Should Your Kids Take Nutritional Supplements?

Feb 15th, 2012 by smilingdogmedia1

A well rounded diet is the main way to keep your child in good health, but is it enough? Some kids may require additional nutritional support for their growing bodies. Be sure to choose high-grade supplements whenever possible, especially if your child is prone to avoiding a balanced diet.

Vitamin A

Having your kid take a supplement with Vitamin A will ensure good eyesight and immune function. The daily Dietary Intake for children ages 1-3 is 300mcg of Vitamin A, for ages 4-6 it’s 400mcg, and for ages 9-13 it’s 600mcg daily.

Vitamin B

Vitamin B is usually found in meat, grains and vegetables. If you feel your child may not be getting a sufficient amount of any of these, have them take an additional Vitamin B supplement. This Vitamin helps with growth and energy, and also assists with nervous system function. Since there are different B Vitamins, a great way to cover them all is to have your child take a B-complex.

Vitamin C

You want to make sure that your child is eating the suggested amount of fruit and vegetables daily. This will help to cover their Vitamin C intake, which is necessary for the immune system and brain function. The daily Dietary Intake for children ages 1-3 is 15mg of Vitamin C, for ages 4-8 it’s 25mg, and for ages 9-13 it’s 45mg daily.

Iron

 You may want to consider having your child take an iron supplement. Anemia is an illness that affects many children, due to a deficiency of iron. There are many different functions for iron in the human body. For iron the daily Dietary Intake for children ages 1-3 is 7mg, for ages 4-8 it’s 10mg, and for ages 9-13 it’s 8mg.

Calcium

 Calcium is very necessary to ensure your child’s growth. You can find calcium in milk, and dark green leafy vegetables. The Linus Pauling Institute says the daily calcium requirements for children ages 1-3 is 500mg, for children ages 4-8 it’s 800mg, and children 9-13 it’s 1300mg.

Eating healthy foods is something that not all kids find easy. They usually try to leave the greens and veggies on the plate, and skip to the unhealthy foods. If your child has no problem with eating the healthy foods they require, that’s great. For those of you who have trouble with this, remember to try adding some additional supplements to ensure your kid is getting all the nutrition they need.

Tyler Nelson is a personal trainer and blogs for supplement-deals.co.uk a sports nutrition site where you can find great deals on phd pharma whey.

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Help Your Teenager Plan for Their Future Career

Feb 13th, 2012 by smilingdogmedia1

The earlier you can get your teenager thinking about career options, the more prepared they’ll be to make a decision when the time comes. Your child can come up with the choice for themselves, and you can assist them with the planning of how to make it happen.  

Ambitions

Get your teen thinking about what kind of life they want for themselves. See if they’ve given it much thought up to this point, and if they haven’t, encourage them to start now. It’s vital that your kid develops a direction in which they want to go. Once your child knows what they want in their life, they can then begin to take action. Do your part to get them thinking. The last thing you want is the years to start passing, with your teen still undecided on what they want out of life.

Career Interests

 When your teen gets interested in a certain career field, encourage them to research it further. Have them pull up the different jobs that are within that realm, so that they have more than one option. You can help them research exactly what schooling is needed, and for how many years. Also find out how much money they could make in the various positions offered in that industry.

Choosing A Career

 Your teen may have trouble deciding between one or more careers. In this case you should help them to look at the pros and cons for each choice. When doing this, have your child think back to the specific goals they have in life, then have them decide on the career that will best assist them in accomplishing those goals.

New Hot Careers

 Today there are a few fields that appear to be among the top choices. The medical field is full of growth potential; there is a huge demand for physician assistants, as well as nurses. Also, the criminal justice field is one of the most rapidly growing career choices, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. There are many different jobs within the field that offer a range of opportunities.

Choosing a career path should be a carefully thought out process. Make sure your teenager has weighed out the benefits of each choice. Remember there are many factors to take into account when deciding on the career that will best fit them.

Patricia O’Malley is a careers counselor and suggests if you have a love for solving problems and organization, you may want to check out the Top Criminal Justice Schools. Explore all the avenues available with these best online criminal justice schools.

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How to Encourage Girls to Enter the Computer Science Field

Feb 12th, 2012 by smilingdogmedia1

Women are going back to school in greater numbers than ever before. Female students are earning their BAs at numbers that far surpass men, yet the number of women entering the fields of information technology and computer science is steadily declining. While women are taking over the blogosphere, far too few are entering IT fields.

