KIDS PLAYHOUSE

Cool Ideas For Kids Playhouses

By Dennis Montgomery


There is just something about having a playhouse as a kid that is hard to describe. They are a place to escape and have fun. An outdoor playhouse is like a magnet for all the neighbor kids to come and play in. So what are some of the types of children's playhouses? Here's a look.

Cardboard Playhouses - These are the most basic of playhouses for sure. Do you remember as a child how you would take a large cardboard box and pretend it was your secret place or fort?

You can take this a step further by getting one of those heavy duty and thick cardboard boxes to build a playhouse. Cut windows into it, paint it, etc. Let your imagination go and you are sure to be a hit with children of all ages.

Outdoor Playhouses - The sky is the limit when it comes to these. You can purchase a plastic playhouse for $50, or spend tens of thousands on a massive structure fit for a king!

A playhouse can be made with one, two or more rooms, have real windows, a door, and even running water.

You can also find theme playhouses that your child may enjoy. From a princess castle to a pirate ship, there is always a design available to fill any idea you may have.

The best tip here is to consider building a playhouse yourself. You can find detailed plans to make the entire process simple and easy to complete.

Better yet, make it a family project and let the kids help. Not only is it a lot more fun, but also it teaches them how to build something and gives them a memory that will last a lifetime!


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KID'S DRESS

Fun Kids Aprons
By Katie Willis

Now it's a basic tendency of a child to imitate elders isn't it? You should not lose your patience but just let them be and do whatever they want to freely. Keep your eye on them, keep a check, and for that you just have to include some measures. If you are mother and you are working in your kitchen and you have to have your kid around, and then do that and don't prevent your child from coming into the kitchen but help you cook! Kids' aprons are available in plenty.

You can make them look fun and not only in the kitchen but putting an apron on your kid will serve multiple purposes and you don't have to worry about mess and stains on your kid's dress.

Purposes they serve

When you are using such kids aprons then make sure to have it look funny and attractive because the more you attract your kid he would develop an affinity towards an activity. That way will save you sometime not wondering about what mischief he is playing. Aprons are important as it would save the clothes and save you from fighting hard with the stains.

There are various shapes, sizes and forms of aprons and they are usable for a very long time. if your child has a tendency towards the kitchen the fun aprons would work wonders, or if he wants to play with colors then get hold of waterproof aprons just in case he makes it wet. While coloring, playing with mud or things which may lay a stain on your kid's clothes such aprons would successfully reduce the chances of mess.

Types available

Children's aprons can be creatively made and can also be had fun with. Since you use an apron to put stains on them you might as well splash them with colors just to make your child happy. If your child refuses to wear aprons then what you can do is get hold of personalized aprons where their names or nicknames may be printed so that they can relate to the object better and think it is theirs.

Primarily because your concern is to keep the clothes clean, making your child wear an apron is also an initiation of good manners that a child has to learn from the very beginning. If you are wondering where you would find interesting kids aprons then you can shop online and choose by criteria and also have one specially made or ordered.

Your choice

If your child wants something fancy then it would be best if you make a designed apron, and you should take care of getting your kid a good quality apron. Be sure that your kid does not open the knot.

With kid aprons you can mend their habit, and you can also team it up with a chef hat depending on your child's activity. You can get your child's picture printed on it so that it looks all the more attractive. Get all the fun with aprons!


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FAT BABY

Baby Fat: What Is Baby Fat And How To Get Rid Of It Fast
By Ashley Leven

Don't you love seeing a new born baby with cute little perky cheeks for you to grab as they giggle in their cradle. I have always liked cute babies and for some reason babies always tend to like me as well. You can pretty much say I am really good with little kids. We all at one point were cute little babies that people loved to play with and adore. The reason that babies have chubby cheeks is something that is known as baby fat. There are many people that grow older and still have the baby fat on them that they have not gotten rid of since they were born. Today I am going to tell you how to get rid of baby fat fast. To help you lose your baby fat faster and more efficiently I have provided the Calorie Shifting Diet plan which is the best diet guide out there.

There are many ways to lose baby fat. I am going to focus on two main ways that I have found work the best: apple cider vinegar, and running. If you want to lose any type of weight you have expect to be ready to exercise. Since this is not as big of a problem as obesity you do not have to get in to some extremely intense work out program. All you need to do is go running for a few days out of the week and you will slowly start to see the chubbiness going away. Go for a little jog around your neighborhood or on the treadmill without stressing your body out too much.

The second thing that I recommend doing to get rid of your baby fat fast is to drink apple cider vinegar. You have most likely never even heard of what apple cider vinegar is but it is definitely something that you should get acquainted with. Apple cider vinegar has a lot of great nutrients hat end up helping you losing some extra fat. You can get apple cider vinegar from your local grocery store. You should try to drink a cup at least every other day so that you can keep at a steady pace to lose your baby fat.

