Teen-age, which may be characterized by oppositional, defiant behaviour causing frequent parent-child disagreements, can be a trying time not only for parents, but the child as well.
The parents
To the parent of a troubled teenager, the period can be trying, because of the transformation of a previously obedient, trusting child into a defiant, oppositional one, challenging their authority at every turn.
The child has suddenly discovered that he/she knows everything and the parents are just a couple of ignorant folks using some archaic methods to keep her/him in tow.
It is like a comeback of 'terrible twos', only much worse. Worse, because, unlike the two-year-old who screams and yells partly because of limited ability to verbally express their discontent, the teenage has gained eloquence in some language and can boldly face up to you and express their grievance in not so few words! On the flip side of that, but equally unnerving, is the defiant teenager who opts to use the tool of silence when 'offended.' The parents are left wondering, "Where did we go wrong? What should we have done differently to prevent this?'
The teen
It is an equally trying time for the teenager, who thinks he/she knows it all and does not need to be told/taught anything by his/her parents. "Why can't my parents be like So-and-So's parents who let him/her do whatever he/she pleases? Why do I have to be home by a certain time when some of my peers do not have curfews? Why should my parents be concerned about the company I keep, why should it be any of their business who my friends are? After all I am old enough to make these decisions for myself.
Why am I treated like a child, yet I am all grown up now?" These and many other questions underlie the conflicts and mindset that culminate into defiant, oppositional behavior of teenagers.
Many feel they are misunderstood or inappropriately blamed by their parents, while others say their parents do not listen to them or have no time for them.
Definitions
Since the words teen, adolescence and puberty are used on and off in reference to particular periods in childhood, I will take a few moments to define these terminologies.
A teen is defined by Thesaurus as a young person (juvenile) between the onset of puberty and maturity or relating to the time in a person's life between the ages of 13 and 19 years inclusive.
Puberty is the time in which a child's sexual and physical characteristics mature, as a result of hormone changes.
Adolescence is the period between the beginning of sexual maturity (puberty) and adulthood. During this period, from 13 to 19 years, the adolescent undergoes not only accelerated physical growth but also psychological maturation resulting in "adult-like" behavior.
Together with these emotional, social and mental changes also occur. Are the terms inter-related? Although puberty has historically been associated with the onset of adolescent development, it now typically begins prior to the teenage years.
Over the years there has been a shift of onset of puberty to pre-adolescence.
It may occur as early as eight years in girls and nine years in boys.
The period of adolescence is most closely associated with the teenage years, although its physical, psychological and cultural expressions can begin earlier and end later.
Physical growth, as distinct from puberty (particularly in males), and cognitive development generally seen in adolescence, can also extend into the early twenties. It follows, therefore, that although the terms teen-age and adolescence are often used interchangeably, chronological age provides only a rough marker of adolescence.
So why the defiant, oppositional behavior in teen-age?
Although culturally many adolescent characteristics are attributed to physical changes and hormonal influence, there is little evidence that this is the case.
During adolescence, significant changes occur, including rapid physical growth and cognitive development, in particular abstract and multi-directional thinking. As the brain continues to develop, significant changes occur in areas involved in decision-making, cognitive functions, control of impulses and evaluation of rewards and risks Changes associated with development of the child's abstract thinking and reasoning underlie the teen's emotional variability, increased vulnerability and tendency to argue.
Unlike younger children, adolescents are more likely to question others' assertions, and less likely to accept facts as absolute truths. Through experience outside the family circle, they learn that rules they were taught as absolute are in fact relativistic.
They also begin to differentiate between rules instituted out of common sense (e.
g.
not touching a hot stove) and those that are based on culturally-relative standards (codes of etiquette).
This delineation, which younger children do not make, can lead to questioning of parental and other adult authority, posing a challenge.
During adolescence there is great emphasis on approval by peers due to increased level of self-consciousness.
Towards this end they can involve in risk-taking and reckless behavior, which in turn lands them in trouble with their parents.
Socially, the teen is undergoing further identity development.
Subsequent to cognitive development there is increasing self-awareness.
The final major aspect of identity formation is self-esteem, which is one's thoughts and feelings about one's self-concept and identity. When children go through adolescence there is often a significant increase in parent-child conflict and a less cohesive familial bond.
Arguments often concern minor issues of control, such as curfew, acceptable clothing, and the adolescent's right to privacy which adolescents may have previously viewed as issues over which their parents had complete authority.