The question then becomes how to encourage women to enter a traditionally male-dominated field? How do we instill an interest in technology in girls and support this interest as they grow into women? Our life interests have their beginnings in childhood so it stands to reason that the activities we undertake with our young girls have a deep impact on the interests and passions they have as women.

Start Early

Parents of young girls should encourage their daughters to play with Legos, and other building toys, as often as they encourage their sons to do the same. Too often, girls are pigeonholed into a gender role and given dolls, make-up and plastic kitchens as gifts. Parents are more apt to buy their son and Erector set, or a model, than they are to buy the same gift for their daughter.

As girls age and enter school, it becomes important for both parents and teachers to be cognizant of gender roles and how they may inhibit female children from becoming interested in technology. Computer lessons should be tailored accordingly, the “geek” stereotype should be downplayed and math and science should be made appealing. Teachers need to be aware of their gender biases and check them at the door before entering the classroom. It is only then that girls will be given the same encouragement when it comes to math, science and technology as their male peers.

Find Mentors

Female junior high and high school students should be exposed to women in the IT field. These women can be guest speakers in a computer class or even volunteer mentors. The average female student is never in contact with a female in the tech field. Many times, these girls have women in their lives in traditional roles: teachers, nurses and secretaries. Because these women are often important in the girls’ lives, these are the women they emulate. By exposing them to women in the IT field, the girls will begin to expand their interests and see IT as a plausible career choice.

Outside of school, parents can enroll their daughters in various computer boot camps, weekend seminars and summer camps with a technological focus. These camps are set up with girls in mind and offer a wide variety of courses from web design to computer repair. Led by women in the field, these camps give girls the opportunity to learn from, and ask questions of, mentors who are more like them. This interaction can serve to further encourage girls to enter the field of computer science.

The field of technology is growing and it only makes sense that women be encouraged to join its ranks. Whether just graduation from high school, or returning back to school after taking time off to have and raise children, online schools offer several options for women interested in computer science. By encouraging our daughters, and other young women, to pursue their interest in math, science and technology, we can ensure that women are properly represented in the computer sciences.

Cathy Sanders is a guidance counselor and content contributor for topwebdesignschools.org, a site providing Web Design Schools details and lists of the top web design distance programs available.

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What You Didn’t Know about Dinosaurs

Feb 8th, 2012 by smilingdogmedia1

Dinosaurs get a lot of attention these days, but what do you really know about the mysterious creatures that ruled the Earth millions of years ago? I bet I can tell you a few things you didn’t know about the triceratops and its dino friends. For instance:

Why are they called dinosaurs?

The word “dinosaur” comes from two Greek words that together mean “terrible lizard.” They were first called “dinosauria” in 1841, when a scientist named Richard Owen used it to describe fossils he was studying. Dino names come from Greek and Latin words that describe them. Tyrannosaurus Rex, the vicious meat-eater, got its name from the Greek “tyrannos,” meaning “tyrant,” and “rex” is the Latin word for “king.” They also got their names from places that their fossils were found. And by the way, triceratops was a plant-eater with three horns on its face, hence the name.

Dinosaurs got big from eating their vegetables!

The big, mean predators like the T-Rex get all the starring roles – but most dinosaurs lived on plants, trees, flowers and even moss. Back millions of years ago, the world was much hotter, with more of the carbon dioxide that plants use as food, so the planet was one giant tropical forest. There was lots of stuff to eat and dinosaurs ate so much of it they got to be gigantic. The biggest dinosaur was the Argentinosaurus (found in Argentina, of course), which was 120 feet long (think of 10 cars lined up bumper to bumper) and weighed 100 tons, as much as a dozen elephants. So eat your vegetables and get healthy and strong like a dinosaur.

A big space rock killed the dinosaurs!

Scientists still debate about how the dinosaurs became extinct, whether it was climate change or a collision with a celestial boulder. The climate theory has been around for a long time, but now it’s looking more like a meteor, asteroid or comet crashed to Earth, put a hole a hundred miles wide in what is now northern Mexico – and the impact caused tsunamis that washed over the continents, earthquakes that shattered mountains and volcanoes that erupted for days. The beasts that lived through the collision died from drowning or breathing the smoke and dust that enveloped the world. In fact, scientists believe that there was so much dust that the sun was blocked out for years, which killed the remaining plant life so there was nothing left to eat.