Now you know what you need to do to lose all the extra baby fat you have from when you were a cute little baby.

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KIDS AND CELL PHONE

How to Protect Your Kids From Cell PhoneDangers
By Herb Leibacher

Cell phones are everywhere. One thing that seems to be more and more prevalent these days is how more and more kids seem to be using cell phones. Not only are kids talking on cell phones, but they're using them to text, browse the Internet, and sometimes even watch TV and videos.

This may not seem like a big deal, but the problem that arises with kids using their own mobile phones is how most kids are not monitored when they're using them. Okay, you might be thinking I'm a responsible parent and I've taught my kids what's right and wrong. They won't do anything inappropriate with their cell phone. Think again.

Your kid could be looking at crazy, weird movies that are too "grown-up" for them with you even in the room. That's how advanced mobile phones are nowadays - they are basically personal computers that fit in your hand.

So now you might be thinking, how do I figure out what my kid is doing on his or her mobile phone? What you need to do is monitor their cell phone usage. Ask to see their mobile phone, take it from them, and just start looking at everything that you can. Who did they text, what did they write about in their texts? What sites did they visit in their browsing history (assuming they have Internet access)? What videos did they watch? If you find something that you don't like, then you need to talk to them about it right away before it escalates into something worse.

If your kid is more technology advanced then you and has found a way to delete all this information off their cell phone, then you can take the monitoring of their mobile phone a step further. Contact your cell phone provider to get all of the above information. Many cellular providers can offer you information like who your kid called, how long they talked, etc.

You might not want to spy on your kid, yet, you're doing it for all the right reasons to protect them from something that could lead them down the wrong path.

And, if your kid seems to be using their mobile phone too much, then it's probably time them to take at time out from it. This might not be all that popular to begin with, but when you do give it back to your kid, it will probably be that much more appreciated.

Ultimately, mobile phones are here to stay. More and more kids are using them nowadays. Make sure your kid is kept safe by monitoring what they do on their cell phone. It's not spying and it's not intrusive. It's just the smart thing to do.


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CREATIVE KIDS

Creativity in Children - 3 Ways to Boost Your Child's Creative Intelligence
By Joanne Froh

All babies are born with the ability to think creatively, that's a given. But what we do as parents can either help or hinder this ability to flourish in our children as they grow. And flourish it must! For creativity and imagination are much more than artistic expression and play. They are the tools used to form mental images and thoughts of what has never been actually experienced. And for kids, that means just about everything!

Imagination, daydreams, games of make-believe. These are the cornerstones of curiosity, intellectual inventiveness, and ambition. And they are the tools kids use to tryout different scenarios -- explore the what-ifs before they act, which in turn allows them to foresee consequences and make good choices. Vital in today's world.

But as natural as it is, creativity is a use-it-or-lose-it kind of thing. If not exercised on a regular basis, it tends to fade; become harder to tap into. As adults running the rat race, we know this to be true. And when you consider the busy, technology-filled lives of today's children -- with everything coming "at" them rather than from within them -- you realize what little workout their imaginations are getting.

However, all is not lost. As a parent, there are several things you can do to intercede, slow things down, and allow your child to exercise and strengthen their creative capacity. None are complicated or expensive, but they will require a certain stick-to-it-ness when it comes to tuning-out the inevitable: There's nothing to do! refrain. But rest assured, employing even just one or two of these tactics is well worth the effort.

So here are three things you can do now to boost your child's creative intelligence:

Limit the number of toys that depend upon following step-by-step instructions
Instead, focus on those with open-ended purpose. For instance, when selecting Lego's or Tinker Toys, go for the original collection of random pieces rather than the kits predestined to become something specific. Although the picture on the box may be cool and enticing (Johnny loves pirates!), it is the process of figuring out -- through trial, error, and visualization -- how to make something from nothing that exercises the imagination and strengthens problem-solving skills. Besides, for most people, there's more joy and pride in realizing one's own vision than replicating someone else's.

Put out the crayons and leave them out
Ask any artist and they'll tell you: having a studio, a place to create art where you don't need to haul things out or clean-up afterward, is practically essential. Why? Because out of sight is out of mind, and the prospect of having to put things away when you're done is often enough to stop a creative urge in its tracks.

So find a corner, preferably a low coffee table so the kids can sit on the floor. And on that table, leave out crayons, pencils and a big stack of blank paper. Ideally this should be in the room where the family gathers, where children spend most of their time. That way, drawing will become as spontaneous as any other form of entertainment. No need to make a big project of it. Ten minutes here, a half-hour there. The length is not important, nor is the quality of the output. The point is to make the tools of creative expression visible and enticing; so they beacon to your child from across the room. And to make satisfying their urge easy. No permission needed, no clean-up required.

