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Teenagers - Where is the Line of Privacy?

admin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:11:51 +0000

I have reached the stage where my teen is about to become an ex-teen. I have not been committed to a mental asylum - not officially anyway. I have not been driven to the point of disownment and, as far as I can tell, my daughter still loves me as much as she did when she was twelve years old, before her teenage years threatened to make jibbering lunatics of us all.

I therefore consider that due to my finely tuned survival techniques, and although I have no professional qualifications on the subject of child psychology, I have some entitlement to express an opinion on the subject of teen privacy.

I consider that even though we have had our moments, I have been more than reasonably fortunate with regard to my daughter s naturally affectionate nature, which has seen us through bomb site bedrooms, Gothic fashions and cosmetics, and the complete destruction of all my attempts to instill a sense of responsibility with regard to how long one can leave a wet towel on the bathroom floor before mould develops.

I have found, through resisting every urge to trespass upon my daughter s privacy, that she has reached the age of twenty trusting me implicitly. That trust is worth all the anxieties I suffered when she was deeply in love with someone far too old for her at the age of fifteen.

It would have been so easy to pick up her diary and read her private thoughts and assure myself she was being sensible, both emotionally and physically. She was never one to leave her letters and diaries in a secure place because she trusted me never to touch them. Instead I chose to talk to her and let her know that she could always speak to me about anything which frightened or bothered her, no matter how shocking or scary. Not only that, she is confident that I will never force a confidence from her until she is ready to share a problem with me, even if I am bursting to know what is going on in her life.

She has repaid my trust in her, by trusting me. We enjoy a deep and exceptional friendship and my main concern now is how I shall survive without her when she leaves home in a month or two.

It is supremely difficult to have faith in your children sometimes, but if you can maintain a level of respect for their privacy you will be rewarded handsomely in the end.

Jan Gamm writes reflections on life with an emphasis on world travel. She has lived in many countries and traveled extensively in the Far East, the Middle East, America, South America and throughout the South Pacific. She writes for fun and for money whenever she can manage it.

Beating Homework Horrors Forever

admin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:11:51 +0000

Homework causes more headaches for parents than it does for children. Some parents worry because their children don t seem to do enough while others are concerned because they do too much.

But for many parents homework is that time of the day when they routinely harass, hassle and harangue their child to JUST DO YOUR HOMEWORK!

Okay, what to do?

The first step is to know the homework policy of your children s school and understand what is expected of you as a parent. Most school s have parent interviews and information sessions at the start of the new year so make sure next year you get a good handle on how your children s teacher expects you to assist your child.

It is also useful to find out what your children s teacher will do if your child doesn t complete set tasks. Homework is basically an agreement between a teacher and a child so it should be up to the teacher to ensure the homework is completed. That means the teacher becomes the bad guy and puts some consequence in place if the homework is not completed. Your role as a parent is to support the school if a consequence is put in place, such as missing some recess to complete or whatever.

Parents need to be mindful that it is hard for teachers these days as they don t have too many options available to ensure children complete homework.

Here are 10 tips to help you handle homework in a relatively sane way:

1. Establish homework time and stick to it each day. If children tell you that they don t have any formal homework then they can read, revise or organise their work. My feedback tells me that sticking to a routine despite the fact that no formal homework is set extremely useful and helps avoid battles.

2. Put the onus back on your children to take responsibility for their work. Ask children at the start of a homework session to state how much homework they will do. At the end of the session check it to see if it matches with their intentions as well as yours. If you are more concerned about homework than them then it is you not your children who is responsible for homework.

3. Homework is as much a time management issue as anything else. Encourage students to work reasonably quickly and efficiently. Have a set time limit, which they should stick to. There is generally little point slogging away once they become frustrated or tired. Give them an egg-timer or use a clock and get them to work hard for small chunks of time. A little work each night is more productive than packing it into one weekly session.

4. Help children decide the best time to do homework and then encourage them to stick to those times. Maybe on some days homework is tackled after dinner for any number of reasons. If having homework done straight adter school is important to you then consider feeding children ONLY after homework is completed. Food can be a huge motivator for some children!!! (As mentioned in point 1 it is important that there is a homework routine, but the timing can vary.)

5. Establish a good working environment for students. Make sure they have a quiet area away from distractions that is well lit and with good ventilation. A table or desk makes a good workspace, although don t be surprised if they spread work out all over the kitchen table. Some kids hate to be stuck away in their rooms and prefer to work at the kitchen table and can do so productively. Others are easily distracted and work in short bursts. Work out what is best for YOUR child.

