Teasing, taunting and bullying inflicts serious harm emotionally to our children. And time again to deal with bullies. Parenting expert, Elizabeth Pantley, has some great advice for parents and kids on both sides of the fence. Cabin Fever - January. The longest month in the calendar year.
Appropriate toys can help children grow and learn.
A good toy should be appealing and interesting to the child, suited to the child s physical capabilities, suited to the child s mental and social development, and well constructed, durable and safe for that child s age. Child s Play is Anything But - Child developmental experts have studied children at play for over a century. Their research shows that play is a child s most important work, a way of learning, growing, and understanding the world. A parent s involvement can make play a richer, stimulating, and more valuable activity for children. I can't see the carpet, and to walk through the room I have to dodge clothes, toys, and last week's snack wrappers.