Tweenage Dora the Explorer to Join Dora in new Mattel Line

Dios mio!  Dora's growing up! If you've had children, chances are you're familiar with Dora the Explorer - the 7 year old Latino girl doll that teaches kids Spanish phrases on her Nickelodeon TV series,...

FIRE IS A TOOL, NOT A TOY ...

There isn’t anyone alive today who remembers the “Great Chicago Fire” of 1871, and probably no one who remembers the Collinwood, OH, school fire of 1908! But, they are the reasons why fire-fighters observe...

Arleta volunteers work hard to create playground

Wow, in the midst of a crashing economy, where even places such as McDonald's is raising their prices (combo meals now being roughly $6.00), it's good to hear that there is still some good going on in the...

Teach Flight Rules To Kids

A toddler may self-entertain by playing peek-a-boo with the people sitting in the seat behind him. At first they laugh and encourage the game, but what was cute can become annoying. The sensitive parent will distract the child into another...

Self-esteem - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Psychologists usually regard self-esteem as an enduring personality characteristic (trait self-esteem), though normal, short-term variations (state ...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-esteem

Teach Kids To Be Organised

Teach organization by being organized. Let planning ahead become part of your child's life, starting at an early age. Whether you are a two parent or a single parent family, being organized is a key to running an efficient...

Help Your Kids Get Rid Of Clutter!

After a holiday, birthday, or anytime you find that your child's room is becoming a disaster area due to too much “stuff” is a good time to clear out and get rid of clutter.http://www.bingnote.com/blog/a-lesson-in-sharingkids-get-rid-of-clutter

Cranky Kids

Doctors say that children need 9-10 hours of sleep. What if they don't get enough? Do you have a “Louie” at your house?http://www.bingnote.com/blog/cranky-kids

Preschool Express by Jean Warren: preschool activities, games ...

Preschool Express - early childhood education site for preschool themes, curriculum ideas, and toddler activities - language, art, games, songs, crafts, ... http://www.preschoolexpress.com/

Buy A Toy For A Birthday Party

As far as what's being done to prevent this from happening again, I'm sure quality assurance in the toy factories in China are being heavily scrutinized. But if you really want to play it safe, knowing something is produced right here in any...

Toronto daycare ratings go public

Sounds like a great idea to me. I hope other municipalities follow suit."Toronto has become the first municipality in Canada to post ratings of daycare centres on the web – some 650 of them. The city conducts at...

Is Your Child Ready To Enter Preschool?

Preschool curriculum nowadays is usually educationally oriented and focused. Accordingly, preschools offer an age appropriate programs for children aged two to six years old. However, parents fail to realize that their decision to enroll their child in preschool do not...

I Think I Have an Obsession!

"If I ever wrote a song, or wrote a book, made a movie or made a TV commercial, it might focus on my healthy obsession with, and my fierce dedication to, the safety and care of your child. "

I Think I Have an Obsession!

"If I ever wrote a song, or wrote a book, made a movie or made a TV commercial, it might focus on my healthy obsession with, and my fierce dedication to, the safety and care of your child. "

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