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Several fun science experiments can be conducted with basic materials that you already have in your home. These little experiments will keep your children entertained while enhancing and reinforcing their science knowledge.

The first easy experiment will teach your child how sound is caused by vibration.
Gather a small empty box such as a match box or a child s shoe box, some
rubber bands, a few small drinking glasses, a spoon, and some water. First, fill
the drinking glasses with different amounts of water. Have your child tap on the
glasses using the spoon and point out how the amount of water inside the glass
affects the sound that is produced. Next, wrap the rubber bands around the box.
Make sure they are all facing the same way. The box should look similar to a guitar
if done correctly. Let your child pluck the strings to make sound. There are additional
ways to produce sound as well. For example, you can put wax paper over a comb
and blow on it like a harmonica. Kazoos are also a fun way to produce sound. If
you live near a school supply store you might also consider purchasing a tuning
fork to enhance this experiment.

Static electricity is something else that can easily be taught. For this experiment
you will need a balloon, a comb, a plate, and some small bits of scrap paper.
This experiment works best in the winter. First, tear the scrap paper up into
tiny bits and place it on the plate. Next, let your child run the comb through
his/her hair. The comb will now chase the bits of paper about the plate. After
you are done with that phase of the experiment, blow up and tie the balloon. Vigorously
rub it on your child s hair or let them rub it through yours. The balloon
should now stick to the wall because of the static electricity.

Another simple science experiment involves learning how plants grow. Gather paper cups, water, dirt, seeds, carnations,
food coloring, a spoon, leaves, paper, and a pencil. First, let your child add
some dirt and a little water to two paper cups. Next, plant some seeds into each
cup. Place one cup in a window or a sunny spot. Place the other plant in a shady
spot that rarely sees the sun such as a closet. Water each plant regularly. As
time passes your child will notice how the plant that receives sun thrives and
how the other plants do not. This experiment proves that plants need sunshine
to grow. There are some related experiments that you can also do. Pour some water
into several cups and add different hues of food coloring to the cups and stir.
Add a carnation to each cup. By the next day, the carnations should have changed
to the color of the water. This demonstrates how plants absorb water. You might
also have your child do leaf rubbings using paper and pencil to show how the plant
food is produced.

As you can see, there are many simple science experiments that can be done with
your child. Gather those materials and let the fun and the learning begin!

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With more and more people getting online everyday by the thousands, safety precautions become all so important. Especially for teens, as the internet use has become so prevalent with them. Teens love to use them to talk to their friends and chat and make new ones.

This is where the dangers lie, as child predators routinely hunt for new victims online. Children and even for that matter adults should never give out personal information about yourself, your family, your phone number, or esp. where you live.

Parents must advice their children with this information! The younger they are the more they are at risk. These predators pose as nice people who want to get to know your children. They try to befriend them and become their friends.

Young kids especially have to be very careful in chatrooms. When in chatrooms remember that not everyone may be who they say they are. For example many of theses child molesters pretend to be someone else. Many of them pretend to be a child themselves looking for other friends to meet and have fun with. This is how many of theses monsters start to befriend your children!

Let your kids know if someone harasses you online, says anything inappropriate whether sexual or not, or does anything that makes your child feel uncomfortable contact your Internet service provider. Let them know what happened and they can further investigate the matter.

Instill the fact into your children that they can always come to you for any problem or question. And that no subject is to wrong or embarrassing to ask you. Often kids feel funny talking about sexual matters with parents, but let them know it s important to talk and share problems with you esp. when it comes to the internet and strangers. And you may end up not only saving your own child but millions others out their online.

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Owner of SafetyRus.com SafetyRus.com
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Forget anything that has happened on film over the past decade, the number one action star in the world has been Jack Bauer. There really is no other competitor. Of course, Jack benefits from the fact that he gets hours and hours of television to solidify his position as a dominant action star. Kiefer Sutherland has crafted this larger than life hero into an unstoppable terrorist wrecking machine, all the while making him unique and human. He has moments of weakness, his heart gets in the way of tough decisions, but in the end he remains the best weapon CTU Los Angeles has against domestic terrorism.

