Autism affects 1 in 68 children in the US, and that means it affects at least 1 in every 68 families. More boys than girls are diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum, and it's estimated that almost 60,000 12-year-olds in the US have autism. That is a 37-fold increase from the 1 in 2,500 children diagnosed just 30 years ago.
In this video, we learn how to photograph a pregnant mom. Try taking a shot of the woman outside, this will feature her stomach and show off the glow of her skin as well. Process it after you have taken the photo to edit it further. Drape a sheet around the woman as well, which is a really popular photo technique as well. Take fun shots with your partner, animals, other children, and around the house! The camera can focus on different things to show multiple subjects in the scene. Be creative...
In this video, we learn how to do night photography with your kids. Glow sticks. flash lights, and ghost images are great for night time! First, put your camera in the manual mode and then learn how to set the shutter once you're in manual mode. Put the pop up flash on your camera, then get started taking pictures! Use glow sticks to take pictures of the children, giving a cool effect on the photos. Use different shutter speeds on the camera to capture the sparks on the glow sticks and with s...
In this video, we learn how to do Batman face paint. First, you will need to apply a metallic silver paint to make a mask Batman design around the eyes. Next, use a fine tip brush to paint black for the outline around the Batman design. You may need to have the logo printed out by you so you know how to paint it. Next, draw a circle around each of the eyes, then you will have the completed Batman face paint! This is great for children and is extremely easy to do. This is great for parties and...
Want to play "On Top of Spaghetti (All Covered with Cheese)" on your ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and its chords. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertor...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a recycled potato container car. The materials required for this project are: a recycled potato chips, half of a skewer stick, 4 recycled plastic soda caps, glue and a sharp pencil. Users may also need paint, brush and string. Begin by peeling off the label of the container and poke 2 holes on each side of the container. Then apply glue onto 2 of the caps attach them onto the ends of a skewer. Now put the skewers through the holes of the car a...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make slime by mixing corn flour and water. To start, you will need corn flour, water, and two plastic containers. First, pour the corn flour into one plastic container and then add in some water with food coloring to the mix. After this, mix the combination together until it makes a paste. Add more water or corn flour as you mix. When finished, grasp the mix in your hands and it will start to turn into slime! You can color this with any color food coloring, b...
In this tutorial, we learn how to grow bacteria with agar and petri dishes. First, prepare your agar by swirling it and then pouring it into an open petri dish. Next, close the cap to the petri dish and let it sit for an hour. Next, grab a q-tip and swab it on a surface you prefer. After this, swab it onto the petri dish and let it sit for around a week. When you come back to the dish, you will see all the bacteria that has grown! This is a great science experiment to do for children in schoo...
In this tutorial learn how to get a messy, low updo in the style of boho queen Nicole Richie. Nicole has always been true to herself when it comes to style - whether she is traveling on "The Simple Life", partying in Los Angeles nightclubs or raising her two adorable children, Nicole is never anything short of chic. This updo is easy to do and you will have so much fun wearing it everywhere you go. So, if you are a fan of Nicole, or at least a fan of her hairdo, check it out and try this styl...
If you sew a lot, your probably have a massive quantity of old fabric scraps lying around. This four-part video will teach you how to recycle those strips into all sorts of fun textile projects. These include a quilt, tie-dye strips, and notebook covers for your children's (or your) books for school. No matter what your tastes, there is probably a cool fashion recycling tip for you in here.
Acid reflux can be painful and irritating, and did you know that toddlers can be affected by it too?
Learn how to make a simple balloon cat in a few twists of a balloon in this free ballooning tutorial. For cat lovers and children of all ages - This balloon creation is sure to please. Your Balloon Man, Mr. Fudge, is full of balloon tricks! Be sure to find other balloon videos on WonderHowTo from Mr. Fudge teaching everything from animals to planes! In a few twists and a few ties, you'll be an expert balloon artist in no time!
Learn how to make a balloon princess crown - perfect for crowds with children and young adults! Impress your next crowd with some serious ballooning skills with help from this tutorial. Your Balloon Man, Mr. Fudge, is full of balloon tricks! Be sure to find other balloon videos on WonderHowTo from Mr. Fudge teaching everything from animals to planes! In a few twists and a few ties, you'll be an expert balloon artist in no time!
Make an adorable puppy dog out of two balloons, perfect to entertain children with! You can make your balloon creation more interesting and more detailed by adding more balloons. This balloon figure can become any number of different types of dogs if it's decided to change the colors and proportions. Your Balloon Man, Mr. Fudge, is full of balloon tricks! Be sure to find other balloon videos on WonderHowTo from Mr. Fudge teaching everything from animals to planes! In a few twists and a few ti...
