This article may be interesting for both male and female readers. If you are a boy who just starts his college life, these hints will show you the right way to succeed and enjoy this magnificent period. If you are a girl, you have a wonderful chance to discover the secrets of boys’ college life, their interests, and preferences.

So it is high time to forget about your reports to parents, necessity to be at home in certain hours, and obligation to do the room daily. You are in college now and need to reorganize your activities and think about something you have not done before.

In college, any boy has to remember the following things:

1.Boys’ life in college is impossible without sport. If you are one of those, who cannot imagine his life without sportive achievements, you need to hurry up and take the necessary sport course.

2. Friends play a significant role in college life. It does not take too many efforts for boys to befriend with each other. Computer games, sport, parties – all this may be used to start a conversation.

3.Education is still important so do not forget about it. Of course, the variety of opportunities may tempt you very often but it is also necessary to visit classes, participate in social life of the college, and read new material.

Boys should also keep it mind that there are so many reasons to be expelled from a college. This is why it is necessary to consider the list of DON’Ts in the college:

1.Try to solve a problem by means of fights and quarrels;

2.Prove your own superiority by means of scuffles, humiliations, or rude words;

3.Lie to people who may suffer because of these lies;

4.Give empty promises;

5.Miss classes and make other students follow your example;

Of course, it is not the full list of the things which should and should not be done during your college life. But still the above-mentioned ideas need to be taken into account at first.

Decorating a youngster’s area is complete excitement! Do not limit your decorating plans to the ordinary or traditional; a little bit of creativity can go a long way towards realizing the feel that you crave. If you’re stumped on how to go about decorating a room for a pre-teen boy, here are some creative suggestions that he’ll love both now and later.

Creative Color Palettes: It’s not Just about Blue Anymore!

While a fashionable selection for the boy’s room, the color blue can be very dull as a color selection when used without the benefit of additional colors. The color blue is the best color for complementing primary colors. Mixing blue with other bright colors while accenting with white keeps the look dynamic without becoming chaotic. Next add a pattern to the color mix for even more excitement and vibrancy. Mixing a pattern is easier than you think; the key is to choose patterns in the same scale and same intensity. The color white works as a balance and backdrop for brighter colors. You can mix big bright polka dots with big buffalo plaids or plaid if they are similar in size and color saturation; link the patterns with at least one common color. It’s also fun to repeat a pattern throughout the space that is introduced by the theme: For example, with a NASCAR theme black and white checks are part of the logo and they can be repeated in a room border, bedding and picture frames.

When choosing themes don’t feel that you are limited to characters and cartoons: Any item can be the inspiration for a color palette and theme: A collection of toy soldiers, model trains, favorite sports and games, or a poster from a favorite zoo or planetarium.

Choose simple wooden furnishings for the boy’s room that will grow as he grows. Even though his preferences will change over the years, the basic furnishings needed for a young man’s room will stay the same – a bed, dresser, mirror and night stand. In a few years he may need a larger desk, bookshelves and adult size work chair, but those items may be beyond his size and needs at this point. For the time being, used items might be the right choice. One can choose to make any piece harmonize with the color scheme with a small amount of coordinating paint and fabric.

Smart Ideas for Storage

Sons tend to amass a never ending supply of stuff as the days go on and it will be simpler on you when you make it convenient for your child to get in control of his belongings. One method that can permit you to get the most use from your current closet space is to add an additional closet rod that you can use for hiding clothes that your son no longer wears. If room allows, a bank of vertical shelves installed on one end of the closet makes it easy to store shoes, folded jeans and sweatshirts. Wall hooks can be the perfect addition to a busy young man’s bedroom and are just what is required for storing everyday necessities like book bags and sports equipment. Enhance organizational power by installing labeled boxes or bins.

Decorating an imaginative bright area for a boy is not that big of a challenge. Just keep your focus on flexible options that can grow as he does.

If your son is under the age of 13, but is past the days of Jungle Safari and Elmo themed birthday parties, you probably feel like you’ve exhausted all your options for throwing a fun birthday party that he and all his friends will enjoy. Well, have no fear! Here is a list of some great birthday party ideas for your boy that won’t break the bank and will guarantee a fun time.

