December 2009 - Kiddie Yaps - The Network of Care

Business as Usual: Barbie Faces More Controversy

Image by Lorelei92950 via Flickr Parents are furious with Mattel (again, or as usual- depending on your views) over the newer line of Barbies. They are saying that the line (the "So In Style “ line) does not represent the average...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 12:04 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Barbie, Parenting, toys, Popular Culture, Racism?, Controversy

Parents Bucking the Helicopter Trend?

It seems that most people are really convinced that life was just easier when they were kids, from freedoms to fears. To take action, there is a new parenting anti-trend in the works. The whole point of it is to really be the anti-thesis to...

Published Mon, Dec 14 2009 7:23 AM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Babies, Parenting, Popular Culture, News, parenting_trends

Tips on Gifting Kids Jewelry

Jewelry for kids are considered acceptable gifts, whether is precious jewelry or trendy accessories. These are great to give out during birthdays, graduations and Christmas. There are, however, a few considerations when planning on gifting jewelry to...

Published Thu, Dec 17 2009 3:42 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Products, toddlers, young girls, baubles, kids jewelry, birthdays, allergy, fancy styles, mouths, precious jewelry, trendy accessories, nickel, colors, special occasions, jewelry tips, fine jewelry, tendency, adults, rashes, necklaces, graduations

Adorable Craft Idea From UPS

Believe it or not of all places, UPS has an adorable craft idea as part of an advertising campaign. While it seems odd, it goes along with their latest holiday campaign. If you have seen their latest ads, then you already know it focuses appropriately...

Published Sun, Dec 20 2009 2:03 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Parenting, Products, Family Life, Fun Activities To Do With Kids, cute idea, children's projects, UPS Craft

New Year’s resolution

2010 is fast approaching and we all need to prepare for another year of big challenges. It’s important that parents will help their kids to be motivated for the upcoming year. They can help their kids to make their new years resolution and encourage...

Published Fri, Dec 25 2009 6:16 AM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Parenting, Family Life, Bloggy Network, Fun Activities To Do With Kids, New Year, new year's resolution, resolution, new year's list

Be Careful With Soda Cans and Kids

Pediatricians are warning parents about an alarming rate of soda can ‘stay tabs’ being swallowed by children. While there was a replacement due to kids removing the older version and putting them in their soda as to not litter, it seems that the new version...

Published Tue, Dec 01 2009 2:50 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: alarming rate, pediatrician, emergency room, soda, statistic, soda cans, parents, Babies, Children's Health and safety, new york times, parent, complications

Mead Johnson, Maker of Enfamil, Loses Multi-Million Dollar False Advertising Case Against Store-Brand Infant Formulas

Image by conorwithonen via Flickr For those parents who feed their children formula, there isn’t any need to tell them how much it costs. It is one of the most expensive baby products you can buy (at least, that parents would need to buy a lot)...

Published Sat, Dec 12 2009 2:58 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Babies, Controversy, News

Flying The Not So Friendly Skies?

Image via Wikipedia It seems that there are more and more stories of frazzled moms trying desperately to keep their children calm being kicked off airlines almost daily. While this mom has a bit of a fear of flying, many others (far, far...

Published Wed, Dec 16 2009 12:24 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Babies, Children's Health and safety, Parenting, Family Life, Children's Development, Community Life, flying, travel

Preparing a Christmas party for your kids

Christmas parties are not just for adults but also for our youngsters. So if you’re planning for a holiday party for your child, make sure that it’s creative and fun. You must determine what kind of activites will keep your children’s...

Published Sat, Dec 19 2009 2:20 AM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Bloggy Network, Fun Activities To Do With Kids, kids, christmas party, ideas, food, children, costumes, creative

Is a ‘One Child Policy’ A Solution

Image via Wikipedia China’s disastrous one child policy is known in most places. While they are going through their population crisis due to most children being raised being boys. In China men are seen as more valuable, and the sad...

Published Wed, Dec 23 2009 3:25 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Is Twilight More Harmful to Kids?

One of the biggest books and movies around right now is the Twilight franchise. Although, that same fame won’t protect it from many of it’s critics. Many are furious with the books and movies due to some parts of it’s storyline. ...

Published Wed, Dec 09 2009 6:56 AM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Popular Culture, Controversy, Products, teens, Twilight, books

Does your toddler love to twist and shout whenever he hears music playing? Be glad! it’s a step in the right direction. Your little one may seem to have only recently caught the dancing bug, but in fact he’s been perfecting those moves for...

Published Tue, Dec 15 2009 6:21 AM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Babies, Parenting, Family Life, christmas, Bloggy Network, Fun Activities To Do With Kids, joy, playtime, toddlers, dancing, parents dancing, Children's Development, physical activities, mental work

Tips on Gifting Kids Jewellery

Jewellery for kids are considered acceptable gifts, whether is precious jewellery or trendy accessories. These are great to give out during birthdays, graduations and Christmas. There are, however, a few considerations when planning on gifting jewellery...

Published Thu, Dec 17 2009 3:42 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Products, christmas, toddlers, young girls, baubles, birthdays, allergy, fancy styles, mouths, trendy accessories, nickel, colors, special occasions, tendency, adults, rashes, necklaces, graduations, love, jewellery

Helping Others This Holiday Season

Image by bluecinderella via Flickr There are millions of people who are in need, and there is a fantastic chance to help someone out during this holiday season. Even with some holidays already starting, and some just a few days away- you...

Published Mon, Dec 21 2009 2:45 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Family Life, Fun Activities To Do With Kids, Community Life, Donate, Holidays, Helping_Others

Group Looking to Ban Pete Townsend From Performing at The Superbowl

Image via Wikipedia A child advocacy group is seeking to get The Who guitarist banned from both performing at the Superbowl and from entering the US, on “moral turpitude” grounds. The reason stems from an arrest in 2003 for accessing child pornography...

Published Sat, Dec 26 2009 2:56 PM by Kiddie Yaps

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