Archive for July, 2009

Fun Kid Projects – Magnets

July 29th, 2009
Fun Kid Projects - Magnets

Magnets and the importance of knowing what they are and how they are used are important in science and you can help kids to learn these with some experiments and fun projects. Many of us use magnets every day. Toys, televisions, even your fridge use magnets.

A magnet is any material that attracts other materials to it. In general you’ll find magnets made of iron or alloy, though they can be made out of copper or other metals » Read more: Fun Kid Projects – Magnets

Parenting Secrets For Keeping Your Kids Safety

July 20th, 2009
Parenting Secrets For Keeping Your Kids Safety

There are Five Safety Secrets that truly make kids safe. These Secrets set the foundation of true safety for a lifetime in children, and can do the same for your child.

These Secrets will also surprise you. They work quietly and effectively beneath the surface of your child’s brain. If you use these Five Secrets, they will make any safety technique that much more effective. Without these Five Safety Secrets, your child will n » Read more: Parenting Secrets For Keeping Your Kids Safety

Projects Abroad Volunteers Join First ‘dirty Weekend’ Clean-up in Cambodia

July 13th, 2009
Projects Abroad Volunteers Join First ‘dirty Weekend’ Clean-up in Cambodia

Assistant Country Manager, Jo Walton, has been working in our Cambodian team after working for us in Sri Lanka for one year. Jo coordinated regular ‘Dirty weekends’ in Sri Lanka – a concept where a big group of volunteers generally get messy whilst helping one of our projects by cleaning, painting and numerous other activities. Here she tells us about the first Cambodian ‘Dirty Weekend’.

The first outing for our bra » Read more: Projects Abroad Volunteers Join First ‘dirty Weekend’ Clean-up in Cambodia