Many parents decide to bring a Puggle puppy into the family to teach their child responsibility or to offer an only child a playmate. What many of us may not know is that puppies teach children much more than responsibility or friendship. And these 5 things can help your child grow into a compassionate, intelligent adult.1.Communication - Children are always talking to their stuffed animals or imaginary friends and the same goes for their...more
As many of us know, being a teenager is tough and giving birthday gifts to teenagers can be just as difficult. Teenagers are prone to peer pressure and often "follow the crowd," which means not all gifts they receive will pass the "cool test" or meet their standards. I know how this is; been there done that. But it doesn't have to be this way and I'll tell you why. A big problem many parents and loved ones have when selecting gifts...more
This work is childs play! People who excel in their jobs often make it look easy and effortless. Like Robert Redford in the movie The Natural, they seem to have a knack, a flair, a talent for the core job duty; the same way Redfords character had a natural talent for throwing and hitting a baseball.In fact, the clues to our right work are often found in our childhood preoccupations. For example, in one study conducted by British behavioral scientists, on the relationship between our desires in youth and adult success, 50 individuals were tracked over a period of 28 years, from the ages of 7 to 35. The result? Nearly all of the subjects wound up engaged in a professional pursuits related to their interests during the ages 7 through 14. While most strayed from these interests after childhood, the successful adults were those who found their way back to their childhood dreams by the age of 35, even if only as a hobby or avocation. Dont you find that amazing? I do! If youve read my book, JobJoy (http://www.jobjoy.com/E-book/jobjoy/sales_page.html), then you know that I put a lot of emphasis on understanding what we did and how we did it during ages 7-14. What I have found over...more
Just because school started doesn't mean your summer has to be over! Bask in the lazy days of summer with these sunny eBooks.Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary – Follow Ralph the mouse as he hops on his toy motorcycle and runs away to summer camp and tries to avoid sticky situations! There's an adventure around every turn in this...more
The "Keep out of reach of children" message is a major issue for all parents, particularly when the phone, PDA, or some other important piece of machinery gets reclassified as a toy by the kids and they don't understand why they can't play with it. Toys are their territory, and these devices look and act like toys.This can be a complex situation,...more
With the abundance of computer games and television distractions and toys with little room for creative engagement for children, it is important to give their lives a little balance by providing them with toys that nurture and develop their creative side.Creativity is not limited to the arts and 'creative activities' such as music and visual arts. Creativity can be developed in many areas of life such a maths and problem solving, social interaction and human movement. Creative toys will stimulate your child to use their brain actively instead of passive play. Creative toys will encourage role-play, problem solving and the use of their imagination.Creativity is important for many reasons. While researchers may argue how, they will all agree that creative thinking benefits children in the following ways;Develops flexibility of thinking, original thought.Heightens perceptiveness, tolerance for uncertainty and willingness to overcome obstacles.Increases the ability to strive and enables better motivation.Helps to develop individuality and self awareness and awareness of others.Wooden toys are becoming more popular again, as parents realise their value in a child's play repertoire....more
Several people wonder what is the reason behind children's fixation towards kids bunk beds and even you can attest to that. When you were a kid, you feel so thrilled to climb onto the top bunk in your best friends' room.It really is not to boast but...more
Parenting is not an easy job. There is the overwhelming sense of responsibility. The knowledge that this is the most important job you will ever do, and the nagging fear that you won't do it well. On top of that, there is the daily non stop job of...more
Whether you are buying toys for your own children or someone else's, you need to keep in mind certain things to ensure you get the appropriate toy.SafetySafety is the most important factor when looking at children's toys.At different ages there are...more
There are some Married with Children episodes, which were accused of crossing the limit. A housewife from Michigan headed a boycott against the show after viewing an episode titled ‘Her Cups Runneth Over.'The episode contains some...more
You don't even have to be out of diapers in order to have a career in the movies or television these days it seems like. So where are all these child stars coming from? It seems they are growing out of the walls. But they have to come from somewhere....more
A child should be taken to the dentist for their first appointment when they are around one year of age. This allows for the establishment of a dental provider for the child to become comfortable with. It also initiates and encourages the onset of...more