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15 Indoor Activity Ideas with Your Kids

August 4th, 2010 Posted in Kids Growing Up

It is bad weather today. You or your kid haven’t been feeling very well. Don’t feel like going out at all. Or you and your spouse are exhausted from watching last night’s Desperate Housewife.

The kids are bored and constantly seeking your attention. Nothing is on TV. Duh! What to do with them?

Here are some fun (to them!)  indoor activities that you should engage with them :) . They are inexpensive and are able to keep them occupied for an hour or so. Read more »

Personalized Books & Gifts Ideas for Children

July 8th, 2010 Posted in Kids Growing Up, Product Review

personalized lunch box, personalized gift Have you been searching high and low for a personalized book or gift for a little kid?

It was my nephew’s birthday and I was out of idea on what kind of gift I should get. Didn’t want it to be the usual toys or books. I was hunting for a special and unique birthday present. Something that makes great remembrance. SOMETHING PERSONALIZED! That’s it! Read more »

It’s Playtime! ThinkFun Zingo Memory Game Perfect for Preschooler

July 4th, 2010 Posted in Kids Growing Up, Product Review

Ok. All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Boy!

Let’s have some FUN GAMES for our preschooler today!

The game that we truly enjoy is ThinkFun Zingo. It is recommended for kids between age 4-8 years old.

Here is how the game goes:

1. Kid pulls out the  Zinger forward to reveal two mystery tiles.
2. Player tries to be the first to call out the tiles that match the images on their cards.


3. The first player to fill his or her card wins by yelling “Zingo.”
This game is perfect for fun time together and helps kids to improve memory and speed. Watch a video on how this game is played at ThinkFun Zingo.



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Reading Children Story Books Online via Readeo

June 11th, 2010 Posted in Kids Growing Up, Product Review

I have great news for parents and grandparents of young children! You can now read story books to children online even you’re far apart. The digital books are full of high quality colorful graphics that your kids will love!

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How it Works:

1. Simply create a free trial or monthly member account at Readeo LLC.

2. Connect with friends and family.

3. Read or bookchat right away.

Video on How Readeo Works:

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After you had logged in, you may browse the library by selecting age group 0-2, 3-5 or 6-8 years old. Then select category like Animals, Art, Bedtime, Fairy Tales, Family, Health and so on.

Simply select the book and click on Read.

You can create profile by inviting more friends and read together if you’re online at the same time. All you need is just a webcam.

You may also create bookshelf to add your child’s favorite books.

Should you need any assistance, click on ‘Live Chat’ to get help

Now you don’t have to worry about kids snatching books! So, wait no further, join the Readeo LLC right-away! :)

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10 Reasons for Telling Bedtime Stories

May 26th, 2010 Posted in Kids Growing Up, Parenting Kids

Cinderella . The Three Little Pigs. Peter Pan.

Bedtime stories are all time favorite of young children. They are great for bedtime. They are great for leisure time. They are simply kids companion.

There are many reasons why we should have bedtime stories and some are listed below:

alice in wonderland1. Bonding. When you read to your child, both of you are of close proximity – physically and psychologically. Your child will feel loved because of your companion.

2. Moral values. While there are amusing, bedtime storiesteaches children a wide span of moral values. The Kid Who Called for Wolf teaches children not to tell lies and make jokes on people.

3. Good night sleep. Children can have a hard day too. Reading a story book before bedtime simply eases sleep and encourage sweet dreams. We surely never emphasis them on the scary monsters and trolls.

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4. Learn to read and spell. Story books have high accuracy of proper usage of English language. Children are sure to pick up good command of grammar and spelling which improves their language easily.

5. Encourage writing. Do not be surprise that you child may be inspired to be an author later in life. They learn by good examples from authors in writing stories and definitely improves a child’s composition skills.

6. Friendly and soothing images. More often than not, bedtime stories offer better images than the TV and internet. They are child friendly and you need not worry about children being exposed violent images.

7. Encourage children thinking and imagination. Alice in Wonderland is a great example. Isn’t it fascinating to see Alice chasing after little rabbit? Surely children would be curious to know what the lead role is going through. When child go through a story, they will always imagine themselves as the lead role and kept thinking about how the story will end.


8. Learn to love books at young age. When children learn to love books, it becomes part of them. Their engagement becomes their hobby.

9. Encourage sibling sharing. Older children who can express themselves well can tell stories to younger sibling. They share. They bond. They rival lesser.

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10. Learning and accepting villain in reality. While most bedtime stories places emphasis on good characters, children will also learn about the existence of villain in the reality world. The big bad wolf, the witch and the pirates are somehow important in the peak of the storyline. Children will also learn that the story always concludes with villain receiving retribution. Which is important for them to know that it should happen in reality too.

So you have all the reasons to grab a bedtime story book today! Good night. Sweet dreams.

ClickN Kids Phonics & Spelling Program

May 14th, 2010 Posted in Kids Growing Up, Product Review

If you have been looking for a suitable Phonics or Spelling program for your child, look no further.

Designed as a game your kids can’t wait to play! ClickN READ & ClickN SPELL is The World’s Best Beginning Reading and Spelling Program. Unbelievably, both programs come with FREE TRIAL too!

My daughter, Jasmine, 5, enjoys the program very much because of the  interactive cartoon ‘Cosmo Cat’ and great audio guidance! As for me, I would personally recommend you this program because of the content and quality in teaching. By now, Jasmine is able to spell many words and far better than peers.

The ClickN Spell Program

ClickN Spell programThe program is a research based spelling program for PreK through 5th grade that teaches the 800 most commonly used words in the English language.

