Kris’ Korner

When a friend or family member is expecting a baby, they are usually showered with gifts for the new little one. Gifts like baby clothes and toys are common, but babies grow out of clothes very quickly and toys can only hold their interest for so long. Books, however, last much longer and provide educational entertainment for a child. They are integral to story time, which usually precedes naptime or bedtime and is a calming and peaceful time for parents and kids to bond.

Consider giving children’s books at the next baby shower you attend. Books for children vary by age group, so you might want to get a couple of books that will continue to entertain the child as he or she grows. Padded fabric books with fuzzy animals, shiny mirrors, and other touch and sight pleasing elements are great for younger babies. Cardboard books with easy-to-turn pages are great for toddlers, and books with more text and storyline are perfect for older kids who have already learned to read. Choose a few books for babies, as well as children’s classics, like Dr. Seuss and Goodnight Moon, to help the new parents build a library for their child.

Long before Halloween rolls around, kids often get exciting about dressing up and already know what they want to be that year. Choices that are already popular include classic, creepy creatures, like witches, ghosts, vampires and goblins. Little girls gravitate to Disney princess outfits and popular movie and TV characters, like Hannah Montana and the girls from High School Musical. Boys like to be pirates, Power Rangers, Transformers and more.

But older kids may tire of those predictable costumes, and they may not want to look like everyone else in their class on Halloween. If your child is dying for something different this year, you can find tons of unique kids costumes online. You may even want to browse a lot of different costumes to get ideas to make your own unique costume at home. No matter what costume your child ends up with, remember that the point of Halloween is to have fun – and eat candy!

Ever Since the launch of  Highlights Magazine for children over 60 years ago, the company has been committed to helping children discover their creativity, sensitivity to others and promoting that children are the most important people.  Highlights Magazine is dedicated to not only helping children but to parents and educators as well, so they can help nuture children.

With over two million readers monthly this wonderful childrens magazine has so many activities like problem solving, stories, wonder about the world and inspiring self-confidence and much more.  Highlights has developed childrens magazines for all age groups ranging from 3 to 12 years of age all with different activities and life skills.  Just think how excited your children will be to receive a copy of  Highlights Magazine in the mail just for them.