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Sort it Out! - A New Game Brings Fun to the Information Era

Posted on 30 September 2009

Sort it Out!, the educational game of putting things in order, allows players to make sense of events and measurements by arranging them in correct sequences. By inviting players to interact with facts as they compete for points and race to the finish, Sort it Out! is destined to become a new party classic for [...]

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University Games to Create Products From Mo Willems’ ‘Pigeon’ Series

Posted on 30 September 2009

University Games has acquired the rights to create educational toys based on children’s books by award-winning author Mo Willems. University Games plans to design a broad range of games, puzzles, and other merchandise inspired by the fresh illustrations and humorous dialogue of the Mo Willems’ “Pigeon” series, published by Hyperion Books for Children.

Beginning with the [...]

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The Importance of Striking a Fair Balance

Posted on 28 September 2009

Depending upon the age of your children, they may be involved in a myriad of children activities. You know the importance of striking a fair balance between allowing children to be involved in activities and having time for the family to spend together. Unfortunately, the children may not agree with your definition of “fair.”

Perhaps your [...]

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Three Super-Easy Slow Cooking Recipes

Posted on 28 September 2009

Slow cookers, or crock pots, are wonderful tools in any home kitchen. Not only do they allow you to make a wonderful meal, you don’t even have to be present the entire time it’s cooking! You may want to try one of these three super-easy slow cooking recipes for kids if you’ve never used a [...]

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Free Ebook - Raising Kids on the Internet

Posted on 27 September 2009

Consider a recent survey of teenagers that revealed the following:
- 91% of kids have an email address
- 60% have an instant-message screen name
- 75% have a cell phone
- 72% have profiles on social networking sites
And on a more disturbing note
- 1 in 5 said they have been “cyber-bullied”
- most share personal [...]

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Most Child Safety Seats Incorrectly Installed

Posted on 26 September 2009

More than 80 percent of child passenger safety seats inspected earlier this month by the Pennsylvania State Police were incorrectly installed, according to Commissioner Frank E. Pawlowski, who today urged parents to check the child safety seats in their vehicles.

“Child passenger safety seats save lives, but only when they are used properly,” Pawlowski said. “Parents [...]

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Pennsylvania Launches Child Passenger Safety Campaign

Posted on 26 September 2009

Safe Kids Pennsylvania wants to make sure the child safety in travelling is well taken care of. As part of the National Child Passenger Safety annual initiative, Safe Kids PA has launched a statewide billboard campaign.

The “Safety on the Go” campaign encourages parents, grandparents and caregivers to secure children in the appropriate child safety seat. [...]

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Five Ways to Be a Fitness Role Model to Your Children

Posted on 23 September 2009

Childhood obesity is a concern of medical experts these days. It seems children spend so much time in front of the television, gaming consoles, or computers that they aren’t as active as they used to be. Instead of signing your children up for a weight-loss reality show, here are five ways to be a fitness [...]

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Advantages of Family Rosters

Posted on 23 September 2009

If your family has several members, it’s quite likely everyone has activities to attend. It’s also a good bet the parents expect the children to help with chores around the house for children activities. There are many advantages of family rosters, or charts, to keep your house running smoothly.

Family rosters can make daily and weekly [...]

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Happy Parent = Happy Family

Posted on 21 September 2009

Parenting isn’t an easy job. If someone tells you it is, they obviously aren’t a parent! As a parent, you may be involved in many things – child care, home maintenance and work. You may not have the time to care for your own needs, but it’s important that you do; a happy parent equals [...]

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Five Super Spices for Recipes for Kids

Posted on 21 September 2009

Improve your health by adding spice to your life! Spices are known to enhance the flavor of foods we eat. But did you know eating them can also help improve your health? These five super spices – turmeric, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and ginger – all have health benefits which may entice you to find new [...]

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Pic Jokes

Posted on 21 September 2009

Kids are only kids once so it’s just natural for most parents to want to document their kids’ childhood milestones from the first step to the first broken vase. Nowadays, all it takes is a few clicks and snaps and you’ve got a collage of photos to file into your kid’s personal album, paste on [...]

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Tone Down the Pressure

Posted on 18 September 2009

Life can be stressful, there’s no doubt about it. You may be wondering how to turn down the pressure and learn to de-stress. Why not try one or more of these ten tips to de-stress and watch your pressure level drop for more time for child care and family bonding.

Full-body breathing
Deep breathing, or full-body breathing, [...]

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Six Good Reasons to Start Eating Miso

Posted on 18 September 2009

Many people in the United States have never heard about miso because they don’t eat Asian cuisine. Doctors’ reports, however, have agreed about the healing properties in miso. If you’re curious about it, here are six good reasons to start preparing miso as a recipe for kids.

For those who aren’t aware, miso is a paste [...]

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Menu Plan – Great Way to Save Family Time in the Kitchen

Posted on 16 September 2009

Like many families, you may feel the effects of a slowing economy. You may be searching for ways to save money and time. Think of making a menu plan - it’s a great way to save time and money in the kitchen for more child care time.

