Devin @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Big Kids and Teenagers, Food for thought, Safety
Bullying is everywhere - at school, on the playground, online, and even at home. How do you protect your children when you aren’t always at their side?
As a child I was awkward. I was put in gifted classes, and was a little heavier than everyone else. That made me a quick target for bullies. If […]
Mandy @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Safety
Car Travel
Birth to 9 Months
Ensure your newborns comfort by padding the sides of his car seat with rolled towels to prevent slouching.
Place a small rolled towel between the crotch strap and your baby to prevent his lower body from sliding too far […]
Tracy @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Uncategorized
CHAPTER THREE
Research Design and Methods
This chapter discusses the details of how the study was preformed. Included are the research design showing the sample approach, data collection methods and types of data collected, and limitations of research, including bias of the researcher.
Research Design
Table 3.1 Classification
Question Crystallization
Exploratory
Note: Chiniewicz Research Design (2004). Description […]
Rock'n'Nicco @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Uncategorized
Yoga is an ancient form of physical and mental exercise, strengthening and relaxation. The true aim of yoga is to reach a level of self development and self realization. There are quite a few benefits of yoga, which I will be going over. There are different levels of difficulty, but even the most basic poses […]
Candie @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Entertainment, Movie Reviews
Released: June 2007
Directed By: Mikael Hafstrom
Written By: Matt Greenberg, Scott Alexander…
Cast:
John Cusack …. Mike Enslin
Samuel L. Jackson …. Olin
Mary McCormack …. Lily
Jasmine Jessica Anthony …. Katie
Synopsis:
Based on the short Stephen King horror story of the same name, 1408 is about supernatural writer Mike Enslin, an author of two successful books on supernatural phenomena. As research […]
Rock'n'Nicco @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Entertainment, Food for thought
Ask yourself these 10 questions and answer truthfully!
Do you ONLY listen to your own ipod, cds, tapes, or mp3s, and NEVER to the radio?
Do you HATE the songs you hear in commercials?
Do you find that you find yourself constantly making recommendations to friends and family and bands you like?
Do you own often take your old […]
Ranee @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Beauty
This month we will be talking about a condition that both of my boys and many other babies get shortly after birth and it is Cradle Cap.
You may be asking yourself what is cradle cap? Well here is the definition for Cradle Cap (infantile or neonatal seborrhoeic dermatits, also known as crusta lactea, milk […]
Leah @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Entertainment
JANUARY 2008 NEW MOVIE RELEASES
Jan. 18, 2008 releases
Cloverfield
Paramount
About:
Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the film is a document of their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying […]
Rock'n'Nicco @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Entertainment, Interviews
Name~ Jinxi Caddel
Age~37
Location~Corona, CA
Occupation~Have owned my own online business since 1997 www.MermaidInk.com and also sell Cupcake Army clothing through my website www.CupcakeArmy.com. I am also a freelance writer and write for a few different publications.
Website(s)~ www.MermaidInk.com, www.JinxiBoo.com, www.CupcakeContinuum.com, www.CupcakeArmy.com
Education~ Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology
Significant Other’s Name/Occupation~ Steve - real estate agent
Kids Names and […]
Leah @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Men's Health
Men At Greater Risk Of Heart Attack, Stroke When Exposed To Diesel Exhaust
Increased roadway pollution produced by diesel fuel in vehicles is leading to a cascade of conditions that could result in heart attack or stroke, researchers suggested in the report of a small study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2007.
United […]
Devin @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Mind and Spirit
Everyone has negativity in their lives at some point or another. Some of us seem to be constantly battling negative feelings, drama, or some form of depression. The way to rid yourself of these feelings is to get in touch with yourself. Find out who you are! Consider your children, significant other, and your family. […]
Leah @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Home and Garden
10 Wonderful Reasons to start a Gardening Club
by Marie Suzanne
Source: www.dailyweeder.com
1. Save Money! Why pay for new plants when you can trade plants you don’t need for what you really want! Your garden club can hold a plant exchange and have a lot of fun bartering for the latest n’ greatest in the […]
Leah @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Entertainment
JANUARY 2008 NEW MUSIC RELEASES
1 January 2008 Tuesday
Radiohead In Rainbows CD/Vinyl release
8 January Tuesday
Marah Angels of Destruction!
Kate Nash Made Of Bricks
Sia […]
Rock'n'Nicco @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Book Reviews
Snowballs~ by. Lois Ehlert […]
Jen @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Mind and Spirit
By SpecialBaby
Did you know that in 80 percent of families with children with disabilities, the marriage usually ends in divorce with an absent father? This means couples with a special needs child face even higher risk of divorce than the average couple. Is there any way to avoid it? How can we not become one […]
Leah @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Seasonal
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year, around the time of King’s birthday, January 15. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual […]
Leah @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Interviews
Interview with $ammie $pades for ParentalPlayground.COM
Welcome Samantha, we are very happy to have this opportunity to interview you today and learn about you, your family and your industry.
Name: Sammie Spades
Age: 27
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius
Location: Chicago, IL and New York, NY
Where did you grow up? Scarsdale, NY
Any Siblings? One older brother
Website: www.myspace/sammiespades.com
Occupation: Model, Writer, and TV […]
Rock'n'Nicco @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Photo Contests
What a busy time of year, the holidays are full of gifts, bright lights, and tons of great photo opportunities!
Here are the results for our December Photo Contests.
Holiday Kids Photo Contest!!
Winner~KYLEE~ 4 months old
2nd Place~ EOS~ 2 years old!
3rd Place~ KALEB~ 15 months!
Congrats to the winners, and thanks to everyone […]
Mandy @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Book Reviews
A book club, also referred to as a reading group, is a collection of readers who participate in the regular discussion of books. A book club consists of several members who meet in person each month to talk about a specific work.
Nowadays online book clubs have become more popular. We could start one right here […]
Leah @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Entertainment
January 1, 2008
Resident Evil: ExtinctionDVD
This video game-derived action horror movie is the follow-up to Resident Evil (2002) and Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004), and Milla Jovovich returns as the star. This time around, hordes of rampaging zombies have caused the collapse of civilization. The genetically altered Alice (Jovovich) and […]
Leah @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Food and Drinks, Seasonal
Happy New Years to all of our parents here at Parental Playground, we hope that your 2008 brings you prosperity, good health and many days of happiness.
Here are a few recommended recipes to start your New Years with a bang!
Alcoholic Beverages
Champagne Cocktail
• 2 dashes bitters
• 1 tsp sugar
• chilled Champagne
• 1 […]
Leah @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Women's Health
With a positive or healthy body image, a woman has a real perception of her size and shape, and she feels comfortable with her body. With a negative body image, a woman has a distorted perception of her shape and size, compares her body to others, and feels shame and anxiety about her body. […]