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Family » Parenting » Children | By Victor Epand @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 6:41 AM

Barbie vs. Bratz is a controversy that seems to grow more and more each day. There are a lot of mixed emotions about both dolls. Well, it may be time for the super slim superwoman of sorts to retire and make room for the new dolls in town. The Bratz are more realistically designed so that each doll is a different shape and size. They aren't all airbrush material that gives girls idealistic goals of what to live up to. The question of which doll is better for kids is pretty much up to... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Victor Epand @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 6:23 AM

There are hundreds of video games on the market today and more are being released onto the market every day. The only problem with these video games is figuring out what games should be played by your children. Young people are not as concerned with the contents of the video games they are playing as much as adults. That is why adults have such a strong desire to evaluate the video games their youngsters are playing. Many parents try their best to find decent video games for their youngst... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Victor Epand @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 3:03 AM

There simply must be an answer to why children getting attached to teddy bears or blanket. Actually, there is not just one reason, but there are many reasons. With each different reason is a different child with their own unique story. The most common reason for this attachment to stuffed animals is the fear of darkness. Little children tend to be afraid of the dark. Therefore, they seek comfort from they're favorite teddy bear or stuffed bunny. This comfort comes from their sense of... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Victor Epand @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 2:34 AM

Has the chaos factory moved into your home? In other words, are you overrun with stuffed animals, plastic tools, dinky cars, puzzles, dress-up clothes and wigs - the list is never ending? There are plenty of ways to keep the madness contained with a few quick and easy strategies. First, throw out the trash! Sift through the toy-box frequently and look for toys that are broken or are missing pieces. You'd be surprised how much you'll find. Cleanse the junky plastic things ... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Victor Epand @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 1:57 AM

Safety should always be first, even when you're purchasing a toy. You want to make sure your child learns, and has fun without worrying about them getting hurt with the toys they love. First, check the toy recall list. With all the recalls lately, you want to make sure the toy your child wants doesn't appear on that list. Playskool has been advertising that they have not had any of their toys on recent recall lists so you may want to keep that brand in mind. Make sure the... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Victor Epand @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 1:52 AM

Baby dolls have existed ever since someone thought of drawing a face onto a piece of fabric or wood, and have been loved by children world-wide. Toys have resumed becoming more and more sophisticated, and now children demand the very latest in technology for their presents. But is this good for them? As parents, you have the duty to care for our child and make him/her happy, but you also have a duty to raise them correctly. This includes supplying the best opportunities to develop ... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By seomul Evans @ Friday, 29th August 2008 @ 10:55 PM

This is that time of year -- you know, the time for buying supplies for school, getting new clothes and reorganizing everything to fit with your children's busy schedules. Most parents do not look forward to the rush of buying school supplies and wandering through endless racks of clothing to find the clothes that fit both their children's tastes and sizes. What they look forward to is having a little time to breathe when their children get off to school on their first day, prepared wi... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Sara Jones @ Friday, 29th August 2008 @ 9:09 PM

For many years education was thought to be something that takes place in school. However, through the years the competition has increased greatly, and parents have started realizing that education is incomplete without third person interference. So, now parents chip in playing their part as an additional teacher or as a guide overlooking the progress of the child at school. The term parent involvement is used broadly in this report. It includes several different forms of participation in ... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 8:24 AM

Toys are everywhere! They come in all shapes, sizes, and brands. Most toys are created to provide pure enjoyment for children while others are made to help stimulate a child's mind in a fun way. In any case, toys are a great way to keep a youngster occupied. Some of the most popular toys out on the market these days are action figures and Barbie dolls. Some action figures are based on movies that have recently hit the theatres. For example, one award winning action figure is The Incr... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Heather Jacobson @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 10:01 PM

Fun for the whole family doesn't have to take you to expensive theme parks and long trips. You can have a great bonding activity, even when you are at home. One way to introduce something new for your kids is to play night games with them. You can set up a shadow puppet show, and act out your kids' favorite story book with your hands or puppets. You can also put up a make shift campsite in your living room or back yard, and tell stories or sing songs together. Another innovativ... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 8:08 AM

