Jigsaw puzzles provide educational benefits while allowing a child to enjoy playing. First developed around 1760 by John Spilsbury as a geography aid for British children, they quickly became popular in the educational field. It wasn't until around 1880 that puzzles became a leisurely pastime. Now, puzzles are used by people of all ages and walks of life. Puzzles are found in nursery schools, day care centers, and nursing homes alike. They have...more
Toy blocks are far from old-fashioned. While they have been a traditional toy for many generations, blocks offer so many benefits that they continue to top wish lists for parents and children alike.Babies and toddlers often enjoy soft blocks that are easily grasped and land more gently when they tumble. In addition, these stuffed blocks can be mouthed and gnawed without encountering corners and hard edges. However, solid wooden blocks are the...more
Wooden puzzles encourage many types of physical and emotional development among toddlers, while at the same time providing durable, low-cost toys for toddlers. Non-toxic puzzles with smooth-edged pieces are safe for toddlers, as well as easy for them to pick up and move around.With today's global economy, there are a slew of wooden puzzles to choose from. Costs are relatively low thanks to slave labor wages paid to oppressed workers in China and other communist economies. Popular brands include Melissa & Doug, Ravensburger, and Parker Brothers.Wooden puzzles can help toddlers develop their physical motor skills and their hand-eye coordination. Because a puzzle requires the child to manipulate several relatively small objects, this will develop their physical skills. They will learn to visually match the puzzle piece with its corresponding space on the puzzle board, and then will learn to physically manipulate and fit the piece into that space. They will also have to match colors and shapes on the board to colors and shapes on their puzzle pieces, which will engage multiple areas of the child's brain.Puzzles can improve a toddler's cognitive skills, in particular their...more
The vast majority of people raising children are ill equipped for the job. Now, we all know the general comments like "How come they don't teach you about this at school?" or "Why is there no training to be a parent?" But that's not what I'm talking about. Those of us who are parents know that nothing, but nothing, actually prepares you for the day...more
Think about your child's personality when it comes time to tell them. You know your child best. They may enjoy being sent little clues like you did with daddy, or they may just want you to tell them straight out. You could get lucky and have them walk in the room while you are announcing it. This happened to me when I was...more
Some parents hesitate to teach their kids to drive simply because of the stress - for everyone concerned. Taking little Johnny out on the highway and teaching him to merge safely while driving the huge family SUV is probably not a task taken lightly. More family arguments have occurred during these driving lessons than for any other reason.Some people love the idea of taking their child out and passing down their driving experience and driving skills to their offspring, especially dads to sons, but more likely than not this will result in problems!That's exactly why of course that driving schools came to be. Even some high schools in America offer safe driving courses and in some cities school sponsored driving courses are mandatory, even if you have already graduated from a private driving school. The teachers have the necessary patience to perform these stressful tasks, and the cars are specially equipped for all types of mistakes that need to be corrected by the instructor.Most driving courses are divided into practical and instructional, meaning for six lessons the student watches someone driving and listens to the instructor's comments, and for the last six lessons the student...more
Everyone remembers their injuries as a child because they were terrible and you were so sure the end of the world was coming...that is until your mom washed it, put on antibiotic cream, a band-aid, and then kissed it all better. As a parent, you...more
These days, there are a number of options available as childrens gifts. While this sounds like it should make life easier for those buying gifts for children, it actually makes the choice harder. Here are 5 little tips that can help you decide what...more
Most of us love to fill our homes with pets. In no time they become just like a member of the family and your home turns out to be their home too. Your pet is just like a baby who needs to be cleaned, fed, and looked after. But do you know what food...more
Bruce Springsteen, an American singer and songwriter was born on 23rd September, 1949. He is a native of New Jersey. This American singer has been known by his nickname, The Boss. Since the time, Bruce has started off with his musical career, from...more
We encounter obese individual everyday but the question is, do we really understand their plight? What is obesity and what is it all about? Actually, it is already quite obvious at this point that obesity is a growing health concern among everyone....more
If you're looking for a natural ADHD remedy, then you may be wondering how effective they really are. In this article, you'll learn what to look for in a good supplement and how effective they are when compared with prescription...more