6. Use the motivating research tool of the 21st Century - the Internet. It is quick, convenient and gives access to huge amounts of information. Nevertheless, children should still know how to access information from more traditional means such as books. Check with your child s teacher as to their specific recommendations and preferences.

7. Encourage children to get organised by thinking ahead and planning their homework around their extra-curricular activities. A weekly planner or diary will help older students get organised. Assisting children to become organised is perhaps the best way parents can help at home.

8. If you are helping a child with a particular task, keep your explanation as simple and practical as you can. If you become upset or frustrated and the atmosphere becomes tense then stop helping.

9. Be realistic and don t expect to solve all homework difficulties. When in doubt send a note to your child s teacher letting him or her know the problem. The teacher will appreciate this good communication.

10. If you have concerns about the how much homework your child is set or the level of difficulty of homework contact the teacher and arrange a time to discuss your worries. Such discussion is the basis of true partnership between you and your child s teacher.

Homework hassles have always been around and always will be. The place of homework is routinely questioned by education authorities (now is currently one of those times in Australia) but my gut reaction is that children will always have homework. The name may change and the activities may vary but it will always be homework.

I urge schools to make sure homework is varied, interesting, engaging and purposeful for children and parents.

Parents also need to be patient with both children (if they struggle) and schools that are trying to find a balance between too little and too much in these busy times.

For more practical ideas, free parenting courses and resources to help you raise confident kids and resilient teenagers visit www.parentingideas.com.au. While you are there subscribe to Happy Kids Michael Grose s free email newsletter and receive thought-provoking, up-to-date, practical information about children and parenting in your inbox each fortnight.

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Kids and Teens: Would You Sign Your Kid Up for this Day Camp?

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Let s say you received a flyer for a new summer day camp in the mail that contained the following information:

“We take your kids and keep them inside all day long. We do not allow them to move around much. They will spend their day in front of screens, the TV screen, the computer screen, and the video game screen. We like to call it Screen Time. Instead of three meals a day, we feed them all day long with junk food to keep them from being hungry for meals. Our camp is only $250 a day, please send a check for the whole week.”

Would you send your kid to this camp? Of course not! What parent in their right mind would?

So why do we do it?

So why do we let our kids do this everyday?

If you will indulge a 47 year old guy just one little “when I was young rant″ here goes:

When I was a kid, they had to drag me inside for dinner or bedtime.

Many people my age tell me the same thing.

Most of these things do not happen all at once, they just sort of creep up on you.

What to do

Screen time is not necessarily a bad thing. It s when screen time is the only thing that it becomes a bad thing.

A strategy that has worked in our family and in the families with whom I counsel and coach is this:

For every hour that a kid spends in front of a screen, the kid has to spend an hour outside having fun.

Simple, powerful, it works. Now go use this stuff!

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Ten Stress Reducing Tips for Teens Studying for Tests

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Test anxiety is at an all time high in light of the No Child Left Behind law regarding test scores. Pressure to score well has students and teachers stressed. Hey UGLY Inc., NFP, the 501 (C) 3 nonprofit that helps teens with self-esteem wanted to help students ease their stress over taking tests so they put together the following tips:

1. Prepare Your Body -

The best start to sharpening your mind is to fine tune your body. Peak mental performance starts with a body that is fueled with healthy foods, moderately exercised, and given adequate rest. An occasional candy bar or popcorn might be fine, but avoid filling your body with junk foods, which tend to give you a quick burst of energy that will run out before you need it most. Drink water and avoid extra caffeine. Take walks, shoot hoops, jog, laugh, dance, or take time for some other kind of exercise that gets your heart pumping. Start now or at least a week before exams, then keep it up. Your mind will thank you for it.

2. Collect Your Gear -

You wouldn t try to play tennis without a racquet. Organize yourself early by collecting and inspecting your equipment. You ll need tests and quizzes, notes, textbooks and workbooks, and copies of handouts from class. If you have lost your syllabus or course overview, ask your instructor for another copy. Collect review sheets and lists of vocabulary words, important names and dates, or theorems, laws and principles. Organize these materials into separate stacks so you ll have all you need in front of you as you begin to study.

