Someone once told meThere are no such things as fairytalesJust words on paper brought to life in dreamsFairytales are not just words on a pageFor they start long before the first ink is spilledBefore the quill is dippedWhen the parchment lay blankFairytales are not fireflies growing voicesBut rather the soft flutter of leavesDancing to and fro in the breezeFairytales don"t start in the cloudsThey quietly push themselves out of the groundAs they...more
Parental Voted Favorable Christmas Toy For Children : Razor Rip-Rider 360 Drifting Ride-on The classic 1970's Big Wheel is back with the introduction of the Razor Rip-Rider 360 Drifting Ride-on. This fun loving toy was voted Best Toy of 2009 by Parent magazine and it is easy to see why. Riders ages 5 and up will love how this three-wheeler drifts and coasts downhill and how easy it is to pedal. Unlike its predecessor, this three-wheeler...more
How Children Can Benefit From Nursery Rhymes Parents, teachers and child caretakers commonly use nursery rhymes to soothe or entertain children. However, there's much more to nursery rhymes than calming and playful words or melodies. Nursery rhymes can actually enhance the development of cognitive skills, verbal and physical skills in children. To understand the benefits of nursery rhymes, it first helps to recognise the different elements of a nursery rhyme, as well as to comprehend the role of each element. For instance, the rhyming format of nursery rhymes makes it easier for children to pick out the words that rhyme – which can ultimately lead to other significant developments. In fact, studies have shown that children who have trouble with rhyming words also commonly have trouble reading – so nursery rhymes can actually help enhance your child's reading skills, even if he or she isn't reading just yet. Rhythm is another important component of nursery rhymes, as it helps children exercise their auditory memory skills, and helps with the verbal pronunciation of words. However, remember that rhythm, rhyme, and the sounds in speech can be demonstrated even to very young...more
Best Gift for Sweet Sixteen There are many great options when it comes to finding jewelry for whatever the occasion. However, few actually give you the opportunity to personalize and really add your own loving touch, let along completely build the jewelry. Pandora Beads Bracelets are perfect if you want a gift with an extra touch. There are...more
Fostering the Rising Stars: Child Acting and Modeling Classes at JRP Long Island With its students appearing in magazines, TV shows and commercials such as Seventeen, Toys R' Us, Saturday Night Life, and Kellogg's, John Robert Powers Long Island is one of the best schools that provide child acting classes and modeling classes. Found in the...more
Nurturing the Future Vocalists: Children Singing Classes in JRP Long Island Located in Long Island, New York, John Robert Powers Long Island provides modeling, singing and acting classes for children. The vision of JRP Long Island is to help nurture the talents of individuals and help them achieve their goals in the performance industry. Found by the actor John Robert Powers in the early 1990s, JRP provides not only training classes for clients, but also auditions for successful students to enter the entertainment industry.Currently, John Robert Powers Long Island is offering singing classes for children. With a group of professional and experienced instructors, JRP will be able to provide a quality education that will help students develop a lifelong interest in singing or even prepare them for a professional career in performance. These singing classes are structured but at the same time they are a great fun for children who love to sing.Attending singing classes will not only help children develop a hobby, it will also train them into focused and devoted individuals in the future as being a good singer requires constant and dedicated practice. This will teach the children...more
Higher Risk for Asthma in Kids Who Eat Hamburgers We all already know that fast food is not good for our bodies. But do you know that fast-food consumption was associated with asthma? A new study found that kids who eat three or more burgers a...more
Disciplining children can be a difficult issue for parents and for those without children. In fact there are various points of view, especially concerning spanking. Conversely, for parents who are not in favor of spanking, there are successful ways...more
Update with StudioPress Genesis and Child Theme I was able to put together some slide show which tells about the amazing new child themes available from StudioPress which is utilized in Genesis theme framework and if this last longer I would...more
Invisible Braces for Teens Offer Numerous AdvantagesInvisalign invisible braces for teens are made using the very same technology employed in adult aligners. These clear plastic aligners are pleasantly comfortable and work well to suit the...more
Kids Bedding Collections Don't Break The Bank Adding some whimsy to your child's bedroom can be easily done through kids bedding collections. Every home makeover or design show may have you believing that a child's room should be a haven...more
Little Boy Survives Trip to Heaven In March of 2003, Todd and Sonja Burpo were living a nightmare. Their then four-year-old son, Colton, had suffered a burst appendix and developed a life-threatening infection. Doctors told the Burpos that...more