Posts by Family Kickstart Georgia
Parent-Child Interaction
Parents guide and support their children. They teach them and they lead them. They do all this by what they do and say. Your child is busy learning about the world and needs you as a personal protector, supporter, and guide. What we expect from our children is what we will get, we have known…
Read MoreImportance of getting an Education
Probably the most important thing you can invest your time is education. Without education, you would not be able to improve your life, learn new skills and be employment ready. A person without education is a tree without roots. If you want to enjoy the good things the world has to offer and lead a…
Read MoreCommunication Skills
What is communication? Communication is the way people share their feelings and thoughts. Communication skills are vital for building and maintaining relationships with family and friends, and for employment as well as success in school. Communication takes place when one person sends a message and another receives it, so it is a two-way process, in…
Read MoreChild Discipline
Child discipline is the methods used to prevent future behavioral problems in children. The word discipline is defined as imparting skill and knowledge, in other words, to teach. In its most general sense, discipline refers to systematic instruction given to a disciple and means to instruct a person to follow a particular code of conduct.…
Read MoreHow to Volunteer Responsibly?
Volunteering is a great thing to do. But if you don’t choose your experience wisely, you could end up doing more harm than good – both for the people you’re trying to help and yourself. Workplaces offering paid volunteer days for retirees wishing to contribute after retirement and their employees, with record numbers of students…
Read MoreHIV Prevention
Stay Safe The best way to protect yourself and others from HIV is to practice safe behaviors. Safe is the way to play. You can play safe by: If you have vaginal or anal sex always use a condom because the best way to guard against HIV and prevent STIs are condoms. Always use sterile…
Read MoreAbout Child Abuse…
For many children, it can be very difficult to recognize abuse. Growing up in a family where abuse or violence occurs, can lead many kids to believe that this the normal way that family members treat each other. Also, if an everyday experience of family life involves pushing, beating, hitting, shoving or angry name calling,…
Read MoreCoping with Natural Disasters
What are Natural Disasters? Natural disasters are natural events with often tragic consequences. Earthquakes, volcanos, cyclones, fires, and floods are all natural hazards that can cause a disaster. In the United States, we are prone to many different kinds of natural disasters and recently we have seen the devastating effects of fires, cyclones, flood and…
Read MoreDealing with Conflict
Childhood is the training ground for youngsters to learn how to negotiate the world, school, relationships and living. It is a social experience from which kids reinforce and develop their skills as they grow into adulthood. Helping them to communicate their needs and wants, manage conflict and effectively resolve disputes can be a challenge, requiring…
Read MoreSugar – How Much is OK to Eat?
Consuming too much energy, whether from carbohydrates or fat, including sugar, will make you gain weight. This excess weight, if left unchecked, increases your risk of lifestyle-related diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends children and adults limit their intake of free sugars to less than 10%…
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