For most children, summer camp is what you might call a more-and-less experience: They may have made a lot more friends while away, but they usually return home with a lot less of the clothes and other personal items than they originally packed. Blame it on the camp laundry or just childish carelessness, but that
If you are currently creating a children’s play area you may well have arrived at the point where you are wondering what type of filler is best. Below we have a closer look at some of the most popular material used for the surfaces of children’s play areas. Play Bark Many people avoid play bark
How much school is missed as a result of colds and the flu each year? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 22 million school days are lost annually due to the common cold. In the 2003-2004 flu season, numerous outbreaks were reported among school children, some leading to school closures, according
What really makes childrens ebooks great is the amount of special features many of them come with. Of course not all of them do, but by searching around you will find some that have sound effects, music, pictures, even video to go along with the text. Some childrens ebooks even double as audiobooks and you
There are many different types of ebook available for children. The latest novels can help encourage your child to read but educational ebooks also have a lot to offer. Educational ebooks arent just for little kids who are trying to learn thing for the first time, they can also be used to supplement your childs
In todays' technological age, portable electronic devices are everywhere. They range in price from $50-$600 and can do almost anything a home computer can do. Are these right for children? Probably not. You stand to lose a lot of money and maybe even personal information if one of these devices gets misplaced. There are however,
Well, even if you have found a great selection of ebooks for your child, there is still one problem. Not all computers come with the software needed to open these files! Not all companies release their ebooks in the same format, but many of them will offer you a couple different format choices. The easiest
Eating out when traveling with children can be an experience. Sometimes good, sometimes bad, but always interesting. If you plan carefully, your family can have a pleasant dining experience without ruining the wait staff's day. First, try to plan restaurant visits during less busy times. Waiting in long lines for a table, slow service and
We decided to start chores with our kids, and give them an allowance to go with it. When we started, we had a set amount they earned each week, but we would take 50 cents away each time they didn’t do a job. One daughter decided that she would determine whether she did the job
There are many ways that a child could be at risk in any home, especially with window coverings. Take a moment to look around your house to see if there are any areas that could be improved. You might even want to get on your hands and knees so you can be at a childs