A big part of an effective action hero is the kill count. Now, perhaps that sounds wrong and distasteful. It kind of is, I guess. But, action dramas will inevitably have a multitude of deaths and the way in which these are carried out have a lot to do with the quality of a show. Not just quantity of kills, but the style and manner in which they are accomplished.

Jack Bauer is known for the creative ways in which he eliminates enemies. It s not always as simple as gunshot to the chest or head. Jack does what needs to be done with whatever resources he has around him. I suppose you could consider him the new-age MacGyver, except about a zillion times more badass. The BuddyTV article list Jack s ten best kills, each complete with video. And, boy, there are some doozies in there. The extreme nature of 24 is something that network television has never, ever seen before. Enjoy it while it lasts.

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New book bags, clothes, sneakers will not guarantee a child s success in school. Thirty days after school starts the book bag will be torn, the clothes will be dirty and the new pens lost. Now what? These things may give a child a good first impression with a new teacher, but they will not insure their success during the entire school year.

The key to a child s success in school is educational responsibility. Here are some ideas to help them.

Top 10 Rules for Success in School (and in life)

1. No Vision = No Direction. Write down what you want to accomplish in the first 30, 60, 90 days of the school year.

2. Don t Find a Fault Find a Solution.

3. Minimizing the Bummer Words that can hold them back from reaching their full potential - no, can t, won t, never, maybe, and if.

4. Learn how to set and achieve goals and how to use these principles in the classroom.

5. To get ahead in life - learn more, do more.

6. Use the “I ll Make It Happen” words: yes, I can, and I will.

7. Eliminating excuses.

8. Ask yourself everyday: “Did I give my best effort to today s activities?”

9. Help others.

10. Enthusiastically take action on your dreams.

Suggestions for implementation:

Highlight one rule and focus on it for one week. The next week choose another rule to focus on for the week. Over a ten week period each rule will get your attention for one week. Repeat the process until these rules become a habit. You Are a Winner! When teenagers develop an “I ll Make It Happen” attitude it will positively impact their attendance, class participation, personal decision making, and the overall academic achievement. With these life skills teenagers will be able to more clearly define what is important in life. They will learn that success takes time, planning and determination. Goal setting and educational ownership are fundamental building blocks our teenagers need to become active participants in their education and their future success.

Accent On Success is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping children succeed in school and in life. We want to reach 2,000,000 students by September 1st. Top 10 Rules for Success in School (and in life)

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Goal Setting for Students book which has recently won three national book awards.

Christmas break is (unfortunately) over and your spring semester is in full swing. You have books to read, tests to study for and papers to write. You can t afford to miss class. You don t have time to get sick.

The reality is though students get sick. You become stressed out by all your academic commitments, skimp on sleep, fill up on junk food and then when your compromised immune system brushes by some germs - well - pass the tissues. Luckily, there are ways to keep your energy levels up and your immune system strong, able to ward off stress and fight infection. If you re looking for ways to keep your mind, body and spirit healthy in 2007 and beyond, practice these 10 simple affirmations:

1. I will allow myself enough sleep each night to fully rest my body, recharge my batteries and support my immune system to protect against illness.

2. I will exercise daily doing things I enjoy, even if that means squeezing in a 20-minute walk in between classes.

3. I will pay attention to my emotions and find positive ways to calm my mind &amp body down when I m stressed. I will try deep breathing yoga or I ll call a friend up and do something fun!

4. I will follow my intuition about what s right for my future and not be swayed by the expectations and demands of others.

5. Before I say “yes” (again) to something or someone, I will ask myself, “Is this new task in alignment with my goals? Will saying yes make me happy? Do I have time to add another thing to my schedule? What will I have to sacrifice if I say yes to this new activity?” Be honest and don t be afraid to put your own needs first every now and then!

6. I will be grateful for the body I was born with, taking time to appreciate its unique wonder. I will stand proud knowing that I am able to judge by own body by my standards, not by unrealistic media/advertiser standards.

7. Sometimes, I will leap before I look, take chances and give my dreams the chance to come true.

8. I will stop analyzing the past, worrying about the future and start living right in the present. Really, really LIVING. Day by day, taking a moment to appreciate things just the way they are.

