A World to Discover
There are so many children and their interests are as diverse as the number of stars in the sky. Actually, that may be slightly exaggerated but I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.
Focusing on children ages 2 - 4, this lens will showcase toys children of this age group may be interested in; however, always keep in mind that age labeling on toys are only a guideline.
Are you ready to discover some new toys your child may love? Go no further!
"There's no open-mind like that of a child engaged in the art of playing."
How many children to you have?
Does the choice in toy selection seem overwhelming?
I have three children; thankfully, two of them have outgrown toys - which leaves the other one. However, he's a boy so I can explore different toys than I have in the past - and it can be very exciting. In fact, sometimes I see toys and wish I was a kid again.Wait a minute! I CAN be a kid again!
That's the wonderful thing about parenting - especially when our children are little and the greatest concern we have is whether or not their head cold will last a day or two.
The Focus on Education
I'd like to hear your views!
Education - no matter where we turn, we see products and hear advertisements with the message that we should try to educate our children as much as possible - and the younger our children are, the better off they are.
While it is a good thing to educate our children, it's important for them to experience a childhood and, if there's too much pressure placed on them at early ages, it may cause setbacks later in life.
Educational toys for children from Amazon
VTech Preschool Learning Tote and Go Laptop
Amazon Price: $37.99 (as of 12/30/2009) 
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LeapFrog Learn & Groove Counting Maracas
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
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VTech Tote and Go Laptop - Pink
Amazon Price: $26.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
What is your personal opinion?
I'm starting this debate because I've been around too many crying children who want their parents to buy a toy which isn't appropriate for their young ages. They see a toy and fall in love - only for Mom and Dad to read that it's only appropriate for children 5 years and older.
Should toys be created to appeal to young children even if the age labeling is for older children?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byNo, it's not fair!
Kelsey-Budden-16 says:
It ain't fair! I remember being young and seeing toys that I couldn't get! It wasn't often but it did happen. It was so unfair.
Even now, of course, I see thing differently but, still I feel for those little kids.
Posted November 11, 2009
I never thought about it!
oztoo says:
I guess the parent should be the judge of whether it's appropriate or not.
Posted November 25, 2009
happynutritionist says:
I've never given it a lot of thought...I never read the age limitations on toys and would give them things they seemed ready to handle at their age. Also rarely wandered through toy stores with them...way to tempting...just on special occasions or when they had a money gift to spend.
Posted November 24, 2009
"As long as you can crawl, you can have fun with a play tent."
Check out these exciting products from Amazon!
Your child will love them...and you might too!
Children often love to have tree houses; well, play tents are a great version of those for younger children. It's a place where they can go to be in control of their own universe for a while - from slaying imaginary dragons to having a tea party.
Pacific Play Tents Travel Time Tent and Tunnel Combo No.20217
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
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Pacific Play Tents One Touch Tent-Primay Colored No.20310
Amazon Price: $45.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
Temporarily out of stock. Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your credit card will not be charged until we ship the item.
Why do I recommend play tents?
In addition to the fact that I love them myself...
They also need to occupy themselves when friends or other siblings are not available to entertain them; in a play tent, a child can play with Barbie dolls and action figurines. They can draw and color or, if parents permit, eat their favorite snack. A play tent provides so much stimulation for any child.
Of course, you can't forget these...
Balls for your Play Tent
These are bound to make things even more fun!
100 pcs Fun Ballz
Amazon Price: $19.57 (as of 12/30/2009)
As long as children can be gentle, plastic balls make things very interesting. Children begin to toss balls and, before long, there are giggles coming from every direction. It is well worth the task of picking up the balls later.
No play tent is complete with a set of these plastic balls - and the greatest thing: if your play tent already comes with 100 balls, an extra 100 balls doubles the fun!
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Of course, children play in so many ways...
We can't forget beloved books
Reading with our children is a blessing
We are able to snuggle into our children if a scary part pops up in the story; we also hear giggles and lots of laughter during other parts.
Of course, many times, we are able to teach our children some valuable life lessons through reading a story; they can learn the virtues of honesty and patience. They learn the benefits of sharing and caring and, in many cases, what our children learn during these impressionable times are lessons they remember for a lifetime. Of course, it also depends upon whether or not our children see us - their parents and role models - practicing the values we are trying to instill in them.
Check out these great books
Your child is sure to love them
The Going-To-Bed Book
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
My Big Animal Book (My Big Board Books)
Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 12/30/2009)
The Children's Book of Virtues
Amazon Price: $17.28 (as of 12/30/2009)
The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
Amazon Price: $15.63 (as of 12/30/2009)
Videos provide another benefit to our children
They can stimulate our children's minds...or simply entertain.
Do you ever take the opportunity to sit with your child and watch a movie with them? I have - on so many occasions I would likely not be able to count that high - especially when considering I have had 15 years experience in raising children, and I've had three of them.I've watched everything from Barney and Friends to Dora: The Explorer and then onto Mickey Mouse Clubhouse ... and this only mentions a few of the favorite shows my children used to watch, or watch.
Of course, in terms of family videos, I cannot boast of seeing them all - there are just too many. However, I have seen my fair share - and saw many movies more than once. Sometimes there is great benefit in owning videos as opposed to always renting from a video store or viewing through a satellite dish.
Check out these children's videos!
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Adventures in Wonderland
Amazon Price: $20.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse - Mickey Saves Santa
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Choo-Choo Express
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
Meet the Letters
Amazon Price: $14.49 (as of 12/30/2009)
Sesame Street - Kids' Favorite Songs
Amazon Price: $9.93 (as of 12/30/2009)
"The most important thing, however, is that our children are happy."
This is my son, Miles.
You have to check out these videos!
Featuring Hannah Montana
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Hannah Montana The Movie (3-Disc Combo Pack Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) [Blu-ray]
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
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Hannah Montana: The Complete First Season
Amazon Price: $17.49 (as of 12/30/2009)
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Hannah Montana: The Movie (Two-Disc Edition + Digital Copy)
Amazon Price: $27.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
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Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana
Amazon Price: $15.49 (as of 12/30/2009)
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What do you think?
I invite you to leave your comments...
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- oztoo oztoo Nov 25, 2009 @ 4:45 am
- Like your selection especially the tents. Kids often create there own little hideaways like under the dining table so there own tent would be great. Nice lens.
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- Norma_Budden Norma_Budden Dec 19, 2009 @ 2:33 am
- Thanks! I remember reading your comment before and thought I had responded but it must not have been the case; my apologies. I'm glad you enjoyed my lens. :)
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- happynutritionist happynutritionist Nov 24, 2009 @ 3:20 pm
- Seeing your children's pictures makes me miss having little ones running around the house. My youngest just bought a house today...the biggest most expensive toy any of them has ever purchased:-) Have a nice Thanksgiving and Christmas...nice thoughtful lens ~claudia
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- Norma_Budden Norma_Budden Nov 24, 2009 @ 3:47 pm
- Wow! My oldest is 15 so I can imagine that, within another 10 years, she may be in the market for a house, too. Now THAT is something I hadn't given a lot of thought to; I've always thought of the future from the point when my children are settled with their own families - not the events leading up to that point in time. Have a nice Thanksgiving and Christmas yourself. Norma
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- sandyspider sandyspider Nov 23, 2009 @ 11:14 pm
- Nice selection of toys.
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