1. Sports Themed Party. Is your son into football? Baseball? Soccer? Well, why not center his party on his favorite sport! You could hand-make or buy sports themed invitations. A great idea would be to make invitations that look like tickets to the big game! You could encourage everyone to wear a sports jersey of their favorite professional player or just the jersey they wear when they play. Plan on serving great game day foods like pigs-in-a-blanket, pizza, and chips and dip. Plan on serving a cake that looks like a football/baseball/soccer field or that is in the shape of the ball used for your son’s favorite sport.
2. Xtreme Sports Party. If your son is into skateboarding, rollerblading, motocross, or BMX biking, then you should consider throwing a party centered on his favorite extreme sport. You may even want to call around and see if there will be any motocross or skateboarding competitions around your area that you could have the guests and your son attend to start out. You could serve high-energy foods for such a high-energy sport such as granola bars, trail mix, Gatorade or sports water, and maybe even some sub sandwiches from your local sandwich shop. Be sure to purchase or make a cake that goes with the theme and don’t be afraid to get creative.
3. Comic Book Heroes Costume Party. If your son is still into comic book heroes such as Batman, Spiderman, or Iron Man, you should throw a comic book hero costume party! You could pretend like your hosting a superhero business conference where your son is being honored for all he has done for the citizens in your area. You can encourage all his friends to dress up like their favorite superhero and maybe arrange for a showing of your sons favorite superhero movie at a local theater. This is another theme where you can get creative with the invitations, cake, and decorations.
4. 3, 2, 1, Action! Birthday Party. For the aspiring actor in your family, a drama-themed birthday party may be just the key! Maybe you could arrange for your local high school drama club to come and put on a few skits or what about dividing the kids up into teams and letting them act out their own skits in front of your video camera. This birthday party theme will allow all the guests to get involved and if you tape it, you will have some great memories for many years to come.  Maybe you could have the cake look like a clapperboard and have a special chair made for your son that says “Director” or “It’s My Birthday!” Just get creative and have a good time.

Toilet training boys comes easier for some children and feels like pulling teeth for others. Your child’s success in developing their skills for using the toilet depends on your attitude about the whole thing. Like anything else in parenting it requires you being tolerant and consistent for them to triumph. Approach toilet-training as a game that’s exciting and fun. They’re learning and it shouldn’t be turned into something you dread having to do. From a toddler’s view, using the potty is for big boys and it’s a sign they’re growing. This could be a reason why the desire to stay little makes some children more unwilling to learn potty training.

Toilet Training Boys Advice

• Make sure you son is physically and emotionally ready. You can figure between 18 and 24 months you’ll start noticing signs that he’s ready. If he’s not you will only be wasting your time.

• Start out by toilet training boys to sit down. It’s a lot easier and then later show him how to stand to pee.

• Make sure you have a regular routine set up. Usually the best time for a bowel movement is about twenty minutes after they eat. Let your son sit on the potty chair or toilet after meals. Starting after breakfast is a good way for him to get into a daily potty routine.

• Help him associate between the feeling to have to go and what to tell you. As soon as you notice he’s about to go, ask him "Go poo-poo? Or pee? Tell mommy or daddy. You are teaching him when he feels the urge, he can say the words.

• Don’t let you son become dependent diapers or pull ups. Use cloth training pants as often as possible. Diapers have been made to be so absorbent that boys and girls are not uncomfortable after they have wet or messed themselves.

O.K. guys, I really like this one, and I highly recommend doing it.

This idea first came as a suggestion to my from my brother-in-law. This year for your Easter egg hunt, do something completely different. Create a map. Not enough? Sure, maybe that alone isn’t the most original idea in the world. But how about creating a map out of a blank jigsaw puzzle, having the kids search for the puzzle pieces, and then following said map to the final, ultimate prize?

We first did this last year at home, and it was a major success. I’d say we had about 18 puzzle pieces for approximately six kids to find…so the math CAN work evenly. I’ll tell you what: those kids had so much fun thinking about the eventual full map that they forgot how competitive they like to be. It was fantastic. Usually – as many parents know – when there’s at least one boy and one girl around the same age, the competition is ridiculous. The boy simply needs to win or he’s going to be upset. At least that’s how it is around our house!

Anyway, try this out sometime. You certainly don’t need to purchase a blank puzzle or anything, although that is probably the “coolest” way, according to kids. Just use a huge piece of sturdy construction paper and be creative with the shapes. They’ll get it.

In my opinion, kids will remember things like this, and they’ll remember them forever. They’ll look back on games like this and thank you for taking the time when they’re older.

Easter Hunts