I just read an intersting fact that the US Consumer Product Safety commission estimates that about 165 thousand kids 14 and under will be injured or trearted this year for toy related injuries. As a parent of two young boys, one 4 1/2 and the other 5 months it made me think about the toys we have and are planning on getting our kids this holiday season . Toy safety will definitely be on my mind this year. In doing a little research here are some quick tips to remember: Read More
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Grab your kids, sit back and watch the first episode of Munky Bytes from Cascadia. You won’t be disappointed. My friends from Canada, Tony DaMunk and Juli Ette produced and star in this zany new series of good news vignettes. Their new company, and internet site, is committed to enriching families and children and spreading joy through kindness and generosity. I wish them luck on the launch of their new site and look forward to seeing more of them around the internet. To learn more visit www.joythrugenerosity.com
Here is there first episode from Cascadia. Enjoy!
Due to your browsers settings you may have to click below on the picture twice to start the video.
p.s. my 5 year old son loves MunkyMan and has played this video 6 times!!
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Some General Considerations for Parents and Caregivers
by Karen Sibal
Supervision is Key
Even after considering all the safety measures possible, adult supervision is still first and foremost to ensuring child safety. It’s important to always try and have your children play within your sight – it only takes a split second for something serious to happen.
Set Limits and Rules
It’s all about self-discipline: children need to learn about limits, rules and boundaries. What’s appropriate for your home? What guidelines will ensure your child is both safe and secure in their surroundings? Try setting well-defined limits and explain them to your children so they understand what’s expected of them. Rules should also be age-appropriate, short and simple to understand. They should be about the action you want the child to do – for example, “please don’t talk with your mouth full of food – you could choke.” Also, try not to have too many rules. A few simple rules that are firm and fairly applied will help children learn what behaviour is expected of them.
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by Karen Sibal
Recent statistics indicate that about 90% of household injuries to children are predictable and preventable. Here’s a checklist that parents and caregivers can keep handy to help ensure your child’s environment is safe.
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By Alan and Shonna Hammond
In the weeks leading up to Halloween, when it comes to choosing a Halloween costume, safety] is not normally a consideration for children. When it comes to their trick-or-treat costume, children are transformed into discerning fashion critics. When they normally could care less about clothing, suddenly their costume must be perfect and make a bold statement about who they are.
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Life happens and sometimes life events are out of our control. One of the first things you think about when you are a single parent by choice (divorce, unmarried) or natural circumstances (death of a spouse), is who will care for my child or children?
There are a number of options and each has its pros and cons. Do your homework and based on your work routine, budget and the temperament of your child, choose a child care option that works with single parenting, not against it.
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by Kevin Heath
It is very important to teach your child when to call 9-1-1 and when not to. In a true emergency it could be a life saver. However, it is also very important to let your child know when not to dial 9-1-1. Some examples when not to dial 911 include:
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Editorial Note: Our friend Bill Wardell writes and reports extensively on internet security and safety on his website. Be sure to also check out his article on how to "
block myspace".
Recent headlines are shocking and horrifying parents—young adults are getting sucked into the
mySpace trend and forgetting the “Don’t take Candy from Strangers” rule that has been instilled into their minds since kindergarten. Teens are disappearing because they are careless, and there’s not much adults can do about it. At a time when every abduction story is more tragic than the last, it is important to remember some simple steps to create a secure account on mySpace and similar sites.
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Going to your web browser and typing in the term parenting information and you’ll get a ton of responses of every kind and color. Go to the library and look up “parenting information” in the catalog and you’ll get hundreds of books on every possible aspect of parenting. With all this information, how do you sort it out and find the parenting information you need? Read More
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ace it, not all parents can afford to stay home with their kids. As a working parent, it very often becomes necessary to enroll your child in a daycare center. While you may be understandably a bit nervous, here are some tips for choosing a daycare provider which will help lessen some of the fears and concerns you may have.
- What are the cost involved? Are there any hidden costs?
- Ask where they are located and their hours of operation.
- Check out the daycare centers in your area, either on line or by calling.
- Find out if there are any vacant spots so you can enroll your child.
- Do they supply meals or snacks to the kids?.
- Ensure the daycare provider is licensed. Many times you can check with the state, and a lot of states have this information on the Internet.
- Ask how many children are currently enrolled in the center, and their ages.
- Did you know some states do inspections and post those inspections on the internet? If you have internet access check it out.
- Ask for references or other parents you can talk to.
After you have asked these quesitons, you are not done. It is very important to visit the daycare center and check on, and ask the following:
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"Being Sneaky"
By Julie Baumgardner
A young lady told her parents she was going to the movies with friends. When asked what movie they were going to see, she promptly told her parents one title knowing that she intended to view an R rated movie, which would be unacceptable to her parents. She says she will never forget the moment when someone sat down next to her in the movie theater…it was her father!
Another teen’s parents specifically told her she could not have a space on facebook.com or myspace.com. Over time her parents suspected she had a space. After being confronted, she confessed, but felt justified in her actions because “everyone else is doing it.”
Some would say this is typical behavior for teens and just part of growing up. But in a world with so much uncertainty, how much room should parents give their children?
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Halloween is almost here. Be sure to visit our section on child safety for ideas to keep your kids safe this season.
Pumpkin Festival, Hartsburg Missouri
The town has a bicycle shop, antique shops, wood crafters, furniture refinishing, a winery and a nationally renowned "Pumpkin Festival" where thousands of visitors participate in harvest time activities, games, sampling of homemade apple butter and other foods along with reviewing a river festival of the arts.
For Information, Directions and Carpool Information
Contact Ozark Outdoors & Cyclery, 573-964-7000
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Until recently I have never heard of child identity theft. Sure, I have heard of identity theft and my wife and I have taken steps to protect ourselves. We view our bank statements on line regularly, destroy old credit cards, shred credit card statements etc. If you have not heard of this new crime, you must read the article on Child Identity Theft over at Who Stole My Identity.
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