There are many benefits to piano lessons beyond merely keeping your kids busy for a few hours every week. Piano lessons are a great way to not only keep your kids entertained, but learning a musical instrument can also help them focus well in school and will make them more well-rounded individuals.Children who are involved in music tend to score higher on tests, especially in mathematics. By teaching your children how to focus and remain...more
Nowadays, it seems like children that are old enough to read want their own mobile device. There are some parents who are more than happy to supply them with one. There are more children now getting mobile phones before their teenage years, you cannot keep count. You can imagine that some of these kids are smart enough to even ask for Unlocked Cell Phones.Parents have to be careful of giving them one too soon because the child has to be able to...more
Building blocks are one of the best development toys that you can purchase for your children. Child development experts believe that the use of creative play, such as building blocks, help children excel throughout their life. As a parent, you should learn how and when to use different blocks to enhance a childs learning. Kids have played with wooden building blocks long before there were video games or electronic toys. One of the great things about blocks is they are powered by a childs imagination, not by batteries or electricity. Today, building blocks are available in age ranges from babies and infants to older children who can build castles and other architectural structures. Popular brands include Melissa and Doug Toys, Maxim and Citiblock.Soft blocks are recommended for infants from twelve to fifteen months because they are large enough for little hands and provide a safety cushion should the child fall on the blocks. Young children will learn spatial recognition skills while they learn to stack the blocks into a tall tower or smaller columns. Even at this age, you can begin to teach a child math skills by counting the blocks as you build towers.For toddlers over the age of...more
Author: chris walkerAs part of a measure to save the state $3 million this fiscal year, lawmakers have capped enrollment in KidsCare, an insurance program for children who don’t qualify for AHCCCS, the state’s Medicaid program.The decade-old program was created by Congress and funded through a 75-25 split between federal and state funds.It...more
Author: Malinda HendersonI never had the opportunity to ride a motorcycle as a child, but I remember envying every child that I saw on the back of one. To me, kids that grew up in a family where motorcycle riding was the hobby were very lucky. I would see my neighbors leave on their motorcycles quite often, with kids in tow. As the kids grew, they...more
Since their introduction, Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends have chugged their way into the hearts of young fans and their parents worldwide. While learning railroading terms and laughing at the antics of mischievous freight cars, kids learn many positive character traits.Every engine in the yard aims to be a really useful engine. Its some of the highest praise they can earn, and it teaches children to value hard work and pulling their fair share in a job. When they rejoice with Thomas and friends when they finally earn this praise from Sir Topham Hatt, children get excited and want to try for themselves. They look for their own ways to be really useful engines. Wise parents nurture this tendency by giving them child-size tasks that really make a difference about the house and telling them so when theyve completed the job.Obeying common sense and listening to others advice is another trait highlighted in Thomas the Tank Engine stories. Small children reenact these stories with Thomas and friends, repeating to themselves, Silly Thomas, he should have listened, and very painlessly internalize a lesson every parent wants their children to take to heart: Listen to good advice! It...more
Today, technology seems to make our lives better but we still have to remember that it can also take away our lives if we are not careful. According to studies, almost 75% of all teens in America own a cell phone and they are aware of the danger of...more
Author: Gary WhipplePlayhouses Outdoor Playhouse A small outdoor clubhouse is something, I believe we all wanted at some point in our lives, with all the sheds options and accessories. All of the extra energy our children have we have to bear in...more
Author: George Sandler Exercise is essentially important for a healthy baby. The first exercise, of course, in the nurse's arms. After one or two months, when he begins to sleep less during the day, will inspire the role and step on the sofa: it will...more
Author: Sutiyo NaBed wetting can be a sign of a disease that may need immediate medical attention. That is why consulting a doctor is a must in certain cases. If your child still wets the bed after the age of six, feels pain when urinating, or...more
This project is a truly unique kids party activity, combining fun, fantasy, and learning. Kids love getting their hands dirty and learning how things grow. They will also love the idea of making a magical garden place for a fairy to live. A miniature...more
Author: Alex J SchneiderChildren often get afraid and anxious about several things. A child often becomes afraid to take a test or to go to school during the first day of class. These anxieties are still considered as normal. Children who feel...more