Ahh Facebook. What once started off as a site where college students could interact with one another, has become a huge cultural phenomenon. Just about everyone has a Facebook site: Parents, children, teachers, celebs, grandparents, even dogs! Being on Facebook can be fun and at times a bit addictive. So if you want to update your status or find out what a friend is up to, you can easily do so if you have an Android phone. Just check out the tutorial above and enjoy!
This video shows you how to reduce cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus. You will see small blisters, or cold sores, on your lips. Most people are infected with this virus as children. It can recur at any point later in life. This is type one. There is a second type called type two, and this causes blisters in the genital area. The first symptoms come with in two or three weeks of first contact. The blisters usually last for seven to ten days and will subside on their own. Topical me...
Shelley Lovett with Child Care Land demonstrates how to make your own classroom pointer sticks. You can use pointer sticks as a prompt to help enhance learning in your classroom. You can make the pointers in accordance with holiday seasons. To make a pointer, you will need a 12-inch wooden dowel, an unfinished wooden shape, paint and accessories for decoration. First, paint your dowel and wood topper in your desired color. Next, using a hot glue gun, glue the shape to the dowel. Apply embelli...
Childcareland demonstrates how to make Play dough Christmas cookies with your kids in this video. You will need play dough, cookie cutters, something to roll with and a baking sheet. Take the play dough and manipulate it until it is soft and flexible. This is good for developing children's hand muscles. Place the dough on the baking sheet. Use a roller to roll out the dough until it is thin. Then the child gets to choose which cookie cutter to use. It doesn't have to be a Christmas cookie cut...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a Christmas countdown chain. The materials required for this craft are: construction paper, paper cut into small circles, glue and marker (optional). Begin by cutting the green and red construction paper into even strips. Users may choose to write out the numbers or print them out onto paper. Then cut out the numbers into small circles and glue them in the middle of the strips. Alternate the color of the strips each day. Then put the edges of ...
Shelley Lovett shows how to teach kids a spin on the "Ten Little Indians" song. that she calls "Ten Little Penguins." She has a simple prop to make the song more fun for young kids. She has a pair of black gloves to which she has glued a little card-stock penguin to each finger. She said you may want to laminate them to make them last longer. As she sings the sings about each penguin, she moves that finger so that the children can count along with the song. You can go to her website at Childc...
If you are a parent trying to protect your children from websites you don't want them to see or just a person who doesn't want to stumble upon certain websites by accident then this video is perfect for you. By using Net Nanny you can block any website you want in a fast and simple way. First, open Net Nanny to the dashboard screen and look under "Exceptions" on the lower right side of the screen. Under exceptions click on "Web exceptions" and then click the "Add" button. Now, type in the URL...
Shelley Lovett of Childcareland shows us how to make a mosaic apple using colored construction paper. This is a fun to do project, which enhances a child's motor skills. The basic outline of the apple is available on the website. It can be printed out and then cut out. Shelley has used red, green and brown colored construction paper, the traditional colors for apple. But she also stresses that we should let children use whatever colors they prefer. It will make the project so much more fun. S...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a foam collage. The materials required for this project are: card stock paper, several different colors of foam paper, scissors and glue. The project focuses on preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school crafts. Begin by cutting the pieces of paper foam into different shapes and sizes. Then simply apply glue on the pieces and stick it onto the card stock paper. Continue doing this to cover the entire sheet of card stock. This video will be...
According to Shelley Lovett Pop Beads are a wonderful addition to any early learning environment. In this video Lovett starts by showing all of the different shapes, sizes and colors the Pop Beads come in. She also explains to the viewer where the beads can be purchased. Lovett then demonstrates how the unique construction of the beads makes it somewhat difficult to snap them together. Yet is it the required pinching and grasping that makes playing with Pop Beads so beneficial to developing a...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to control which games can be played with Net Nanny. Begin by opening the program and select Manage Games under Games. Users will have 3 options on how to block or allowing the games. Users can block by the ratings, games or descriptions. For the ratings, simply drag the slider to which ESRB you want to be allowed. For the games, simply go through the list and click on the game that you want to block. For the description, by checking the content that ...
Shelley Lovett has some tips for helping a young child learn how to use scissors. The first thing you need to do is make sure you have paper and child size scissors available for the child to use. A full sheet cut in half is usually more manageable for a young child to work with. Have the child take the paper and just make cuts into the paper however they feel comfortable. Using colored paper can make it more interesting for them. After that very beginning practice stage has been accomplished...
In this tutorial, Andy from TopTenReviews shows us how to restrict internet time usage with Net Nanny. First, open Net Nanny's dashboard and find where it says "time controls". You will see "internet usage", make sure you click on this. Now, a new window will pop up where you can choose time allowance, schedule times and blocks to your specific preferences. Once you pick these, click "ok" and your restrictions will be set and saved! This is a great way to control when your children and others...
