Little Nut Tree Toys Launches "Get Kids Active" Campaign (PRWeb)
Childhood obesity is becoming a growing problem throughout the UK. More and more children are spending their play time in front of their televisions and games consoles, and experts agree that a lack of outdoor play has contributed to the issue. To combat the obesity epidemic, Jo Nicholson of Little Nut Tree Toys has started the "Get Kids Active" campaign. (PRWeb May 16, 2008) Read the full ...
CARELESS IN RED (Book Reporter)
Detective Superintendent Thomas Lynley had turned in his badge and vanished, not only from London but from the pages of Elizabeth George’s bestselling novels, following the senseless murder of his wife and unborn child.
New store carries toys that help kids be kids again (Ahwatukee Foothills News)
Two years ago at Christmas, Ahwatukee Foothills resident Janet Hoo spent more money on shipping than on toys for her two young children. Her son, now 7, wanted marbles to play with his grandfather, but Hoo couldn’t find marbles for him anywhere.
Summer camp listing (Community Press & Recorder)
Preschool Vacation Bible School, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Faith Church, 5910 Price Road. Bible stories, music, games, crafts and snacks. Child must be potty-trained. Ages 3-5. Free. Reservations required. 831-3770, ext. 106. Milford.
Looking for something to entertain little ones (The Houma Courier)
SCHRIEVER Rise N Shine, a newly built child care center in Schriever, will hold its grand opening Saturday.
Parents encouraged to test chemicals in children’s toys (Legislative Gazette)
A “Toy Story” Woody doll, charm kits, a soft stuffed soccer ball and plastic party beads are a few examples of toys that parents may deem safe, but actually contain toxic chemicals.
The following were essays we received in honor of teacher appreciation day:Events for May 17-18 Family fun May 17th Norwegian Celebration SAT Nordic entertainment, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Bergen Place, Market Street...For FunTwo-thirds of the city's aldermen say they are willing to consider a modest tax increase to protect city jobs and maintain services that would be cut under Mayor Frank Guinta's $276 million budget proposal. More than 50,000 doctors have given 20 million free books to Americas youngest children living in poverty, thanks to Reach Out and Read. Partnering with doctors to give free books to children and literacy advice to their parents at check-ups, Reach Out and Read now reaches 25 percent of low-income U.S. infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The childrens literacy program recently reached all three ... Obesity and corresponding diseases such as diabetes are more and more common. Weight and eating disorders have become especially problematic among young people, creating a need for more information about how to deal with pediatric nutrition questions.Thirteen teachers were told on Friday that, come next school year, their services will not be needed.A Weston School PTO letter endorsing lobbying for school funding was sent home with kids in violation of school policy.J. K. Rowling heard her work described as “gibberish” by a US judge yesterday at the end of a three-day trial into an unauthorised encyclopaedia of her Harry Potter novels.
