Archive for October, 2009
Kids Cooking Kits for the Holidays
Kids learning their way around the kitchen with kids cooking kits is about more than getting them to help you peel potatoes or stir the cake batter, although it is nice when they can help you out. Kids cooking kits is also about more than trying to keep them busy so they’re not whiney and bored, although it does make for a fun time. The other benefits I’m thinking of are what they learn in math, science, literature, and art when they cook. Ssshh… most kids don’t even realize they’re learning school stuff while they’re having a good time in the kitchen.
The Rain Maker Tube
Ages 3 – 5
A really fun simple preschool activity to do with your little on is making a rainmaker tube. All you need is a paper towel tube, or a wrapping paper tube, some aluminum foil, tape, uncooked rice or beans, paper, scissors and some crayons for decoration.
Start out by cutting two circles out of your paper. Take the paper and wrap it around the end of the tube to seal it off. Use the
tape to attach the paper to the tube. If you use colored paper it will make the ends of your rain maker look more fun!
Play Day with Baby…
From the moment your baby is born they are learning. Everyday and everything they do from the moment they wake up in the morning to bed time is a learning adventure. Here are some fun things to do with baby through the day to help your newbie develop and learn. All of your baby’s senses are working touch, smell, taste, site and hearing in overdrive. Everything and everyday is completely new to them and their senses will be working in overdrive as they grow and begin to become curious about the world around them. Many of the everyday things they will learn are through playing.
What does it mean to be a dad?
The night Kristi told me she was pregnant everything in my life changed and immediately the question what does it mean to be a dad and what am I expected to do came to mind. It started off with the initial thought but over the nine months of pregnancy slowly the process of living changed for me. Suddenly it was not about me, Kristi or anyone else everything was about this new little life growing in my wife waiting to join the world. Everything I thought I believed changed from my political views to the way I thought about working and why I was here on earth living mysef.
Tips For Potty Training Your Toddler
Author: Stefanie Fauquet
Potty Training seems to be one of the most anticipated and also dreaded tasks among mothers of toddlers. On the one hand it is an exciting time because the thought of not having to buy diapers anymore is a great feeling, especially on your pocketbook. However, when it comes down to the actual training and getting your toddler to actually use the potty, this is another story.
There are a few tips to help make the potty training process a bit smoother.
Tips for New Dads…
So you went with you wife to all the doctor appointments, ultrasounds and breathing classes but you still don’t feel the true feelings of being a Daddy. Your wife starts really feeling the emotions of being a Mommy long before you. Her body has gone through changes and she can feel the little one kicking and moving inside. Sure you got to put your hand on the belly and feel a kick, you saw the ultrasound pictures but something is still missing right? Don’t worry all first time Dads go through this.
The Importance of Special Education…
Author: Jay Ashley
Special children should be given a great deal of help. Special education is offered to children to help them live normally and deal with their society. When you are helping an autistic child, there are instances that you may feel a little frustrated or disappointed.
Special education conducted to these children should have continuous, multi faceted and special approach of intensive guidance and care. These autistic children with 60 to 70 IQ rating have better chances of learning compared to children aged 5 to 6 who have spontaneous speech.
Saving Money for College…
Author: Charles Kassotis
Even if college is years ahead for your son or daughter, or if you aren’t sure whether you plan to go on for university study following high school or community college, it never hurts to set aside savings that can be used for this worthwhile plan when the time comes. College costs continue to rise each year, with some institutions increasing tuition rates by five percent or more. It’s a good idea to start saving now so your money can compound at a decent rate and bring in a profitable return for future studies.
Help My Toddler Is On The Loose…
Author: Mila Sidman
Your lovely little baby has now turned into a lovely toddler, one problem though… He won’t sit still or worst he runs off every chance he gets. What’s a mom to do when your toddler is on the loose? Here are a few recommendations for keeping your toddler close.
Action = Consequence – at this age your toddler won’t really understand a long winded explanation about why running off is dangerous. Instead use simple commands and show your toddler through actions that if he runs off there is a consequence, ie. He has to sit in the stroller or hold your hand.
Free Parenting Tips – What You Should Know About Effective Parenting…
Author: Deanna Mascle
People are constantly looking for help and strategies for effective parenting. They always strive to be the best possible parent they can be and often feel that they come up short in terms of their own parenting skills. Regardless, the search for better ways of effective parenting is a lifelong search for many parents. The notion of living up to expectations as a parent is often very near to the heart of many parents, creating a fear over parenting that often leads to insecurity and a lack of confidence in personal parenting skills.