Archive for the ‘Children’ Category
July 2nd, 2010
So, your child is beginning to get restless and make you restless. He has got more time than is good for him, and you are now considering after school programs - anything that will keep him busy for a few life-saving hours! Most after school activities can be broadly classified into three - recreational, educational and society-oriented. The last bit usually comes in when your child is already a bit grown up and can voice his own interests.
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May 21st, 2010
These soft and adorable little creatures have been around since 2005. Although it took me until May 2007 to finally meet my first ones. I was living in New York and it was actually an adult who owned several of these stuffed animals. She was a school teacher who came across the Webkinz when one of her pupils brought one to class. She quickly grew attached and raced to the nearest toy store to load up on this new craze. I remember she had the Clydesdale horse and my favorite, a Koala, that I could not resist hugging. She was anxiously awaiting the release of the Raccoon, which was being released in June 2007. I recall this grown, professional woman sounding like a child on Christmas morning as she described the value and fun of owning one of these Webkinz!
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March 17th, 2010
The world of household appliances knows no borders. I'm betting that if you walked into every room in your house there would be an appliance in there - even if it were a table lamp.
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February 12th, 2010
Sometimes children can have a hard time sleeping at night. Some children have no problem falling asleep when it is time to go to bed at night. However, some children have issues with this. At times, it may be frustrating for a parent because they may feel like the young child is playing games, so to speak, or being disobedient. While this may be true in some cases, in many cases it is not.
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November 3rd, 2009
Did you ever play dress up when you where a child? It is a game that many kids play because they love to pretend. Playing games of pretend can keep a child busy for hours. It is also one way that children express their perceptions of the world. There are so many different ways to play dress up, and kids have tried them all. As a parent, you can encourage them to use their imagination, and to become whoever they want to be when they grow up.
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July 31st, 2009
When searching for a new toy for your child, you may experience a bit of sensory overload when walking through the toy department. There are all kinds of colors screaming at you with huge numbers and letters to accompany them. However, there are more than just colors and numbers getting your attention. There are also lights, sounds, and talking toys. If the kids are with you, they are really excited and decide it is time to turn on every single toy that makes noise so that they can hear them chiming, ringing, singing, and beeping all at the same time. Obviously the kids know how to operate these toys, which means they have been introduced to them at one time or another. So what is the right time to introduce a child to electronic educational toys?
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July 28th, 2009
Domestic violence doesn't just affect the victims, it also affects the children, even if they haven't seen it, they may have heard all the shouting. They can become withdrawn, their schoolwork may suffer, it can also lead to behavioural problems, such as bullying, kicking and screaming at younger or even older siblings. Others may just try and block it and try to carry on as normal.
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July 28th, 2009
When we have children we do so knowing that one day in the very distant future they will leave home. We love them, nurture them, feed, clothe and educate them and above all, we love them.
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July 25th, 2009
Give these activities a try the next time you need to keep your kids indoors. They'll keep the kids happy and keep you from tearing your hair out.
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July 25th, 2009
Throwing children's parties can be fun and overwhelming all at the same time, but with the right children's party favors, it can be a hoot! It's important to make sure you have enough fun activities to keep all party guests at the children's party busy and you can expect to have a pretty big mess on your hands when it's all said and done, but in the end, fun children's parties are worth it!
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