9. I will nourish my body with healthy, whole foods, which will give me more energy, strength and endurance to live life to the fullest. I will remember that eating healthy is not about looking good in my jeans, but about how it makes me feel inside and out.

10. I will remember to go easy on myself and to laugh at my mistakes. After all, I am fabulously human and am allowed MANY moments of imperfection.

Laugh a little more. Worry a little less. 2007 could be your healthiest year yet!

Do you:

· Ever find yourself getting sick during finals week every year?

· Believe that stress plays a big part in compromising your immune system?

Shoot me an email and let s discuss this. I love to hear from students!

Maria Pascucci is the President of Campus Calm ( campuscalm.com/ campuscalm.com).
She helps high school & college students achieve balance, reduce stress, increase self-confidence and gain perspective in our hectic, achievement obsessed world. Free reports for students, parents and educators available with subscription to Campus Calm Connections. Maria lives in Buffalo, New York with her graphic designer husband, Shaun, who shares the homepage of their personal writing/design website ( creativetypeco.com/ creativetypeco.com). Contact her at mailto:maria@campuscalm.com maria@campuscalm.com.

Kids love modelling and play dough is the perfect medium for preschoolers. It is easy and cheap to make, uses the most basic of ingredients (even I have them in my cupboard!) and is long lasting. Toddlers enjoy the squishy, squashy nature of play dough even though they may not actually create anything. Once your kids reach 4 and 5 years old you can show them how to roll, cut and pinch the play dough to make little creatures and people.

By making your own

Every day has the potential to be a good, and in some cases, a great day for you. Few of us get up in the morning thinking that we want this to be a bad day. Yet in many cases the day turns that way because of a person, an event or because we worry something in the future.

This Teaching Moment is about those small events that throw you off balance and negatively impact your day.

What stole your day? Was it a boss, an unruly child, the erratic driver on the way to work, not getting the &amprdquoB&amprdquo you expected on the history paper, a discourteous server at lunch, etc.

Every day there are numerous people or events that can prevent us from having a good day &ampndash if we let them. The key is not letting them &ampldquosteal your day.&amprdquo

In most cases we can not control these life experiences, but we can control how we react to them. Lao-Tzu, a Chinese Philosopher said: &ampldquoHe who conquers others is strong he who conquers himself is mighty.&amprdquo

Question for discussion:

1. Discuss the pluses and minus of your day with your family. Be specific.

2. Discuss with your family something that almost &ampldquostole your day.&amprdquo Describe the event and how you handled it.

3. Do you notice a pattern? Are there particular people or events that seem to always steal your day? Say, the drive to work, the bus to school, and the neighbor&amprsquos barking dog? etc. Discuss.

Suggestions for implementation:

1. Do your- family members have suggestions on how you could have handled a particular situation? This is a learning experience for everyone in the family. The idea is to share positive ways to keep you positive and focused on what is really important.

2. Make this a fun discussion stimulating experience for everyone.

3. Learn to accept others. They may be having a bad day for any number of reasons. Take a couple of deep breathes and say to yourself: &ampldquoI&amprsquom not going to let this steal my day.&amprdquo

We hope you have found this Teaching Moment helpful.

I m always impressed and amazed by the creative solutions that parents and families come up with to solve problems.

This creative and elegant solution came from a family with whom I once worked.

Their son had his own phone and an answering machine that they had provided. They decided that whenever their son violated his phone privileges, he would put the following on his answering machine or cell phone that said, “Hi, this is John. I ve violated my phone privileges and I can t talk to you today. So just leave a message and I ll talk to you tomorrow at school.”

This one worked so well that they had to use it only twice.

Another family created solution

Another family has learned just to stop calls at a certain hour of the night. After that time, no non-emergency calls for their child would be accepted. They define an emergency as something that would cause imminent physical or emotional harm.

If you try these solutions and they don t work, or you are saying to yourself, “That would never work in my family!” that could indicate a problem that requires professional assistance.

Some folks may see the phone as a small problem. But I think it s important to manage a small problem well. It s good practice for the bigger issues that may lie ahead.

