If you have a special stuffed animal, whether it's a much loved child's toy or a perfect decoration for your living room, it's a shame to watch it give in to the ravages of time. Dirt and dust are pervasive, impossible to stop annoyances, but it is possible to clean up your favorite dirty teddy bear! And you can do it without ruining the toy too. Water and teddy bears aren't mutually exclusive. Whether the plush animal is only a little dusty, or...more
The huge demand for Ben 10 toys as a gift was triggered by the popularity of the cartoon series, animated movie, and live action pictures. The response of toy manufacturers resulted to the creation of some of the hottest children toys around. Undoubtedly, the most popular gift among the Ben 10 toys is the Omnitrix. The demand for this replica of Ben Tennyson's wrist-mounted device has been huge since it was introduced in the market. There have...more
Divorce is hard enough on kids, but the holidays tend to make things even more painful.The fact that other families are gathering to celebrate and spend time together only serves as a reminder that their family is no longer the same. That's why this time of year, parents need to do some extra planning for visits to make sure that the time together is special, and to help relieve some of the negative stress your kids may be feeling. While there's always a challenge to balance the short amount of time you have with a fun, casual atmosphere that is conducive to making visits something everyone looks forward to and enjoys.Alicia on 'Spreading Holiday Spirit Over Different Visits''So much of Chanukah and Christmas are about the excitement leading up to the big celebrations. So instead of focusing on these big days, start planning for a series of fun days that can spread the holiday spirit over a few different visits. For example, plan ahead for one day to take your kids holiday shopping (or the ones that are old enough), and another day you go sledding or ice skating. Make up a list of little holiday things you'd like to share with your kids (go caroling, take a Santa picture, drink hot...more
If you are seeking custody of your child or children, you may have some questions about the process, and about how custody is awarded. The best thing you can do is arm yourself with knowledge ahead of time, and prepare for your custody case as fully as possible. Here are some frequently asked questions about child custody and their answers.Q. If...more
Understanding why some teens abuse drugs require an in-depth probe into their individual conditions and the kind of environment they are exposed to. For most parents/guardians, identifying the indications of drug abuse can be hard since most of them are synonymous to typical adolescent behaviors. Hence, seeking the help of a...more
Does your child have difficulty paying attention to school and other tasks during the day? Are people frequently telling you he/she must be having ADHD or some other attention disorder? Sometimes, the problem is not a behavioral or cognitive issue at all. It is possible that children with short attention spans and aggressive outbursts can actually be suffering from sleep apnea.It is a disorder in which breathing is obstructed at night, preventing the body from getting air for several seconds to a minute at a time. This often causes the body to wake itself up for a second to jumpstart the breathing process again.Deep sleep is thus frequently interrupted and the natural rhythms of the body are offset, resulting in less than well-rested children during the daytime. It may be hard to recognize the symptoms as they are often masked by the behavioral results.If you think that your child might be having sleep apnea, you can start looking for its signs. These could include snoring (although this can occur normally in children as well,) breathing through the mouth at night, losing weight or inability to gain sufficient weight, as well as restlessness at night.If any of these are coupled...more
Parents are always putting-up extra efforts to make their child smile, always. When children smile; the beauty and shine of whole universe sparkles in their eyes. All parents know that toy is one thing that excites their child the most. When someone...more
Personalised gifts have come a long way in recent years and with technology getting better and better - so do personalised gifts. That said teenagers can be very awkward to buy for, so to help you out I have been scouring the internet to find some...more
For most people, eighteen is a big age. You are finally considered an adult, you can finally get into those hot clubs, and you have the ability to vote and be heard. Though you can’t quite drink on bar stools or rent a car, there are...more
Buying Metal bunk beds For Kids Among metal bunk beds, probably the most often used are bunk beds for kids. Metal bunk beds designed for grown ups differ with kids bed bunks, when you realize previous serves an added functional value,...more
As a young mother looks down at her growing belly during pregnancy, she may wonder if it will ever return to its previously flattened state. An amazing thing about bodies is that they do return to their pre-pregnancy shape, at least for the most...more
Headlines abound about the political maneuvering over health care reform in the House and Senate. We have heard plenty about a public option, a cadillac tax and the effect on senior citizens. But one important aspect of the debate has...more