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As I was going through some old boxes I found in the corner of the basement, I found a stack of old photos. There were pictures of my father as a kid holding a bow and arrow in one hand, and a medal in the other. He beamed at the camera. His face was alive with his smile and it was clear to see that he was filled with pride. He was no more than 12 years old. In the background I could make out a line of pines and some tents. I smiled back at him and wondered about the little boy in the picture and what the medal had been for.

There are many stuffed toys and animals that many kids find attractive. In fact, stuffed animals are not only something for kids, many adults love to have stuffed animals around them. But, the problem arises when one is allergic to stuffed animals. Most often, the main cause behind the allergy is the dust and dirt that accumulates in the toys. So while buying stuffed animals, make sue that they are washable and safe for your child. Even if the toy is not often played with, it should be washed regularly so that whenever your child wants to play with it, she will be safe. Dust and dirt allergies are very commonly found, and if not checked at the right time, it becomes very problematic when it reaches the advanced stage.

Games are one method of recreation, irrespective of age. Scientific studies prove the vital role of games for the overall development of kids. Depending upon the age group of kids, various games are available to choose from. For toddlers, games which give hand eye coordination are highly recommended. By participating in a game with kids, parents can closely monitor the development of kids’ skills and establish parent-child bonding. Parents will be able to bridge the gap in communication with their children by gaming with them.

Kids get attached to most of their toys, especially the stuffed ones. They start considering them as their companion to play with and their friend. Kids most of the time talk to them and share their feelings because they treat them as a living thing. They don’t even like to part with them when they go to sleep. You will see that most of the children having stuffed animals like to sleep with it and make them sit beside them or keep them cuddled. The reason behind this can be that the stuffed animals listen to whatever they say and never complain about anything. The children make them sit or stand or do whatever they want them to do.

Everyone inherits basic cooking skills from their parents. Each family follows peculiar eating habits. There are certain food preparations which are specific to a particular group of people. Various parts of the same country even have different diets. There are certain treasured recipes in each family which are traditionally passed to the ancestors. Parents used to spend a lot of time by teaching the basic skills of cooking to their children.