Birds are actually modern-day dinosaurs!

After feathered fossils were found in China during the 1990s, the idea that birds came from dinosaurs really started to appeal to paleontologists (people who study fossils) and evolutionary biologists, who examine the world’s diversity of life. Now most scientists agree that the dinosaurs that lived, while the rest went extinct, eventually evolved into birds. Think of that the next time you see a hawk swoop down and catch a squirrel or rabbit!

Dinosaurs roamed the Earth for millions of years!

How they became extinct so quickly gets the big headlines, but considering that dinosaurs were around for more than 150 million years, stegosaurus and the rest currently hold the record as the most long-lived creatures in history. Do you think people will last as long?

Tommy Barker is a creative writer who loves instilling a thirst for knowledge in children. He suggests the site dinosaurs for kids for more information on this subject.

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Printed T-shirts for Your Kids’ Sports Team

Feb 7th, 2012 by smilingdogmedia1

Printed T-shirts are a great buy for your child’s entire team! There’s no need to let your little athletes run around in their street clothes with all of the fantastic options in sports clothing and printed T-shirts. Can kids participate in sports in their everyday clothes? Of course they can – but why should they? Sports-specific clothing offers several benefits to children:

1. Pride
Any parent has had the experience of their child receiving their first team uniform and never wanting to take it off. Although it can drive parents crazy at times, those uniforms instill a sense of pride and belonging in your child. Humans are born with an innate need to fit in and be part of a group; we’re social animals. Participating in sports gives your child a sense of being part of something bigger than themselves and the uniform serves as a reminder that they do, indeed, belong.

2. Prevent Mix-Ups
While it’s cute when a tiny human kicks or passes the ball to a member of the opposite team with a huge grin on their face, the action is a bit counter-productive to the game. Sports uniforms prevent these mix-ups as much as possible. Small children need very basic instruction when learning to play sports and “kick the ball to someone else in blue” is a very easy way for coaches to begin teaching kids the rules of the game. Children are better able to understand the concept of teams when they can visualize “us” and “them” in a clear way.

3. Enhanced Participation
Sports uniforms ensure that your child is both properly protected and able to play without being tripped up. Have you ever noticed little children trying to play sports in clothes that are too large? Doing so is just an accident waiting to happen! Nothing can trip a child up quicker than socks falling down, too-big shorts twisting around legs and too-large T-shirts blowing in the breeze. Proper fitting sports uniforms allow your child to play unimpeded and, as a result, make it safer for them to participate.

Kids don’t have to belong to a sports team to love uniformly printed T-shirts. Why not utilize custom-made printed tees for your next fundraising event or family outing?

Fundraising
No matter what organization you’re raising funds for, or how you’ll be doing it, printed tees are an easy way to get your children excited to participate. Nothing excites a child quite like a shirt with their name on the back! Have the front of the shirt printed with the organization’s logo or name and personalize each shirt with the name of a participating child. It’s a great way to get your child excited about giving back.

Outings
If you’re taking your class on a field trip or organizing your family reunion, printed tees are great mementos that will also help you keep track of all of the children involved. Nothing makes it easier to keep tabs on your kids than tees of the same color and style!

Sports uniforms and printed T-shirts are the easiest way to get your kids excited about getting involved. Not only will a uniform appearance make it easier for you to keep track of each child, but also your kids will have an instant sense of pride and belonging – something every parent wants for their little one.

Tina Alvarez is a marketing consultant and really enjoys branding ideas like personalised t shirts and work wear, to get your name out in front of the public.

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Why Counseling Could Be Your New Career

Feb 7th, 2012 by smilingdogmedia1

Are you stuck in a job that you do not really like? Are you looking for a career in which you can help others? Some people will never be completely fulfilled in a typical, traditional career. These people long to make a difference in the lives of others. If you are this type of person, perhaps you should consider a career in counseling.

The stresses of modern day life are mounting. Divorce, step-parenting, depression and anxiety are common difficulties that many people face every day. Many times people are at a loss about how to handle these problems and need the help of a trusted adviser to help them manage.

What Does It Take to Be a Good Counselor?

1. Counselors Should Be Good Listeners

Many times what troubled people really need is simply a listening ear. It has been said that a good counselor does not give a client all the answers to their problems. A good counselor simply asks the right questions, so that the client can see the answers for himself. You do not have to know the solutions to every situation. Sometimes no excellent solution exists, but by providing a listening ear, a counselor can help others figure out the best way of working through an issue.

