Put away your snorkel and flippers, your fish tank and filter and get ready for the ultimate virtual underwater experience. Applause® from Russ, a brand of Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. (NYSE:RUS) and its subsidiary Russ Berrie U.S. Gift, Inc., introduces SeaPals™, a new line of marine-inspired plush that allows members to create their own virtual and interactive … [Read more...] about Web-Interactive Plush That Allows Kids to Create a Virtual Aquarium
Archives for August 2008
Single Parents: Kids and Discipline
Q: I'm a single father and I'm finding it harder and harder to keep my kids in line. When I was married, their mother and I could back each other up. But now that I'm alone, I don't seem to have the energy to take a stand like I know I should as their parent. What can I do to regain control? A: At one time or another, all parents struggle with … [Read more...] about Single Parents: Kids and Discipline
Money talk is priceless for high school grads
New parenting advice suggests that kids need more lessons in managing money before they spread their wings and leave for college.The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is calling on fathers and mothers to flex their parenting skills and talk to their university-bound kids about budgeting.It is only too easy for incoming freshman to burn through cash when they … [Read more...] about Money talk is priceless for high school grads
Kids say what you say
Okay, not always. My four year old called a camel a "caminal" the other day. But I was surpised when my eight year old daughter said "it would be a bummer" of our flight were delayed. I laughed and asked her where she got that. She said, "You say it!" Then, today on our vacation flight, she described the breakfast as "crappy.". I don't think I use that word in front of her, … [Read more...] about Kids say what you say
Why you teach them to read
We are starting a ten day summer vacation and, like millions ofnpther families, we're spend the first day in the plane. My daughter, age eight, is happy though. She has four books and is just discovering Lemoney Snicket. She's been asking for a Nintendp DS, but we are holding fast against that. I did give in, finally to Wii, but only because we can play that as a family. The … [Read more...] about Why you teach them to read