Posts Tagged ‘Children’

As parents, we try to do everything that we can to ensure that our children are safe and healthy; however, we may not always be aware of how to protect them from some of the most dangerous diseases. These may even some of the things that we don’t think about because you do not heard stories often enough.

Meningoc+occal disease, also called meningitis, is a sudden and very aggressive illness that can kill a previously healthy child within 24-48 hours of the first symptoms. These symptoms typically start out as non-specific and mimic symptoms of the flu. Infants younger than one year old are at a disproportionately higher risk for contracting meningococcal meningitis due to their less sophisticated immune systems. While vaccines exist to protect against this deadly disease, they are not currently universally recommended for infants.

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I don’t usually do reviews on websites, but, when I saw GoForIt.com I knew it was something that had to be shared with other parents! I was really excited about this site. Royal (9) does not manage his time well at all. He is easily distracted and implementing things to help him focus and get things done is very important to me. He has a note taped to his desk at school and even one in the front of his folder to remind him of what he needs to do before he comes home.

Most moms would agree the the holidays were a fun and festive time, but, it’s also a time when our regular family routines seem to go right out the window. So to help your family get back on track and start the New Year off right, I have just the solution for you!

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VTech has just released a product called InnoTab. This tablet brings interactive and animated reading, educational gaming, creative activities, and a rich collection of apps to children ages 4-9. Out of the box, InnoTab comes with a full suite of pre-loaded apps including an interactive, animated e-book, motion games, creative activities, music player, photo viewer, video player and more!

Take learning to the next level with the InnoTab Learning App Tablet by VTech! This multi-media tablet combines interactive reading, learning games, creative activities, and a rich collection of applications into a sleek, durable, and educational toy that kids will want to play with. Featuring a 5″ color touch screen and tilt-sensor, kids can tap, flick, drag, and pat their way to learning fun. The fun continues with many on-board applications such as an MP3 Player, Video Player, Art Studio, Friends List, Calculator, and Clock that will engage kids for hours as they develop their skills with this electronic learning toy. Additional cartridges with favorite licensed characters are sold separately and teach essential skills in reading, logic, and creativity. Additional content such as e-books and learning games can easily be uploaded to the InnoTab through VTech’s Learning Lodge Navigator where parents can also see their child’s progress on a variety of educational milestones and lessons.
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It’s always hard to find gifts for the tweens and teens because they either want something crazy or their taste is changing each week.  The options are often high-priced electronics and video games that stick kids to the couch. This year, there’s a fresh, new alternative that will get the kids up, active and out the door.  The Rockboard Scooter is the coolest new hybrid on two wheels!

I am now the Mom of a Tween (OMG!) and I sometimes don’t know what is “cool” to get for him. He has gone through a few scooters in the past few years. (which are all still kicking, literally.) They are all pretty much the same as far as how they work, what you need to do to get moving and such. Right?…….WRONG! I was recently contacted by a company to review a product called the Rockboard. I thought I would go ahead and do it since the boys love their scooters.

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