2. Counselors Should Be Caring and Compassionate

It is hard to take advice from someone who doesn’t care about you. Good counselors can communicate that they truly care about the people who come into the office. When clients understand that a counselor cares for them and wants to help with their problems, they can more easily accept some of the hard truths in their lives. A compassionate counselor will be able to tell a client things that other people in the client’s life have been trying to say for years.

3. Counselors Should Communicate Well

A good counselor should be able to say exactly what they mean, so that no misunderstandings are created. Of course, tact is important, but a good counselor can walk the fine line between stating the blunt, cold truth and avoiding conflict altogether. A good counselor will not whitewash the truth, but will state it in a positive way that helps clients find the solutions to the problems that they face.

What Training Does It Take to Be a Counselor?

If you want to be a counselor, you should have a bachelor’s degree in a counseling related field, such as psychology, sociology or human development. An additional two years of college will allow you to earn a master’s degree in counseling. The classes that you take in college should teach you about child development and good counseling techniques, so that you will be fully prepared to help your clients.

After receiving a master’s degree, you will need to work for two years under a licensed counselor in order to be eligible for licensing. After you pass the licensing exam, you will then be able to work independently.

What Are Some Different Types of Counselors?

The jobs available for a licensed counselor vary widely. You could counsel people fighting drug and alcohol addictions, or you could help people in struggling marriages. If you want to help children, you could be a child counselor or a school guidance counselor. If you have a heart for the elderly, you may want to help counsel the older generation as they face disabilities or nursing home care.

Counseling is a wonderful field for anyone who loves people and enjoys helping them. A good counselor can change the life of a needy person. By becoming a counselor, your life will become more fulfilling as you pursue the dream of making a difference in the lives of others.

Jessie Patterson is a school counselor and content contributor for bestmastersincounseling.com, a site exploring the best online masters in counseling colleges as well as the top MS in Counseling rankings.

 

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How to Buy a Home in Today’s Economy

Feb 4th, 2012 by smilingdogmedia1

Buying a home in today’s economy can be difficult, to say the least. If you’ve recently experienced a job loss, or other type of financial setback, you may think that your dreams of home ownership have been dashed. Rest assured that you can still buy a home if you use a bit of creativity. Here are a few tips for buying a home in the midst of a recession:

1. Buy Less

While you may have a five bedroom, three bath homes on your short list, you would do better to buy something smaller for a better price. While unscrupulous lenders will sell you more than you can afford, a reputable lender will advise you to buy less.

A handy rule of thumb, if you are buying with a partner, is to buy a house that carries a mortgage payment you can afford on one salary. This may mean that you have to buy a smaller house, but it also means that if one of you should lose your job, you won’t be homeless.

2. Save Longer

Unless you come across a spectacular deal that simply can’t be passed up, consider saving for another year before buying your home. Remember that the larger your down payment, the lower your monthly mortgage payments will be. You may also be able to avoid making mortgage interest payments if you have a larger down payment. There’s nothing wrong with “shopping” for houses to get a feel for what you both love and can afford, but use that shopping experience to set your savings goal rather than to actually purchase a house.

3. Decide What Is Important

Sit down with your partner and make a list of priorities before you start looking for a home. Rather than plunking down your hard-earned cash on a house because its “good enough”, decide what it is that you want first before you have the chance to preview a home.

Is it important that you live in a specific neighborhood? Do you want your children in a specific school district? Do you need to live in the city you work in to avoid paying taxes to two localities? Once you’ve decided what your priorities are, you can then begin looking for a home. This will help keep you from making an impulsive decision.

4. Consider Foreclosures

Homes that are being sold at auction can often be had at a fantastic price. When looking at foreclosure properties, however, keep in mind that you may not get the perfect house. You can realistically plan on spending between $10,000 and $40,000 to make necessary repairs that will make the home inhabitable. If this is the case, that house may not be such a great deal after all. Never buy a property sight unseen! You may think that a $10,000 roof isn’t a problem when you’re only spending $60,000 for the house, but that new roof may lead to new walls, new floors and even new plumbing, depending on the true nature of the problems.

5. Barter

When making an offer on the home, consider the housing market. Would it be beneficial to offer a lower bid? Can you ask the seller to pay closing costs? When making a deal, you’ve got to walk a very fine line; act too aggressively and your offer will be declined. Don’t feel, though, that you need to offer the exact asking price. If the house has been on the market for some time, you may find that the owners are amenable to giving you what you ask for. The only thing they can do is say no and, if that happens, you aren’t any worse off than you were before you put in your bid!

