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161) A Child's Hula Hoop Contest Brought This Neighborhood Together
Author:
Jonni Good
Category:
Kids and Teens
When I was just eight years old, my mother informed me of a hula hoop competition that was being held on a playground not two blocks from my house.Having recently discovered the wonders that could be had with a tube bent into a circle, (You know - for kids.) and having recently spent hours playing with mine, I decided to attend the competition, sure that I would win it.As my mother and I walked to the park on the nicest day of spring yet, with with my 'hoop' proudly in hand, I...
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162) Are There Any Benefits Of Playing Board Games For Children?
Author:
Yogi Shinde
Category:
Kids and Teens
As simple as these games look, the developmental, social and educational benefits board games can provide to young preschool aged children are huge. Here is a list of few benefits these educational board games can provide to preschool aged kids.
Sharing and taking turns
Learning to share is one of the best benefit of playing board games. Kids learn taking turns, sharing, waiting for their turns and other such character building qualities.Learning...
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163) Webkinz Phenomenon - Educational Benefits!
Author:
Allison Merlino
Category:
Kids and Teens
The Webkinz phenomenon is producing positive feedback from children and parents alike! These plush toy pets are affordable, offer a variety of associated online activities at no additional cost and have educational benefits to boot!Webkinz, produced by the Ganz gift company, are marketed similarly to Beanie Babies. And speaking of the Beanie Babies this is an equal if not greater craze never seen before or since until Webkinz! However, Webkinz targeted age group is 6 - 13 years of age...
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164) Top 10 Do's and Don'ts For Prom
Author:
Patricia Kopp
Category:
Kids and Teens
1. Do set a budget for prom and stick to it. Between the clothes, limo and all the extras that go along with prom, you can easily spend a small fortune. Make plans ahead of time. Get friends to go in on costs. Shop around ahead of time to get the best deals. You don't need to spend a huge amount of money for one night when you have the rest of your life ahead of you.2. Do use a prom check list to make sure you are prepared. Being organized and prepared will reduce stress and w...
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165) A Child's Friend for Life - Stuffed Animals
Author:
Victor Epand
Category:
Kids and Teens
A child gets their first gift, a stuffed animal, which they cherish throughout their childhood days. The toy becomes their companion, their partner in everything, whether in an emotional moment - sad or happy. There is a special bond between the two of them. The child can rely on the toy for sharing all of their secrets and joyful cuddles throughout their school days and with some of them, till much later.Such a bond provides a kid with an emotional, physical and psychological connect...
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166) Fascination Of Little Boys - A Fire Truck
Author:
Victor Epand
Category:
Kids and Teens
Fire trucks seem to fascinate little boys. No wonder many of them demand for such toys to play with. You gift any young lad a fire truck and it's guaranteed that he'll love it. There are a lot of toy stores or websites that provide kids with online fire truck toys. They are available to them with the images, price tags and features too. It is a very good idea to gift a boy with fire truck with which he can play with his friends. The truck comes with wheels, sirens and flashing lights. The ki...
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167) Teen Summer Jobs - Get Started Now!
Author:
Jennifer Peek
Category:
Kids and Teens
Look for a summer job now? Yes! Plenty of employers are ramping up their hiring now so they can make sure they have their spots filled by the time school gets out. Use that to your advantage!But...it's only April!
I know it seems like spring has hardly sprung, but the calendar says it's only a few short months until summer activities are in full swing. And employers for amusement parks, summer camps and garden centers are gearing up for their busiest seasons.To...
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168) Popular Lego Themes For All Ages
Author:
John C Harris
Category:
Kids and Teens
Lego's have entertained children of all ages since their creation in 1934, and have been one of the most popular toys in America for over 50 years. Created in Denmark by Ole Kirk Christiansen, the Danish word "LEgGOdt" was converted into LEGO, which means play well.There are multiple choices for LEGO sets for children of all ages. The perfect set for the child on your list depends on their interests. Large and colorful Duplo sets enchant the youngest builders, while the advanced sets...
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169) What Misconceptions Are About Bullying?
Author:
Bertil Hjert
Category:
Kids and Teens
The truly understanding what bullying is will help to stop and prevent it. Because of the possibility of physical and emotional injury, all cases of bullying must be taken seriously.Here you can read about some misconceptions about bullying:- Bullies have low self esteemA misconception is that bullies have low self esteem. Many bullies are popular and very confident. Bullies are not the unconfident kids trying to make up for their problems. Bullying may actually be a way...
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170) The Green Child in a Green World
Author:
Marcia Brubeck
Category:
Kids and Teens
According to many doctors, children's behavioral malaise largely reflects diagnosable medical problems. But do people (adults or children) exist principally in isolation, or do we live largely in relationship to other humans and to our environment? In Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder (Chapel Hill: Algonquin Books, 2005), Richard Louv observes that everyone needs nature, that children are being cut off from it, and that the resulting alienatio...
