Eagle Ranch Academy Helps Teens Battle Depression Eagle Ranch Academy, a residential program that helps gifted but troubled teens in St George, Utah, is dedicated to helping teens battle depression. The program is actually a 500 acre, working ranch, where teens who have been in trouble, but otherwise excel academically, athletically, or in the performing arts, are given a place to heal and become productive.Founders Paul and Dave...more
Toy Story 3 Tri-County Landfill Playset - Is Your Child a Toy Story Fan? Your child will love reliving the exciting final scene of the Toy Story 3 movie as he plays with this Toy Story 3 Tri-County Landfill Playset. In that exciting scene, Woody and the gang rescue Buzz Lightyear from terrible danger as they escape the incinerator at the Tri-City Dumps.The playset is part of the ever popular Imaginext toy line which has produced many top...more
Plush Jungle Toys and The Amazon Rainforest Plush jungle toys are made up of some of the best stuffed animals money can buy; from elephants to giraffes to tigers, to gorillas and lions, there are so many to choose from, it's hard to pick just one. Plush jungle toys are a terrific way to begin a collection of soft toys and/or decorate a playroom or child's bedroom. Whatever you decide to do with these delightful stuffed animals, your child won't be disappointed.The Amazon Jungle, or, as the Brazilians call it, "Amazonia," is spread over 8 countries – Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, and Suriname - covering 40 percent of the South America continent. It covers a total of 2,700,000 square miles which means it's the size of 48 United States. Even though the Amazon jungle is the world's largest rainforest, only about 65 percent of it is actually jungle; the balance of it is made up of open country, grassland, and shrub land which includes rainforests, flooded forests, savannas, seasonal forests, and deciduous forests. In addition to land mass, there is a network of some 50,000 miles of waterways that criss-cross the Amazon, with only about 14,000 of...more
Snowdonia for Older Children: Ten Snowdonia Attractions for 12-16 Year Olds Snowdonia is a great place to visit if you're travelling with children. The region boasts dozens of family-friendly attractions including petting farms, craft workshops, castles and museums.But if your children are a little older, they may want to visit attractions...more
Swing Sets Will Provide A Creative Place In The Yard For Kids To Play Have you been considering the idea of purchasing a metal swing set or wooden play set for your kids? By building an outdoor swing set in the garden you are giving kids the play space they need for creative play. Playtime spent outdoors is rewarding and beneficial to...more
Child Panic Attacks It is distasteful but true that panic attacks children! It is more agonizing because they are innocent and highly vulnerable. Most parents think that their children are under no pressure of bearing life's responsibilities, meaning they are kept away from stress and worry. But this is more a misconception than reality, in fact Child Panic Attacks actually effect children, but the nature of how they effect and form is a little different.The effects of panic attacks and related anxiety are far more devastating to children than adults. What causes panic attacks in children though?Panic attacks in children are often linked to very young children and their entire lives can be turned upside down by this unpleasant experience. For young children that cannot fully communicate with words yet, the experience can be one that puzzles parents too. They may even punish a child thinking they are acting out or having a temper tantrum.The fear of being "different" may keep a child from telling anyone about them. The more often a child experiences these attacks, the more she fears the next one. This very fear brings on the next attack and the next. The panic may first...more
Helping Your Children To Practice Their ESL Writing Ideas Your child is doing an ESL writing ideas course at school and you would like to look at how to help with some exercises to do. However, you may ask, what is ESL and how can I as a...more
Traveling with Kids: A Helpful Checklist Are you planning on going on a vacation with your little ones? It would certainly be an enjoyable experience for the whole family but at the same time, it can also be a big challenge for you as the...more
Summer Camps for Kids – Safety Measures You Should Adopt Summer camps for kids should be a memorable experience. As a parent you can make it possible by ensuring complete safety for your child. It is your responsibility to make sure that...more
What is Second Child Syndrome? Have you ever noticed how your enthusiasm and excitement changed from the first and second you got pregnant? Have you ever wondered why you are less amazed to see your second child take his first step compared...more
Do You Believe Your Child Who Has Autism is Hyperactive? Your child who has autism, is hyperactive. Is this true? One of the symptoms of children with autism is being over stimulated. In other words, hyperactive. This is one of the common...more
What to look for when buying kids beds It is always a challenging task for parents to purchase kids beds. Kids' beds should not only be comfortable to enjoy the sleep but it should also be practical. There are ample of things that you need to...more