Attention shoppers, we have a small, lost, three year-old boy with red hair........ by Scott Irwin Have you ever been shopping in a busy mall, stopped to look at something only to discover that in the brief time it took to do so, your child has wandered away from you? If in reading this question you are able to answer no, you undoubtedly know someone who has be en in this situation. Each minute, somewhere in the country, a parent is separated from their child. These separations sometimes last only a few seconds; in other instances they last much longer, causing the store to go into a lo ... Thomas the Train: Anniversary of a Legend by Jared Winston For those of us who grew up hearing the stories and reading the books, Thomas the Train is a living legend. On 2005, Thomas and, of course, his friends celebrated their sixtieth birthday. Back in 1945, in England, the Anglican reverend Wilbert Awdry started the Railway Series by writing the first book. From that moment on, an entire generation of children has learned to love the beautiful adventures lived by Thomas the Train and his group of human-faced friends. When he was a little boy in Bo ... Why dogs bark by Keith Londrie Picture this, you're walking in the park, minding your own business when suddenly a dog comes up to you and starts barking. You start to panic because there is no reason for this dog to be barking at you. Why is this dog barking? Dogs bark because we humans want our dogs to bark. For years our domestication process and selective breeding has allowed our dogs to develop their barking abilities. Wolves don't bark, so through genetic engineering and the selective breeding process, dogs thes ... Choosing Dog Tags for Your Canine by Keith Londrie Remember when you first met your dog? He was fresh and new, and you were just getting to know each other. You went through training together, perhaps even ate together. With time, you and your dog became very close – even closer than you are to a lot of people you know. Your dog is special to you. He might be your best friend, a rascally mischief-maker, or just an accessory to your lifestyle. He depends on you for feeding, play, and discipline. You depend on him for companionship, a connection ... Dog Training - When To Give Your Dog The Freedom Off The Leash by Keith Londrie Many dog owners are anxious to give their four legged companions the freedom of going off leash, but it is important not to rush that important step. Dogs should only be allowed off their leash after they have become masters of all the basic obedience commands, such as walking at your heel, sitting and staying on command. Another skill that must be completely mastered before the dog can be taken off the leash is the come when called command. Even if the dog can heel, sit and ... What Can You Do About Unwelcome Gang Influence? by Burrel Lee Wilks III There are many reasons why younsters--and that includes boys and an increasing number of girls--join gangs. When you see your child falling under this unwelcome gang influence, here are some essential steps: 1) Communicate, communicate, communicate. You cannot over-communicate. Open the door, and make sure it stays open. Be a constant positive force in your child's life 2) Positive reinforcement. Most kids are good kids, they just get troubled and lose their way. Leave him with tape-reco ... History of Socks Timeline by Jerry Smith Believe it or not socks have been around since the stone ages. They were very different from socks as we know them today. They were often made of animal skins that were tied around the ankles. In Ancient Egypt there is evidence of the existence of knitted socks and by the 8th century BC, the Greek poet Hesiod wrote of paloi - socks made of matted animal hair. They were mostly worn by actors in comedic plays. During the Middle Ages colored cloth tied around the legs and held up with gar ... Keeping Up with the Latest Mobile Phones Can Prove Difficult by Michael Hanna Even as recently as the mid 1990’s the majority of people seemed to function just fine without owning a mobile phone. The world continued to turn, people kept up with one another and generally nobody gave a second thought to being contactable 24-7 wherever you happened to be. How things change. A decade on and on-demand communication is everywhere and living without a mobile phone is literally inconceivable. How did we manage to cope without them? Now everyone has one from kids ... Phone Cards Be Certain What You’re Buying by Bob Benson Phone cards are an excellent way to stay in touch with family and friends without ending up with an astronomical phone bill at the end of the month. But before you choose the phone card that seems to be the cheapest available, be sure you know all the details of how that particular phone card works. Some phone card companies have a service charge for each call you make using the card. That means that you’ll lose several minutes each time you use the card – typically anywhere from four minu ... Uses for Phone Cards Employers Parents Anyone by Bob Benson Many people find that having and using phone cards for long distance calling simply makes sense. Whether you have employees who are sometimes out of the office or kids away from home, phone cards can have many practical uses. If you provide calling cards for kids or employees to get in touch with you, be sure you’re purchasing from a reputable company. Some phone cards are notorious for their busy signals. When you call in, you get a recording that indicates the circuits are all busy and t ... Ever tried being a step father? by Adrian Soden Have you ever tried being a step father. Believe me, there's much more to it than meets the eye. When I met my now wife, Debbie, she had three children living with her following her divorce - aged 11, 8 and 6. Well the first thing to remember is that although these kids seem fairly cute at those ages, they soon grow up into stroppy teenagers. So here we are now, with them aged 17,14 and 12. My, how things have changed. The youngest (11 years old) is the same height as me already (5 10) and shows ... Find Cool Teen Furniture your Teen will use and Like by Michael Holland You will find that when it comes to teen furniture there are a number of excellent items available that will not only adequately hold your teens stuff, but also can match the theme or décor of their room. There are many great teen furniture ideas waiting you online at great internet stores like www.yourkidsdirect.com and www.stacksandstacks.com. There are some aspects you will need to keep in mind when selecting teen furniture and include: * Budget: how much you want to spend * Room ... Glossary of mobile phone terms by Paul Smith Choosing a