It seems that children and mobile phones are big news, here in the UAE. Emirates Today had two, well really three stories on children and their mobile phones. Okay let’s start with what they had on the first page, School Ban on Mobiles May Be Lifted.
Jamal Al Mehairi, Under Secretary at the Ministry, [...]
Archive for June, 2006
Children and their mobiles…
Published by June 30th, 2006 in Health, In the News, Technology and UAE. 0 CommentsIs your child addicted to their Mobile?
Published by June 29th, 2006 in Health, In the News, Technology and UAE. 0 CommentsToday in the Gulf News they have a story about children and them becoming addicted to their mobiles, or better yet to texting. It seems that some children, can not be without their mobile, and will get very upset if they do not receive a message.
Experts have warned parents to limit their children’s use [...]
The Cultural Foundation
Published by June 27th, 2006 in Abu Dhabi, Books, Development, Family, Places to Go, Preschoolers, Things to Do, Toddler and UAE. 0 CommentsAs parents you are probably finding it hard to find things for your children to do this summer and that will keep them cool. That can be a tall order here in the UAE. Well here is another idea to help keep you and your child cool this summer. Why not visit [...]
I found this site, which has some nice free printables for your child, familyfun.com. This site has puzzles, coloring, games, templates, coloring stickers, and games for long car rides, all to keep your little ones busy. So check out the site and let us know what you think.
Playtime
Published by June 26th, 2006 in Development, Play time, Preschoolers, Things to Do, Toddler and UAE. 0 CommentsA few months ago I found a new magazine online from the US. It is called Wonder Time. This magazine is part of the Disney Company. While I have been watching it online since it started from pretty much nothing, it has grown into this great little treat of information.
Today I found this [...]
Language Devlopment & Blowing Bubbles
Published by June 24th, 2006 in Baby, Development, In the News, Play time and UAE. 0 CommentsCan your infant blow bubbles, or lick their lips? If they can then they pick up language quickly, a Lancaster University study has found.
A Lancaster University study of 120 toddlers found the ability to perform complex mouth movements was strongly linked with language development.
They also found children who were good at ‘pretending’ an object [...]
Alphabet Puzzle for your Toddlers
Published by June 24th, 2006 in Books, Development, Play time, Things to Do, Toddler and UAE. 1 CommentThis is another idea for an activity for your Toddler. You can find more activities in,The Preschooler’s Busy Book: 365 Creative Games and Activities to Keep Your 3-to-6-Year-Old Busy
Items you need:
Index cards
Pen or Markers
Scissors
Print a capital letter on the left side of an index card and the corresponding lowercase letter on the right. [...]
8 to 12 Months Developmental Checklist
Published by June 24th, 2006 in Baby, Books, Development, Health and UAE. 2 CommentsTo find more information about the developmental checklists, check-out this book, Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 (Child Care S.)
MOVEMENT
• Gets to sitting position without assistance (8-10 months)
• Crawls forward on belly
• Assumes hand and knee position
• Creeps on hands and knees
• [...]
Does your Baby have you Figured Out?
Published by June 22nd, 2006 in Baby, In the News and UAE. 0 CommentsHave you ever wonder if your baby has you figured out? It seems from a Swedish study that babies can figure you out or predict your actions from about 1-year-old. This study looked at babies age 6 months and 1-year, along with adults.
For example, if Mommy picks up a favorite toy, a 6-month-old [...]
Allergic or Not?
Published by June 11th, 2006 in Baby, Health, In the News, Toddler and UAE. 0 CommentsIs your child really allergic to that food??? Well you may want to ask yourself that question agian. It seems that a study in England has found that you may just want to have your tested to make sure. The study found that while most parents believe that their child is allergic [...]
