June 22nd, 2009 by admin
The importance of family internet safety education and etiquette is often overlooked by both kids and teenagers today. While most teens are more ahead of the curve than most parents when it comes to the internet, they may not have the knowledge to help keep them safe from online dangers and its potentially negative effects.
On behalf of Girl Scouts of the USA and Microsoft Windows, let me introduce you to a new initiative called “LMK (text-speak for “Let Me Know,”) which provides parents and girls with resources catering to both generations, and whose goal is to bridge the digital gap between parents and teenagers.
On lmk.girlscouts.org, the girl-targeted website, teens can find interactive quizzes, videos, and expert articles to be informed about online safety in a fun way! Girls can comment on the site content, sharing their thoughts, experiences and perspectives on topics many teens face everyday, like cyberbullying and social networking. New content is posted periodically and will cover twelve different areas related to being a teen online today. Teens can even download an interactive patch they can share on social networking sites like Facebook, just by registering for the site at no cost. Best of all, it’s for all teenagers, not just Girl Scouts!
When parents visit letmeknow.girlscouts.org, they can sign up for the e-newsletter written and developed by a team of “LMK Teen Editors” who are sharing their knowledge about the ways teens use technology and help parents understand it all. Parents will have the chance to learn need-to-know skills to keep them up to speed with what their kids are doing online too. Expert advice is also offered to give guidance on tougher issues.
June 21st, 2009 by admin
We are definitely in an era of change! An organization once known as the Congress of Mothers will now be lead by two men! For the first time in its 113-year history, the National PTA will install a father as its National President. That’s why PTA is offering an exclusive LIVE webcast to the readers of Super Parents Talk, so you can be the first to meet the new National PTA President, Chuck Saylors, who will be installed at the PTA national convention on June 28th in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
The webcast will also feature Byron V. Garrett, the organizations first-ever male CEO, and offer the opportunity for parents who can’t attend the convention to reap the benefits of asking each expert questions via email and have them answered during the live webcast!
As new online strategies take the world by storm, Saylors and Garrett will focus many of their upcoming efforts on getting parents and teachers involved with new tools by offering conversation and updates on Facebook and Twitter, engaging National PTA members with these new Social Media platforms. The webcast will also offer information on important topics such as:
1. Strategic planning and priorities for the National PTA for the next two years
2. How National PTA is working with the Obama Administration and reauthorization of NCLB
3. Positive impact of male involvement and ways in which men can get involved
4. Summer tips to stay ready for back to school season
5. And so much more!
To register and secure your spot for the webcast June 24th, 2009, please visit http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=59459.
June 21st, 2009 by admin
LiceMD®, introducing parents to a pesticide-free breakthrough treatment that will help take control of lice outbreaks while restoring some peace of mind!
Did you know that head lice is one of the most contagious conditions among children, only second to the common cold? As the weather gets warmer and schools close for the summer, kids venture off to camp and are once again faced with the risk of catching head lice. Head lice can be spread whenever there is direct contact with the head or hair of an infested individual, as well as by sharing personal articles like hats, towels, brushes, helmets and hair ties, which are all part of a camper’s daily life!
In order to educate parents about treating head lice and preventing future outbreaks, Combe Inc., the makers of LiceMD, has recently launched a educational Web site, www.LiceMD.com. The Web site includes the latest research, frequently asked questions, an “Instructional” video, and so much more.
June 17th, 2009 by admin
From the early days of bringing a square yard of fabric into a retail store, to the web-based virtual program of today, custom Vans have been a tradition since 1966.
For the young and the young at heart you can’t help love the old school style of Vans custom shoes. I can speak from personal experience the Vans shoes are great quality, have a super fit and the price is right. As a parent and dreading the hunt for a shoe that will fit properly they have come through every time. It’s clear to see why they are a leader in the industry and well just straight out popular with today’s youth. Now, the concept of your child being able to build a quality shoe unique to them I think is totally awesome and apparently all the craze these days. Quite frankly it’s genius and word has it they are hot!
So tonight I and Jason (one of my super cool sons) jumped online and headed to Vans Shoes to get us a pair of those custom kids shoes. So he was diggin the website and of course we had to check out all the great merchandise available but we eventually made it to the custom shoes. He selected the Slip-On and from there we proceeded to build his shoes. I was surprised at the number of color choices and patterns available. It took us a minute to build the shoe due to the number of times he changed his mind. But we finally had a shoe he was happy with and was oh so proud of his final product. I do have to admit he made some cool choices. Now we are awaiting their arrival and we are both anxious to see the finished shoe.
Check out Vans custom kids shoes today, your kids will love them!
June 2nd, 2009 by admin
It is so important for the future generations to see parents out there and involved, which is why I’m excited to invite you to volunteer in your community as part of the brand new volunteer program, TogetherGreen Community Passport!
So, what exactly is the Community Passport and how does it work? First, start thinking about what types of volunteer activities you’d like to participate in. Next, simply visit http://www.togethergreen.org/communitypassport and read “How It Works.” Read the rest of this entry »
