Yoga for Children Yoga is one of the best forms of exercises that are used to get unmatched healing benefits to human health. It refers to the traditional way of maintaining physical and mental disciplines through natural medicinal practices. Yoga is believed to instinct a sense of mental and physical health by increasing coordination among mind, body and soul. In the present scenario, children are also being suffered from various...more
Super Flying Toys What are they?These little slingshot toys fly up to 50 feet in the air and scream like the real thing. They come in several styles including monkeys, pigs, ducks, frogs, cats, dogs, cows, chicken, aliens, astronauts, and many more. Both kids and adults will love them. These are one of the hottest toys in the USA.How do they work?Super Fly Toys are simple and easy to use. Here is an example on how the Super Fly Monkey...more
Obesity in America has unfortunately been on the rise for many years and this includes child obesity as well. Child obesity is a very serious medical condition that can lead to even more serious adult medical problems, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. If that isn't bad enough, many obese children also suffer from low self-esteem and depression and are at a higher risk to develop an eating disorder. The only way to truly overcome obesity is to understand it. Simply looking at your child is not the proper way to determine if your child is overweight. Some children have naturally larger body frames. Also, children will carry different amounts of weight during the stages of adolescence -sometimes it really is just "baby fat." Doctors can determine your child's BMI (body mass index) which will tell you the proper weight for your child's age and height. Always consult with your doctor and do not try to do this at home. If your BMI is in the 85-94th percentile, you are overweight. If it is above the 95th percentile, that is obesity. A doctor will also factor in body frame and how muscular a child is to determine if his weight is a problem.Although child...more
Child detention, the dilemma Over the years there have been many campaign and pledges which have raised concerns over the detention of children. Although all have shared a similar aim, that is to end the detention of children for immigration purposes, there has been much separation within the NGO's fighting for this aim.I have been part of...more
Virginia Child Custody Norfolk Visitation Support CHRISTOPHER SCOTT SWALEF v. ANDREA ANDERSONCOURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA50 Va. App. 100June 26, 2007, DecidedIssue:Whether the Norfolk Circuit Court erred "by not extending full faith and credit to the Minnesota judgment that concluded Virginia had exclusive jurisdiction over the child custody...more
As our children begin to age, they are more inclined to wanting to do new things to show off their independence. One of the most common things teens and pre-teens want to do in the house is oven cooking. Here are some great tips you should follow to help your youngster use the oven safely.1. Explain the importance of preheating the oven for meals. Children of all ages tend to have a low tolerance for patience so you should reiterate the importance of all safety tips with oven cooking.2. Make sure your young cook knows where the fire extinguishers in your home are.3. Show him or her where the pot holders, meat thermometer and so forth are.4. Explain what the appropriate and safe temperatures the foods need to be cooked at internally.5. Dont allow your child to cook without adult supervision.6. Teach your child the differences between the various pans you have and explain which ones are used in the oven and which ones can not be used in the oven.7. It is vital that your child understands the importance of proper food handling and hand washing prior to having free range of the oven.There are several easy recipes for young cooks to utilize all over the internet. Depending on how...more
A Spy Watch to Arm Kids With the Tools of Espionage All good spies rely on the tools of their trade to outwit the bad guys and a spy watch is one of those tools.You might be surprised at what is available today. There is one watch called the...more
United for Human Rights Celebrates Juneteenth St. Petersburg, Florida - Jun. 19, 2010 - United for Human Rights (UHR) joined in the celebration of Juneteenth, an annual American holiday recognizing the eradication of slavery, using the...more
Educating Children - Don't Take It Lightly! Some of the benefits of educating children might not be seen for years. Parents put in a lot of effort to make sure that their child receives all of the formal education that they are entitled...more
The Path To Reading Fluency Doesn't Have to Be Rocky - How You Can Help Your Child! Evidence is plentiful throughout the years that when parents and families actively support and encourage their children, the children are far more likely...more
When mentioning life insurance on a child, a parent may completely shut down. Yet, getting a life insurance on a child could be one of the greatest gift you could give that child. You see, when it comes to life insurance on children, early death is...more
The Best Toys For Toddlers! Every parent wants to give their child a head start when it comes to their early development, and there are many educational toys available that can stimulate your child to grow and develop in fun and playful ways....more