Limit the visual entertainment and let their mind be still
Being able to visualize or see something in the mind's eye is one of our greatest gifts. It's called daydreaming, and it's not only pleasurable, it is a vital component of higher-level thinking. But when the eyes are fully occupied, as they are when watching TV, texting, or playing video and computer games, visualization cannot take place. The eyes are busy. The brain is busy. And despite the common belief that people are good at multi-tasking, the reality is, our eyes are incapable of being fully engaged with two things at once. We are either consciously watching what's going on in front of us, or we are tuned-into and watching the picture being created in our mind, but not both.

So flip off the switch, put on some music and let them lie on the couch or floor with nothing but space or darkness before their eyes. Send them outside with nothing to do. Encourage them to lie flat on the grass, stare at the sky, contemplate the underside of trees. And for goodness sake, turn off every electronic visual distraction in the car and let them stare out the window at the passing world.

Will they be bored? Let's hope so. For only in boredom do the eyes disengage from what's before them and allow the mind to conger up its own images. And guaranteed, whatever "movie" your child creates and watches in their mind's eye, they will be the star, the director, or both at once. And to that we can all say: Bravo!


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FAT CHILDREN

Tips With Handling Obesity In Young Children by E Knouse

Obesity in young children from two years up into the teenage years is so frightening. Today in America thousand of small children can hardly walk, clothes are very hard to find for them. It is so very sad to see a young child who can not walk or run or play because of so much fat on them. Something must be done about this and now, it is not getting better either.

Many doctors blame the parents for this epidemic. They do not introduce the right kinds of foods to their children when they are small and are usually willing to try new food. Children crave the discipline that it takes to manage their food intake. Even the young children know they are different than other children. Weight loss programs for these small children must be done from home. No one can tell parents what to feed their children, but they must take the responsibility of their children's eating habits. They are too young to do it themselves.

Portion sizes are the best way to start weight loss in these young children. When feeding a toddler is about a quarter of what an adult eats. Young school children or preschoolers portion should be no more than a third of what an adult eats. Fix them good wholesome foods now and they will carry those eating habits throughout their lives. Try not to let them have second portions; their weight loss will be undone for sure. If they still think they are hungry, give them more vegetables and or fruits. Many young children really go for fruit, bananas, apples, peaches etc. these may have sugar in them, but it is a natural sugar. Refined sugars are the worst enemy in weight loss, no matter how old you are.

Start your young children out with good healthy snacks. Kids need to eat almost all the time. If you start them out very young, they will more and likely stick to the snacks you have made or provided for them. Have a set snack time for them this will help in their weight loss. Make these snacks small, it is after all a snack, not a full meal. If you can, make their snacks for them. Try not to buy them from the grocery store. You do not know what's in them and they are probably no good. An occasional cookie or an ice cream cone will not hurt the weight loss but limit that to maybe once a week or so. Do not give small children snacks right before bedtime.

For a weight loss program give the kids options, but not too many. Two is usually the norm. They will feel like big the big people. Parents please take heed. Your young children need a weight loss program now, if they are over weight or obese. You will be killing them if you do not start now.

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CHILD NUTRITION

Overview of Child Nutrition Facts
By Mark H Long


Child nutrition is one of the most critical and confusing aspect when it comes to healthcare. Countless parents are confused about what to give their children and what not to give, and many of them err at the side of discretion, finally ending up not giving their children the right kind of nutrition, something that they want and should have. Here is an overview of child nutrition facts that every parent and guardian should know.

To begin with, it is very important to know the health aspects of the child, as what should be and what should not be given to the child depends on their constitution. Some children might be allergic to a particular substance, while others might have a deficiency of some sort when it comes to proteins, minerals and other necessary ingredient that makes a healthy child. Therefore, it is very important to have the child undergo a complete medical checkup from time to time, so the parent and guardian know what they should eat and what they should not.

Home cooked food is the best option for child nutrition, but it is also important to check that the home uses the healthiest and most nutritious ingredients and ways of cooking when it comes to the child's food. Basically, the diet that an adult would consume is much different than a child's. Also, because the child's constitution is much more delicate than an adult's, there is every chance that something that might mildly affect the adult might result in some serious repercussions for the child. Therefore, it is necessary for the family to find out which kind of foods and food preparation processes they should add in their daily diet and adhere to.

When it comes to processed and packed food, parents should be cautious about the ingredients that go into making the particular dish and processed and packaged food. Several manufacturers and brands are not very honest with the amount and types of ingredients that they use, even for children's foods, so the parent and guardian should be extra careful about what kind of packaged and processed food the kid is eating. One good way of doing this is by browsing the Internet, and finding out information on your own, about the different kinds of processed and packaged foods available in the market, and their ingredients, like mayonnaise and tomato sauce.

