Wendy Harless knew something was wrong with her two-year-old son. He kept complaining about his back hurting. Doctors told her that he was just fine, but they kept running tests on him. For three months, the process continued. She and her husband would take Holden in for a new test, they would bring him home […]
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The Remarkable Wooden Rocking Horse
There is nothing more magical and amazing than the experience of watching the joy on a young child’s face as they play on a hand crafted rocking horse. It can consume hours of time transporting them into their own imagination, and it doesn’t matter if they are a boy or girl. The remarkable gift of […]
Fun and Adventure for Both the Kids and Grandparents
With the change in season and cooler weather families seem to be spending more and more time indoors. This however is the perfect time to load up the family, from the kids to the grandparents, and take off driving through the scenic and colorful fall landscape. The leaves are changing colors and it is still […]
Halloween Light Show – Party Rock
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Barbie: Is She Evil or Good?
Over the past decade there has been attack after attack criticizing the message that one of Mattel’s most popular toys, Barbie, is sending to young girls. Critics claim that Barbie is giving young girls an unrealistic perception of body image. Although I may be several years behind in adding my voice to the argument, I […]
Education Perspectives: Student-Based Solutions
Few people disagree that our current education model has problems. Trying to get a handle on fixing these problems is difficult—especially when we can’t even agree on what the problems are. Teachers, parents and school administrators all have different perspectives. But the perspective often missing completely from the education conversation is from students themselves. Finding […]
12 Fun Ways to Celebrate National School Lunch Week
Parents and teachers can do much more than drag out the Food Plate chart during National School Lunch Week, Oct. 10-14. Thanks to the Internet, you can choose from a variety of online quizzes, interactive games, live events in your school and community, and even simple do-it-yourself “fun with food” experiments in your own kitchen. […]
10 Easy to Improve Memory Activities for Kids
Kids start out as a blank slate. Their brains develop very quickly from birth to three years old, and the development continues at an accelerated rate until they are adults. Improving your kid’s memory is a fun and easy activity. Games are the best way to improve memory and there are easy and fun ones […]
Most Important Traits of a Teacher
The job of teachers is educating students and helping mold them into individuals that will be able to successfully function in society. Being an effective teacher involves more than having a degree and knowledge of the subject you are teaching. There are many people who have jobs as teachers, but the most successful possess the […]
Don’t Let Them Lose Their Creativity
Young children are excellent problem solvers and naturally creative individuals. They’re typically not afraid of failure and intuitively engage in the kinds of divergent thinking that people who value innovation tend to prize. Unfortunately, by the time they’ve made it through second grade, that creativity and ability to immediately grasp ideas and concepts in an […]
Best Rides for Toddlers at Disney World and Disneyland
Many families want to experience the best vacation possible with their young children. In order to do this, many families want to find child-friendly locations. One fabulous destination idea for your next family vacation is Florida or California. Both of these states offer fantastic weather all year round and amazing theme parks, such as Disneyland […]
20 Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy While Traveling
Traveling with kids can be the most rewarding, fun and enlightening experience of your life. Or, it can be the most hair-pulling, frustrating and maddening time of your life. It all depends on how well your kids adjust to the travel and how happy you can keep them. Here are 20 creative ways to keep […]
Fashion Trends for 2011 Back To School Edition
Moms around the country are looking for the latest fashion trends for their little ones back-to-school outfits. Though some fashion trends will differ based on a child’s age, a few fashion must-haves for all ages are coming into style for the 2011-2012 school year. Getting ready for school is always a challenge for parents, but […]
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