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Banish boredom and learn important life lessons while you have a blast

Growing up is not all fun and games, but growing up the right way is a world of fun with the Girl Guide and Boy Scout associations. Lord Robert Baden Powell introduced the concept of “scouting” in 1909. The Girl Guide Association was registered one year later in 1910.

What is Guiding?

Guiding involves a patrol of girls who have come together to enjoy a game that is over 90 years old. It is something exciting to do while growing up. Guiding is enjoyed around the world and your school probably has a Girl Guide group. Guiding teaches moral principles - especially those of caring for other and doing good turns. Most importantly it is about building friendships both locally and abroad. The Girl Guide motto is: ” Be Prepared “. It teaches members to be prepared for anything that life may present them with. Girl Guides is everyone, but there are categories for different age groups. If you are:

- Between 5 and 7 - you are a Teddie
- Between 7 and 10 - you are a Brownie
- Between 10 and 14 - you are a Guide
- Between 14 and 25 - you are a Ranger

Who are the teddies?

Teddies care and share and always try. They have fun teddy picnics.

Who are the Brownies?

The Brownie Law teaches unselfishness and thoughtfulness. A Brownie is truthful, obedient and cheerful and always put others before herself.

The Brownie Promise: I promise that I will do my best To do my duty to my God and to my country, To help other people And to keep the Brownie Law.

Brownie Motto: ” Lend a hand “

Who are the guides?

The Guide Law teaches girls to be loyal, trustworthy, helpful, friendly, polite, considerate, caring, brave, cheerful, obedient, thrifty and respectful. Guiding is a game that teaches:

- Self discipline
- Service to others
- Home Making
- Personal Fitness
- Creative crafts
- Outdoor know how
- Conservation of living things

What are the Rangers?

A Ranger s challenge is to render service by taking the promise out into the world and being aware of her responsibilities as a young adult. Rangers undertake projects and decide on their own programs.

AND FOR THE BOYS.

Boy Scout s is everyone, but there are categories for different age groups. If you are:

- Between 7 and 11 - you are a Cub
- Between 11 and 18 - you are a Scout
- Between 18 and 28 - you are a Rover

Who are the Cubs?

Cubs enjoy a vast programme based on the popular Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. A play and learn method is used to teach concepts like teamwork. Cubs start their jungle trail at Cheetah Level, progress to Lion Level and eventually attain Leaping Wolf Status.

Who are the Scouts?

Scouts are a patrol of between six and eight boys, working as a team to perform their adventure filled tasks.

Who are the Rovers?

Rovers do not have a structured programme but concentrate on service to the Scouting community.

Michael Russell

Your Independent guide to

Summer camps can provide a fun and educational way for children to spend their summer vacation. This is because these camps provide a number of activities that can teach children to appreciate the value teamwork, which they can apply in their lives. However, these camps require that children stay and sleep in a location away from their parents for a period of about two to four weeks. For some parents, this is what hinders them from enrolling their children in these camps. They are worried that their child may not be able to cope with the stress of not having them around for a long period of time. To respond to this apprehension, some camps have now relocated to more “convenient” locations and they have modified their programs so that the campers could go home at day s end. These modified camps have then been called day camps.

Types of day camps

There is also a wide selection of day camps that parents can choose from and the choices are similar to the choices they will be faced with in picking out a summer camp. There are also day camps that cater to specific interests such as Science and Math camps. However, one very popular choice of parents are “roughing-it” day camps that provide various activities that help children appreciate the value of team work and the value of preserving the environment at the same time. These camps usually last from four to eight weeks, which is considered enough time to build a strong sense of community among campers.

Camper groups

In these day camps, campers are usually grouped into smaller “camper groups″ that children would belong to for the whole duration of the camp and the usual ratio of counselors to campers is four campers to one counselor. Belonging to these groups while doing activities and joining competitions are said to help children learn how to work together, respect each other and build their confidence. The activities that these children go through are designed for specific age groups and skill level because doing the appropriate age and skill level activities can help children maximize the camping experience based on their specific needs.

Day camps offer one of the best alternatives for parents who may have children that may not be able to handle being apart from them for long periods of time. These day camps offer the same benefits that a traditional summer camp offers since the only difference is that when your child is enrolled in a day camp, you will be able to ask them about their experience by day s end.

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