Communicating with your teenager can be a challenge. At this point in your kid’s life, you are no longer center stage. Their peer groups get to spend time with the charming child you once knew, while you get the leftovers. The first step to engaging your teen is understanding their communication techniques. Let’s start with […]
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Blogger Resources: Starting a Blog
I started Kidsumers in 2010 with the intention of reviewing products and maybe earning an income. The only real blogger resources we had back then were each other, but we figured it out. In 2013 I quit my full-time job to be a full-time blogger. I have had the opportunity to review products, earn an […]
Steps to Help Your Child Heal After a Traumatic Experience
This post is written in partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness. I’ve previously written about the current public health crisis impacting children around the world. Toxic stress stems from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which are traumatic events in a child’s life, such as physical, mental or sexual abuse. Left unaddressed, […]
7 Things Travelers Should Not Do
Travel has many benefits. It gives us a break for our own lives and allows us to have a glimpse into different cultures and lifestyles. We see nature and wildlife that we’ve never seen in the past, and we check things off the bucket list. However, there are some things that shouldn’t be on bucket […]
Coping Strategies for Teens with Anxiety
Most teenagers experience some degree of anxiety in their lives. It could be due to many things such as life changes like moving or changing schools, real or perceived pressure to do well in school or in extra-curriculars, conflict with peers or due to trauma or health issues. These instances of anxiety can be brief […]
15 Work from Home Jobs
For many parents, working outside of the home is not a viable choice. With the cost of childcare, working from home may be a more affordable option, and being at home with the children provides peace of mind to parents (but not peace… let’s be clear!). Here are several work from home jobs that you […]
