Archive for November, 2008

Radio Flyer Goes Off Road

Radio Flyer Wagons such as the Radio Flyer ATW Wagon have been a part of American childhood since the early 1900 s. These strong, sturdy steel wagons have carried generations of tired children and been the center of millions of play groups. Radio Flyer wagons have fostered imagination in the minds of so [...]

Child Bed Safety Rails

What could scare your child more than the Boogieman? A fall from his bed! You may be able to put him to sleep by reading him bedtime stories, singing lullabies, or rocking him gently, but can you stop worrying long enough to have a good night s sleep as well? Child bed safety rails may [...]

Inexpensive Kids Birthday Party Locations

While throwing your child a birthday party is high on any parents list, most people don t want to spend a fortune for the celebration. Depending on the time of year and your budget, there are some great options for the location of the party (other than your home). If you do decide to throw [...]

Adolescence - Stories From The Past

She swiftly made the sign of the cross, closed her eyes and started whispering Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. When she opened them, tragedy laid in front of her: a sheet of paper filled with a tiny, compact writing. She hastily started counting one, two, three subjects. The exam paper [...]

Are You an “A” Student?

What is the first thing that comes to mind when I ask if you are an “A” student? Probably visions of your last report card! What if I told you that you can be an “A” student, just by exercising every day? That s right! The “A” that I m talking about has nothing to [...]

A Fun Child Cooking Activity Includes Making P.B. & J. Muffins

A child cooking activity includes a lot of fun in the kitchen. Cooking with kids opens the door for learning opportunities such as math, science and nutrition with the end result being something yummy to eat. There are lots of simple recipes to use when cooking with kids. Since kids love [...]

What To Know About Wilderness Camps

There are many kinds of wilderness camps offered throughout the United States, and many of them operate year round. Others operate during late spring, summer and early fall and can be located in warmer climates.
Most adventure wilderness camps reach full capacity during summer vacation time, and kids of all ages, from eight year olds to [...]

Dinosaurs, Fossils, and Paleontologists as a Fun Kid Dinosaur Activity

What child does not love dinosaurs? I believe kids are fascinated with dinosaurs because they lived millions of years ago, they come in all sizes, and have really cool names! The most popular are the Tyrannosaurus Rex (T-rex), Brontosaurus, and Stegosaurs. There are actually hundreds more, and scientists are finding evidence of [...]

Why You Need to Do “Bully Maintenance” to Protect Your Child

Are you sick and tired of your child dealing with bullying at school?
Well, once your child has slowed the bullying down, you and your child will have to continue to do bullying maintenance from time to time.
What do I mean by that?
Many bullies will stop when your school has followed the 11 SIMPLE STEPS FOR [...]

A Look At Some Of The Best Classic Toys

As time goes on, people s definitions of things that are “old-school” or “classic” become different. Whether talking to an elderly person about blocks, or a younger person about gigapets, some toys will always feel classic. Others, on the other hand, will surely always be considered classic. A few toys that are inherently [...]