’ll need to create an oval course by placing markers on the ground. Loads of household items will do the job – such as a couple of jumpers. Next, set up an area where you’ll hold the water bottle, otherwise known as the feed zone, on one side of the str...

As Ann Barnes casually pedals next to her 7-year-old daughter, Jacquelyn, on the bike trail at White Rock Lake Park in Dallas, birds float above the lake, buoyed on a steady breeze, much like Ann's mood every time she rides. After being off the bike for years, she rediscovered cycling as a way to spend time with her daughter and start exercising again. Their 20-minute rides, which often include a picnic or playground break, rejuvenate the 48-year-old computer software analyst. "Getting out, being active, and breathing the fresh air makes us both feel happy," Ann says. "Riding again has given rise to my spirits, so I'm also working out at the gym at lunch. The bike's more fun, though." Like Ann, you probably have a bike stowed in your garage or basement. Brush off the cobwebs, start riding regularly, and you'll feel an energy boost and shed some pounds. Even if you haven't broken a sweat in years, cycling is an excellent way to ease back into ...