In many countries, there are special food programs for kids of underprivileged families. Even in first world countries, the school food program should be one of the nutritious and healthy options that the kid and the family should have for the child's food requirements. Because the children spend most of their day in the school, it is necessary that the parents monitor the food habits that are inculcated into their children in the school. Make sure that you are a PTA member or you are closely associated with the PTA, so that you have an idea of what the child is eating in the school, and what kind of options are available for them.


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HOW TO CONCEIVE THE GIRL?

Trying to Conceive a Girl - Stop Trying Because Trying Doesn't Work
By Samantha S Williams

Are you trying to conceive a girl? If you answered yes you are at the right place. I like babies but to me newborn baby girls are like small angels. Watching them play just makes my day but a few months back I was desperately trying to conceive a girl baby but nothing was working for me, but I wasn't ready to give up yet. If you are like me then read on, and you will discover some real gems that can increase your chances conceiving a baby girl tremendously.

Timing is everything- When trying to increase your chances of getting pregnant with a girl baby you must adjust your timing a little. You must have sex 3 to 4 days before ovulating, the reason being boy producing sperms are faster but weaker in comparison to the girl producing sperm, so they will die during those 4 days in vaginal track but girl producing sperms has more chances to survive and fertilizing the egg.

I am really sorry if this tip sounds very simple but the fact is most of the things in life are simple but not easy, you must be willing to make an effort from your side. Few months back I was really depressed because I was continuously trying to conceive a girl but was not able to do so but somewhere inside I had a belief that there must be a way, and today I am a mother of a beautiful baby girl so don't loose hope as I am here to help.


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СREATIVE KIDS

Kindergarten activities - creative kids math 
by Megan Wong

How do you identify creative kids?

1. They are imaginative, resourceful and uninhibited.

2. They are open to new ideas and see things in a different way.

3. They are curious, alert, and adventurous and risk taking.

4. They are independent in thinking and social behavior.

5. They are inventive and good at solving problems.

6. They love challenges and are easily bored with routine and mundane tasks.

Kindergarten activities which develop creative thinking encourage the kids to think critically, using their existing knowledge to explore new ways of thinking. We can incorporate language, music or math into these activities and for this article we will discuss on using math to develop creativity.

Whenever the word math is mentioned, numbers and formulas come into the picture. Math is more than just number crunching but when it is being introduced to kids creatively, can improve skills like reasoning, logic and problem solving and also widen the kids understanding of Math to a wider scope as listed below:

1. To enable the kids to sort objects in a logical series according to size, shape or any other characteristic.

Find objects of different shapes like a book, a clock, a piece of sandwich or pizza, a photo frame, a ball, a pencil case. Put them together and ask the child to group them according to their size. For example a book is a rectangle, what other objects here are rectangle shapes.
You can invent different kindergarten activities by finding objects of different sizes or talk about animals and ask them what animals are big and small.

2. To enable the kids to understand the concept of numbers by letting them have direct experience with objects as the kids will discover that numbers are not just digits but extend to our everyday lives.

Kindergarten activities which kids under five need are songs, rhymes and finger plays that include numbers like Little Indian Boys/Girls, while singing, finger play with them, show your fingers while singing One Little, Two Little, Three Little Indians and so on.
You can also ask questions like - Mummy bought 5 apples and put them in the refrigerator yesterday. You ate one apple and Daddy ate two, so how many apples are in the refrigerator now? Allow the kids to answer and ask them to check the refrigerator to see whether they are correct.

3. To develop their spatial skills by discovering how to fit things together, take things apart, rearrange things and navigation.
Kids with well developed spatial skills are very creative, dramatic, artistic and musical. Some kindergarten activities which encourage spatial skills are playing with Lego, tangram, mazes, play dough and chess.

Engage your kids in creative thinking activities the whole day while you are preparing your meals, gardening or clearing your laundry by asking open-ended questions which are worded in such a way that there is no one correct answer. An example is while clearing your groceries asks your kids what they can do with this tomato. Open-ended questions like this engage the kids in divergent or creative thinking to come up with a whole range of brilliant and imaginative ideas.

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FUNNY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES

Use Funny Inspirational Quotes Instead of Pep-Talking Your Kids With Boring Advice
By Karan Kapoor


Do you pep-talk your children with boring advices? If so, then you probably have noticed that it doesn't work at all. Either your child gets sleep or he/she runs away. If you really want to nurture his mind with good thoughts, you need to be sprightly and smart. You need something that can entertain your child as well as offers inspiration.

