Author: Jenna ElliottOne of the leading brands of kids wear for little girls and teens, Firehouse has an affordable range of clothing such as Tee shirts, skirts, tank tops, pants, leggings and much more. Firehouse kids clothing are designed for style, practicality and comfort, allowing them the freedom to enjoy activities that they love to. Little girls are self conscious wearing frocks while roughing it out on the jungle gym or climbing...more
Children and dogs can be great companions, but what if your child itches and sneezes whenever he comes in contact with a dog? You can still own a dog in spite of your childs allergy, but you just need to be more selective on what breed to choose.The cause of your childrens allergy is usually the dogs saliva, hair or dander. Dander is the skin flakes and scurf thats constantly shed from a dogs skin. Symptoms of an allergy to dogs include red and...more
Author: Ginny SandhuDo you have kids who have overgrown their toddler bed? Well then it is time for you to choose bigger bed for your kid, something which can be both fun and long lasting at the same time. However if you have already planned the entire layout of the room, right from the color scheme to what quilts you would be matching with the walls, then hold for a minute and take these following points into consideration. Your kids are now grown ups and should have an input in everything, especially their own bedroom. So don’t just buy a whole lot of things and dump it in their room without making sure that your kids love each and every piece of furniture that they will end up using. A kid’s bedroom is for their private space and no one but they should be the final decision maker. Whether it is choosing the right color schemes for the walls or the right kind of bed make sure they feel part of all the decision making. However due care has to be taken of their safety with the furniture you wish to fit in the bedroom and also provides for ample space for easy movements. It is always a challenging task to choose the right kind of the kid’s bedroom furniture. There are plenty...more
Author: Gen WrightToday's children are hit with information overload right from the start. With television and internet being a part of every household, there is little scope to do the things that kept children occupied in previous decades - reading or playing on their own or with friends for example. Still, reading develops a number of skills...more
Author: Rj Levan Dear parents: What if I told you that one simple piece of furniture can provide a headquarters for your childrens' every day lives? Not to mention it is one of the easiest projects to be undertaken. Know what it is? If you guessed a picnic table, you are absolutely spot on! A basic set of kids picnic table plans can be the...more
Author: Ivana KatzCopyright (c) 2010 Ivana KatzWith school holidays upon us, are you finding you don't have enough hours in the day to take care of everything you need to as well as keep your children occupied? Do you need a little quiet to think? Here are a few activities that may helpSilent TattoosAge suitability: 2+A great silent game is Tattoos. Ask your child to close their eyes and promise not to peep. You, the tattoo artist, then draw an imaginary tattoo on the palm of their hand, with your finger. Start with easy shapes like a star, a square, a heart or a face. When the tattoo is complete, whoever has been sitting still with their eyes closed has to guess and whisper what you drew. Repeat the drawing as many times as necessary and swap roles if you want.Peepo!Age suitability: Very youngIf you have a young child who is just ready for interaction, produce a scarf for a quick game of Peepo. She'll be delighted if your smiley face is revealed every time she calls your name. Create a sock puppet and make her giggle by giving it a squeaky voice. Or find a book filled with pictures of animals and perfect your animal noises together. You may not be able to have fluent...more
As with most brides-to-be you're likely to have a vision in your mind of how you picture your wedding day to be, often down to every little detail. Part of that beautiful vision probably does not include children running wildly through your...more
The pedal cars sold in the market today have a wide variation where kids can choose from. Little boys commonly play these. They are also more inclined to play with toy guns, toy cars and bicycles. Young girls, on the other hand, are more interested...more
Kids have to engage in physical activities just like sports. Engaging into sports is a healthy physical exercise. Their motor skills are enhanced; making them able to cope with more complex activities in the future. It can teach them important values...more
When you see a record player, what you basically remember is music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Those were the years when record players reached the height of their popularity. People born in the 80s and later years may not be able to relate much to...more
Author: Robert Miller Child Neglect Issues and Defenses Child Neglect, defined in California in California Penal Code section 270, is a crime that can be prosecuted in California by the District Attorney or City Attorney having jurisdiction over the...more
Author: Inger FountainChildren today have access to more stories, narratives and creative output than any generation previously. But saying a child is imaginative just because they absorb and enjoy somebody else's creation is not necessarily...more