Dehydration and Heat Illness in Children

Symptoms of dehydration in children can include:

• Thirst
• Fatigue
• Irritability
• Dry mouth
• Feeling hot

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Grandkids Boost the Brain

"I've been a godmother loads of times, but being a grandmother is better than anything." --Vivien Leigh

Being a parent is a tough job. You are on call 24 hours a day, every day, trying to raise your children to become good, responsible, independent people. Some say the reward for all that hard work is becoming a grandparent, as that is the time you get to enjoy having fun with the little ones without all of the day-to-day tantrums and tears.

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Home Schooling Weblogs

•  Islamic Homeschool Diary
• Our Seeds ... Homeschooling
• Learning at Home
• Islamic World Net

10 Brain Foods for Kids

By Anne Krueger
WebMD Feature

As fast as children whiz from classroom to activity to home and back again, their brains are just as actively and dramatically growing and changing.

"These years are critical for brain development, and what they eat affects focus and cognitive skills," psychiatrist Drew Ramsey, MD, coauthor of The Happiness Diet, says.

Food is one of many factors that affect a child's brain development.

The following 10 foods can help kids stay sharp all day long, and affect brain development well into the future.

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5 Habits of Happy Kids

When it comes to raising kids, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all parenting method to ensure your child grows up happy and well-adjusted. Every child is individual with unique likes/dislikes, talents and communication style. However, more and more research is concluding that happy kids share certain lifestyle habits. Want to help your child find more contentment in life? Try these 5 habits of happy kids. >

Children and Games

10 Most Violent Video Games (and 10+ Alternatives)

Among teen and preteen gamers, the names of violent video games travel fast. And before you know anything about these games, your kid wants to play them. It's difficult to stay on top of it -- and it's even harder to know exactly what's in a game in order to make an informed decision about whether or not to buy it. >

Children's activities

Some websites discussing about chidlren's activities for homeschooling:-

• http://innerchildfun.com/
• http://happyhooligans.ca/
• http://frugalfun4boys.com/
• http://www.thechocolatemuffintree.com/
• http://www.readingconfetti.com/

• http://www.housingaforest.com/painting-with-candy/ 
• http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/ 

• http://www.toddlerapproved.com/ 
• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html 

Picture from Sport School 

• http://www.momto2poshlildivas.com/
• http://sharinwithsharron.wordpress.com/2014/02/11/sand-water-fun-for-infants-and-toddlers/

• http://childhoodlist.blogspot.com/
• http://g2goutside.org/
• Modern Diy Art Design Collection 

Children playing in mud

• 7 tips for mud play at preschool 
• Playing in the Mud Make Children be Smart
• Who says playing in the mud is just for kids?

• Too clean for our own good?
• Knickers to the 'nappy curriculum'

• http://dottiesuniverse.blogspot.com/
• Why Finland’s Education System is the Best in the World 
• http://almostunschoolers.blogspot.com/

Lizard on the rock

• http://yogainmyschool.com/kids-yoga-outside-summer-yoga-is-everywhere/

• http://enjoylifeunschooling.com/2011/01/origami-lesson/

• http://playfullearning.net/ready-spring-garden-planning-kids/

Apple picking from thestanleyclan blogspot

• Keeping your child active while managing their asthma
• Orgânicos. Porque? • Organics. Why?

• http://msgandarasclass.blogspot.com/
• http://siraplimau.com/10-tips-ajar-anak-cepat-membaca-pupuk-minat-dari-kecil/

• Encouraging Creativity in Young Children
• http://hamilton.momstown.ca/
• http://pumpkinpatchlearningacademy.blogspot.com/

• http://superkidscharity.blogspot.com/
• http://www.canadianmedicalteams.org/blog/deployments/pakistan_2005

Cycling

• http://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/parents-carers/physical-activity/cycling.aspx
• http://www.nhs.uk/change4life/Pages/bike-for-life.aspx

• http://www.sinaitrekkingguide.com/other-stuff/safety-and-security/
• http://babyotterswimschoolblog.com/
• http://www.dolfinswimschool.com/blog/
• http://snsroom6.blogspot.com/
• http://www.letthechildrenplay.net/2013_02_01_archive.html

From http://gerbsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/

• http://uwsmileys.blogspot.com/2013/08/kindergarten.html
• http://ouryuppielife.blogspot.com/2012/10/road-trip-picinic.html
• http://www.lauraleighparker.com/2010/04/top-seven-ways-to-survive-an-insanely-long-plane-trip-with-small-children/
• http://www.nommonster.co.uk/2013/07/sheep-ducks-and-riverside-walks.html
• http://beneaththerowantree.blogspot.com/2012/08/knitting-club-for-kids-summer.html