Shoo Rayner demonstrates how to draw a realistic bat that can be scary, funny, or friendly for children's books. You will need a pencil, pen, and eraser to help you achieve texture. With a light pencil sketch, draw a round head and an oval body. But don't worry too much about accuracy, because there are many types of bats that look different from each other. Your bat needs large ears, a tail, a short forearm and a long upper arm. But most of the bat's wing is its three fingers and a thumb. Th...
This video is going to show you how to create purple felt flowers for your children or a nice little gift. The items you will need are an 18in piece of tread doubled knotted at the end, hot glue gun, a needle, a pom pom, and felt cut into the shapes you want to make your flowers out of. You want to begin by take the thread attached to the needle and doing a running stitch through the felt. Pull the thread as much as possible and then take the two ends and do a whip stitch to connect the two e...
This explanation of positive and negative signs in addition is beneficial and easy to understand for young school aged children. The tutor of this video explains briefly about what to do with the different signs on both side of addition problem. The number line helps the viewer of this video to visually understand the concepts discussed. The tutor explains the direction of number line evaluation is dependent on the left side operand, which is also used to understand the concept of a number line.
If you like arts and crafts then this video is for you. Watch and learn how to make a simple, creative, and fun paper ice cream cone with strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate ice cream scoops. Great for scrap-booking, covering diaries, keeping children (or anyone who is bored) busy, or anything else you can think of doing with a paper ice cream cone. You may not be able to eat your finished ice cream cone, but you'll definitely enjoy making it.
Are you a Hairspray fan? Why not learn the routine for, "Nicest Kids in Town" from one of Hairspray actors? Tabitha Lupien, who played Becky in Hairspray gives a dance lesson for a class of youngsters for Fit for a Feast, a children's video site full of kid cooking and kid fitness videos. Incorporating jazz dance, leaps, turns, and kicks, this lesson from Tabitha is sure to get your blood pumping and your body sweating! A great way to get some exercise! this afternoon!
Learn all there is to learn about yarn from Naztazia... watch this video tutorial to learn how to crochet spiral scrubbies with a pattern.
Ice skating is a fundamental skill in playing ice hockey. Learn ice hockey skills and moves in this sports video on how to ice skate. Take action: transfer weight from one leg to other, keep knees bent, and pivot as you shift your weight. Angie, the instructor in this how-to video from Live Strong, is currently with the Youth Hockey Foundation of Austin and the Chaparral Ice Center located in Austin TX. A native of Canada, Angie has been playing hockey for nearly 30 years. Angie enjoys instru...
Pack some fun for your next gathering of family and friends. Imaginations run wild with everyday picnic supplies and your favorite Crayola Crayons and Markers. You will need crayons, markers, colored pencils, scissors, glue, tape, and picnic supplies (paper plates, napkins, cups, and plasticware.) This is a great project for summer parties with lots of children or just the young at heart. With this how to video you will be able to have a fun summer picnic craft challenge at your next family g...
Some Dads, or brothers or grandfathers, jingle lots keys and coins in their pockets. Give them a hand for their pocket change and car keys with this one-of-a-kind tray. Learn how you and your child can make a nifty tray for keys and coins with this arts and crafts tutorial from Crayola. You will need Crayola Color Surge paper and markers, Crayola Color Explosion black paper and markers, scissors, glue, and your hands. Dad will love this homemade gift for Father's Day. With this how to video y...
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Today, you will learn how to cut a wooden jigsaw puzzle, with help from Platinum Puzzles. This video tutorial will show you the fun cutting style for jigsaw puzzles called continuous freehand cutting. If you're a scroller, you definitely want to give this method a try. This style of puzzle cutting is from the 1920's, and it has survived the ages of puzzle making. This wooden jigsaw puzzle for children are easy to make and fun to enjoy.
At one time or another, every parent has thought about taking off the belt, but that's frowned upon in our current society, perhaps even illegal. Even using you hand could be too harsh for the child's sake, but there are ways to get your unruly tot under control. Toddlers are often headed for trouble, but you can steer them in the right direction without spanking.
In this video, from happyauershow, we learn how to make some healthy snacks for kids. First, is a sweet Kid Kabob. You need a skewer, strawberry, pineapple, marshmallow, and Rice Krispies Treats. Simply make a pattern on the kabob however you'd like. You can use whatever fruit your children like best. The next snack is Kid Sushi. For this you will need Rice Krispies Treats and Fruit Roll-Ups. Roll up the Rice Krispies Treats in the Fruit Roll-Up, cut in sections, and you have the Sushi Rolls....
