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Fitness Clubs for Kids

Kids should have at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Physical activity helps your child build a stronger and healthier body. In addition, an August 2010 study conducted by the University of Illinois finds that physical exercise can make your child smarter, too. You may find physical education offered in your kid’s school insufficient. Fortunately, what schools lack in terms of physical activities for your child, fitness clubs can offer.

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Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo

This product is an excellent way to stimulate your baby’s development and large motor skills. It’s sturdy and safe so your baby can jump and bounce all he wants without you having to worry. It has stimulating toys that spin and pop up, like a parrot, frog, monkey, tiger and more. The jumper also plays rainforest music and has dancing lights, all activated when your baby starts jumping.

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A Lesson in Patience from My Toddler

When my daughter was born, two major things happened. My body became an alien spacecraft, brought to the edge of destruction and back again (with some collateral damage, of course). But more importantly, I uncovered a limitless supply of patience that even Gandhi would admire.

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Painting Exercises for Children

Kids need to know that there are no rules when it comes to painting — other than not painting each other. By letting kids experiment freely with all kinds of painting exercises, they can learn to relax and let their creativity take over. After giving kids the opportunity to try exercises you design for them, give them the chance to design some exercises for themselves and their classmates.

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Guidelines for Children Sharing Bedrooms

In your children’s, and perhaps your, perfect world, they would each have their own bedroom to retreat to for playtime, homework and sleep. In reality, they have to share the room and, sometimes, you’ve considered giving up your own just to keep the peace. Sharing a room is a great way for children to learn to get along with each other. Guidelines for behavior will help them respect each other’s space.