Two of the most popular toy items for little boys are action figures and toy trucks or cars. If they were to see one of those items under a Christmas tree, they would most likely freak out with excitement and start playing with them immediately. It is true; action figures and toy trucks are a hit with young boys. But which one is more popular than the other? An action figure is a plastic figurine of a character, often from a movie, comic book, video game, or television program. These acti... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 8:07 AM

Young children, especially little girls, enjoy having their very own tea party in their room. Well, what fun is a tea party without stuffed animals as guests? They are always very polite! Stuffed animals, or plush toys, can actually be very good company. If your child is feeling lonely or sad, they can always grab their precious teddy bear and squeeze it as tight as they can until they feel better. They might also grab their stuffed bunny, stuffed duck, or even their stuffed kitty cat if ... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 7:50 AM

Children have to learn off something or someone. Whether it is from school, or from their classmates, they gain new knowledge wherever they go. You know how kids are; they imitate just about everything they see and hear. It would be normal for a little girl to want to have a little sister named Kelly and drive a pink car some day if Barbie was their favorite doll. Should dolls be role models? Many people think not, especially not Barbie. If anything, American Girl dolls would be great for... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 7:35 AM

Toys were created to brighten the day of innocent children of all ages. As many people know, there is a vast variety of toys that these youngsters play with nowadays. However, many people also know that not every creation in the factory was kept in stores for very long. Although it is unfortunate, it is true that some toys were considered very hazardous to children. Here are some up to date occurrences of recalled toys. In the category of learning toys, Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, NY, i... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 7:29 AM

To your child's dismay, a piece of their much loved toy has broken off and the fun of playing with it has decreased. To your dismay, you are going to have to either break your child's heart by throwing it out or pay money for a whole new one. What are you going to do? Suppose you decide to get rid of the broken toy. After all, what good is it if it is broken? However, the young child will grow more emotionally involved to it once he/she learns that it is going to be thrown out. ... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 7:28 AM

When it comes to plastic toys and wooden toys, there is more of a chance that plastic toys will be purchased. However, consumers don't seem to consider buying a wooden toy for their kid instead. In a few ways, it would be more worth the while to get. Let's think of a few differences between the two. Plastic toys: they can break easily and the edges could harm the little children. Wooden toys, on the other hand, are more durable. If you were to stand on a toy truck made of plasti... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 7:26 AM

When people hear the word "doll", they probably think of little girls. That does not come as a surprise since a majority of dolls on the market these days are made for just females. The obsolete myth which suggests that doll play encourages femininity is still pervasive, so the vast majority of dolls are designed in particular for girls. Then again, no one ever said that only girls can play with dolls. There is without doubt no harm in letting little boys have fun playing with dolls. ... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Matthew Stanton @ Wednesday, 20th August 2008 @ 8:23 PM

For kids, receiving a present is a momentous affair regardless of the time of the year. Whether its Christmas or birthday, gifts are always treasured. For that upcoming party which will mark a significant event in your childs life, try some of these alternative gift ideas from Chris Robertson (Live Habitat Gifts) and Tony Mikael (ATV for kids). Live Habitat Gifts Kids can learn a lot about the important things in life by observing animals in live habitats. One gift product that has... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Rachel Yoshida @ Monday, 18th August 2008 @ 3:51 PM

Almost all children love to play in water. It can be bathwater, pool water, or even the water hose, but they just seem to love it. It usually starts when they are only infants when you place them in the bathtub for the first time. Once they learn to sit on their own, the bathtub becomes a whole new play land. When they are old enough for their first wading pool in the summertime, it gets even better. Once they learn to swim in the big pool, it is a brand new excitement all over again. Whe... more...

Family » Parenting » Children | By Angelo Pagan @ Tuesday, 12th August 2008 @ 8:32 PM

Getting your kid to work as an actor can be a really tough task. The parents should ensure that they are not forcing their child into it & at the same time ensure that everything is handled in a professional manner. Assuming your child is motivated and really wants to act, get him into an acting class as soon as possible. First, you want to make sure you are doing this for all the right reasons, mainly: Your child actually wants to be an actor. I see a ton of parents "pimping" th... more...