If you have kids like the most of us, the one thing that we all worry about from time to time is the common problem of appetite loss. This causes a lot of worry from parents all over the world. There are kids out there who do not want to eat no matter what time of the day it is and there are those who only wish to eat their favorite foods. The problem is that most of these foods are not healthy and a lot of children lose their desire to eat...more
Outdoor playgrounds offer plenty of space for children to frolic in. They learn to compete and get along with other children. Playing fosters a sense of companionship among children. Playground equipment are available in various materials ranging from safety tested rubber to child friendly plastic.Outdoor activities are often recommended by doctors for children. The main reason for this is outdoor activities help children become agile and develop...more
I'd give all wealth that years have piled, The slow result of Life's decay, To be once more a little child, For one bright summer day said Lewis Carrol about childhood as the golden period of ones life, which is adorned with innocence and a hunger for learning. Every child carries some special memories of childhood as they grow up and colorful summer camps are certainly one of them. The approaching summers leave every parent in pursuit of finding the perfect summer camps for kids; however, there are certain key areas that should be ruminated before settling for a perfect summer camp. The first thing to look for is what kind of summer camp your kids would love to go. Have a look below - Residential or Non-residential camps: Age can be an important factor for determining if a child is fit for residential or non-residential programs since younger children can be averse to the idea of staying away from home for longer periods. Day camps for instance, run for stipulated number of hours offering recreational or educational activities for the children, these may also include day trips during the week to beaches and amusement parks. Residential camps such as Sleep away camps are other...more
All of us know how important part Christmas has become in our lives. Christmas is no more just a celebration it has become more of a family time. Most of us wait for the Christmas as this is the only time when all of our family members are on vacation. Starting from the kids to adults everyone looks it as a time to enjoy each others. Everyone...more
Swing sets, wooden forts, play sets, tree houses or playhouses are the usual settings in the backyards of the people. People have different kind of such playful settings for their children in their gardens or backyards. Whether they have small or large backyards or gardens, they mostly prefer to have exclusive swing sets or wooden forts for their...more
Kids with special needs love and need toys as much or more than any kid, but their parents often face challenges in getting the right toys into their hands. Fortunately, there are rating and review sources out there that can help. What are the most common problems parents find when they dish out their money and get little value for their child from the play product? Ellen Metrick, Chief Toy Evaluator at AblePlay, a website that has ratings and reviews of toys for children with special needs, has made a career out of that very dilemma. We found that parents and their children love and want toys that not only are appropriate for the childs ability, but that also help them capture additional abilities and build on skills they want to acquire.Metrick goes on to say, I have walked down many aisles of toy stores and searched products online and discovered that there are a lot of pitfalls in the process of finding the right toy for a child with special needs. Heres Metricks shopping cautions:1.Packages give ages that reflect chronological age, not developmental age. They may not relate to a child with uneven abilities.2.Product packaging can be very misleading as to what is really inside...more
When sitting on beanbag chair for the first time, you probably felt so relaxed and comfortable. They are not so big and they are very easy to move. With lots of colors and shapes, they are comfortable for almost every style and age.If you have kids...more
Kids love a lot of things. And, as parents, we make sure to give them all they want. Dont we? Now, if you are a parent (just like me) and confused about what to give your sweet princess on her coming birthday (I am assuming that her birthday is just...more
Kids (including mine) love Party Bags. They really do. And, since Christmas and New Year are only a few days away, my little cutie has started making her list of the things she wants before the New Year begins. And by virtue of being the parents, we...more
Children with anxiety might avoid other kids: he or she favors to stay away from team or even on its own, occasionally; he or she usually attempts to prevent brand new circumstances. This kind of child anxiety is actually much deeper compared to...more
Who can forget watching Looney Toons or Tom and Jerry on Saturday mornings? Cartoons have changed drastically over the years but have their lasting effects on children. Typically, children begin watching cartoons on television at an early age of six...more
As a child you would have never slept even for a day without watching cartoons. Here is a short rewind of the emergence of cartoons. The term Cartoon originated in the 19th century. Those days, it was used to refer to a piece of drawing or painting...more