Play Toys create wooden toys that are both traditional - bursting with character and charm - and thoroughly modern - in designs which encourage a childs development). Whats more, the companys green credentials are second to none, allowing you to choose ethical and environmentally conscious toys for your child. DiscoverMe Toys (http://www.discovermetoys.co.uk/) is one of the leading online suppliers of Plan Toys, as well as a wide range of other...more
It's a hard decision deciding on which game console is best for your child. Unlike shopping for childrens clothing, when shopping for a game console for your child there are a lot of factors to consider. We nutted out the most important features of each console to help make your purchasing decision a little easier.Advantages/disadvantages of the WiiGames AvailableThe best thing about Wii games is they are great for social events and playing with...more
Games and toys are the most important tools in Lenora Delaney's professional toolkit.Lenora, who is a children's Occupational Therapist, says that kids who struggle with poor handwriting and other fine motor challenges benefit greatly from the use of wisely selected toys and puzzles."The muscles in a child's hand are very small and they tire quite easily," she said."Children's handwriting can be improved, but to do this we need to strengthen their hand muscles so that they can control their pencil better.""One of the best ways to achieve this improvement is through fun and functional activities"Lenora suggests that approximately five minutes of play per day is all a child needs to develop sound fine motor skills."Colouring books are popular with children and while they are getting enjoyment from trying to stay within the lines, they may not even realise that they are learning about control, pressure and posture," she said."Dot to dots books, tracing templates and activities like Aqua Doodle also encourage kids to draw different types of straight, vertical, diagonal, circular and curvy lines. All of this is very important for helping kids to cross their mid-line and to develop...more
According to one study, just about 10% of kids under age 5 will probably get the eczema condition. While 1 in 10 people worldwide will be affected by the condition at some point in their lives. There are many treatments available to those who suffer from this condition, but are they safe for children?Normally the first thing to do for kids with...more
Parenting is a job where you're expected to be good at it, yet you don't get training for it. When we become parents, our basic knowledge for parenting comes from the things that we've learned from our own parents. We adopt whatever method our parents used when they were raising us, and we apply it to our children. Parents also tend to apply...more
Reading can be such an important part of a child's life. Through reading a child can learn new things, travel to any destination imaginable, and expand his or her own imagination. As a parent, when you read with your child you are bonding and creating new and fun memories your child will hold on to through his or her whole life. Picking just the right book is an important part of reading time. The local public library is a wonderful place to go to find new books. Go to the children's section of the library and let your child find just what his or her heart desires. To help keep your child interested in reading make sure that he or she doesn't pick books that are higher than their reading level. Picking books higher than a child's reading level can mean the book is too hard and children can become discouraged and not want to read anymore. For kindergarten readers, look for books that are short and only have a few words on each page. Books for this age group will have a lot of fun and bright colored pictures as well. Kindergarten readers can recognize words and will love to sit with you as you read books aloud to them. Look for books that have patterns or repetition, this will help...more
-Take a deep breath. Remember, your child is going to take their cues from you. If you freak out or act as though the world is coming to an end, so will they. Be sure to schedule time for yourself to deal with the news either alone or with your...more
There is a reason marijuana is known as "the gateway drug". Easily accessible and considered by many adults to be relatively harmless, many teenagers who find they like the high marijuana provides will move on to other, even more serious drugs.Many...more
"Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future"This beautiful quote reminds us time and again that childhood is special and that it should be revered and celebrated. Every year as a token of unbound love for...more
What can give your children that they will enjoy more than a swimming pool? Nope, not a puppy. Not a kitten. Not even an orangutan. Kids can play for hours in the pool, not even noticing that the sun is burning their skin, ignoring the wrinkles...more
Helping those in need is part of living a Christian life. Whether that's putting money in the church collection, giving books for a church fundraiser, or organizing a bake sale, Christian charity is at work. Every prayer and every action, however...more
Toddler twins in Central America were so malnourished the doctor expected them to die before their 3rd birthday. A young woman in Africa was abandoned by her family after being raped and left pregnant. A family in Brazil risked losing their land and...more