Here is what the program consists:

1. The Spelling Station – Learn New Spelling Words (learning spelling through vision and repetition)

2. The Practice Pod – Practice The New Spelling Words (learning spelling through listening)
3. The Testing Terrace – Pop Quizzes and Level Tests (Every 5th lesson, 10 words are randomly selected as pop quiz)

4. ClickN SPELL Word Lists
Children learn to spell the 800 words grouped in 5 levels. Grade level for each word was determined based upon difficulty, pattern of occurrence in children’s writing across grades, and grade placement on current vocabulary lists and spelling materials. For reference, a child in USA public school grade 1 should be able to spell the level 1 words.

ClickN Read Phonics Program

ClickN Kids PhonicsClickN READ Phonics teaches the entire kindergarten to 3rd grade phonics curriculum taught at USA public schools through 100 interactive cartoon animated online phonics lessons.

Here is what the program consists:

1. The Letter Sound Chamber – Learn Phonics Letter Sounds (61 phonics letter sound are taught)

2. The Listening Cube – Learn Phonics Word Blending (beginning, middle and ending sound of 188 words and blend separate sounds together to form the sound of these 357 individual words)

3.  The Reading Room – Learn Word and Sentence Reading Skills (incorporates the letter sounds and word blends, learned in the first two reading skills environments, into new words and progressively builds your child’s ability to read complete English sentences and short stories with ease)

4. The Speed Chamber – Practice Phonics Skills Learned (all letter sounds and words taught in the lessons are reviewed and practiced)

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The 6 reasons why ClickN Kids programs are the World’s Best Reading and Spelling program:

  1. Beginning reading program that closely matches live expert reading tutor instruction.
  2. Beginning reading program that teaches the entire kindergarten to 3rd grade curriculum.
  3. The fastest and most convenient way for a child to learn to read on their own.
  4. Interactive learning to read program where children demonstrate learned skills.
  5. Instructional programs that are great fun and so easy your children can do it all by themselves.
  6. Industry Best 60-Day No Questions Asked Money Back and Our Completion Guarantee!

Industry Best Progress Report published at links below.

So, if you would like to learn more, try out the free trial or purchase the program, click on the links below.

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The Tooth Fairy

April 30th, 2010 Posted in Kids Growing Up

Tooth fairy is a tale to tell children what happens when they lose a tooth. Typically, children at the age of 6 will start lose their milk teeth.  They are naturally anxious about losing their tooth and some bleeding may cause them sleepless nights.

Hence, tooth fairy will come and give some tooth money in exchange for a tooth that has fallen out. This will make the child much happier by smiling ear to ear even when they have missing tooth. Aren’t they adorable!

Tooth fairyWhat does a child have to do for Tooth Fairy to come?

Tooth fairy is sweet for giving money to all children around the world but she is asking for small little favors from you. Here’s what to do so that tooth fairy will visit you:

1. Be sure to lose a tooth that is clean and shiny. Tooth fairy does not collect dirty or yellow tooth.


2. Listen to grown-up’s advise to place the tooth under the pillow.

3. Be sure to put the tooth at the very center of the pillow.

4. Read a book about losing a tooth.

5. Go to bed early and fall asleep fast that night.

6. Check your pillow in the morning for a big surprise!

What happens when Tooth Fairy is gone?

1. Be extremely happy that the tooth fairy has visited and gave some money.

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2. Receive letters and certificates on losing a tooth from the Tooth Fairy Package. You can frame your achieved certificates make a scrapbook for your letters.

3. Tell daddy and mommy that you are no longer a baby and growing adult teeth.

4. Be extra careful about taking care of your soon-to-grow adult teeth follow the brushing tips.

5. Tell little brother or sister that you were brave when you lose a tooth and is ever prepared for the next tooth to fall.

6. Share your achievement and experience with friends at school.

7. Write a letter to thank daddy and mommy for caring for your and your teeth since birth.

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Kids Teeth Brushing Tips

March 28th, 2010 Posted in Kids Growing Up

It is important to educate your little ones the importance of brushing teeth from tender age. Babies can start brushing as soon as the first tooth appear.

This have to be done by a caregiver until they capable of brushing thorough brushing on their own especially for the bedtime brush. This would also include other dental products. The bedtime brush is the most important brush of the day as we have to clean the teeth completely and avoid plague build up during the child’s sleep.

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However, you may still want your child to ‘practice’ brushing in the morning. This can help the child to apply the same strength you do for her as for bedtime brush.

Educating Your Child About Oral Health – Essential Practice


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1. Reduce / avoid sweetened food like chocolates, sweets, sweet drinks and food. Try gargling after consumption of these food.

2. Brush at least twice a day with a soft bristles brush. Usually children (or even adult) tend to miss out hard to reach edges. However, those will be more critical areas to pay attention to.

3. Use dental products like floss or inter dental brush from the age of 4 onwards.

4. Start on with diluted amount or mouth gargle when the child is ready. The child must also be capable of gargling and spitting because you do not want him/her to accidentally swallow any mouth gargle – even in small amount.

5. Make a dental appointment for your child every 6 months for a professional cleaning.

6. Change their toothbrush every 3months or according to toothbrush indicator. Never share toothbrush among family members for hygiene purposes.

By the way tips:
If your child happen to drop a tooth during an accident, here’s what to do:

1. Quickly recover the tooth but DO NOT rinse it with water.

2. Store it in MILK and bring child to nearest dentist for reattachment.

3. Place cotton at gums to stop bleeding.