For our children to grow up smart, strong and healthy, insurance is a must. Every state in the country has a health insurance program for infants, children and teens. This is not welfare. Insurance is available to children in working families. For little or no cost, this insurance pays for doctor visits, prescriptions, hospitalization, […]
Came across an AP article today that Simplicity bassinets are being recalled by retailers, including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Toys “R” Us Inc., Kmart Corp., Big Lots, Target, J.C. Penney, AAFES, Amazon.com LLC, Bed Bath and Beyond/BuyBuyBaby, Burlington Coat Factory, Chelsea & Scott LTD (OneStepAhead), CSN Stores, Fingerhut Direct Marketing, Kohl’s Department Stores, ShopKo Stores […]
Hearthsong, the toy division of Madison Brands, is giving away $25,000 in scholarships to commemorate its 25th anniversary. It’s a sweepstakes entry, requiring you to give your contact information in exchange for a chance to win prizes. The contest runs from August 11, 2008 to December 31. The winner will be picked in January 2009. […]
Bush has signed into law a bill to ban lead from children’s toys. The bill is considered to be the toughest in the world. Funny, until the scare from lead paint in the baby wooden blocks made by First Learning Co., products from Mattel and other company’s toys made in China, I thought such toxins […]
It’s a little dated (way back in 2002), but I came across a news item from BBC News about a study that showed simulation and adventure games like Sim City and RollerCoaster Tycoon develop kid’s strategic thinking and planning skills, along with math, spelling and reading skills. The study was done by a group called […]
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