Even though the holiday season is over and another year has started, children don't stop from playing and collecting toys. New mini toys have been produced to fit the entertainment for young kids. Some of these toys are circus toys.1. Playmobil Circus RingFor only $109.99, you can make your child's dream come true. This toy set features a large ring, an adjustable big top, fencing, a trapeze and various characters like a ringmaster, a salesman, 2...more
Your home's outdoor area should not only be a safe haven for your children - it should be a fun place, too. On top of all that, you want your landscaping to be attractive and high quality. Can you have it both ways? Absolutely. Learn a bit about achieving child-friendly landscaping by reading more below.Enhance The Fun -Before investing in expensive play equipment, try to work with what you have. You can incorporate many aspects of your...more
I think I can, I think I can, I know I can, I know I can. I know weve all read or heard of the childrens book, The Little Engine that Could. And as a child, we might have enjoyed reading it or had it read it us with joy but as we got older we soon forgot it. Maybe we even poo-pooed it as hogwash and for kids. But its lesson, although simple can still be useful in our lives.We have a lot to learn from the all time favorite The Little Engine that could. Have we ever really pondered over the moral of the story? This story is all about a small train engine surpassing the deeds of the bigger engines by pulling of a big task. The story tells us that all that matters in life is to give everything your best short without ever worrying about the results. If one has the determination and the zeal then no hurdle in life can be big enough to cross. Here you have this locomotive that doesnt believe itself. It isnt until it tries to move a little bit at a time, thinking positively, just a little bit at a time and a little bit more that soon it finds it can indeed make it.Thats all we need to do in our lives really when we think about it. If we have a goal and it looks insurmountable if we...more
Are you one of those first time aunts and uncles who cannot seem to decide what gifts to give to their new nephews? If you have been agonizing for days as to what personalized baby boys gift you should give to your new nephew, here are some personalized baby gift idea that may be able to help you.Designer Baby ClothesIf you have a lot of money to...more
Organizing a baby shower takes a lot of hard work. If a family member offers to host your baby's shower paper, the least that you can do is give that person a baby shower hostess gift. No, you do not need to buy expensive baby shower hostess gift. Just a little token of gratitude will go a long way. To help you choose the right baby shower hostess...more
If you take a moment to think about the successful people you know, they are generally self-aware, know how to manage themselves and how to understand and work well with others. Social skills are required to succeed in friendships, school life, community life and eventually working life, so it follows that to be successful in life personally and professionally requires social skills. There is quite a lot of research that shows that success in ones career is determined by emotional intelligence skills rather than technical or intellectual skills. In particular, Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence, Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (1995) writes that Emotional intelligence is a key indication of success in life. Even though childhood experience is a vital element in shaping Emotional Intelligence, it can also be improved and developed throughout life.A report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) found that "personal and social skills - like self control, communication, self confidence and organisation - became 33 times more important" in determining someone's future earnings (The Guardian 6.11.06).How do we as parents teach our children the social skills...more
A good way to teach your child a sense of duty and responsibility is to assign regular chores around the house. Start out slow, perhaps one or two small tasks, and as they are mastered, gradually add additional chores one-by-one that it you expect...more
The last three years have been extra hard on people while a recession has run a mock across every ones life. Jobs were cut which means paychecks were cut, bills become higher or so it seemed and medical expenses became more painful as the swine flu...more
Opening the gifts is perhaps the most anticipated at any newborn baby party or baby shower party. The chorus of ooohs over beautiful baby gift basket, soft receiving blanket, and cute baby clothing is a sweet reminder of the rite of passage into...more
Because the newborn baby's biological clock hasn't established yet, they may wake you frequently during the night. And babys crying and screaming can make new parents very exhausted. Most of the new parents are struggling with the night nursing...more
Are you trying to make that list that will help to ensure that you have everything that is needed for the arrival of your baby? We all make that list. We want to make sure that we have everything covered from A to Z. The arrival of that precious...more
Maybe I was the only one, but I don't really think so.Having more than one child can be like having a hive of bees swarming around your ears on a constant basis - chatter, chatter, chatter - in little high pitched voices.Squeals can come from delight...more