This is where Funny Inspirational Quotes comes into play. They are funny yet they offer inspiration. They have double impact. First, they are funny. So your child and you both enjoy them and your child will not get bored and run away. Secondly, they teach your child important lessons about life. Thus they nurture his/her mind with good thoughts which in turn helps him/her grow as a confident individual.

The mind of child is absolutely fascinating. He has no preconceived ideas about life and the world around him. The thoughts and beliefs that enter into child's mind will decide his personality. Therefore, if you want your child to grow as a confident, you have to nurture his mind with positive and motivational thoughts from very beginning.

The deadly combination of fun and inspiration in Funny Inspirational Quotes definitely nurture your child's mind with positive and motivational thoughts as well as burst both you and your child into laughter. And it won't make you come across as a boring adult who pep-talk children with dreary advice.

Below are some of my favorite Funny Inspirational Quotes about life which I share and discuss with my children regularly. I hope you would like them.

"Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing." - William Arthur Ward

"Make each day your masterpiece." - John Wooden

"Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me... Anything can happen, child. Anything can be." - Shel Silverstein

"If you're going to be thinking anyway, thing Big!" - Donald Trump

"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." - Buddha


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COOL KID'S

Cool Kid's Closet Ideas

By Sara Hughes

Are your kid's closets a mess? Most kids detest cleaning their room and end up throwing everything on the floor into their closets. You need to find a way to teach your small child early to take care of their toys and put them away. If you could come up with some fun kids closet ideas, you might be able to change that situation.

Kids love sports and movies and you might be able to make some sort of a themed closet around their favorite player or movie. It won't cost too much other than some creativity and elbow grease. If you turn your child's' closet into a fun place, they will like opening it up and be less likely to mess it up. Kids, like adults, treat the things they value with more care and respect. If you can get them to think of their closet as being fun or cool, it might go a long way towards them keeping it cleaner.

You might also try some colorful lighting in your child's closet. Children love lights and the right kind of lights can enhance any room as well as any closet. If you take a look at all the trendy restaurants and nightclubs, you will see that much of the atmosphere that is created is done through lighting. Putting in some interesting lights in your child's closet will get their attention and make them want to open it. The right kind of fun lights will help your child become interested in their closet.

If your child is in a room with a walk in closet you have more options to make a fun space for them to store their things. If you have the money you could splurge for a custom closet that is build by a professional company. The custom closet business is big now and there are many companies that will come to your home and design something just for you. Having them design and install something fun for your child might be a bit expensive but it could be worth it to teach your kid about being neat and respecting their things.

Some children will never be neat no matter how hard you try. Other kids are naturally neat and put away things on their own without their parents prompting. For all the kids in between those two extremes, constructing some sort of fun closet that will get their attention and feel part of their room is the best way to start training your child about being neat, clean, and taking care of the things they own.

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BEDROOM

Creative Kids Bedrooms
By Sheena Witter

Your child's bedroom can be an oasis of relaxation and creativity. With a little planning and attention to detail, you can create a refuge instead of a war zone.

Turn maintaining messy bedrooms into a fun, creative family project!

Simple Steps to creating a creative kids bedroom:

1. Have your Kids take ownership of their space.

Kids will take pride and care of a space that they have put time and energy into. It is important for kids to have space to develop their own tastes and interests. This is especially vital for kids who have to share a room.

2. Have a planning pow-wow

Get your child excited about their bedroom makeover or transformation. Ask your child to visualize their new space, and what they would like in their bedrooms. Consider the colors your child likes, the activities your child likes to do, and what their favorite things/themes are.

Also, consider your child's habits. Some children are messy and need to be taught how to tidy up after themselves, which is easier if they have a space they are proud of. Some are visual and they need to have everything in view. While this can appear a mess, ask your child to find something specific: chances are they will know exactly where it is. If your child is a visual organizer (and most are), you need to devise a different plan for storage and organization. Some children respond to color-coding and some find it easier if there are different areas devoted solely to one activity. Talk to your child and experiment to find a system that works for both of you.

3. Create a Kid friendly Space

Painting is a time consuming laborious process. Kids also frequently change their tastes. Instead, ask the child to select a theme or a color they love and work together to find and create accents that will allow your child's personality to shine through.

Work with your child to create activity zones in their bedrooms. If your child loves to read, provide a comfortable chair and a good reading light. If your child likes to dress-up, create a place to keep all the clothing and props tidy and easily accessible. If your child loves Lego, designate an area for building and an area for storage. They key is to create a space that allows for easy storage, access and cleanup.

As an added bonus, if your child has his own designated space for activities, there is less chance of spillover into the rest of the house!