3. Map Your Route -

The best way to reach your destination is to plan ahead, and the first step is just getting started. You already know-or you may ask your teacher if you aren t sure-when you ll be taking your exams. Prepare a plan by scheduling time ahead to study for each exam. Avoid putting things off, as procrastination is not only one of the greatest contributors to stress, but also the choice least likely to lead to success. Prepare a chart or calendar that includes each test date, then plan backward to allow at least three and ideally six or seven days ahead of time to start studying.

4. Pack For the Journey -

Now that you have a plan, it s time to start packing. Look back at major tests, vocabulary words, and important projects. Review lists of key points at the beginning and end of textbook chapters, along with the main headings in between. A good approach is to get a set of note cards, then write each major topic from these materials on one card. Next, go through your notes and add important points to remember under the major topics. When you get ready to study, you can focus on the cards instead of having to refer to different books and papers.

5. Break It Down -

Now that you have your information in a form that will literally fit in your hand, break the cards down into smaller stacks. Look at the chart or calendar you made and prepare one smaller stack for each day you have set aside for studying for that test. Put a rubber band around each smaller stack and commit yourself to mastering the material on each smaller stack on the day you have planned.

6. Take Time to Laugh It Up With a Friend -

So far, we ve been focused on preparing to study. Now it s time to lighten up and get some help. Call a friend or classmate and schedule some laughter and study time together. That s right, laughing time. According to Steve Wilson, physiologist, and founder of the World Laughter Tour, “If you look at all the research on laughter, it strongly leads us to the conclusion that one of the main purposes of laughter is the discharge of tension. Laughter also energizes people. If you laugh long enough and hard enough you reverse the physiology of stress.” If you need help laughing try Laughtercising with the “Laugh It Off” CD. Once you and your friends are de-stressed, you can help one another by taking turns quizzing on the cards. It s a lot more fun than doing all the studying alone. Plan some snack breaks or exercise sessions during your study time to break up the study time. Be sure your breaks don t last so long that you fall short of what you planned to study. Some people like to set a timer or agree on a time to come back to studying as a way to make good progress.

7. Take a Trial Run -

Many famous athletes, entertainers and musicians, as well as very successful people in other walks of life, understand the importance of practice before a performance. Get out your note cards, a pen or pencil and some paper, and then cover up all but the headings. Write what you know about each heading on the paper. If you get stuck, just peek at the card and keep going. The act of writing out the answers will help you remember them later. You ll gain confidence from knowing that you could remember what was on the cards before you actually take the test.

8. Visualize Your Success -

Another part of practicing is to picture yourself being successful on test day. Sit at a desk or table in a chair with a pen or pencil and paper in front of you. Close your eyes and picture yourself in the room where you ll take the exam. Picture in your mind the instructor passing out the exams and you receiving yours. Next, take one or two deep breaths-inhaling slowly for a count of three, then exhaling slowly for a count of eight. Notice how calming it is to breathe this way. Now imagine yourself beginning the test. Picture the questions on the exam, and visualize yourself confidently recalling the answers from your note cards. Watch yourself calmly answering the questions correctly, finishing the exam, and turning it in.

9. Stay Sharp -

Throughout the study process, as well as during your actual test days, take breaks to keep yourself sharp. Get plenty of sleep each night so you won t be asking a tired mind to perform. Laugh, sing, exercise and eat healthy, especially on test days.

10. Reward Your efforts -

No matter what happens during your exams, reward yourself for the work you put in ahead of time. Remember that you cannot control what questions appear on the test or whether you understood or remembered everything. Sometimes students keep thinking about a missed question or two on a test, which keeps them from focusing on other questions. Give yourself a mental high five for the answers you know you got right, and skip over questions you don t know until you finish the rest. Then come back and try those questions again. And once the test is over, let is pass. Look ahead to the next exam with the confidence that you have prepared yourself for success.

Hey U.G.L.Y. Inc., NFP is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower teens with self-esteem building tools, to help them counter challenges such as eating disorders, bullying, violence, substance abuse and suicide. U.G.L.Y. is an acronym meaning: Unique Gifted Lovable You. Hey U.G.L.Y. is founded on the belief that heightened self-esteem in today s youth is vital to helping them cope and overcome day-to-day peer pressure and challenges. Their interactive website, www.heyugly.org, lists quotes about self-esteem and body image by celebrities. The site features self-esteem building articles, contests and exercises. Hey U.G.L.Y. created an in-school curriculum called “M-POWER.” It is available to middle and high schools across the country.

