Posts Tagged ‘kids’

Calling All Photos – Show Us Your Sweeties March 23, 2009 No Comments

We love pictures of babies and kids, and we want you to see yours. Send us your chubby baby shots, your terrific toddler moments, your toothless smiles and your growing girls and boys, and we’ll display them here for all to enjoy. Just send your pic to jackidonaldson@gmail.com — make sure it’s at least 350 [...]

Kid Food – Make it Healthy February 18, 2009 No Comments

About one-third of a child’s total daily calories comes from pizza, desserts and snacks, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. And since we know snacks make up a large portion of kids’ diets, it seems we ought to make them as healthy as possible. The experts at “Kaboose” name a handful of [...]

Shoe Tying – Ditch Velcro, Teach Laces February 17, 2009 No Comments

Shoe tying is an important rite of passage for kids, but the practice is losing steam, thanks to Velcro. Yes, it’s easier, and if your kid is under the age of 5, then go ahead and Velcro your little heart out. But if your youngsters are between 5 and 7 — this is when dexterity [...]

Bedtimes – Be Strict About Sleep February 16, 2009 No Comments

Bedtimes are important. A well-rested kid is a happier kid, who gets better grades, maintains a healthier weight and according to “Family Circle” magazine (January 9, 2009), has a reduced risk of heart disease. Even as kiddos get older, they need plenty of sleep. Teens who get less than 6.5 hours of sleep per night [...]