Create a vision board/ inspiration wall. This feature will grow with your child. Allow space on one wall to be used as a visual representation of your child's hopes, dreams, goals, and inspirations. Set up a whiteboard, a chalkboard, or a cork board for older children. Encourage kids to use this space however they like, to draw pictures, decorate with art they made or appreciate, or make notes of things they want to do or learn. As children are primarily visual, this is a wonderful way for them to express themselves and keep motivated.

4. Set some ground rules:

Work with your child to create some ground rules. If your child feels like they have some input, they will have an easier time sticking with the rules. Naturally, the earlier you start, the easier this is. Here are a few suggestions:

One Activity at a time - this is very important in creative households. It is very easy to be swept away by inspiration and allow many things left unfinished. This is okay; however, make it a point to always clean up from one activity before starting another. This takes only a few minutes and is much easier than facing it all at the end of the day.
Tidy up Time - Especially suitable for young children; make cleaning up into a game. Give children a warning a few minutes prior so they are not surprised when it is time to clean up (this helps ward off temper tantrums) and then start the tidy-up game. Tell the child or children that you have selected one piece of garbage (or toy). They have one or two minutes (depending on how big the mess is) to rush around the room and put as much garbage as possible into the wastebasket (or put toys away). Start the timer and all clean up together. This makes cleaning up fun and something the children look forward too.
One In, One Out, Permanently - This is a wonderful rule that will bring an end to overflowing rooms and allows children to learn the value of their things. The concept is simple, for every new toy or book or clothing your child gets (this is up to you), one must be removed. Ask your child what they would like to do with their old items. There are many possibilities. Donate to children's hospitals, churches, women's shelters, libraries. Look into the options in your area. Go and visit these places with your child. It will open their eyes and allow them to see how fortunate they are. Once they have made a decision, get as involved as possible. You will make quite an impact if your child is able to see how much joy their old things can bring to a child in need.
No TV or Computers - There are numerous studies and statistics warning against putting a television in your child's bedroom. Television can't be used in a constructive, educational way if you have no way of monitoring the programs or how much your child watches. It can also be highly disruptive to sleep patterns. To quote an article in the National Post:
"Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health who analyzed data for 2,707 children found 5 year olds are more likely to have behavior problems, disturbed sleep and 'less emotional reactivity' if they have a television in their bedroom than those with TV-free rooms."5. Get creative!



In this process, you can find many opportunities to get creative and bond with your child.

At every age level, kids can get involved and be an active creator in designing a space they will be excited to call their own. All children will want to be involved in the important decisions such as layout, color, and adding personality. Younger children can help in all aspects of putting the room together as well as making arts and crafts in their chosen colors for decoration. Older children can do all of the above, but you could also give them a budget to work with to buy a few new things for their bedroom. See how creative they can get with their money. Shop in unconventional places (craft stores, thrift stores, online) and try to use items in new and creative ways.

Encourage your child to think outside the box. Adapt the theater sports game "Anything BUT..." into your shopping. For example, if you are looking at a coat rack say this is anything BUT a coat rack: challenge your child and yourself to think of as many other uses for it as you can. You might be surprised at the great ideas you come up with!

Not all of these things have to be done in one day. This should be an ongoing process, which allows for great creativity and imagination.

Turning your child's boring bedroom into a creative haven will give you countless hours of quality time and allow children to begin to develop their own personal style and identity.


Sheena is an educator and author who is passionate about creativity. Her website "Growing Creative Kids" is full of ideas, resources and creative inspiration for parents, educators and care givers. http://growingcreativekids.com

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FUNNY

Funny Facts For Parents to Share With Children
By Chris Lowrey

All too often, children think parents know nothing. And, as the years progress, it seems like the less we remember. So, when your children are asking help with homework and we baffle them with our big words because we truly do not understanding what in the world they are doing, we can salvage our pride. Below is a list of fun facts that all parents should keep stored in case of emergency... you know those "okay, well I don't know that but let me show you what I do know" moments.

Here you go parents, dazzle your children with your brilliance!

· Tipping in Iceland is considered an insult.

· People swallow about a pound of insects per year! There are even tiny pieces of insects in food!!

· The average life of a taste bud is 10 days.

· Ketchup was originally sold as a medicine in the 1830's.

· Butterflies taste with their feet.

· A duck's quack does not echo, and no one knows why.

· Average lifespan of a major league baseball: 7 pitches.

· American's eat an average of 18 acres of pizza a day.

· A crocodile always grows its teeth back to replace the old ones.

· American Airlines saved $40,000 by removing one olive from every salad in 1987.

· An ant will always fall on its right side when intoxicated. (did someone pay money for this study?)

· The Chico, CA city council enacted a ban on nuclear weapons, setting a $500 fine for anyone who detonates one in city limits.

· Starfish don't have brains.

