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Newborns: Fun and Recreation |
It doesn't take long before a newborn child is ready to start playing and exploring the world around him or her. Here are articles that will help you find great toys and activities to enjoy with your newborn. Another area at KidSource OnLine to visit is our general Recreation area.
Our rating system for these Fun and Recreation articles is:
- Best, in depth and most helpful overall
- Very Good, but more specific in focus
- Good reference material
This Parents Guide to the Internet is intended to help parents--regardless of their level of technological know-how--make use of the on-line world as an important educational tool. The guide cuts through the overwhelming amount of consumer information to give parents an introduction to the Internet and how to navigate it. The guide suggests how parents can allow their children to tap into the wonders of the Internet while safeguarding them from its potential hazards.
We've created our annual holiday calendar. It's 30 days of activities and reminders for a healthy, safe, fun and giving holiday season.
The Toy Manufacturers of America Guide to Toys and Play
This booklet has been designed to help you provide the best play opportunities for your child, describes how the toy industry and government work together to ensure toy safety and offers simple charts to guide you as you do your toy shopping.
Simple Gift Giving For The Early Years
During the holiday season, we are frequently bombarded with advertisements for children's toys that are often expensive or inappropriate, and many adults find themselves at a loss when trying to decide on the right gift for that special child in their lives. Selecting toys for young children is an important task that involves decisions about the kinds of interests, motivation, and skills we want children to develop.
When we think of gifts for children during the holiday season, we often think of toys. Toys may be at the top of children's wish lists -- and at this time of year, there are plenty to choose from. But the selection can be overwhelming for both children and adults.
Halloween Can Be a Pretty Hairy Experience for Pets
Halloween can be fun for all members of your family -- both two- and four-legged members -- if you take some simple precautions which include keeping your pets safely inside - a reminder from the United States Humane Society.
In play, children expand their understanding of themselves and others, their knowledge of the physical world, and their ability to communicate with peers and adults. This digest discusses children's play and its relationship to developmental growth from infancy to middle childhood. The digest also suggests ways in which educators and other adults can support children's play.
Toy Experts Reveal Secrets for Keeping Small Holiday Travelers Happy
Toy experts Joanne and Stephanie Oppenheim, who strongly suggest incorporating appropriate travel toys in your itinerary. The right travel toys can help divert and entertain small travelers, whether the journey is long or short.
Mothers Concerned About Safety of Softeners in Plastic Toys
Mothers of young children are concerned about the use of petroleum-based compounds known as phthalates found in soft plastic toys and other items their youngsters place in their mouths, according to a national survey.
Holiday Photo Tips From the Pros
"With just a little planning," says Sam Garcia, Nikon School Instructor, "unforgettable holiday snapshots become a breeze." The holidays present a world of unforgettable moments waiting to be captured on film. Nikon makes taking holiday pictures easy with these great tips.
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