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171) 5 Classic Outdoor Games Your Kids Will Love
Author:
Lisa Austen
Category:
Kids and Teens
Playing outdoor games is part of growing up. We all have childhood memories of playing our favorite outdoor games with the kids from the neighborhood and our best friends from school. Now it is up to us to pass down the legacy to our children. Show them that playing outside is fun and teach them that physical activity is essential to their wellbeing.
Below is a list of five classic outdoor games your children are sure to love.
1) Hopscotch
Hopscotch is a simple jumping game that is easy...
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172) Is Computer Technology Harming Our Children's Social Skills?
Author:
Jan Gamm
Category:
Kids and Teens
Recent studies highlight our children are becoming super skilled when it comes to finding their way around a computer, but less proficient at social skills such as making new friends, knowing what to say in certain social situations, and so on.Hardly surprising, considering that from as early as the late seventies we have all been obsessed with teaching our kids how to use their computers efficiently and how to navigate the web, so they would not be left behind in the techno race for...
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173) Are Our Children Becoming Too Dependant on Computer Based Information?
Author:
Jan Gamm
Category:
Kids and Teens
Some of the results coming from recent research highlight that our children are displaying an alarming propensity to lean rather too heavily on web based information.For some time our kids have performed their school work on a computer, researching homework support material on the web, producing printed packages for essays and projects, and we have all clapped our hands with glee at our kids ability to use this undeniably useful, modern facility.However, there is a sinister und...
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174) How Much Do Magazines Influence Todays Teens
Author:
Scotie Keithlow
Category:
Kids and Teens
Children are growing up too fast these days fro anyone's comfort. They seem to learn faster and as long as it is limited to this all parents seem to revel in the thought that their child is a fast learner. But this also implies that they will enter start behaving like teenagers much sooner. Teenagers seem to grow up and change from playing to dolls to applying make-up almost overnight. It sometimes comes as quite a shock to the parent who has not been looking hard enough.The media and...
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175) Teens Making New Friends With Online Message Boards
Author:
Scotie Keithlow
Category:
Kids and Teens
If you are a twenty-something person who wants to make friends and chat with teens over the Internet, teen message boards are the place for you. There are many teen message boards online, and they were constructed to give teens a chance to make new friends or meet up with old ones by discussing interesting topics any time of the day or night.Teen message boards are web applications that encourage computer users to conduct discussions with each other over the Internet. If you want to e...
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176) 7 Spring Break Ideas to Keep Moms Sanity and WALLET In Tact!
Author:
Lara Velez
Category:
Kids and Teens
Spring is in the air! The weather is getting warmer, but not too hot. Spring is one of my favorite times of year....fall is my absolute favorite...but we will talk about that another time...Spring Break is a great opportunity to spend some time with your family and NOT break the bank OR lose your sanity!Taking a costly vacation is not the only way to have a wonderful spring break. You could participate in some fun family activities that you normally do not...
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177) Child Passenger Safety
Author:
Brenda Williams
Category:
Kids and Teens
My mother told a story at a family gathering years ago about my little brother. Apparently, my mom was driving back to our house one day from the store and had put my brother in his car seat in the rear passenger seat behind her. She was almost home when, all of a sudden, a police officer pulled her over. When she noticed the lights reflecting behind her, she glanced over her shoulder and saw my brother standing up on the back seat looking out the back window of the car, waving to the pol...
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178) Finding the Perfect Prom Dress for Your Body Type - Tall & Thin
Author:
Jenni Jacobsen
Category:
Kids and Teens
Finding the right prom dress is tough enough, but when you're tall and thin, getting the prom dress that will guarantee you are the belle of the ball can sometimes be a daunting task. In this article, we'll go over some easy ways you can accentuate your figure, and find the dress that is going to have you looking your absolute best.First, let's make sure you fit my definition of tall and thin. To be considered tall, you are at least 5' 6". As for the thin part, let's say your hips...
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179) Preschool Educational Games For Maths
Author:
Victoria Welch
Category:
Kids and Teens
Preschool educational games for maths are so important, children learn more, and at a greater speed, during their preschool years than at any other time.We need to show them the positive side of learning, that it is not 'work', but 'fun' to learn.Children love the magic and mystery of playing with numbers, they will delight as they begin to grasp number, and its fundamental meaning, but this is not something that will happen over night, it will take time and patients.Sin...
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180) Keeping Track of Your Teenagers Like James Bond
Author:
Aaron Siegel
Category:
Kids and Teens
As a parent there are many worries of how to try to keep your teen out of harms way. As your child grows into an adult the adventurous spirit can seem to get out of hand and cause a lot of worry. Whether you trust your teen or not, as a parent, you most undoubtedly will want to know your child is safe and where they say they are.Growing into an adult for a teen means more adult responsibilities and adult privileges, but in an adult world we all know there are dangers that exist that y...
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