Betty Hoeffner has been writing articles for various media outlets for the past 30 years. She is currently producer of a patient safety film called Things You Should Know Before You Enter the Hospital and president of Hey U.G.L.Y., Inc. NFP, a 501C3 nonprofit organization that empowers teens with self-esteem building tools, to help them counter challenges such as eating disorders, bullying, violence, substance abuse and suicide. U.G.L.Y. is an acronym meaning Unique Gifted Lovable You.

Back to School: Bus Safety Tips

admin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:11:51 +0000

Beginning in early August and all the way through much of September, schools throughout the country begin welcoming students back from their summer hiatus. Whether you are a parent, child, school administrator, driver, or a concerned citizen, the following tips will help keep our nation s students safe.

1. Bus Stop. Your child s bus stop should be in an area that is well lit, easily accessible, and away from traffic. If it is not, contact school administrators to have the stop moved. In some situations you may need to contact the school board instead. If you live in an area where there is heavy snowfall, make sure that the stop is sufficiently free of snow, ice, and related debris.

2. Clothing. Children should be wearing bright colored clothing, especially if waiting for the bus before sunrise or getting home after dark. Place removable reflective tape on their outer garments including on their hats and coats.

3. Boarding. Teach your children to only move forward to board the school bus when it has come to a complete stop and the driver opens the door. Children should line up single file as they await entrance.

4. Seating. Virtually all school buses DO NOT come equipped with seatbelts, nor are seats strong enough to resist impact in the event of a crash. Teach your children to be seated at all times and facing forward. Study various brace positions to prepare for the possibility of an accident. Learn optional exit strategies including using the emergency door or windows.

5. Exiting. When exiting the bus, children must move far away from the vehicle to allow the driver to see that they have cleared the bus and are safely away from traffic. Instruct your children to stay away from the bus rear wheels at all times.

6. Awareness. Teach your children to be aware of other traffic in the area. Do not assume that drivers will stop for them or even see them. If children must cross the street, they are to do so only with the driver directing them. Have them constantly looking both ways as they cross the street until they are safely on the other side.

Every year children die or are injured in school bus related accidents. Many die as a result of a collision involving their bus with another vehicle while others are killed or hurt as they fail to clear the area around the bus or are hit by oncoming traffic.

You can keep your child safe by raising their awareness of potential hazards while the rest of us can make school bus safety a priority by obeying the rules of the road. Let s make this school year a safe one.

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Fairly Odd Parents Party Games Trivia: Where They Came From and Where They Went

admin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:11:51 +0000

The Fairly Odd Parents was recently cancelled by Nickelodeon television station, but the reruns of the 83 episodes maintains a high following between children and adults alike. In fact, the Fairly Odd Parents maintained its position as the second most popular show through much of 2003.

The Fairly Odd Parents started as a short film on Oh Yeah! Cartoons in 1998 and became a full-length cartoon of its own right in March of 2001. The show was set in a northern California down called Dimmsdale. The Fairly Odd Parents storyline followed the life of ten-year old Timmy Turner. Timmy underwent some of the common things that happen to the non-popular children at age 10. He had a bully at school, a strange teacher, and a mean babysitter. When things were at their worst, Timmy was granted a set of fairy godparents named Cosmo and Wanda. Cosmo and Wanda were tasked with the job of making Timmy happy. Unfortunately for them, Timmy makes most of his wishes without really thinking them throw or how he will explain the resulting outrageous consequences.

The Fairly Odd Parents, Cosmo and Wanda always mean well, but their ideas are often pretty wild and their disguises even wilder. Most episodes end with Timmy stopping the chaos by wishing “things were back to normal and no one will remember anything.”

The Fairly Odd Parents are seen not only in the United States, but also in Canada, Australia and Great Britain as well. There were many products marketed during the run of the Fairly Odd Parents and a motion picture had been planned, but was later cancelled by Paramount. Combining Fairly Odd Parent party supplies and a party of confused magical wishes and schemes can only end up making a terrifically fun party for everyone.

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Schaumburg Illinois Library - Childrens Programs

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The Schaumburg Library is probably one of the best libraries in all of Illinois. The resources it provides are better that most college libraries. They have programs for every age and every reading level.

The Schaumburg Library provides an environment that will teach your kids to love reading and learning. The under two story time will start toddlers on their journey to loving reading. The story time leader will provide an animated story experience and give tips to parents on how to get their children to love reading.

