Are video games dangerous?

  Most of the people believe that video games are bad for kids, while there are others who think just the opposite. Video games can teach kids many skills, which can be useful in the long run. Video games help children to develop eye coordination. That is to say, while they are concentrated on pressing the joystick button, they are looking at every corner of the screen. They can see EVERYTHING! I don't know how, but they develop this strategy of being alert to what happens on the upper corner, while their character is in the other corner. Secondly, some games teach children to get involved into cooperative activities. That means, some games demand kids to become part of a team. The team's goal is to defeat their opponent, and for that purpose they must "gather" their powers and abilities. This teaches youngsters, that being part of a group, is very important when you want to achieve a difficult goal, which otherwise it would be impossible. Moreover, they learn to respect turns, since in this kind of games, one member plays at a time. 

As we said before, while we find these advantages, there may be others who think video games are really dangerous for kids. These people claim that playing too much video games, causes kids to avoid playing outside which is both fun and healthy. traditional games such as hide and seek, or jumping the rope, may alse be interesting at a certain age, and they may also bring about benefits in kids' health, since they are using their bodies to get engaged. Then, there may be virtual games which ONLY concentrate on shooting and killing, and this is seen as a total drawback. Kids tend to believe that, as in video games, l engaging in violent situations in the only way to solve problems, and this belief leaves aside the idea that "talking" can be a good alternative for sorting  obstacles. Lastly, the fact of being too much into video games, make kids "forget" about their homework and duties, and this may result in serious and poor academic results. Morever, children who spend long hours using their game consoles, may oversleep and turn into school late comers. As a conclusion, parents should be the ones who supervise the relation children-videogames, since they are the grown ups who know what's right and what's not. Kids are kids, and if you let them be all day long in front of the computer, they will definitely be there ALL DAY.

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Who's got the best look?

Celebrities kids in their most fashionable clothes. Whose look is the best one? 

Make your choice!

 
Suri Cruise

 

Second son of Gwen Stefani

 

 

 Gwen's Stefani's son

 

Jessica Alba’s three-year-old daughter

  

Kourtney  Kardashian’s 16-month-old son Mason 

 

Tori Spelling’s daughter Stella

Ice Lollies

  Do your kids love lollies? Surprise them! Use the flavour you want or the kids adore.This is a traditional summer recipe, containing 4 different flavours.

For 12 lollies, 4 of each flavour

Recipe and Ingredients

Orange lollies

juice of 2 medium oranges

1 1/2 tsp caster sugar

Put the orange juice in a bowl and mix the sugar into the juice. Freeze for the whole night. Pour the mixture into 4 x 50ml ice lolly moulds, cover with tin foil and insert a wooden lolly stick into the centre of each. Freeze for six hours or overnight. Un-mould the lollies by running the moulds briefly under a warm running tap to loosen, put them on a wax paper-lined tray and re-freeze

Pomegranate lollies

Juice of 4 large pomegranates

1 tsp caster sugar

Put the pomegranate juice into a separate bowl and mix the sugar into the juice. Pour the mixture into 4 x 50ml ice lolly moulds, cover with tin foil and insert a wooden lolly stick into the centre of each. Freeze for six hours or overnight. Un-mould the lollies by running the moulds briefly under a warm running tap to loosen, put them on a wax paper-lined tray and re-freeze

Raspberry lollies

100g raspberries

100ml spring water

squeeze of lemon juice

2 tsp caster sugar

Put the raspberries, water, lemon juice and sugar into a blender and purée. Pour into a nylon sieve set over a bowl, push gently to get the juices flowing through and discard what is left behind. Add extra water if necessary. Pour each mixture into 4 x 50ml ice lolly moulds, cover with tin foil and insert a wooden lolly stick into the centre of each. Freeze for six hours or overnight. Un-mould the lollies by running the moulds briefly under a warm running tap to loosen, put them on a wax paper-lined tray and re-freeze.

Argentinian Empanadas

 

One of the typical meals we have in Argentina, are the EMPANADAS. They are usually made of chopped beef and sauce but this time, I'll explain to you how to make chicken ones.

Ready? Go!

1) Heat olive oil  with some chopped onions in a skilett  for some minutes until the onions give away all the water.

2) Add some salt, pepper and oregano.

3) Then, add the sliced pieces of chicken and cook until the meat is done. 

4) Again, you may add some spices and aromatic herbs.

5) Add two chopped boiled eggs.

5) Finally, add some creamy cheese and stir gently.

Once the pastry is ready, fill in the empanadas doughs and that's it! Put them into the oven for about 10-15 minute, for the dough to bake. Remember! the pastry is already cooked.

Suri Cruise in her colourful spring clothes

This girl has alwaysliked wearing colourful dresses. She never forgets wearing hats or hoodies. let's see some of her styles...

                      

Baby Names (1st part)

Choosing the name for your baby, may be a debate issue with your couple, so... I hereby leave some of the trending names and their meanings. Let's see if you are enlightened by any of them.

Charlotte

The meaning of the name Charlotte is Free
The origin of the name Charlotte is English
Notes: Feminine form of Charles

Asher

The meaning of the name Asher is Blessed, Happy
The origin of the name Asher is Hebrew
Alternate spellings: Axsher

Ethan

The meaning of the name Ethan is Firm, Strong
The origin of the name Ethan is Hebrew
Alternate spellings: Ethen

Freya

The meaning of the name Freya is Goddess Of Love, Fertility And Beauty
The origin of the name Freya is Scandinavian

Beckett

The meaning of the name Beckett is Dweller By The Brook
The origin of the name Beckett is English
Notes: Originally an English Surname

Emma

The meaning of the name Emma is Universal
The origin of the name Emma is Latin
Notes: Emma Roberts, actress. Emma ("Baby Spice") Bunton, singer. Emma Thompson, actress. Emma Samms, actress. Emma Lazurus, poet. Emma Caulfield, actress

Which is your favourite? Vote!

How to make a sock puppet

   If you happen to have old socks, don't throw them away! Pick them up and make a sock puppet for your kids.

Materials needed:  

 - an  old sock. : It can be of any colour. be sure it's long enough to slip your hand and elbow inside 

 - google eyes: These would make your puppet look more real! 

 - glue 

 - fabric paint/ fabric markers 

 - cloth of assorted patterns  

 - needle, thread and scissors

Instructions:  

 1) Flatten the heel of the sock and cut out a V shape in the center of the flattened heel. Stitch the cut edges closed; this will form two pointy ears. Then, turn the sock inside out.

2) At the toe end of the sock, push in to form an indented mouth all the way around the toe end. Using double thread, sew running stitch around the folded edge; once you reach the end, pull the thread to gather it. This creates the mouth shape

3)  Glue or sew on the eyes at the appropriate spot above the mouth.

4) If you'd like this sock puppet to have whiskers, cut whisker length pieces of string or cord. Sew into place at the top center of the mouth.

5)  Cut out a tongue from felt or fabric. Make it tongue-shaped and try to use fabric in a suitable tongue color. Sew or glue the tongue inside the mouth of the sock puppet, so that most of it hangs out.

Regards =)