What makes the "great outdoors" so great? The fresh air is fantastic. The vegetation and animals are great. The sense of freedom is great. Even kids at play can enjoy the fantastic outdoors, but several measures, for example kids at perform signs can assist to guarantee their security.Dangers to children at play outdoors can exist right outside a home's front or back door. On porches, balconies and decks, railings should be close enough to...more
It's true some people believe that you shouldn't give money at a young age but, let's stop for a moment to consider the importance of money matters for kids. It's actually quite unfortunate that there is no such thing as learning about money in school as our kids do with every other subject that they learn. Just because it's not taught in school does not mean it's not a very important part of their lives.Giving a child an allowance at a young age...more
There is little reason to entrust the health and safety of children to the unregulated dietary supplement industry. Dietary supplement manufacturers are governed under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 that allows products to be sold without prior Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval.Herbal products can be contaminated with heavy metals (such as lead, mercury, arsenic, aluminum, or tin) or undeclared substances, such as caffeine, diazepam. In addition, misidentification of plant preparations has been linked to the ingestion of toxic agents.Random testing of various supplements, such as those undertaken by Consumer Lab, indicates that many dietary supplements do not carry the amount of active ingredients stated on the label. According to pharmacognosist Varro Tyler from San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, herbal product consumers have less than a 50 percent chance of receiving a product that is accurately labeled.Health claims for herbal products are often based flimsy evidence, if there is any valid scientific investigation at all. Where evidence does exist to substantiate the use of an herbal preparation, few products offer the substance...more
It should come as no surprise to anyone, that after the invention of the teddy bear in 1902, it would become so popular, that eventually different bear species would be used to create other plush bears. The polar bear, the American black bear, and the panda bear, were some of the earliest bears used as models for stuffed bears. It was only a matter...more
Lets face it: celebrities' kids are born into a different world. A world filled with lights, cameras and well, you know the rest. But just because theyre born into privilege doesnt mean they dont have the normal urges that every kid has come pumpkin day every year. Whether theyre famous or not, kids Halloween costumes all over North America are...more
When it comes to stuffed animals, is there really that much of a difference between big, large, giant, and jumbo? For anyone that either collects plush toys and/or has an irresistible love for them, there most certainly is.Big and large plush toys may seem just the right size, but if you are truly a plush toy connoisseur, they may still be too small for your liking. Giant plush toys, however, are, just right.There is no better feeling than one gets when they snuggle up to their favorite stuffed animal - if it happens to be a giant plush toy, all the better. Giant plush toys are the ones you turn to most often for safety; with their eyes that look sad or glad, you know that you can wet their ample foreheads with your tears if you need to. Giant plush toys half moon ears are there to receive your deepest secrets; they are there to make you laugh and to never let you down. You may even stare at your favorite giant plush for hours in the hopes that you will see he or she move, convinced that they can breathe. You are devastated when your giant plush toys are hidden away from you perhaps as punishment by your parents and it's all you can do to not feel the desolation of that...more
One of the greatest joys a child has growing up is that they are usually surrounded by all kinds of wonderful plush toys teddy bears, dogs, cats, horses, to name a few. When those plush animals are jumbo toys, it makes it all the more fantastic to...more
Cooking with your kids, and teaching them how to cook using easy recipes, gives them freedom and self-confidence that will grow throughout their lifetimes. I learned this by accident when I was a kid. I was a picky eater, and my mom, God bless her,...more
A popular part of Halloween celebrations, Halloween masks are not the answer to everybody's costume requirements. Here is a look at the pros and cons of this Halloween accessory.The Good* One of the best aspects of Halloween masks is that they...more
In one of your child's dental visits, his pediatric dentist may advise him to see an orthodontist to align his teeth or he may do this himself if he is well-adept in the procedure. For the parents, this may trouble them even if its just a...more
Children show incredible resilience this is one of the things that is so amazing about them, delighting their parents and teachers alike. But at the same time, it is important not to overlook the fact that childhood is a delicate, incredibly...more
A Golden, Colorado man was sentenced to 12 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections today after pleading guilty to child abuse resulting in death. The man, Joseph Trujillo, left his 5 month old infant child home alone so that he could go to a...more