Wednesday, May 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
songs, Fingerplays, June Activities

June 9-Donald Duck’s Birthday

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
June Activities, Potty Training

JUNE 7 - Potty Training Awareness Month

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
Pets, June Activities, Parenting

June 8 - Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, Best Friends Day

1. Like dogs, cats need to be fed good, nutritious food regularly, at least once a day.
   
2. Cats also need plenty of cool, clean, fresh water. Adult cats do NOT need milk, which might make them fat and give them diarrhea.
   
3. Keep your cat inside your home with you. But keep him in a separate room from birds and fish, which cats will attack. Also keep him away from house plants, which cats may destroy. Certain plants are also poisonous to cats.
   
4. Do NOT automatically have your cat declawed. Declawing has been compared to removing your fingernails. To prevent your cat from scratching or tearing your furniture, trim his claws regularly and provide him with a small rug or scratching post. Verbal scolding can also work wonders.
   
5. Unlike dogs, cats do NOT need to go outside. Cats are almost always naturally housebroken and will use a litter box even at an early age. Allowed outside alone. cats often get lost or hurt and sometimes get killed.
   
6. Make sure your cat always wears identification, even if you never let him outside.
   
7. Unlike most dogs, cats do NOT need to be bathed. A healthy cat keeps himself clean and well groomed.
   
8. Make sure your cat gets good veterinary care, including all necessary examinations and shots.
   
9. Have your cat spayed or neutered once the animal reaches maturity (usually after six or seven months of age). Your cat will enjoy a longer, healthier life, there'll be fewer strays on the streets and you'll be spared the hassles of a cat in heat.
   
10. Give your cat plenty of love and affection. Though cats are more independent than dogs, they thrive on your companionship.
    

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
June Activities, Superman

June 10 - Superman Week, Ballpoint Pen Day, Maurice Sendak's Birthday

Author and illustrator Maurice Sendak was born in New York in 1928. He began illustrating comics while still in high school. He illustrated his first children’s book “The Wonderful Farm” in 1951. He has written and/or illustrated more than 90 books. Cuddle up with your child, and join Max at the wild rumpus while you read Where the Wild Things Are   We will miss you Maurice Sendak.

Head to Metropolis, Illinois, the birthplace of the creator’s of Superman. Superman made his appearance in Action Comics in 1938. The man of steel has been keeping the world a little safer every since

 Even though the ball-point pen was invented in 1888, it didn’t see it’s first real success until it was introduced at Gimbel’s epartment store in 1945. On the first day 10,000 pens were sold. Find a ball-point pen you aren’t too attached too. Take it apart with your child, and show them how all the parts work together. Then, put it back together and create some ballpoint pen art to treasure.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
Recipes, Art, June Activities

JUNE 11 - Corn on the Cob Day

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
Games, June Activities

JUNE 12 - Raggedy Ann and Andy Day, Wicked World of Croquet Day

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
June Activities, Parenting

JUNE 18 -Child Vision Awareness Month, Go Fishing Day

The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends that a child have his or her first eye examination by six months of age. The checks performed in schools help detect obvious vision problems, but they can't replace a thorough exams. Summer is a great time to get these exams done.  You'll feel good knowing your child will be able to see well and ready to learn when September comes.

These tips will help prepare your child for their first eye exam.

* Talk to your child about eyes and vision in general. . Help your child draw an eye chart on a large poster board for playing eye doctor...take turns being the patient.

* Ask the doctor if they will be giving the child eye-drops. If yes, practice with some artificial tears appropriate for kids. Put the drops in your eyes first, so your child can see how it works.. The easiest way to administer eye drops to kids is to have them lay down with their eyes closed. Put a drop in the inside corner, and the have them open thier eyes. The drops will go right in.

* Visit the eye doctor for a tour, before the actual exam. . Most optometric offices are willing to schedule an appointment for your child to tour the office without actually having an eye exam. Many optometrists or ophthalmologists will allow your child to see the exam room, and possibly handle a few of the eye exam tools. See if your child is comfortable with the doctor - and let them see where the "prizes" are kept.