Who doesn't love a large, rolly polly, oh-so-snuggable, bear? One look at them and the urge to throw your arms around one and squeeze is just too much for one to resist! Beary big hugs are the ultimate feel good gift no one should have to do without them.Did you know there are eight living species of bear? These include: black bear, brown bear, polar bear, Asiatic black bear, sloth bear, spectacled bear, sun bear, and giant panda. All are...more
If there is a common thread to the kind of gifts kids love to receive, it is that of pure fascination. What moves young people the most - what makes them smile and gets their hearts pumping a little faster - is the wonder of it all. While most of us adults have forgotten this fact, for kids each day can be a new day of discovery. Sound corny? That just means you have forgotten what it is like to be a kid!When shopping for a birthday...more
These days, martial arts are something that everyone should know. With crime at an all time high, knowing how to defend yourself is essential. For the children, martial arts can mean a lot of things. Even though martial arts is great for adults to know and practice as well, it is also a great way for children to stay in shape and learn how to defend themselves from attackers.Although martial arts can teach children how to defend themselves, it will also teach them self control and self confidence as well. If your child has a bad temper or low self esteem, learning a martial art can actually help them to get back on the right path. Martial arts will help children with life in general - which will take them a lot farther in life.The first thing you will need to do when getting your child involved in martial arts is pick a style that they will enjoy. With several different styles to choose from, it can be a very difficult choice to make. Among the most popular for children are Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Muay Thai, and Jiu-Jitsu. When making the decision, you should go by what your child has interests in, such as punching and kicking, or ground grappling and submission.Once you...more
Believe it or not, kid's toys aren't just for fun. Toys make amazing rewards that can encourage kids to behave. Toys can be used to encourage general good behavior or you can use them to teach manners, stop phone interruptions and more. The power of kid's toys is utterly amazing when you start using them as leverage for...more
An infant or toddler uses their five senses in order to learn about the world around them. When we watch a young child playing with their toys or on the playground, we are watching them while hard at work. They are working hard to categorize the new sights, sounds, textures, smells, and even tastes that they are experiencing around them. In other...more
Nancy was 28 years old, and she enjoyed food. Before the children were born, while she worked outside the home and was active this was not a problem.Once she stopped working at her job and became a stay at home mom her weight tended to be higher than before, but she kept thinking she would go on a diet next week to lose the weight.Part of the weight problem that Nancy suffered from was because she did not like to waste, so when the kids were done eating if there was food left over Nancy would eat it rather than throw it away.Now that her children were older and at school most of the day Nancy would spent a lot of time watching TV and reading, so she was not getting the proper exercise and physical activity that was needed for weight loss either. Although she knew that she was overweight it did not seem to be that big of a problem, and she did not realize how her excess weight and obese appearance affected those that she loved.One day Nancy was going to her daughter's school papers and came across a notice that was sent home about a school play, and Nancy was astonished to discover that her daughter had the lead part. Nothing had been said and Nancy was unaware that her daughter...more
Potty training should be an enjoyable learning experience for the child and not an exasperating time for the parents. If you have tried potty training a child you know it is not sometimes an easy project. A lot of times it is more trying for the...more
Children often rely on the adults in their lives to help take care of them and teach them healthy habits. When a child gets sick, parents will often take the child to the doctor for an exam. Parents also take their child to the doctor for regular...more
You may have prepared your mind and may have determined an exclusive niche for your kid, and would be making every possible stride to promote him to that covetous destiny. This is a question that is always answered in a very positive way, thus mostly...more
We all know that Sour Patch Kids and Hot Tamales are delicious (if not nutritious). We also know that these sweets are dangerous for our teeth due to their gummy consistency and high sugar content! Alas, we eat them anyways, and are constantly...more
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Copyright (c) 2010 Stephen LauThe United States is the most affluent and technologically advanced of all the industrial nations on earth. With its "free" compulsory education for all, a network of state-owned and state-operated...more