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Half term days out: February Frolics at Willows Farm Village
Willows Farm Village (Hertfordshire) is gearing up for the first event in its jam-packed 2012 calendar – February Frolics. Taking place between 11th – 19th February, this event will see new born lambs being born each day during the half term. Visitors can learn about the lambing process from resident expert Tuck the Shepherd, take part in Bo Peep’s Lost Sheep Hunt, and watch mind-boggling farming-inspired experiments courtesy of ‘Mad Science’,... [more]
Is your baby or toddler confident in the water?
With the numbers signing up to baby swim classes swelling by 13 per cent last year – and more than 300,000 babies and toddlers taking part in every year – there has never been a better time to take your little one to the pool. All the evidence points to the fact that the earlier children learn to swim, the better. In fact a recent Australian national newspaper article said that 'research shows that formal swimming lessons reduce the risk of d... [more]
Schools urged to doodle their bit for epilepsy charity
Schools across the country are being encouraged to put pen to paper as part of National Doodle Day. The event, on Friday 2 March, raises money for UK charity Epilepsy Action. Pupils and teachers will join celebrity scribblers including Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park, David Cameron, Miranda Hart, Joanna Lumley and Rolf Harris by taking part in the event. National Doodle Day, which is supported by diary designer Dodo-Pad, aims to get as m... [more]
Small Swimmers get Patriotic
With London soon hosting the 2012 Olympics , make sure your tot is swimming for the right team in an Original Splash About Union Jack Happy Nappy; a truly fun and fabulously nationalistic swim nappy. The Happy Nappy is the only swim nappy recommended by baby swim schools across the country, with the snug leg and waistband preventing any unwanted accidents. With just six months to go until the big event, here’s the first of Splash About’s T... [more]
Family Adventures To Double For 2012
With over 15 years of experience, Grand American Adventures’ new 2012/13 brochure features four new trips for families with children aged eight upwards, taking the family portfolio to seven. Of the brochure’s 49 itineraries, the remaining 11 new trips are targeted at taking older travellers further off the beaten track than ever before. Claire Wilson, MD of Grand American Adventures, said: “With a 40% increase in Northern American adventure... [more]
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RUSD may be violating law which prohibits mandatory fees
REDLANDS - A two-year-old state law says it is illegal for schools to charge students and parents mandatory fees for participation in extracurricular activities, such as art, music, theater and sports. The Redlands Unified School District may be violating that law, depending on whom you ask. Related story: School programs must charge fees
Basketball fan dribbles 370 km for tsunami-hit kids
TOKYO (Reuters) - Moved by the plight of children in Japan's tsunami-hit north, one diehard sports fan did something a bit different to help -- dribble a basketball 370 km (231 miles), through rain and snow, to bring sports back to damaged schools. A long-time basketball fan, Hiroshi Moriaka set out from the heart of Tokyo in mid-January to raise enough money to buy 100 basketballs for children ...
Neb. bill would make youth sports fees tax exempt
Nebraska should eliminate the sales tax on entry fees for certain youth sports events as a way to promote healthier lifestyles among children, a state lawmaker said Wednesday.
Friday features family fun for free
The 19th annual Red, White & Boom celebration will offer a variety of attractions from games and sports activities to photo contests and entertainment for festival-goers of all ages.
Bill would make youth sports fees tax exempt
LINCOLN (AP) - Nebraska should eliminate the sales tax on entry fees for certain youth sports events as a way to promote healthier lifestyles among children, a state lawmaker said Wednesday.
School programs must charge fees
REDLANDS - The law says education must be available for free to everybody, but without charging for participation, many sports and arts programs could not exist. I have a lot of experience with these programs, and I will tell you all day that they're worth the money.
How well does protective headgear work for small children engaged in Winter activities?
( Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group ) Researchers at the University of Ottawa and Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario investigated helmets used to protect the heads of children younger than seven years of age during winter play and sports activities. No helmet performed adequately for all impacts studied. The study highlights the need for a new type of winter play helmet that can ...
Family-friendly ski and snowboard holidays
Wondering how and when to introduce your toddler to the joys of a ski or snowboard holiday? Here's our pick of the best family-friendly ski destinations As someone with a sky-high level of snow obsession, who timed my pregnancy around winter and spent more time than is reasonable Googling Inuit baby names, I didn't for one second consider skipping a snow trip because we'd have a seven-month-old ...
Winter Sports Safety
Participation in winter sports activities promotes regular physical activity and can have great health benefits. However, if you are not properly prepared, these activities may lead to injury or even death. According to Education.com, each year children ages 0-14 account for more than 52,000 injuries involving skis, snowboards, snowmobiles, and sleds. Enjoy your winter sports but prevent injury ...
How well does protective headgear works for small children participating in winter activities?
Researchers find surprising results regarding how much protection helmets afford children participating in winter sports activities.
