At Wooden Toys
and More, we know what it's like to be a parent, because we're
parents too! We understand the difficulties parents face raising
children... and even the difficulties children sometimes face
raising us! Though we don't claim to have all the answers
(though our kids may think we do), we have found these articles to
be of some benefit and hope that you will too. Please feel free to
copy them or even publish them on your website but kindly give credit to the
author and a backlink to
www.woodentoys-and-more.com. Thank you.
Toy Story
When you see a "non-toxic" label on a toy, you
assume that toy is safe for your child. The label, however, might
be deceptive. A Greenpeace investigation has revealed that toys
made of soft PVC plastic (better known as vinyl) contain dangerous
additives that can leak out of the plastic and be ingested by
children.
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Ten Ways to be a Better Father
The expectations for fathers are increasing
both at work and at home. Here are ten ways for fathers to be more
effective in the most important job they’ll ever have.
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Children Need to Play
Your children need to play. They need to play
for many reasons. Many fathers today remember spending countless
hours playing with siblings or friends during their childhood.
Parents would drop you off somewhere and your imaginations would
take over as you became soldiers, famous ballplayers, dinosaur
hunters, etc. There are many factors that make it more difficult
for children to play in today’s world.
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How to Start a Toddlers’ Playgroup
Your toddler is into everything, and the day
feels longer than Rapunzel’s hair. How do you keep your little one
occupied in a constructive and fun manner? Start a toddlers’
playgroup!
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10 Ways to Ensure a Perfect Playdate
All parents want their children to have
friends. Getting together with friends at the park, playing with
friends at day care or preschool, or visiting with relatives are
part of a preschooler’s social life. So are going over to a
friend’s house and inviting them over to play for a playdate.
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Old-Fashioned Ways to Inspire Children
Walk through any toy store and you will see
walls and walls of toys that are loud -- toys that require
batteries, have flashing lights, or that look like your child's
favorite movie character. What about those of us who want to raise
children with imagination and curiosity? I'll tell you what we do.
We choose to fill our houses with some of the following
old-fashioned items.
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Kids's Clutter: Organizing for Every Age
Our children are probably the biggest clutter
creators we have in our homes -- even more so than the dreaded
paper flow. It starts out innocently, when we find out we are
expecting; then the purchasing frenzy swings into high gear and
does not let up until, well, let’s just say many years down the
road.
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