What does it take to write a children's book? You have made the decision and have the ideas but what do you do now? Wouldn't it be nice to have inside knowledge about the world of children's writing It would make things a lot easier for you if you can understand what is involved and what it takes to compile a successful story for children.There is specific criteria involved with children's writing, as with any specialized industry, that you...more
Gordon Brown and the Labor government continue to push childcare vouchers to make sure that working families continue to have the resources made available to them to make their lives better. Brown is facing criticism over the idea of taxing these vouchers in order to pay for nurseries in the country. This is a real catch 22 situation for Brown because he is trying to provide aide for some families while creating new tax revenues off this help in...more
It may be cold and wintry but don't let that stop you having fun outside with the kids. Fresh air and exercise is good for everyone but the right equipment can make all the difference to getting out and about in winter with your children.There's no such thing as bad weather just bad clothing and if the children are warm and dry then they're much more likely to enjoy what they're doing and we all know happy kids equal happy mums and dads.Whether you are planning a special trip to see Santa in Lapland, are off to the mountains for a skiing holiday, or are just hoping for some afternoon walks this winter, here's my little terra handy guide to making the most of every outdoor minute.Your Essential Winter Kit ListWork from the inside out; what you put next to your children's skin is as important in cold weather as what they wear on the outside. So start with a high quality thermal base layer made from man made fibres, not cotton. Man made thermals actively wick moisture away from the body as well as keeping you warm, whereas cotton absorbs moisture so you could end up with a damp layer next to the skin which will cool down and make you feel cold.Layering is key to comfort when it's...more
Author: John HennebergerMusic is very much a part of our lives. It touches us in many ways and evokes various emotional, cognitive, and physical responses. Music can convey many themes and ideas. Music communicates with us in terms of our own thoughts and feelings. The early Greeks believed that certain modes (scales) or tonalities elicited...more
Most people are aware of the dangers of smoking, yet despite awareness of the harmful effects of smoking on their personal health, many smokers cannot seem to quit. They rationalize their habit by thinking that they are only affecting themselves if they smoke. In actuality, smoking also impacts the health of those who don't smoke. Friends,...more
Dealing with toddlers may not be as easy as it seems as tantrums in toddlers are among the challenges of most parents, as it is in this stage that your little one may be testing your patience. Your toddlers may have their own rules, they won't listen or they may suddenly have their own way of expressing themselves like screaming, thus learning to deal with them at this stage is important.At ages one to three, children become interested in many things and they love to explore and imitate. You may find them opening drawers, climbing into anything, stirring the fish bowl, playing with your pets, searching into the contents of your purse and you may even see your little daughter smearing her lips with your lipstick if she has seen you doing that.In this stage where kids love to explore things and throw some tantrums often, here are some tips to help you in dealing with toddlers and their behavior.- Make your home a safe place for your toddler. You may not totally stop a toddler from exploring things, climbing furniture and discovering things around them as these are part of her development. However, it will not be good as well to leave your toddler unsupervised while they do their...more
Toddlers can be fun as they start to be curious about the many things surrounding them. When your child ages one to three years old, they tend to become interested in many things and they start to imitate you. Thus, it is important at this stage to...more
One of the challenging tasks in parenting is to deal with the behaviors of toddlers. Toddlers often have tantrums and these can become frustrating and stressful for parents. However, you need to understand that this behavior is perfectly normal as...more
Adolescence can be an awkward and uncomfortable time. A person's body always seems to be changing. It's either too fat or too gangly, too flat or too round. There always seems to be something wrong with it. It of course doesn't help matters that...more
Recently, a parent shared with me that her daughter rarely tells her anything that she learns at school. This is not an uncommon phenomenon. It happens daily with children preschool through college. As parents, we have invested a lot (blood,...more
Author: Floyd P. DietzCreating fabulous Christmas home décor can be a good activity for the whole family. If you have some kids at home, ask them to help you make some Christmas home décor. Old kids can be a lot of help in this area. On the other...more
Even adults like the colors, but the children certainly much more. For this there are now planned and designed much more imaginative and colorful children bedrooms than before, because the color radiates joy and puts everyone in a good mood. Try...more