I always tell parents to buy a stability ball or an exercise ball to help their hyperactive children when doing homework! Sometimes I get blank stares and sometimes I am not invited back! Seriously though, there is actually some scientific backing for my advice.There is a very interesting report in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology. This describes an experiment with some ADHD kids where they found that those kids who...more
Everybody knows by now that ADHD meds for kids are the first option in treatment and that is what is causing so much concern among health experts and parents.If you really want to list all the ADHD meds for kids,you are going to end up with quite a long list. Basically there are there types. We have the first type which is based on amphetamines such as methylphenidate and others. The main brands are Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta....more
Below are a few birthday cake decorating ideas that will help make your child's birthday a very memorable occasion. * Candy Land Cake: Make a standard sheet cake in your child's favorite flavor, in a rectangular pan. When it is cool, frost it with buttercream frosting in your child's favorite color. If you can get your hands on a Candy Land game board, you will be able to fashion the cake decorating to resemble the board. You can also go to Candyland.com to see a game board. The Candy Land game features peppermints, iced gingerbread men, colored gumdrops, licorice sticks, chocolate candies, and circus peanuts. If you can't find some of these items, You can use construction paper to make them, staple or tape them to a popsicle stick to stand it up in the cake. * Race car cake: Bake two cakes, one in a loaf cake pan and one in a rectangular pan. Allow the cakes to cool thoroughly. Remove them from the pans, cut the loaf cake in an arch, like the shape of the top of the car. Frost the sheet cake and place the cut loaf cake in the middle, centered to give the cake balance. Ice the car with a different color icing than you did the cake, red or blue are good racing...more
Kids Ride Ons or ride on vehicles are a great way for kids to learn co-ordination, spatial awareness and balance on wheels. They also let children enjoy the outdoors when it's fine, but can be moved indoors easily come winter. Here's a guide on what you need to know before making a purchase…Types of Kids Ride On VehicleThere are...more
Tonka toys were first made by a company called mound metalcraft back in 1947, the company back then was mainly concerned with the manufacture of gardening equipment. They knew that gardening tools had to be really tough so they took this knowledge and started to apply it to the manufacturer of toys, they started producing one of the toughest toy...more
Cuddly KingdomCuddly Kingdom are one of a few online stores that provide every type of gift you could ever want for you or your children. The sign of a great online store is that the website is easy to navigate, attractive in terms of design, and it makes it easy to purchase and pay. Not only that, the site also offers a gift-wrap service for those special occasions, including a personal message, as well as a standard delivery charge no matter how much you order - meaning the more you order, the more you save!Special OccasionsWhether it's Christmas, a birthday or any other celebration, you'll find all the gift ideas by browsing a site like Cuddly Kingdom. There's nothing worse than giving a present to a kid that he/she already has, but by using the web you'll be certain to find enough choice to ensure that you can find something a little different and special.Desperate for a last minute present? Seen something you love and you just have to have it? Not an issue with online stores that offer next day delivery for a reasonable price! Simply order the item and you'll have it the next day - it really is as easy as that.When you're shopping for plus and soft toys on the high-street it...more
Remember how the best things in life arent always planned? Like the little extra addition to the family, meant that kids one and two suddenly had to start sharing a bedroom? Fortunately for all of us, there are some people out there whove been...more
Sylvanian toys are interesting to watch and they have a very interesting story to tell. In fact, they teach the kids the family values in a rather interesting way. There are different models manufactured by Sylvanian Families and they have distinct...more
Kids slippers are widely worn and always available. From flip-flops to conventional pairs, they are practically sold everywhere. With a wide selection of designs and colours, they are also available at many fine online stores. The slippers are made...more
For parents crossing the threshold from diapers into using the potty – the change is a welcome one. It is as if your child has left babyhood behind and is suddenly a big boy or girl, ready to start preschool and take on all life has...more
It seems as though most toys we see for kids these days do nothing to engage any kind of brain activity whatsoever. Mindless computer or gaming activities control the toy landscape, and kids do not have many option for developing their creative sides...more
"Our family always comes first before any thing and in the present world parents would do anything for the better and future of their children. Recent years in Australia have seen marked increase of garden shed construction and its growing utility in...more