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Box Appetit encourages children to take their lunch to school
black+blum has created a stylish and functional lunch box to encourage children to take their lunch to school. Eating a proper lunch can make your child more productive, healthier and increase energy and concentration levels. Box Appetit is a new lunch box. The container comprises removable compartments to enable you to divide different foods such as a sandwich from a salad or crudités from a noodle or pasta dish. The lid locks to the base... [more]
80 percent of children experience pain or discomfort when handwriting
New research by STABILO has shown that a significant proportion of pupils and students across Europe experience pain in their hand whilst writing. The study found that almost 80 per cent of children spoke of discomfort, cramping or even pain in their hand when handwriting. The research analysed the responses of 637 pupils and students aged 10 to 29 years who took part across Germany, France and Great Britain. 38 per cent of those who took p... [more]
Character World is launching a special 3D Toy Story range in time for Christmas
Licensing business Character World is predicting Disney's third Toy Story will be its biggest license of 2010. The film, one of the most anticipated films of the year has already taken film goers over the pond by storm with takings at $350m at the box office in its first weeks, and this success is set to be replicated in the UK. There is already a 90 per cent awareness of the Toy Story brand across Europe. Character World has seen a surge o... [more]
Kidizoom VideoCam uses face-tracking technology that allows children to add animated pictures to subjects as they move around in their film
Hamleys has announced VTech’s new Kidizoom VideoCam, which they expect to be 1 of the top 10 favourite toys for children this Christmas. Popular with boys and girls alike this camera is perfect for entertaining children and encouraging exploration and imaginative play. Featuring a built-in video editor, a 4 x digital zoom, colour LCD screen, games and much more – just like the real thing - aspiring and budding little movie makers are set t... [more]
Free and cheap family outings in Devon
The long Summer holidays can be a trying and expensive time for parents striving to keep their youngsters entertained without straining the family finances even further. But family fun really can be free, especially in the glorious county of Devon, which was just made for families and the creation of childhood memories: you just need to know where to look. Every summer many parents head for the freedom of the beach and in Devon families are spoi... [more]
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Children's book on evolution wins award
LONDON, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- An illustrated children's book with an evolution theme has won an award in Britain, and its author says it's an important topic for youngsters to learn. Children's literature - Author - Children - Arts - Literature
Kids Aid founder finalist for national award
Mike Berry, founder of the Kids Aid Backpack Program in Grand Junction, is gaining national recognition for the program which feeds hungry children over the weekends during the school year.
Sickle Cell Kids at Greater Risk of 'Swine Flu' Complications
FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Children with sickle cell disease experience more life-threatening complications from the H1N1 swine flu than from seasonal flu, a new study has found.
Timer may help kids' bladder control problems
Wearing a programmable wristwatch could help children manage their daytime bladder control problems, a new study suggests.
Midland College Children's Center at Manor Park celebrates a decade
With the help of kids of all ages, Midland College Children's Center at Manor Park celebrated its 10th birthday Friday.
Children leave closing day care center where girl died
The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County helped dozens of parents find new child care services before ending its contract Saturday with Katie's Kids Learning Center in Delray Beach .
Children of soldiers killed on duty get scholarships
Eight children of Canadian soldiers killed in the line of duty will be heading off to college or university next week with a scholarship to help cover the cost of their education.
Children Eligible For Medicaid And CHIP Still Uninsured
According to a new report, about five million uninsured children in the U.S. were eligible for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) but were not enrolled in either of the two plans. The study recommended policy reforms for broader efforts to get children that are uninsured into government medical programs. The report by Washington-based Urban Institute Health Policy Center ...
Kids Count stats take negative dive
The number of children in Warren County who participate in supplemental programs, such as food stamps and free health insurance, has soared.
Children's School's new campus grand opening is Sept. 10
The Children's School, an independent primary school serving toddlers through grade 8, is hosting grand opening ceremonies including a ribbon cutting and tour of its new campus Friday, Sept. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 2225 Torrey Pines Road. "We've just added on a whole new middle school campus for our 7th and 8th graders," said Brian Oliphant, new head of school at Children's. "It's 16,000 square ...
