Teaches the joy of reading One of the first shared activities parents and children enjoy is sitting together to read. Picture books are a great way to introduce a child to the joys of reading, because the action of looking at the pages of the picture book, getting information from the pages, and then turning…
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How to choose the right game: toys for your child
When selecting an age-appropriate ride-on toy, there are several things to consider: your child’s interest, the ride-on toy’s specifications, ease of use, manufacturer’s recommendations, and more. Start by considering your child. Each toy will have an age range for which it was designed and must be clearly indicated on the box. However, these are based…
3:33 a.m.?
What about angels and digital clocks? I fell asleep just after 11pm and am still trying to recover from the DST change. I don’t really need to be up and working right now, do I? I had asked my angels earlier today to help me write a few more articles. So at 3:33 am they…
Halloween costume ideas: 25 homemade costumes to make
Halloween costumes are fun to create. You can find many items to wear with your Halloween costume in your own home or at your area thrift store. Creating costumes can be inexpensive and a lot of fun to make and wear. You’ll find that some of these will even work as last minute Halloween costume…
Teaching Children to Read and Spell – Learning Objectives for Teaching the First Six Sounds
When teaching children to read and spell in the early years, the most effective method, as recommended by every government report in the last decade, is a ‘systematic phonics’ approach combined with blended activities to promote phonological awareness. If parents are teaching their own children to read, write and spell at home, they can choose…
relationship restart
I call BS! And I’m not ashamed to admit that from time to time I’ve had to accuse myself of BS. Too many men don’t act like men. This is not about judging. This is intimacy in its highest form. Let’s stop talking about what we’re not getting from our partner. We have no control…
Hawaiian Luau Party: Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Choose This Theme For Your Next Celebration
Are you looking for a fun idea for your next big celebration? Why not make it a Hawaiian luau theme? Here are the top ten reasons why you should consider this festive tropical gathering for your next party. 1. You want to get good turnout. Send your guests a luau party invite and you’ll build…
Do men really get screwed over a divorce?
Do men really screw over a divorce? I know this contradicts the cultural view that women facing divorce are really the victims, but by average standards, if you look at the studies and actual results, men are victims too. Here’s something to get you started. Seven out of 10 divorces are initiated by women across…
What online gifting has come to mean to the shopper
Shoppers who bought gifts online last year generated revenue of $301 billion. Now that shopping online isn’t as new as it used to be, consumers feel quite comfortable trusting both their credit card details and that their recipient will receive their gift. Buying gifts online instead of going to a store is very tempting… we…
A Beginner’s Guide to Card Making Terms
Acetate – Acetate is a plastic film that has many applications. You can stamp it with rubber stamps, use it to make shaker cards, and use it to make a picture or ornament appear to hang on its own. You can also paint Acetate with glass paints and glitter glues. Acid Free – Anything acid…