· The bible is the world's most shoplifted book. (sad but true)

· The Main library at Indiana, University sinks 1 inch every year because when it was built, engineers failed to take into account the weight of all the books that would occupy the building.

· Odds of hitting jackpot on a slot machine are 889 to 1.

· The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as blood plasma.

· Giant tortoises live between 150-200 years. (no wonder they are so slow!)

· If the entire population of China were to walk in front of you in a single file line, it would never end because of the rate of reproduction.

· A 'jiffy' actually means 1/100th of a second.

· Canada is an Indian word meaning 'big village'.

· In America, you're more likely to be hurt by a vending machine than a bear.

· The deer is the most dangerous animal in America.

Parents, these fun facts are to be stored for safe keeping. Keep them handy and available. You will need them!

Kids love to come home with their new facts that they learned in school. Some of those facts we actually remember, but all too often we look like deer in headlights! We parents may not know everything or even remember enough to keep up with the kids as they get older, but if we keep a storage of absolutely useless information, we can still dazzle the kids with our brilliance!


Chris Lowrey
Author and Editor of Family Time Charm
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HAPPINESS OF AN ANGEL

Make Your Child Happy With A Scooby Doo Bedding
by Ava L Connor

Pour s'assurer que votre enfant est heureux, vous devez présenter sur la fête le cadeau, qui lui plaira. Si votre enfant aime Skoubi-Dou, vous pouvez régulariser la pièce d'enfant, en utilisant ce sujet.

Have you been thinking how to make your child happy? Have you been having problems in this particular area because all that you child wants is Scooby Doo based theme stuff and it sure is hard to find such items? Is your child's room cluttered with things that look like Scooby Doo and is he or she wanting the entire room to look like Scooby Doo is the latest occupant of that room? Unsure how to handle this? Well, the best thing for you to do would be to read the following to find out how best you can deal with this situation.

First off, to make certain that your child is happy during the forth coming holidays, you would have to get him or her a gift that would be liked. Now that you know that your child likes only stuff that has Scooby Doo on it, then make it a point to give your child an amazing room makeover with a Scooby Doo theme.

For such a makeover, all you would have to do is go online or take the time to go to the nearest store that sells beddings and mattresses. Most such physical shops may not have what you are looking for hence it would be best for you too look for these items online.

Once you are logged on to the internet, make it a point to place an order for a Scooby Doo bedding in accordance to the size that you want in your kid's room. Pay for the same and until the time the bedding is actually delivered; you could go ahead and have the entire room painted or wall-papered with characters from the same cartoon strip or perhaps have Scooby Doo all over the place.

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JEALOUSY OF ANGELS

Introducing The New Baby To Siblings
by Julian Hall

Los niños pueden ser turbados o indispuestos por el hecho de la hospitalización de la madre. No comprenden, por qué se ha cansado y no puede jugar con ellos como siempre. Estos sentimientos se refuerzan por el sentimiento de los celos cuando el recién nacido aparece en casa y toma toda la atención de la madre. Por eso para los padres es muy importante encontrar el modo de asegurar a los niños que como antes los quieren y resignarse al hecho de la aparición del nuevo miembro de la familia.
 

They can be confused or upset over their mothers hospitalization or not understand why she is tired and cannot play as much as usual. These feelings are only amplified by feelings of jealousy over why the new baby is receiving so much attention. This is why it is so very important for parents to find ways to reassure siblings that theyre loved and valued and to help them come to terms with the fact that there is another member of the family who also needs care.
There are ways to minimize this transition to help soothe older children and make them feel more a part of things during the first few months at home with the new baby:
Prepare older children in advance of the birth. Get them excited about the event, and have them be active participants in preparing the nursery.
Have the siblings visit the new baby and mum in the hospital.
Have special gifts for the siblings that are from the baby.
Dedicate some time every day to be alone with each sibling.
When taking photos of the baby, also take some of the siblings.
Ask grandparents or other close relatives to spend special time with the siblings-perhaps a special outing to the park, zoo or out to lunch.
Have your siblings pitch in with caring for the baby.
Stay positive, and understand that a new baby is also a big transition for your older children.

Growing up together
Sibling rivalry sometimes increases with age. Older children may only begin to show annoyance when the baby starts to be mobile and snatches their toys or interfering with their games. And a younger child may be jealous when her big brother or sister starts school.
You may find your children go through stages - they may be great friends at one age, then fall out all the time at another. This is quite normal.
If you think your children will never get along, it's better not to force them together. It might be better to let them have separate friends and activities.
If at all possible each child in a family should have somewhere that is all her own. If space is tight, this could be a drawer or a box - somewhere to keep private treasures.
Avoid making comparisons between your children, especially if one is receiving a lot of praise. This favouritism can make them too competitive, and may cause distress to one child if the other is constantly held up as an example.