Hiking

• http://shelleygallamore.com/
• http://www.tenderlovinglearningcenter.com/index.htm
• http://www.thesleuthjournal.com/tag-banned-kindergarten-playground-now-safe-children-running-packs/#

Monkey bars

Benefits of monkey bars

• http://beourbest.blogspot.com.au/2011/06/monkey-bars.html

Monkey bars

• THE BENEFITS OF MONKEY BARS 
• Katy Bowman and the Biomechanics of Human Growth: The Necessity of Monkey Business 
• The benefits of swings, slides and monkey bars – for kids and adults! 
• 10 Things the Monkey Bars Can Teach You about Risk 
• Evergreen Adventure Playground 
• SUMMER FITNESS ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

Children and gardening

• Summer Program 2011 
• http://www.smartplayhouse.com/the-garden-for-children/ 
• Setting Up A Garden For Children 
• Curriculum 
• Play Ideas for Children in the Garden 
• Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden at Singapore Botanical gardens 
• Video: Gardening With The OrganWise Guys

• http://naylandkindy.blogspot.com/

• http://blog.momtrusted.com/2014/02/26/bridging-communication-gap-parents-care-providers/
• http://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/parenting

• http://cslchildrensdepartment.wordpress.com/2011/07/17/science-explosion-workshop/

• http://luekermunchkins2.blogspot.com/
• The Soda and Egg Brushing Experiment
• http://livingmontessorinow.com/2014/04/21/montessori-monday-kitchen-treasure-basket-for-babies/
• 7 Tech Innovators Who Became Wildly Successful After Going To Montessori School
• Montessori school chooses Main Street site
• http://www.toddlerapproved.com/

• http://carrotsareorange.com/category/montessori-defined-series/
• Cell Pals Student Partners/Grouping
• http://mariamontessori.com/mm/

• 30+ {Busy} 1 Year Old Activities
• Teaching the Moving Child
• Keeping your child active while managing their asthma
• 10+ Stone Activities for Kids

• Fun at the Fairy House Building Class

• Mollie Ing aged 9 on Books

• Sharing and Other Nice Things

• Travels

• http://innerchildfun.com/2012/07/10-fun-filled-play-ideas-for-the-beach.html

• http://innerchildfun.com/2011/10/bird-watching.html

• http://innerchildfun.com/2012/04/special-storytime.html

• Our Top 25 Read-Aloud Picture Books

• Frozen Fractals Ice Sculptures Activity for Kids

• Camping

• Rainy Day Indoor Play and Exercise | Playaway Toy

• Kids Summer Writing: Vacation Journals

• Window Art with Foam Shapes and Water
• You Know What Will Ruin My Kids?

• CLING FILM ART

• Thankful Turkey Centerpiece With Free Printable

• http://kurlysplace.blogspot.com/2011/03/breath-of-fresh-air.html

• Little Fishergirls!
• http://www.heartofmichelle.com/2014/11/homeschooling-autistic-son-worth-challenges.html

• http://naturesrhythm.blogspot.com/2012/09/fossil-hunting.html

• http://picklebums.com/2011/10/14/things-i-know-17/

• http://littlestbirdsstudio.blogspot.com/2011/01/exploring-clay.html
• http://lakesidepottery.com/Pages/birthday-party.html
• http://www.ecokidsart.com/clay-play/

• http://www.happylittlemesses.com/category/clay/
• http://eduart4kids.com/modelling-clay-type/
• http://artfulparent.com/2009/06/clay-day-at-the-folk-art-center-2.html 

• http://www.ceramikamaltija.com/page20.htm
• http://www.katonahmuseum.org/programs-and-events/schools-out-arts-in-december-09-2/
• https://www.kidsclayroom.com/
• http://www.flightsofwhimsy-ece.com/2012/09/squishy-squashy-clay-play/
• http://ashbyfamilyblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/shabby-tough-guy-owl-beanie.html#axzz3L8jrhB3I
• Fine Motor Development

• Creatively collaging..  
• 18 Ways to create your own summer camp at home
•  Kids CAN Run! (bike & swim…too)
•  10 Days of After School Snacks (no repeats)
•  CrossFit Kids
•  When and why to start exercising with your children
•  Monkey Bars
•  Kids & Teens on Cruise ships!
•  Play areas aren’t just for kids
•  Children's Park, India Gate, New Delhi

•  Where do the children ride?
•  What we are doing to help kids get fit!
•  Wonderful Wednesday Party {Fairies, Pirates, & Babies}

•  Getting pierced

• Sleep and Exercise for Children and Teenagers with Asperger’s Syndrome  
• Creative Team Building Activities for Kids