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Learning at the Grocery Store

Fun & easy Ways to make this everyday chore a learning experience for both preschoolers and elementary school kids.

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More Evidence That TV’s
Don’t Teach Tots

Many parents own baby Einstein tapes, but evidence continues to mount that they don’t actually teach toddlers much of anything, despite their name. This article explores recent research into the topic, and outlines differences in the ways that toddlers and preschoolers learn.

Getting Your Baby to Wear Hats, Sunglasses, or
Other Props
You hit the malls and come home with all the latest gear, determined to have more fun accessorizing than you've had in years. You pick out the perfect look, and try it on your baby. Then the first thing they do is yank whatever it is off their head. What do you do? Read and find out.

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Helpful Cleaning Tips

Tips for using Dryer Sheets to Clean

1. Rub the sheet over furniture and upholstery to eliminate pet hair.
2. Put one in the vacuum cleaner bag to add a fresh scent as you clean.

3. Drop one into a dirty pot or pan, fill it with hot water, and let it soak overnight. It should help you remove baked on messes.

4. Place one inside a plastic zip-lock bag for 3 days with a child's stuffed animal or other cloth items to remove a musty odor.

Tips for Peeling Away Stickers

Stickers, old tape, and other adhesives can often be a pain to get off items. Here is a tip that should help you out: Use a blow dryer to soften the adhesive first in order to loosen their grip. About 10 to 20 seconds of heat should do, then slowly peel away the sticker. If that doesn’t work to get all the gunk off, you can use a cotton swab doused in laundry stain remover, or carefully scrape the surface off with a credit card of plastic spatula. Goo-gone will also usually work to takeoff any left over gunk. You should rinse the area afterward with water.

Tips for Cleaning a Child’s Stuffed Animal
To wash you child's favorite stuffed animal, put it inside a pillow case and machine wash on the gentile cycle using cold water & mild detergent. Then tumble-dry with a tennis ball, according to Steve Boorstein, host of the DVD Clothing Care.