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DISOBEDIENT ANGELS

How to Discipline a Disobedient Child

by Rhonda Jones

Un des problèmes les plus difficiles aux parents - l'éducation de l'enfant. Obtenir l'obéissance de l'enfant est d'habitude le mal de tête pour la plupart des parents. Depuis des temps immémoriaux les enfants n'obéiront pas aux désirs des parents.

One of the hardest challenges for parents is raising a well-mannered child. Getting them to listen is already a headache for most parents, much more disciplining a disobedient child. From time immemorial, children disobey the desires of their parents. Studies reveal that this is a part of growing up, learning and discovering their own selves and expressing their independence. As they try to explore more independent knowledge and come in conflict with their parents, they realize the limitations of their parents' rules and their own self-will. Disobedience can have an array of causes. Sometimes, it is because of too much expectation of the part of the parents. Or it may also be due to pressure from peers, school problems, or in relation to the child's personality.
Evaluate your family. If you have a disobedient child, try to check the likely sources of his defiance. If this continues into middle childhood, a deeper evaluation on your family might be needed. There may be problems in the family, conflicts with siblings or even simple disagreements that may have caused his shift of actions. Another way is to let him know that you noticed a change in his behavior and you are willing to listen and talk about this. This may encourage him to open up his frustrations to you and may be a big help in changing his behavior.
Show a positive response when the child opens up. Most parents will just throw their hands up and say that they have a disobedient child. Others will try to use a more familiar approach, punishing their children on every rebellious act and refusal to listen, hoping this might get their attention. Losing your temper on your child's talking back will only impart fear in him but not gain his obedience and respect. In contrast, your child will become more submissive when you keep cool and consistent. He will give you the respect you deserve if you make him feel that you are also respectful toward him. Compliment him on every good behavior he shows and reward him if you get what you want from him. These optimistic efforts will always be much more appreciated than punishment.
Seek professional help when needed. Getting professional mental health treatment for some disobedient children might be needed especially when a child's disobedience comes with violence and destructive behavior. When a child shows suicidal tendencies or when his being disrespectful of authority both in school and at home becomes habitual, seeking professional help is not only recommended but very essential.
By coping with and providing solutions to these problems at a tender age, you can minimize and even avoid more serious struggles that may emerge as your children grow older. Remember that no one knows your child better than you do. The idea here is early detection and treatment.

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THE ANGEL SLEEPS

Baby Cribs for Your Small Angel   
by Jeanette Souter

L'attente de votre nouveau-né prenant tellement. Vous écoutez et avec l'impatience et la peur attendez son apparition. La pièce d'enfant est prête à l'apparition du nouveau locataire, mais une place est toujours vide est vide - il y avoir se trouver là, un lit.


Waiting for your new baby is so exciting. You long to experience that little one in your tummy and hold him in your arms for the very first time. Preparations are underway for the arrival of your newborn. The nursery is ready for its new occupant but one space is nonetheless empty, the baby crib corner.
Baby cribs have a wide array of selections with unique brands that provide them. Designs and characteristics differ according to the product and manufacturer. You may uncover the alternatives rather confusing due to the fact of a number of product variations. Acquiring to aim only on these kind of groups may possibly somehow help you in your preference for your babys viability.
The most popular sort of baby cribs is the convertible crib. If for some causes you ad desire to avoid replacing cribs with larger beds in the future, then this is the appropriate selection for you. This crib can transform to toddler, day, and full size bed as the child is growing. Though a bit pricey, it could be excellent savings in the long run as you do not should buy one more bed for your child.
For least pricey choices, you could go for portable cribs that are a practical way to carry your baby anywhere. When you get to travel quite a bit, these cribs are very easily folded and packed wherever you go. On the other hand, they are smaller than common cribs so children get to outgrow them quicker in lesser time.
One attractive crib that has also grow to be very preferred is the round type, like Angel Line Round Baby Crib. It is actually referred to as luxury bed in the baby globe since of its highly pricey cost. Its bedding is even more expensive than the crib itself. Owning 1 is like a dream.
Still the most sought immediately after kind is the normal rectangular crib. This is the basic crib that we have grown familiar with and the easiest to find in the market. It has the largest selection out there with varying price range. It has typical crib characteristics with slight variations in designs and supplies used.
Much like the normal crib is the canopy crib with overhead canopy as its distinct feature. The only concern for this style is the accumulation of dust in the canopy. You should change the covers routinely to help keep them nicely sanitized.
Just like any other furniture, the style of the baby crib is dependent on your preference. What you think is properly suited for your baby and can provide him with the needed comfort and protection, is your finest guide. For sure, your baby can't wait to determine the globe.

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