The Schaumburg Library has a huge multimedia section with DVD, VHS, and music checkout. Also Schaumburg Library has a large amount of books on tape.

The first floor of the Schaumburg Library has the fiction area with all the best sellers. Near the best sellers section you have a quite reading section with a great environment next to a fireplace. Also located on the first floor is the children s section with computers and a larger amount of children s books from reading level 1 to Jr. High School. The children s section also has a small computer lab for educational games and fun.

The second floor of the Schaumburg Library has the computer lab and the non-fiction literature. The second floor is also the quiet study area. Schaumburg library also provides Wi-Fi Internet access and drive up book pick-up and drop off.

The Schaumburg library holds tons of events for kids and has a summer concert schedule, which takes place in the outdoor theater. The Schaumburg library is not just a library it is a corner stone of Schaumburg Village.

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Teen Parenting Myths

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Parenting teens is often a rough and relentless job. The stakes are higher then they will be in any other stage in their life. Many things can change, including the child s characteristics, stress within the family and from outside sources, and how much support the teen gets at home, at school, and within the community.

There are many myths about raising teens that need to be heard. Teens don t suddenly “go bad”. The following myths will help and show how to better the teen, and then take a look at the wrong things said about teens today.

1. Once a bad kid, always a bad kid. One of the worst things a parent could do in raising their child is apply them with the bad kid name. The parent is thinking the kid is bad, therefore the teen will continue to think they are bad and start to act as if they are.

2. You can fix your teenager. If your relationship with your teen is not working out, the only thing you can do is fix your ways. In doing so, you can look for the best ways to raise your teen. You may not be able to control your teen and their emotional status, but you are in full control of how you react to it.

3. A good relationship is a calm one. Many parents fail to give their teens rules cause they think it may cause a problem.

4. Share everything with your teen don t keep stuff from them. Being true with your teen does not mean be totally open be there for them. A parent is the primary role model in the teen s life and a teen might think it is ok to do something a parent does.

5. Teens prefer their friends to their parents. As children start school, they spend less and less time with their family, and their friends take on a greater importance in their lives. Adolescents begin to make their own life the way they go, what they do, and who they spend their time with.

6. My teenager won t talk to me. I can t get him to open up. Teenagers like to talk. They must have a willing to listen. There should be a big difference between normal conversation and your little talks you have with them. Time and effort needs to be taken to discover a place that you can talk to your teen about some of things you may need to discuss with them. Try to keep an open mind and really listen to what the teen is trying to say.

People will also say that peer pressure is at its peak in the years of the teens. That is greatly overrated seeing that teens usually want to hangout with people of the same interest and also like to share the same ideas with the same group also. So keep an open mind about your teen and don t always be on them about what they are always having to do.

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Free Coloring Page Crayon Stain Removal Tips

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Coloring page crayons mark printable coloring pages, favorite leather purses, fine Egyptian linen, your walls, plus grandpa s comfy chair. (Yeah, kid, Ma and Pa know it was you who went color page crazy!)

Try seven free coloring crayon stain removing tips to clean up most materials. Some crayon stain remover techniques work on two or more types of material. Your first choice does not clean off color crayon wax well? –Try another kid - Oh! Uh! - Tip! Always test in a hidden area of the material to check for quality and ease of crayon wax stain clean-up:

1. Ironing to remove coloring crayon stains

2. WD-40 to remove coloring crayon stains

3. Scraping to remove coloring crayon stains

4. Dishwashing Liquid to remove coloring crayon stains

5. Retail Stain Remover to remove coloring crayon stains

6. Water to remove coloring crayon stains

7. Baking Soda to remove coloring crayon stains

1. Ironing to remove coloring crayon stains:

- Cloth — Scrape any excess. Place the stain between two pieces of white paper towel or blotting paper. Press gently with a warm iron. Change the papers as the crayon is soaked up.

- Colorfast white cotton or linen — Pour boiling water through the stain. Let fabric dry. Use dry cleaning fluid for crayon trace remains. Rinse with water. Dry.

2. WD-40 to remove crayon stains:

- Cloth - Spray WD-40 on both sides of the crayon stain. Wait 3-5 minutes. Rinse.

- Walls - Spray WD-40 on crayon stain. Wait 3-5 minutes. Rinse.

