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Water-play is more than just fun. If children play and experiment with water, their cognitive development, vocabulary and social skills will all benefit.

Children can easily become dehydrated, especially when active or playing sports in the summer heat. Parents, teachers and coaches need to watch for signs of dehydration.

Children, tweens and teens who play outdoor summer sports are at risk of getting overheated and dehydrated, if they do not have enough heat and water breaks.

You can survive without food for months, but without water, you'd die in a few days. In the body, water becomes the fluid in which all life processes occur.

Most children learn by doing. Children with disabilities are not only included in that group, often they learn primarily by experience.

A water conscious family can create an awareness of the need for water conservation among children in the early years.

A series of carefully graded exercises can be planned in the early years classroom to help children master the pouring skill and appreciate it as an important life skill.

Family adventure vacations are increasingly popular as families seek out more than the typical beach or amusement park vacation can deliver. Here are some ideas.

With parents concentrating on the various holiday activities it is possible to overlook simple child safety rules which could have disastrous consequences for the family.

kristin Scott Thomas stars in this French film about starting over in a world that perceives her as a monster.

Creating a natural and inviting backyard will encourage children to spend more time outdoors learning and engaging in imaginative play.

Brushing the teeth of an infant or toddler must begin as soon as the first tooth erupts. Early dental care helps protect young children from future dental problems.

When searching for new ideas for teaching science to children of all ages, the free articles provided by the NSTA provide a wealth of strategies and science content.

Golf holidays abroad are great fun. If you decide to venture abroad for a golfing holiday following is some advice and some suggestions to make the most of your holiday.

Hosting birthday parties with a purpose teaches kids about local and global causes and that they are never too young to make a difference to those in need.

Children can have interesting late-summer activities without much work on the part of the parent. The key is to be creative with what is already around the house.

Pond, fountain, stream or waterfall, water features can enhance most gardens. Many can be bought ready to install; creating your own is easy, and often more attractive.

Swimming is a wonderful activity for toddlers and can be a lot of fun during the summer months but pools can be dangerous for toddlers who are not adequately supervised.

Young children in the Montessori early years classroom have a range of carefully graded activities that take them from one level of pouring to the next.

This preschool art lesson will introduce the young child to Vincent Van Gogh's painting The Starry Night through art viewing and a water chalk drawing of the night sky.

When rambling through the shelves at library, bookstore, or your own collection, pick a few titles at random and see what serendipitous wisdom they impart.

Use alphabet recognition, math, and science activities along with informative, age-appropriate books to teach young children about the water cycle.

Many household chores involve water and these provide great opportunities for parents and young children to practise water conservation.

There are a variety of hazards for children with new worries cropping up every day. Here are some recent incidents that parents should be aware of.