Kids Play Tables In order to keep their kids entertained, many parents will ask their kids to sit down at the table. A great alternative for the kids instead of sitting at the kitchen table, is for them to sit at their very own kids play tables. Kids play tables are simply a table and chair set that has been scaled down to size. Kids play tables are especially made for toddlers aged one, to around the age of six or seven,...more
Single Parents - Oh No The Kids Are Coming No doubt you are looking forward to that first weekend with the kids as a single parent, but you are full of mixed emotions. You are longing to see your youngsters and spend some time with them, but at the same time, you are not sure how to be a single parent. The first few visits are the roughest, especially if you have not had any visits, or spent much time with the kids since your...more
Fun Child Activity A Child's Money Savings ChartThis project will teach your child about saving. Explain that when people do not have enough money to buy something, they wait until they do have enough. Saving is a way to get something you want by yourself instead of wanting someone to get it for you. You can also save to buy things for other people.Saving will keep you out of debt and is a healthy financial decision for the future.Materials Needed: Plain PaperPencils, pens, crayons or markers Scissors, glueNewspaper or magazine ads Empty cereal boxStep 1: Explain to your child the purpose of the savings chart and how this will help them stay financially healthy. It will help your child buy something at the store that costs more than they have now. Step 2: Ask your child what they want to buy at the store. Start small and their goal will be reached faster. Step 3: Find out the price of the item your child wants to buy (include sales tax). Find an ad showing the desired item. Cut out the picture and glue it on the cereal box cardboard. Cut it into puzzle pieces. Each piece will represent a coin amount that is needed to reach the goal. For example, if the item is...more
Best Jobs For Teens If your kids are like mine, and I hope they are, they are always looking for ways to spread their wings and exercise some independence. One of those ways, obviously, is through earning their own money. Most of us remember getting part time jobs as teenagers, and the thrill that came with that first paycheck,...more
Making Faces... Mask Making Fun For Kids Pablo Picasso once said "All children are artists; the problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up"There is no doubt that children see things differently to the rest of us. They have a natural artist's eye and will effortlessly turn even the most basic of materials into wonderful...more
Who's A Pretty Boy Then? - Buying Your Parrot All bird lovers listen up!! Do you know how many bird species are there in the world? Answer: Over 9000 species. And out of which the parrot group itself consists of about 330 species and are particularly popular with pet owners.If you are also thinking of keeping a pet parrot, read below for the tips I am going to provide for selecting the suitable parrot for yourself and the family.Parrot Buying Tip (1) -- Buy a young parrot------------------------------------------------Rearing a new parrot from young helps to facilitate taming. An older parrot can also be tamed just that it takes more time and patience. However, the tricky part is in determing the age of the bird. However, some basic things to look out for are the scales on its legs, color of the eye and the color of the body. A young parrot often has a dark gray iris that becomes white or brown when it grows up. The scales of young parrots are also much smoother than that of mature birds. Their body color also appears initially to be much duller than when they are matured.The best option is to buy one which is newly born which is independent of its parent.Parrot...more
What Has Got Into Our Kids? The likes of Jamie Oliver and other celebrity chefs have pointed out how important it is for our children to have a healthy, balanced diet. Those tricky E numbers can often sneak their way into our food, but...more
Reverse Phone Detective Could Help Track And Manipulate Your Teen's Growth In The Positive Direction If you are a parent, you would want a sound growth of your teen's behavior and mentality. However, healthy growth of...more
A Few Weight Loss Plans For Overweight Teenage Boys Several have a stereotypical idea that all overweight teenage boys enjoy video gaming for hours on end and simply do not get the correct physical exercise that is required to be able...more
Must-Visit Children's Attractions in Dorset The Dorset holiday cottages are luxurious forms of accommodation perfect for small and large groups of people alike. The holiday cottages are ideal because they are pet-friendly and are...more
Sweet Sixteen West March Madness Betting Picks Galore! March Madness betting players who are excited to wager on the Sweet Sixteen will find three programs who are used to this stage of the NCAA Tournament, while one team is making...more
March Madness Betting: Dukes Advances to Sweet Sixteen!! March Madness betting players were definitely blown away from their seats with this heart-stopping match performed by the Dukes and the Wolverines! Another amazing game in this...more