mobile phone can be difficult - this guide helps you understand the complicated terms used. 3G The third generation of mobile networks, with video calling, web browsing and multimedia downloads of up to seven times faster than standard 2G networks. Bluetooth A specification for short-range wireless connectivity that allows users to make wire-free connections (via radio link) between a wide range of communications devices. Dual-band Phones that can switch between two di ... The latest mobile phones by Paul Smith 3G mobile phones, video calling and internet access have been around for some time now, so what new products are available for the start of 2006? The latest mobile phone’s are smaller and slimmer than ever before and come crammed with features including 2 megapixel digital cameras and MP3 players. The thinnest mobile phone around the Motorola RAZR V3, remains a top seller and feature and integrated digital camera, bluetooth and a selection of great games. Sleek and smooth, the new ... Sending smoke signals! by David Perdew Sending smoke signals! by David Perdew Okay, I admit it. I'm a radical anti-smoker. When Atlanta, GA, passed a ban on smoking in public places in 2005, I cheered. I'm one of those guys who will leave a restaurant rather than take a seat in the smoking section. A law to ban smoking in public places could save more lives more quickly than the development of a single new anti-cancer drug – according to the charitable group Cancer Research UK. The organization's Chief Executive a ... All Scholarship Applications are Alike,Right? by Dale Clifton,The Scholarship Doctor Evaluating thousands of scholarship applications has definitely left an impression on me. I still remember some of them, because the students who submitted them managed to get into my head in a personal way. Many books and articles will tell you that Author's Biography: ©2006 The Scholarship Doctor - Dale Clifton - All Rights Reserved Rights Reserved - Dale is an educational consultant and expert at helping families win college scholarships. ... 10 Ways To Make Sure Your Child’s Toys Are Safe by Aurel Radulescu The whole scenario behind the invention of toys is that they are to be enjoyed, but part of that enjoyment includes making sure the toys are safe for your children. There are 10 simple steps that you can take to ensure that your child enjoys his/her toys while taking the appropriate steps to make sure they are safe. Follow the age recommendations on the package. This information is typically written in smaller print and is often located in a lower corner, or back, of the box. If t ... Robot Toy: The New Generation Play Tool by Thomas Champeval Gone are the days when children satisfied themselves with simple games of hopscotch or tag. Heck, there are practically no more Author's Biography: ... Problems at day care by Ted Belfour Many parents complain about the problems faced by their children at the day care centers. Parents complain that their child is not ready to go to day care center. To top it, the child misbehaves at the center and possesses erratic behavior when brought home. These are normal problems associated with children going to day care centers. Always remember one thing - your child is actually crying for you. She has that terrifying thought of missing her parent for the whole day. Her child brain do ... Some Fun and Helpful Dora the Explorer Games by Jared Winston If your child is a Dora the Explorer fan, you probably have bought, or are planning to buy, any of the available Dora the Explorer games. These games are educational in nature, just like the TV show itself, and help children develop their abilities while having fun. There is a whole line of Dora the Explorer games designed that are designed to focus specifically on certain skill sets of your children. For children aged 3+, I recommend the fun Color Forms game. It helps your little kids recogn ... Baby Bratz Dolls: Fashionable Babies by Jared Winston Baby Bratz are part of the cool line of dolls manufactured by MGA: the Bratz dolls. But don't think for a moment these are your typical, oblivious baby boys and girls, because as with the teenage dolls, the Baby Bratz have a passion for fashion, and it shows in every set of clothes available for them. The Baby Bratz are supposed to be the Chloe, Yasmin, Jade and Sasha Bratz dolls when they were babies. They each have a large head - even bigger than their teenage counterparts - which makes sen ... How To Get A Prom Dress Under $100 by Sarah Bancroft The trick to finding an inexpensive prom dress is to keep an open mind and investigate all your options. It helps to be thrift shop savvy with internet expertise, but you should also know your way around the local mall. Do your research by consulting the yellow pages; is there a Loehmann's nearby? T.J. Maxx? Marshall's? Filene's Basement? And keep an eye out for promotions--clearance racks at upscale department stores offer options at this price level during their big sales. Bluefly.com has ... Motivating Students To Learn by Charlie Cory As children get beyond the preschool/ kindergarten stage, many of them lose the joy in learning that is the characteristic of those early years. They may have had challenges in the classroom, or have been exposed to older children and heard some of their “school is boring” comments. The savvy parent can help to counteract this behavior by encouraging children to develop their interests and hobbies and by finding out more about the things in which they ARE interested. One method of motivating ... Understanding A Childs Fears And Anxieties by Steve Hill As a parent it is important that we understand what potential problems our child has. Most children have certain things that they worry about or even fear. In this article, I write about the types of fears that this might be and about how we can help our children to cope and to get through life in the best possible and stress-free way. Many children are able to pick up on what their parents are worrying about. They may hear arguments about money and can then start to worry themselves about the ... Setting Rules for Teen Dating by Larry Westfall As your children grow up, it's normal for them to think about having a boyfriend or girlfriend. They've probably been hanging out with friends of both sexes and doing things as a group, but they may be thinking about one-on-one dating. It's time to talk about the different types of relationships and love and to prepare to set rules for dating. Talking about relationships in regular, everyday conversations lets you and your child talk about your family values when it comes to friendship, datin ... | ||||||
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