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Poor old Santa Claus. Sometimes he gets a bad rap. People say he doesn't represent Christmas well. People say he doesn't set a good example for Christians celebrating December 25. And people say--gasp!--that he doesn't even exist. Plus, there are some folks out there who are trying to confuse just...

• Date Added: 5/14/2006
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Christmas is one of everybody's favourite times of year, but it can also be one of the most expensive. Most people want it to be a special and happy time, and are willing to pay for the little luxuries that make Christmas what it is, but they usually don't want to spend the rest of the year paying...

• Date Added: 12/9/2005
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One of the most vivid symbols of modern man is the image of finger with a ribbon tied around it. That image symbolizes a reminder, of not forgetting a chore, a task or an event.

One of the dilemmas of modern man is the need for reminders. We are faced with so many responsibilities, chores...

• Date Added: 3/27/2006
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When George Bush announced the "Bush Doctrine" as a policy of preemptive attacks on terrorists and states that harbor them, citizens lined up both for and against his argument. When it comes to parenting and the dangers facing teens during adolescence, some parents have begun implementing their...

• Date Added: 9/1/2006
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It is always a challenge to find a proper and useful toy for your child. On the one hand a toy must be useful for the baby's development, on the other- it must be harmless. To select a correct toy for the baby you know some of his or her peculiarities of thinking and behaviour at stages of his or...

• Date Added: 2/20/2007
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Is a game only amusing? A child's psychologist will tell you immediately: "No way! The full natural development of a child is impossible without games".

A game in the full sense of the word is a good and useful research

• Date Added: 1/25/2007
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In a single dose of children's television, I was bombarded with themes of mutants, cyborgs, evolving and the digital world. These words intimidated me at first, until I learned what the shows were talking about. I wondered how this prepares children for living in the 21st century. The answer hit...

• Date Added: 7/31/2005
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Children's play house offer a great way to spark a child's imagination as he or she explores the world. Experts agree that the best way for a child to learn and to make sense of the world around him is to mimic what he sees and to immerse himself into that world. With children's Wendy houses and...

• Date Added: 1/23/2007
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One would think that Christmas lights have been around for as long as Christmas itself. Can any of you imagine Christmas without lights? How would the children find their way in the dark, so early on Christmas morning without them? The history of Christmas lights is intricately tied to the dawn...

• Date Added: 4/4/2006
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Every expecting mother – and some fathers, too – enjoys picking out baby clothes. As you browse through all of the selections available, you dream of cradling your soft and warm bundle of joy close to you while staring adoringly into his or her eyes. But, when it comes to selecting infant clothes,...

• Date Added: 1/23/2007
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Christmas is a worldwide phenomenon, and so is the holiday's number one fan and symbol, Santa Claus. So it makes sense that because people all over the world celebrate Christmas differently, they also see Santa in different ways and have different traditions.

For instance, in France...

• Date Added: 9/3/2006
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Reading is one of the most fundamental skills a parent can teach their child. Most everyday activities require the ability to read to accomplish the task at hand. From preparing a recipe, to navigating city streets, and ordering from a menu;reading is entrenched in our every day life. From the day...

• Date Added: 11/15/2006
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With so many celebrities having babies these days, it is high time we acknowledged the new Hollywood royalty. It seems like every supermarket tabloid out there is absolutely obsessed with the private lives of our beloved celebrities. We would not go as far to say that we are obsessed, but we...

• Date Added: 4/12/2006
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Have you ever wondered where some of our modern traditions came from? As the Christmas season approaches, I have been doing some research regarding certain holiday-related topics. My findings may surprise even the biggest scrooge!

Mistletoe has been revered by certain cultures for...

• Date Added: 4/4/2006
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With the Christmas season fast upon us, it is time to start decorating our homes in the festive spirit. Many families use the same decorations year after year. Others go all out and try to change their design style with every passing season. As the holidays tend to be a time when people do a...

• Date Added: 4/4/2006
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"Where did he come up with that?" Kids often amaze us with their imaginative ideas, and we should give ourselves a pat on the back for playing a role in this development. Innovative thinking is essential for success in school and in life, and it's our job as parents to nurture our kids' innate...

• Date Added: 7/31/2005
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As every parent has surely discovered, you are never quite prepared for the arrival of your new baby. No matter how much time and effort you might put into preparing yourselves and your home for your new arrival, there are always a few things that tend to get overlooked. This is not without good...

• Date Added: 3/9/2006
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Imagine a child of one and half years of age playing with his toys, this child would not interact with other children except may be scream if one of the child takes his toy. At this age the child does not have the capacity to take into consideration others point of view, but as he grows up to be...

• Date Added: 7/10/2006
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So there we were, awkwardly staring at one another in utter disbelief that nobody could figure it out. It was a week before Christmas, and all through the house, your narrator was fuming….I could smash my mouse! We were trying to put up our Christmas tree, and we weren't having much luck. Bah...

• Date Added: 4/4/2006
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Two boys in a first grade classroom were arguing loudly over an item they both wanted to use at the same time.

Their teacher approached them in a friendly way and said, "Boys, it sounds like you two are having a problem. Let's talk it out."

One of the boys told his side of the...

• Date Added: 1/13/2006
• Views: 353