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Using Toddler Toys as Learning Aids
Playing is the most important activity for a toddler. It is through this that they develop an understanding of their capabilities and start to make sense of the world around them. This particular stag
How to Camp in Tents With Toddlers
Family camping trips form treasured memories for everyone. Camping is a great way to bond with nature and each other. Involving young children on camping trips is enjoyable if you are prepared and take safety precautions. Camping with toddlers in tents doesn't have to be difficult. Bringing familiar
Selecting the Baby Bedding Crib Set to Complement the Crib
Expectant parents can become overwhelmed when the time comes to set up the nursery. There are a few simple ideas that will help take some of the stress out of the selection process. Naturally it is easier to decide on a nursery theme if the expectant parents know if they are awaiting a little boy or
How to Make the Best of Nursery Furniture Purchases
The economy is in very bad shape, and so everyone wants to save as much as they can. Spending is the one thing everyone wants to avoid these days. Unfortunately, many people have a very ...
Activities for Eighteen-Year-Olds in Orlando, Florida
Introduce unimpressed 18-year-olds to activies that will shock and amuse them.comic teen image by Anna Chelnokova from Fotolia.comOrlando is a huge tourist destination with many entertainment options. Eighteen-year-olds of all tastes and temperaments will find favorable things to do. The...
Seven Secrets To Creative Writing In Primary Schools - For Parents
As a primary school teacher with 30 years experience, now retired, I have turned my attention to teaching the parents of young children. Why? I hear you ask. Well, perhaps I can illustrate this with a couple of phrases you have probably heard before. Oh, but we don't do it that way mumâ&e
Gifted...or Not?
Monday was Patriot's Day and it got me thinking about the early patriots in American history who believed that "United we stand; divided we fall." I thought
Free Parental Control Software - Is Your Child's Safety Worth the Price?
The idea of free parental control software is worrisome for a number of reasons. Is your child's internet safety really worth the price?
Will Baby Boomers Reverse the Loss in Social Capital?
Raising a family, focusing on career, building a retirement nest egg, and other cultural factors have preoccupied much of the baby boomers time and resulted in less community participation. This is not a localized occurrence, but rather something that is seen across the baby boomer generation. Howev
Could Sleep Troubles be at the Root of Your Child's Behavior Problems?
Research shows that children who aren't getting enough sleep are more likely to have trouble managing their behavior.
Stroller Buying Guide and Reviews - What You Need To Know Before Getting a Stroller
Let's start this series of baby stroller reviews to deliver upright, interesting information about baby strollers. This series will take you through many aspects in identifying, getting, using, and enjoying the stroller that is perfect ...
Activities to Do With Children Experiencing Grief & Loss
Children often struggle with the idea of death.little girl crying image by .shock from Fotolia.comBereavement is always a difficult topic, but it's especially hard for children. The counselors working at the New England Center for Loss and Transition observed that most children under the...
Talking WITH Toddlers is Different Than Talking AT Infants
Toddlers are ready to be "talked with" rather than "talked at." The lengthy sentences and questions we surround infants with so they get the overall "speech envelope" of language are not as helpful to language-learning toddlers. You can learn techniques to "shape&q
What to Do After the Diagnosis
Information on the next steps to take after you receive a diagnosis for your child with special needs. Includes listing of fact sheets on the First Five Things to Do for specific disabilities.
Au Pair screening and fluffy personality tests
Using personality tests to screen au pairs is a mandatory requirement for all au pair agencies in the USA. Why are such tests important and are au pair agencies doing it right?
What Is The Most Popular Type Of Specialist Clothing?
By reading this article you will find out which are the most popular types of specialist clothing. Knowing this can help you target your business, give you inspiration for design ideas or just give you some interesting information.
Facts About Brain Development Parents Should Know
A baby's brain begins to take shape long before birth. Development of the all-powerful central nervous system begins in the fifth week of pregnancy. A newborn's brain has some 100 billion nerve cells that have yet to form the essential connections that construct a child's intellectual, social and em
Bedwetting: Nighttime Routines That Can Lead to Dry Nights
Bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, doesn’t have to ruin your and your child’s evenings. Try these routines for you and your child to help control the problem.
Think You Know How to Handle These 10 Parenting Emergencies? Think Again!
There have been times over the years when I've seriously thought the words "parenting" and "emergency" were one and the same. You probably have, too, as kids tend to get into things when you turn your head for just a second.So, let's look at some common emergency situat