Creating nutritious meals day in and day out may [...]

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Five Relaxation Ideas for Busy Parents

Posted on 16 September 2009

Parents can be busy, especially if they have more than one kid to attend to for child care. One child may play a sport, another may play in the band, and another may be involved in scouting. Parents may feel like nothing more than a glorified cab driver. These five relaxing ideas for busy parents [...]

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Five Time Management Strategies for Single Parents

Posted on 14 September 2009

Single parents try to be both father and mother to their children. The other parent may be out of the picture due to many reasons, such as military deployment, divorce, or death. But no matter what the reason, it’s important for single parents to learn to manage their time wisely as it is crucial for [...]

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Travelling with your Baby

Posted on 14 September 2009

Travelling with a baby is a totally different story. There are tons of preparations to make: the list of things to pack, the actual packing, the mode of transportation and the place to stay in. Even the type of vacation you ought to go for should be planned out carefully as it should not just be enjoyable but safe for your baby, as well.

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Vegan Cherry Smoothie

Posted on 14 September 2009

Cherry smoothies may be all about sweets but don’t even think this recipe for kids can’t be healthy. Bring your kid’s favorite smoothie up a notch by serving them with the Vegan Cherry Smoothie.

Ingredients:
1 cup frozen cherries
1 cup water
½ tbsp coconut butter
1 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp almonds
A few dried dates (depending on your taste)
Instructions:
Place all [...]

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Spaghetti with Pickled Peppers

Posted on 11 September 2009

There is a risk for spaghetti to be overused as a recipe for kids because of its instant appeal to children. However, all it takes is a little creativity and you can repackage this recipe in a very cost-effective manner. Take a look at this recipe for Spaghetti with Pickled Peppers

Ingredients:
½ box spaghetti
4 – 6 [...]

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How to Prep Your Child for a New Baby

Posted on 11 September 2009

Children grow up so fast, and there are changes each step of the way. If you’ve recently found out you’re pregnant, you may be wondering how to prepare your child or children for a new arrival. Use these child education ideas and you may find your child actually looking forward to their new brother or [...]

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How to Raise a Moral Child

Posted on 08 September 2009

Morality is a code of conduct in which one decides right from wrong. Knowing how to integrate morality into child development, especially in today’s world, isn’t always easy. You may want to follow some of these tips to teach your child this important character trait.

Although morality is often defined in terms of religion, it is [...]

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Super Pear Sandwich

Posted on 08 September 2009

Describing a dessert as super may be a bit of a stretch but when it comes to this Pear Sandwich recipe for kids, mothers just might get the bargain of their lives and say super as well. Here is the complete details for this interesting find:

Ingredients:
2 pears, peeled and sliced
8 slices of bread (preferably sourdough)
½ [...]

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Debt Consolidation for Education

Posted on 08 September 2009

Nowadays, not even ‘public’ school equates to affordable education. Thus, it is usual for most parents or self-supporting students to either turn to loans or end up racking credit card debts more than they can afford. According to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, 41% of graduating students had credit card [...]

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Review: Maclaren Techno XLR Stroller

Posted on 07 September 2009

McLaren is one of the most trusted brands in the market when it comes to baby buggies as their designs provide a comfortable fusion of durability, convenience and class. They have several lines of McLaren Prams, McLaren Puschairs and strollers to fit the different stages of your child’s buggy years.

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Teach your Child to Be a Good Sport

Posted on 07 September 2009

Children learn what they see modeled before them. When it comes to being a good sport, are you demonstrating how to be one for child development? You may not have thought about how to teach your child to be a good sport, but it may be something to consider - especially if you think they’ll [...]

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Orange Vinaigrette

Posted on 07 September 2009

Orange Vinaigrette is a recipe for kids which satisfies the ascorbic requirements for children in a fun and thrify manner. This special recipe here yields half a cup but it delivers quite a punch. Here goes:

Ingredients:
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp salt
Freshly ground pepper
¼ cup orange juice
2 [...]

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Why Do My Kids Fight

Posted on 04 September 2009

“Mom, he’s touching me!” If you have more than one child, you’ve probably heard that statement or something very similar. If you’re wondering “why do my kids fight,” it might help to know it’s not just yours. In fact, you might wonder what the matter was if they didn’t fight.  Here are some common reasons [...]

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Grilled Salmon Sandwich

Posted on 04 September 2009

If you’re looking for a budget recipe for kids which can serve up to four people and yet not sacrifice sumptuousness and nutrition. then the Grilled Salmon Sandwich specialty should be the first among your consideration. We all know how nutritious fish is for our children. Here goes the recipe:

Ingredients:
1 medium cucumber, sliced
½ cup red [...]

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Encourage Your Children!

Posted on 02 September 2009

Children can be cruel by calling each other names or making disparaging comments about one another. As an adult, you can process unkind comments made to or about you without them affecting you deeply. You may want to know how to encourage children to feel good about themselves; these ten suggestions may help shape their [...]

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