- Clothes Dryer - Spray WD-40 on a damp cloth rag. Do NOT spray directly into your dryer. Wipe off crayon marks in the dryer. Rinse the cloth rag. Wipe the drum with the rinsed rag. Run dry, old rags in the dryer until the entire crayon is gone. Gas dryers - leave the door open for one day before regular use.

- Carpet - Scrape off crayon. Spray WD-40. Wait 3-5 minutes. Brush and loosen crayon. Wipe with a terry cloth. Apply dishwashing liquid. Wipe with clean terry cloth. Use a damp sponge to rinse. Air dry.

- Wood Flooring, Paneling and Other Wood Surfaces -Test WD-40 on a hidden part of the wood for colorfastness. Spray over the stained area. Wipe the area clean with a clean and dry terry cloth. Repeat as needed. Use a sponge in a circular rub to work dishwashing liquid into the wood. Rinse off with a little water. Dry with a clean terry cloth.

- Tile - Test WD-40 on a hidden part of the tile for colorfastness. Spray WD-40 to crayon mark. Take a clean terry cloth. Remove the mark. Repeat. Remove the WD-40 with dishwashing liquid and a sponge. Use a circular rub. Rinse with water. Dry with clean terry cloth.

3. Scraping to remove crayon stains:

- Linoleum, Cork, Asphalt, Vinyl - Use metal spatula. Scrape gently.

- Silver - Use your fingernail, soft plastic or rubber spatula. Apply hot soapy water. Rinse silver in hot water. Wipe dry.

- Hard surfaces: metals, glass, plastic, stone, — Wipe with dishwashing liquid and sponge. Rinse. Wipe dry.

- Leather, Suede - scrape with a fingernail or dull knife. Apply a paste of fullers earth and water to the crayon mark. Let dry. Brush off. Repeat as needed. Use a leather conditioner for the leather.

4. Dishwashing Liquid to remove crayon stains:

Cloth - Rub stained area with a clean cloth until removed.5. Retail Stain Remover to remove crayon stains: Cloth — Spray or rub onto the crayon stain. Wait 3-5 minutes. Follow any other retail stain remover instructions.6. Water to remove crayon stains: Cloth - Wash in the hottest water that is safe for the fabric.7. Baking Soda to remove crayon stains: Hard Surfaces - Make a past with baking soda and water. Apply to crayon marks.Kids coloring page artistic expressions should flow freely. Neatly is good, too!Crayon marks are easy to remove. Test the methods. Good tip: use butcher or kraft paper play surface. Coloring freely or neatly — Keep the seven free coloring page crayon stain removal tips on hand! Permission is granted to reprint this article “Free Coloring Page Crayon Stain Removal Tips “. Use it for your website, class, home school, church or library with the coloringpagewow.com/” target=”_blank ColoringPageWOW.com live links and credits intact. Get more free Coloring Page WOW articles,too. No permission is granted to edit, alter or sell the articles.

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Kids Fascination With The Fire Engine Remains Strong

admin — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 23:11:51 +0000

Through the years, child after child has expressed fascination with fire fighters, fire engines, Dalmatians, the cool fireman s pole and the list can go on and on. Why are our children so enthralled with this concept? For whatever reason they remain interested it is important to enhance the importance of role models in the community so they begin to desire these characteristics of giving and helping others in need. One prime way to do that is to encourage field trips to the firehouse and a chance to meet real firemen of the community. Keeping this growing spirit alive in children will undoubtedly add to their personalities in a positive way.

Arranging a meeting with the fire department is not as hard as one might think. Contacting the fire department main telephone number should reach a contact that can direct your inquiry to the right person. Since every scheduled visit runs the chance of being called off due to a fire, call to set a date and time to take a group tour of the firehouse as well as a tentative rescheduled date and time. Watching the children s fascination as they get to see the actual truck and get to try on the fireman s gear is priceless. Try to have a worksheet or assignment prepared to entice the children to ask questions during the tour. Perhaps a prize to the child that asks most questions would be one example of how to keep the children engaged in a learning atmosphere.

You don t need to wait for this to be set up through the educational system either. As a parent or care giver, we all want our children to know what to do in the case of an emergency and the best way to help this process along is to construct those potential bridges that create that link. Stop drop and roll has always been a popular teach in the school system but the importance of finding a way out of a burning building is just as important and not always made pertinent to the home scenario. Taking time to physically map out escape routes for your children and running practice drills could save your child or your family s life.

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