Toys is the high-tech replacement for the mash notes kids pass around in class. Children can have fun and learn at the same time when the family takes a vacation with a historic bent. Among 10 places where the past makes for a pleasurable present are Boston, Savannah, San Antonio and the Gold Rush sites in California. Rome is a kid's paradise for parents with the wherewithal to take their youngsters. Don't underestimate the accomplishment of a baby's first step.
Preschool teachers are often masters of the art of disciplining a child.
Among the concepts they use effectively are singing out instructions, using a toy or other surrogate to announce unpleasant activities, and getting down to a child's level to give instructions. Important aspects include knowing where computers are located, learning how kids use computer time, and finding out how computer-savvy teachers are. The international pavilions at Walt Disney World's Epcot are the inspiration for crafts that can be completed in as little as 10 minutes. The 60s and 70s are over, but kids can still dress those times with tie-dye and batik patterns of the period. Other ways kids can enliven clothes are with ribbon trim, crayon transfer and embroidery.