Buying a house in today’s economy may be stressful but, when done correctly, it doesn’t have to be. By saving for a proper down payment, looking at houses that are a bit less than you can actually afford and bartering with the current home owners, you may just find yourself walking away with a fantastic deal!

Sheila Barnett writes on personal finance and budgeting for financial calculator, a site with many helpful financial calculators for investments, loans, net worth and even one that figures out your savings from quitting smoking.

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What You Need to Know About Sports Concussions

Feb 3rd, 2012 by smilingdogmedia1

Sports heroes are to children what prolific poets and entrepreneurs may be to adults –inspiring mentors, or courageous risk-takers we idolize. Kids like to imagine themselves champions, busting through the barriers of feats they wouldn’t normally accomplish – showing their “super hero” side to friends and family. 

Unfortunately, just like with NFL teams, young team players will sometimes ignore or brush aside their injuries in the name of winning the game.  Injuries sustained in the rush of the moment may not be given proper attention from medical personnel, for various reasons; the kids are too busy playing or too embarrassed to really let someone know they are hurt more than was evident.

What is a concussion?

According to the Mayo Clinic, the symptoms can be very subtle and may not be easily noticed – and they might last for several days or even weeks.  They can range from a mere headache or fatigue to slurred speech or temporary loss of consciousness. Following the injury your child may experience irritability, light or noise sensitivity, loss of concentration, memory lapses, and difficulty sleeping.  Nonverbal cues might be loss of balance, eating habit shifts, lack of interest in normal hobbies.

When should you seek emergency medical attention?

If your child’s injury brings on vomiting, stumbling, disorientation, dilated or unequally sized pupils, recurring dizziness, discharge from the ears or nostrils, seizures, or even a headache that gets worse over time.  Children who have experience a concussion, even a mild one, should not be allowed to return to play until cleared by a physician.  Be smart, don’t succumb to their protests, be the adult and make certain they are completely safe.

What happens during a concussion?

The Mayo Clinic emphasizes that the brain has the same consistency as Jello, but it is protected from common jolts by the cerebrospinal fluid inside your skull in which it floats.  When you experience a blow to your shoulders, neck or head, your brain may actually slide into the inner skull wall.  This can also be caused in the violent snap of your head during a vehicle crash.

Bleeding in the brain can actually occur, which would cause confusion or sleepiness.  It is vital your child is monitored several hours after an injury to see if symptoms appear or get worse.

Safety equipment and supervision are key elements in children’s sports!

High-risk games like football, soccer, or other contact sports such as hockey, greatly increase the chance of injury.  It is essential, actually vital, that your child is properly outfitted with protection equipment before participating.  No gear, no game, no exceptions should be the rule.  Helmets and faceplates, mouth guards, shoulder pads, wrist and knee guards, should all fit properly.  Swap outgrown items with other team players to save, but make certain everything fits snugly.  Hydration is also important for clear thinking and physical stamina.

Of course, the bottom line is that kids are going to trip and fall, and sustain occasional minor bumps and bruises while playing most sports.  It’s inevitable.  However, major injuries are a different matter altogether; when you practice awareness, use protective wear, enforce game rules, and react appropriately when your child has been in a collision (with another child or a fixed barrier) – severe or lasting complications will be minimized.

This post was written for an entry into the “Safety First” promotion informing parents on the signs of brain injuries and steps to prevent them.

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Pace Yourself When Buying Clothes for Your Kids

Feb 2nd, 2012 by smilingdogmedia1

Children grow so quickly that it’s hard for some parents to keep up. Buying their clothing is something that’s best done by taking your time and making the best choices you can. You should aim to keep your kids happy, and to also save money along the way.

Only Buy What’s Needed

Only buy what is needed when shopping for your kids – don’t wind up buying extra clothing items that will just end up taking more space in the closet. Taking an inventory of what’s needed, and what they can still use, may be a good way to help you save money. When buying clothes they actually need make sure to buy durable items that will hold up through many wash cycles. You should inspect the items for quality before buying them.

