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Friday, September 5, 2008
As many of you have probably experienced, cooking with kids can be a bit of a handful. But, it can also be a joyous occasion. Many times our kids want to help us cook lunch or dinner. They are trying to be helpful and are curious. Take some time out of a weekend day and spend some cooking time with your child. Here is a fun, tasty recipe that will have you both giggling and enjoying a treat. To make cupcakes in an ice cream cone you will need three different items for this recipe. First you will need ice cream cones with a flat bottom. Second, you will need your favorite cake batter. Lastly, you will need your favorite frosting. Prepare your cake batter as it says on the box. Follow these directions for a tasty treat. Directions: 1. Fill each ice cream cone with batter. 2. Place cones in a muffin pan. Bake at 300 until golden or cake bounces back when touched. 3. Let cool. Frost and add sprinkles or other goodies and enjoy!!! Labels: child-cooking, cooking
by: Child Basics
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
 When children are young they have great imaginations. As they grow and learn, they start using the knowledge they obtain in different projects. Blocks are a great way for children to show off their imagination. They can also be used as an educational experience. The Guidecraft Rainbow Blocks are a great way for your child to have a fun experience with blocks. Also, this is a great way for your child to learn colors. Forty-Two blocks are included in this set. The colors of the blocks are red, green, yellow and blue. Take some time and build with your child. While in the process, teach them about these wonderful colors. These blocks are also a perfect way for your child to learn shapes. Fun times can also be creative times for your child. Many of these recreation times can be used as educational experiences. Your child will learn while they play. Blocks are a great way for your to learn and express their creative side. Labels: Blocks, children-information
by: Child Basics
Friday, August 29, 2008
 Encouraging your child to read can be a difficult process for some of you. With the invasion of television, iPods and video game systems, it seems hard to get our children to read more. Reading is such an important element to a childs education. Encouraging them to read more can help them with vocabulary, comprehension and with their grades in school. Here are some helpful tips to encourage your child to read. Allow your child to have a book allowance. Once a month, or more frequent if you choose, take your child to the local bookstore. Allow your child to pick a book out to buy with your permission. Have your child read the book over the course of the weeks or month. Once your child has completed the book, head back to the bookstore and repeat the process. Read the same books as your child. After each of you read a chapter in a book, discuss the chapter and allow your child to express his or her views. You may have different opinions of what happened in the book, but you are opening a line of communication about his or her reading. This line of communication will allow you to understand your child’s retention rate. Schedule family visits to the local library. Let your child check out books on different subjects. This will allow your child to find the types of books that he or she enjoys the most. It is also an inexpensive way to encouraging your child to read. Librarians can also recommend books to your child. Librarians will have an idea of topics that your child may enjoy reading about based off their age and a few simple questions. Labels: children-information, Reading
by: Child Basics
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
 Children love to spend time with animals and pets. There may become a point in time that you child will ask if he or she can have a pet of their own. Although pets are a fun and enjoyable experience, they also bring with them an important responsibility. Pets need training and daily care. Helping your child learn how to be responsible and care for a pet can be a great learning experience. Parental interactions are the beginning steps in a wonderful child and pet experience. The best way to teach your children how to be responsible pet caregivers is to be one yourself. This should start before you even get a pet, make sure you have realistic expectations about pet ownership. Take steps to select the right animal for your family at the right time. Rules should be enforced as soon as you bring a pet into your home. Teaching your child about the basic rules regarding your new pet is essential to helping your child become a responsible pet owner. Include your child in your interactions with the pet. It will help them if you explain what you are doing and why. Children have a tendency to mimic the adults around them. The child will listen and watch how you treat the pet. For example, if a puppy barks, make sure you react in a responsible way. Also, involve your children in pet-training activities, which not only make your pet a more well mannered family member, but also teach your child humane treatment and effective communication. Labels: children-information, Pet-care
by: Child Basics
Friday, August 22, 2008
 There is a chance that you have walked into the living room and seen your precious angel drawing a wonderful masterpiece on your wall. Or maybe, you may have found that your little Michelangelo decided to paint the front door with his watercolor paints. Many of us have experienced art accidents. We need to channel that artistic creativity. Children and art come hand in hand. Art at home, or art programs at school, have been important factors in your child’s education. Studies have shown that children are much more likely to become higher academic achievers if they participate in some type of art or art program. Art can also help develop attention spans, commitment and tolerance levels. There are many benefits to letting our children explore their artistic abilities. Your child has an imagination. It is important for them to express their beautiful skills. Sadly, some school corporations have cut art programs from their curriculum. If this is the case in your area, create a period of time when your child can be creative at your home. Ask them about their art. It is also important to showcase their artwork in your home. It will help build confidence in expressing their views. Labels: Art, Child-Art
by: Child Basics
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
 With summer winding down, many children are stuffing in all of the outdoor hours that they can. After the long summer, they might be a bit bored with the normal routine of outdoor activities. Outdoor games can be fun for the kids. Today, we will highlight a fun, outdoor game for the kids to play. Belly Double Circle Tag is a fun game that will tire out your little tikes. The game is easy to play. The game can be played by a small or large group of children. Explain these simple rules to your children. They will have fun playing this game for hours. Belly Double Circle Tag: Choose one player to be the runner and one player to be the chaser. All other players are to lie in a big circle in groups of two. The players lay side-by-side, then a space. Next, two more players lie down with their heads facing the center of the circle. On go, the chaser will try to tag the runner. The runner will run on the outside of the circle and try to fin a space to lie down next to one set of players. The player on the opposite side of that group will have to get up and start running from the chaser. It the runner is tagged, then they are to turn around and chase the chaser. The new runner will find a spot to lie down. The player on the opposite side will start running because they are the new runner. Enjoy! Labels: games, outdoor-games
by: Child Basics
Monday, August 18, 2008
 Quality childcare has become a focal point in the minds of any parents that need such services. With older children away at school, it may leave some parents in a bind to find safe childcare. We all want our children to enjoy a safe, educational and developmental experience. There are a few points that all parents should remember when beginning the search your search. 1. Start your search early. Finding quality childcare can take time. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to explore all of the options available. 2. Speak with loved ones. Talk with family and friends to gather any valuable information that you can from them. Their experiences may lead you into the right direction. 3. Ask about the caregiver’s qualifications. Many childcare facilities employees are educated in childhood development. If this is a requirement for you, make sure the facilities can assist with your child’s needs. 4. Ask about employee turnover. It is important for young children to develop relationships with those who they will see on a daily basis. The search for quality childcare does not need to be stressful. Ask as many questions as possible to inform yourself about the facilities. You will come to a point when you find a situation that fits best for you and your child. Labels: Childcare, information
by: Child Basics
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