I was six years old. Christmas morning had arrived and I awoke to the magical transformation of our living room into a child’s fantasy. Santa Claus had returned with more toys and gifts than a family should have. It was beautiful. Even at a young age, when selfishness can overwhelm the moment, I was breathless. The night before we had […]
This is a question that continues to haunt the parents (mostly mothers) of all children from 3 to 10 years old. Should we allow children to watch cartoons, or should it be banned altogether, is it good or really bad? The problem that often arises when talking about young children watching cartoon channels is usually leaving their children alone with […]
Essential oils are becoming more popular today as people discover the powerful effect they can have on not only the physical body but emotional healing as well. There are differences in the oils that are sold in health food stores, grocery stores, and on the Internet. The low price of an essential oil can signal a warning to you, and […]
Whenever you’re training your puppy or adult dog, it’s a good idea to have a formula to work with. Training formulas help you instruct your dog in an established way. Whenever I’m training a dog, I use a formula that encompasses the following principles: handling, patience, encouragement, reward, consistency, and fun. No matter what I’m teaching the dog to do, […]
More than 180,000 people in the UK have backed a call to start the school day later so teenagers can have more time to sleep. Teenagers are reportedly so tired that it affects their school work and their ability to reach their full potential. Is this proposition an indulgence, or is there a genuine case for giving our kids some […]
Just by correcting these ten mistakes and misconceptions, you will automatically improve your chances of success to a level that matches the top 1% of the most effective dog trainers in the world. You may find it hard to believe, but even experienced trainers make some of these mistakes. Yes. I mean professionals who train dogs for a living. If […]
My business partner and I decided to invest in a project that would provide cash flow, profitability, and ultimately an asset in the end. We decided to buy a 115 year old bourbon barn, dismantle it, and sell the material that was dismantled. We had no prior experience in the salvage, demolition, or logging industry. The purpose of this article […]
You can speed up your chances of winning an online baby and child photography contest by paying attention to detail and realizing that the winning “mindset” begins before the picture is even taken. The tips and advice below were compiled by experienced judges, contest rules, and parents. One of the most important things to remember is that by following these […]
Imagine snuggling up with your toddler to look at a picture book together that is interactive, musical, responsive, and speaks to you? This is the experience for people who engage in that relatively new hobby: playing computer games with babies. JumpStart’s Knowledge Adventure calls it “lapware,” Kiddies Games’ logo is “Hop on the lap and tap,” and Sesame Street’s “Baby […]
D for Dora – that’s what my niece said when my sister was teaching her the alphabet. That is how familiar today’s children are with Dora. They want to dress up as Dora, own Dora things like Dora notebooks, Dora water cups and the list goes on and on. It’s no wonder supermarket shelves are lined with Dora-inspired bags, books, […]
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