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Doing Cooking Activities With Children
Planning cooking activities with children is not always as simple as pulling out the cookbook and jumping into the task. For the child, it’s not a lot of fun to watch an adult do all the work. The key to an enjoyable and successful time in the kitchen with youngsters is a little bit of advance preparation. Allowing children to participate in each phase from adding ingredients to mixing to baking inspires confidence and a sense of involvement. Cooking activities can also offer learning opportunities in the areas of math, science, nutrition, creativity and following directions.
Plan a New Year’s Eve Slumber Party for Your Tween
A tween slumber party on New Year’s Eve ensures the youngsters spend the holiday safely under your supervision. To keep your sanity in a house full of kids, plan the party thoroughly so they’ll stay entertained. Input from your child will help you select activities the party guests will enjoy. Begin planning at least one month in advance so you have plenty of time to organize the party elements. Choosing a theme, such as a spa party or a movie night, provides additional guidance in the planning.
Information About Teenage Pregnancy
In the United States, teenage pregnancy comes close to counting as an epidemic. Despite educational efforts on the health risks and long-term effects, research shows nearly one-third of U.S. women become pregnant before age 20. The health consequences can affect both mother and child, while the financial and social costs can last for a lifetime.
What Are The Best Educational Toys for 1 Year-Olds?
One-year-olds are transitioning from being babies to full-fledged toddlers. This is a time of discovery, independence and play. The best toys for 1-year-olds are ones that can be shared between child and parent—such as books that can be read together or blocks that a parent can stack and the child can knock down. Look for toys that stimulate the imagination. In general, the simpler the toy, the better. One-year-olds like to explore, discover and enjoy life. Your soon-to-be toddler will enjoy and benefit from one of these toys.
Julianne Moore's V-Day Crusade
Celebumom Julianne Moore is helping struggling kids by promoting a line of Valentines that not only features youngsters’ artwork, but also benefits the organization, Save the Children. “It’s just sort of a nice way to acknowledge kids who [are] struggling in America,” Moore, mother to son Caleb, 9, and daughter Liv, 5, tells the Associated Press. “It’s like kids loving kids.”