Weddings can bring out the kid in all of us as we plan and dream and decorate. When you're planning a wedding kids will have a part in, you might want to involve them with some wedding-themed arts and crafts. Here's a list to get you started:1. Cutting and folding:*Origami: kids of all ages and skill levels can enjoy making folded paper objects. Origami of all kinds produces elegant products that you may even want to display or give as...more
Toys for Your Cat As any cat owner knows, it is nearly impossible to guess what toy is going to make your kitty sit up and take notice. However, when choosing toys that will provide stimulating play for your cat and keep him engaged, you must also consider the safety factor. So, just which safe toy will engage frisky kitties when the clock strikes playtime?The Safety FactorWhen considering toys for your kitty, keep this in mind: If it can...more
Pinellas County Foster Children Given a Good Dose of Christmas Clearwater: On December 4th, the gymnasium of Clearwater Academy International hummed with holiday cheer. 280 of Pinellas County's Foster Children plus their parents – 68 families in total - participated in the 22nd Annual Foster Children's Christmas Celebration produced by Cherish the Children. While foster parents picked up the gifts to be wrapped and placed under their Christmas trees – including stuffed animals from Build-A-Bear, backpacks with wheels, videos, sunglasses and books - their children ate snacks and played on Clearwater Academy's swing set and jungle gym. But there was one more highlight – Santa Claus. One little boy's meeting with Santa caught event organizer Marsh Friedman's attention right away. "His eyes were hardly higher than the registration table. He looked across the room and spotted Santa and his eyes got very big. He ran over joyously yelling for Santa and planted himself on Santa's lap – it was like he could hardly believe his luck that Santa would be there for him." But there was also something for the parents too – a large sheet cake donated by the Church of...more
Parent Tips: A good solution to handle problematic child issues Undoubtedly a huge part of people who have children comprises of finding new ways and methods to address the needs of kids. Many find it extremely hard to walk their children through the different steps till they become and adult. Sometimes it can be hard to gage what...more
Changing Child Visitation (Parenting Time Modification) in Michigan Just Became Easier Increasing, decreasing or otherwise altering child visitation time (technically parenting time modification) just became easier in Michigan. Until December 3, 2010, most judges and friend of the court referees believed that in order for a person to...more
Keeping Kids Safe During the Holidays With the holiday season in full swing, shopping, decorating, parties and family gatherings can take center stage making this the one of the busiest times of the year for families. Unfortunately, the holiday season is also one of the busiest times of the year for emergency departments due to unexpected accidents and injuries.Follow these tips for keeping your kids safe during the holiday season:1. Parking Lot Precautions – Shopping malls and parking lots are full of distracted shoppers and drivers. Keep an eye on the kids at all times while shopping and don't let them run ahead of you once you get outside. Hold your child's hand until they are safely in the car and be extra cautious when backing out of parking spots.2. Hazardous Holly and Mistletoe - Popular holiday greens used for decorating like holly and mistletoe are poisonous if ingested. Symptoms of plant poisoning include diarrhea, a rash and vomiting. Keep kids safe by decorating with artificial holiday greens found at craft stores.3. Control the Spread of Germs – Practice healthy habits by encouraging kids to wash their hands frequently. Discourage "double dipping" at...more
Choosing A Toddler Bedding Set That Is Right For Your Child Once your child is old enough to walk and get around on their own getting them to settle down and take a nap can prove somewhat of a challenge. However if you purchase the right...more
Get Your Child In Shape With Snowboarding It is a well documented fact that, as a whole, children today spend a lot less time exercising than their parents did a generation ago. This has, no doubt, contributed to the increase in obesity that...more
Teenagers Christmas Gift Ideas When you ask a teenager, what would they like for Christmas, a not unusual response would be, "I want money please"; But money alone does not seem to be a real Christmas gift or present. So what do you buy...more
Should kids have cell phones? If children have cell phones? Family is always dangerous in front of several children of different activities and communications that are needed to work together - for example, when and where. But these days,...more
The perfect way to Make You Small children Cheery on Christmas Christmas season is currently in the air. It is time to offer gifts as soon as again, sing some carols, design the Christmas tree, and get ready a festive dinner. But most...more
The approach to Make You Children Cheery on Christmas Christmas season is by now in the air. It's time to offer gifts once as soon as more, sing some carols, style the Christmas tree, and put together a festive dinner. But most importantly,...more