Sports and activities for children news articles 
Top tips to keep children and PCs out of danger this summer
Once children finish school they spend more time online, and it is often difficult for parents to try and prevent the trouble related to it. So, to keep children and PCs out of danger this summer, F-Secure has posted its top tips for parents: 1. Repeat the mantra “links are not your friends” Make kids aware of cybercriminals who post “amazing links”, if it is too good to be true it probably is. 2. Keep up with updates Keep system sof... [more]
Relive all the fun of sports day with the Sports Day Set from The Handpicked Collection
With this great Sports Day Set from The Handpicked Collection you can relive all the fun of sports day over and over again - or for those competitive spirits out there, get in some proper practice before the big day! Who didn’t love sports day as a child? Even if you didn’t relish the competitiveness of the egg and spoon race, Sports Day also meant delicious picnics, the end of the school year and the promise of those endless worry-free days ... [more]
Get Out More campaign offers the opportunity for families to enjoy days out together at a lower cost
With budgets tightened in the recession, Carrentals.co.uk has launched a new summer campaign to help families ‘Get Out More’ over the summer months, encouraging them to try new things and visit new places, with all attractions and events featured offering specially discounted rates or savings. ‘Get Out More’ offers the opportunity for families to enjoy days out together at a lower cost, with the car hire comparator providing families with a choic... [more]
How to help our children build confidence
Research undertaken by Tumble Tots has identified the main factors that parents attribute to building their child’s confidence. The findings showed that 27% of responders felt it was due to general encouragement praise and support, 25% said it was down to their own parenting skills and a further 25% stated it was through activity classes due to social interaction with their peers as well as the activity. Tumble Tots was identified as the most p... [more]
How to build and decorate your teepee
Whether you call it a teepee, wigwam or tipi, this North American Indian tent is a wonderful place for your children to play, have sleepovers with their friends or simply have some fun. Give your kids the perfect play tent for the Summer. All you have to do is to buy the items listed below to decorate your teepee and follow these instructions. Then surprise your children with a wonderful gift which will bring laughter and joy across the whole ... [more]
Other Sports and activities for children news and reviews
Sports briefs, 9/3/10
Submit your sports briefs to lbeddow@trivalleycentral.com today!
Community Sports Calendar, Sept. 7
The Community Sports Calendar lists local sports activities, organizations, team tryouts, camps, gyms and other resources. It is updated each Tuesday. Submit items to be listed by e-mail to paul.danzer@columbian.com.
Ontario Proposes New Children’s Activity Tax Credit
A new proposal in Ontario would allow tax credits for non-sports activities such as music, dance, and crafts lessons.
Province plans tax credit for children’s activities
— The province is proposing a new children’s activity tax credit covering a wide range of activities, not just sports.
Poway City Council moves forward with plan to light sports field
About 300 attended the three-hour meeting, including hundreds of children clad in soccer or football uniforms. About 30 spoke for or against the lights during the public comment period on the lighting issue, which is scheduled for a final vote Oct. 19.
Sports artist Medlock honorary chairman of T.O. Arts Festival
Story on artist Medlock who is the honorary chairman of the Thousand Oaks Arts Festival.
Sports Notes
T-Ball and soccer registration The West St. Tammany YMCA is late accepting late signups for spring T-Ball until Monday and soccer through Thursday for boys and girls ages 3-6. T-Ball games are start Wednesday and go until Oct. 20. Soccer matches are every Saturday Sept. 11 to Oct. 23. For more information, call 893-9622 or visit ymcaneworleans.org.
SPORTS NOTEBOOK: Sept. 8
Tryouts, golf tournaments, other events, clubs and activities in the Plymouth area.
Health briefs for Sept. 1
Children's dental clinic receives grant Give Kids a Smile, a nonprofit agency based in St. Peters that provides dental care to uninsured and underserved children, has received a $100,000 grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health.
Local news and events
Event to focus on children's sleep Continuing Education Conference will present a conference on Saturday, Oct. 2, entitled "Helping Our Children Sleep, Eat, Exercise to be Healthy," from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Gateway Center, One Gateway Drive, in Collinsville.
