Posted by: drmolly in safety, outdoors, job, chores on
Sep 03, 2009
Did you know 16,000 children each year seek emergency care for injuries that result from lawn mower use? Cutting the grass is one of those weekly chores on many families' "to do" lists, so knowing when a child is ready to tackle the job and precautions to take are important.
I remember when my brothers were finally old enough to use the lawnmower and cut the grass at our house. The first week or two, they were thrilled. Using a motorized
Posted by: drmolly in teenager, job, development on
Apr 04, 2009
As the economy takes a nosedive, parents have less disposable income to dole out to their teenagers for music, movies, clothes, etc. and this will motivate many teenagers to ask you about getting their first real job. How do you know if your teenager is ready for this big responsiblity?
Teens who are ready for work (and not just for the dollar signs dancing in their eyes) have several common characteristics. First and foremost, they are the
