Author: Ginny SandhuDo you have kids who have overgrown their toddler bed? Well then it is time for you to choose bigger bed for your kid, something which can be both fun and long lasting at the same time. However if you have already planned the entire layout of the room, right from the color scheme to what quilts you would be matching with the walls, then hold for a minute and take these following points into consideration. Your kids are now...more
Author: Gen WrightToday's children are hit with information overload right from the start. With television and internet being a part of every household, there is little scope to do the things that kept children occupied in previous decades - reading or playing on their own or with friends for example. Still, reading develops a number of skills in children that are highly desirable, and will carry them forward through their lives. Concentration,...more
Author: Rj Levan Dear parents: What if I told you that one simple piece of furniture can provide a headquarters for your childrens' every day lives? Not to mention it is one of the easiest projects to be undertaken. Know what it is? If you guessed a picnic table, you are absolutely spot on! A basic set of kids picnic table plans can be the blueprint for your youngsters to do the following activities and more: Eat - I know this is obvious, but your children will be more comfortable eating at a table that doesn't require high chair access, and they won't be making a mess on your family heirloom cherry kitchen table. The little kids table at Thanksgiving is no longer a problem either. Arts and Crafts - A small picnic table is a perfect place for children to paint, draw or do whatever activities interest them. Plus, if your child decides to write on the tabletop in Sharpie marker, you can just paint over it! Board Games - I can't think of a better venue for Chutes and Ladders or Candy Land..... Tea parties - Okay, this may be a bit of a stretch, but at least the dolls have a place to sit. If you use your imagination, there are numerous functional uses for a kids picnic table, but the...more
Author: Ivana KatzCopyright (c) 2010 Ivana KatzWith school holidays upon us, are you finding you don't have enough hours in the day to take care of everything you need to as well as keep your children occupied? Do you need a little quiet to think? Here are a few activities that may helpSilent TattoosAge suitability: 2+A great silent game is...more
As with most brides-to-be you're likely to have a vision in your mind of how you picture your wedding day to be, often down to every little detail. Part of that beautiful vision probably does not include children running wildly through your wedding reception. The difficulty comes about if there are children close to you as a couple, either through...more
The pedal cars sold in the market today have a wide variation where kids can choose from. Little boys commonly play these. They are also more inclined to play with toy guns, toy cars and bicycles. Young girls, on the other hand, are more interested to Barbie dolls, playhouses and princess stuffs. Generally their preferences vary. But, there are also times when little girls like the boys toys. Instead of playing girly stuffs, they choose biking and other sporty activities. Parents will sometime think that it may be little risky for their daughters to venture into this kind of interest. Oftentimes they would think that the games are a bit too physical for their precious little body. A pedal car is often one of those toys where parents need to think twice about.There are pedal cars for little girls too. If you spend a little more time researching on it, youd find several pedal car models which can gain your approval. There are pink colored ones which indicate that it is for girls use. The features of those used by the little ladies are generally softer and are safer to use. At first glance, youd know that your daughter can be out of harm's way while on it.There are several kinds of...more
Kids have to engage in physical activities just like sports. Engaging into sports is a healthy physical exercise. Their motor skills are enhanced; making them able to cope with more complex activities in the future. It can teach them important values...more
When you see a record player, what you basically remember is music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Those were the years when record players reached the height of their popularity. People born in the 80s and later years may not be able to relate much to...more
Author: Robert Miller Child Neglect Issues and Defenses Child Neglect, defined in California in California Penal Code section 270, is a crime that can be prosecuted in California by the District Attorney or City Attorney having jurisdiction over the...more
Author: Inger FountainChildren today have access to more stories, narratives and creative output than any generation previously. But saying a child is imaginative just because they absorb and enjoy somebody else's creation is not necessarily true....more
Author: cloriswongThe children's socks bring babies the best protect from the cold. Since the raining and cold weather has been lingering for many days, it is necessary for parents to give the babies best consideration about warmth keeping. The socks...more
Author: Rachel QuachI'm at the age where my friends are starting to get engaged. My sister, who is four years older is at a different stage. She has a kid and a lot of her close friends are starting their families. So, although I am not quite there...more