Get Your Kid’s Input

You should always keep your child’s preferences in mind when picking out their clothing. Expect them to have opinions on what they want to wear. You can sit with your kids and browse around online, or look through a clothing catalogue together to get some ideas. You are the parent, so remember to set any limits or boundaries on the styles or brands they choose, if you feel it’s necessary. Including them in the decision may prevent you from making extra trips to the mall to return things they don’t like.

Clothing Swaps

In today’s economy, people are always looking for ways to conserve money. A great way to get your kids some new clothes without having to come out of pocket, is to organize a clothing swap. These swaps are becoming more popular, especially in these tight financial times. You can arrange to do this with your friends or even neighbors. Others might do this through their local churches, or even social groups. It’s up to you to decide with whom you are comfortable swapping.

Donate Leftovers

Choosing to donate your extra clothes is a great way to create more space in your home, as well as help someone else who may be in great need. Always remember to give everything one last washing before they go to someone else. After you have your extra clothing bagged up and ready to go, browse through the different organizations that you feel would be a good candidate to receive them. You can find these by looking online or flipping through your local phone book.

Always remember to plan before you head out on that next shopping adventure. Keep your receipts in a safe organized place, as return policies have become stricter for many stores. When shopping for your kids, remember to ask them for a little guidance on what they like. It should save you many unwanted trips back to the store.

Author Andy Trace is a money consultant and content contributor for a financial comparison website, offering detailed comparisons for the top providers, and featuring bad credit builder credit cards for those who’ve experienced an unfortunate hit to their credit score.

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Fun Watch Choices for Your Teenager

Feb 1st, 2012 by smilingdogmedia1

If you’re looking for a fun and funky gift for your teenager, whether it’s for their birthday or another special occasion, you can’t go wrong with a watch. Not only will a watch prevent your teenager from ever telling you they didn’t know what time it was but it will also serve as a great fashion accessory; something every teenager wants. Here are five fun watch choices for your teen:

Timex
Timex watches have been around for decades and are a long-standing favorite among consumers. The wide range of watches offered is both trendy and reliable. The best thing about Timex watches may be their amazing affordability. The Weekender watch is the best choice in the Timex line for a teen mostly due to its changeability.

The affordable watch comes with a white or black face and an interchangeable canvas strap. Straps can easily be found online or at any retailer who carries the style.

Swatch
Swatches have been popular since the 80’s and for good reason: they’re funky style goes perfectly with any personality! There are so many watches to choose from in the Swatch line that it’s impossible to choose just one that is best suited for a teen.

The best idea is to select a watch that will suit your teen’s personality. Swatch has a wide range of bright, rubberized watches, metal watches with colored faces and watches with leather bands. From chunky unisex watches to dainty women’s watches, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for.

Fossil
Another popular brand of watches among tweens and teens is Fossil. Once known for only watches, the company has expanded its brand to include clothing, bags and accessories. If you’re looking for something both timeless and trendy, Fossil is the way to go.

Teen boys: look at Fossils casual collection for a great young man’s watch. The collection includes watches with metal bands and those with leather bands. You can find trendy cuff-style watches and more classically styled offerings as well.

Teen girls: the boyfriend collection is fantastic for girls. From watches with steel bands to those with leather, you’ll find a watch your teen girl will fall in love with.

Guess
Guess watches have been favored by teenagers for years, thanks to their rugged good looks for men – and dainty, yet sporty looks for women. There’s little doubt that your teenager will love a Guess watch, no matter which style you choose. From cuff-styles to steel watches adorned with crystals, Guess runs the gamut when it comes to trendy.

Choose one of the rugged black watches for boys and look to the pretty rose-toned watches for that sweet young lady in your life.

Rolex
What do you get for the teen that has everything? Why, a luxury watch of course! Rolex watches are the symbol for class and luxury and are well worth their price. From the perfect functionality to the impeccable design, Rolex watches should be considered an investment.

The Black DLC/PVD Black Dial watch is a fantastic choice for the boy in your life. With its sturdy black band and gorgeous black face, it’s a watch that can be passed down through the generations. The Jubilee Diamond Dial is the perfect choice for young women. With the brand name etched into the face, the watch virtually screams trendy.

Finding the perfect watch for the teen in your life is simple if you stick with these five popular brands. From affordable to luxurious, sporty to casual, you may just end up buying a second watch for yourself!

Author Tanya Peterson resides in NYC and is a content contributor for watchrepairny.com, a Manhattan provider of fine watch repair services since 1978. Tanya’s grandfather was in the antique watch business and it’s been a fascination with her since childhood.

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