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Teaching Kids About Fire Safety

Teaching Kids About Fire Safety

Fire is a fascinating thing. Just consider how mesmerizing a bonfire can be on a cold winter evening or how attractive a cooking campfire can be. There's something magical about the way that flames dance and as such, it is important for all parents to be proactive when it comes to introducing young children to fire. Expect that kids will be curious about fire and will gravitate towards items like matches, lighters, and campfires. The best way to ensure that the curiosity stays healthy and doesn't stray into danger territory is by teaching kids about fire safety from early on....

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Fun Facts About Spacesuits

Fun Facts About Spacesuits

Space; the final frontier. Children are natural explorers, with many of their playtimes focused around new adventures and doing new things. And space exploration offers an infinite amount of adventure possibilities. So if you have a child who is eager for astronaut dress up, embrace it! Astronaut dress up is a fantastic method of adventure role play that will fuel your child's curiosity, creativity, and imagination. Plus, the costume for astronaut dress up is pretty cool. Most astronaut dress up clothes include spacesuits. Spacesuits aren't just the clothes astronauts wear. They are pieces of critical equipment that make exploration possible. Plus,...

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Why It's a Great Idea To Read Beautiful Fairy Tales To Your Children

Why It's a Great Idea To Read Beautiful Fairy Tales To Your Children

There are a lot of different types of children's stories, with different genres and authors trending every other year. Yet, one genre that never really goes away–especially for parents of young children–is the fairy tale genre. The fairy tale genre includes those stories that exist in a distant or make-believe lands in which imaginary creatures exist, such as elves and beautiful fairy queens. Some people confuse fairy tales with folk tales and the fantasy genre but, while similar, there are two key distinctions that distinguish fairy tales from others: Good triumphs over evil and there is always a happy ending....

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5 Fun Activities Kids Can Enjoy With Their Boys & Girls Pirate Costume

5 Fun Activities Kids Can Enjoy With Their Boys & Girls Pirate Costume

The ocean has always been, and likely always will be, something magical that mesmerizes people of all ages. For kids especially, the sea can be a place of wonder upon which anything can happen. Thus, it's no wonder that many children enter a point where they are fascinated by sailors and pirates and wish to don a boy or girls pirate costume as part of their creative play. But a girls pirate costume is only part of the action. If your daughter is having trouble kickstarting their swash-buckling imagination (or you just like more structured play), then consider introducing these...

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Tips for Raising Creative Children

Tips for Raising Creative Children

Everyone is born with the ability to be creative children and to grow into creative adults. But just because every child can, it doesn't mean every child will. The truth is that many children grow up in environments that stifle their creativity or they don't receive the right affirmations when they try and explore their creative side. As a parent, you have the power to shape your child's world and give them the best opportunities to express themselves and ignite their inner curiosity and creativity. The following is a look at just a few of our favorite tips for how to raise more...

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