Parent-adolescent disagreements may also occur as a result of friends' influence on the adolescent that may be in opposition to the parents' values. It is important to note that although conflicts between children and parents increase during adolescence, they are usually over relatively minor issues.
With regards to the important issues in life, most adolescent still share the same attitudes and values as their parents.
What should parents do?
Despite changing family roles during adolescence, the home environment and parents are still important for the behaviors and choices of adolescents.
Adolescents who have a good relationship with their parents are less likely to engage in various risk behaviors, such as smoking, drinking, fighting, and/or unprotected sexual intercourse.
Monday, 29 December 2014
Strawberry Shortcake Wallpaper
If you are searching for character theme wallpaper, there are a wonderful variety of Strawberry Shortcake Wallpaper products that can be purchased in offline stores and online such as Amazon. They come in an interesting range of patterns, colors and quality and are a great way of decorating up walls to accommodate your little girl's favourite character.
You can purchase all kinds of character products for children that incorporate leisure and household products, such as dvd's, videos, toys, games, bedding, posters, books, clothing, stationery and of course, Strawberry Shortcake Wallpaper and borders.
The characters of Strawberryland are very popular among children and adults too and they now include a greater collection of dolls than when they were originally introduced in the 1980's.
They all have their own individual personalities and characteristics which are portrayed well in books and on television.
Strawberry Shortcake Wallpaper and borders are bright and colorful and display the characters amongst the strawberry vines. The sun shines on their dwellings and helps the fruit to grow well.
There are also some other items which can be included to help create the environment of Strawberryland.
They include exciting products such as bedding and other accessories, curtains, lamps and posters.
However, whatever type of product you are considering purchasing, it is a very good idea to do appropriate research online and in offline stores to get the necessary information about what products are available in order to be able to decide on the right Strawberry Shortcake Wallpaper to suit your child's requirements.
You can purchase all kinds of character products for children that incorporate leisure and household products, such as dvd's, videos, toys, games, bedding, posters, books, clothing, stationery and of course, Strawberry Shortcake Wallpaper and borders.
The characters of Strawberryland are very popular among children and adults too and they now include a greater collection of dolls than when they were originally introduced in the 1980's.
They all have their own individual personalities and characteristics which are portrayed well in books and on television.
Strawberry Shortcake Wallpaper and borders are bright and colorful and display the characters amongst the strawberry vines. The sun shines on their dwellings and helps the fruit to grow well.
There are also some other items which can be included to help create the environment of Strawberryland.
They include exciting products such as bedding and other accessories, curtains, lamps and posters.
However, whatever type of product you are considering purchasing, it is a very good idea to do appropriate research online and in offline stores to get the necessary information about what products are available in order to be able to decide on the right Strawberry Shortcake Wallpaper to suit your child's requirements.
Establishing a Positive Online Instructional Image
As an online instructor do you consider the virtual or perceptual image you have established with your students? Do you consider the image you portray and how this image is developed throughout the course? If so, how do you manage your image? An online instructor is represented with every classroom posting and every message sent to the students.
A virtual image is developed through students' perceptual processing and is influenced by the perceived tone of the instructor's messages, the word choice utilized, and mechanics of everything that has been written.
Development of a positive online instructional image is necessary as it has a direct influence on working relationships and how receptive students are to their instructor's guidance, feedback, and support.
Within an online classroom students typically become acquainted with their instructor when they read the introduction or biography posted.
This presents an opportunity for the instructor to share highlights of their background, which includes their experience and education, as a means of creating an image of being knowledgeable, personable, and a "real" person to the students. The importance of the classroom introduction should not be overlooked as a brief response may be perceived as a lack of caring when it needs to promote a sense of community.
This introduction can be enhanced by inviting students to professional social networking platforms such as Twitter or LinkedIn. Instructors should be cautious about utilizing Facebook, if their profile reveals personal information that would have a negative impact on their virtual instructional presence.
Instructors have another opportunity to enhance their virtual image through messages posted in the classroom. For online lectures and instructional participation postings instructors can demonstrate their subject matter expertise, which has a direct impact on their credibility. Students also develop a sense of who their instructor is when they review the feedback provided. Your image as an instructor may be that of someone who truly cares about their students' development or someone who demands compliance to their expectations.
The challenge when creating these messages is to utilize wording that is professional but does not talk up to or down to students.
In addition, the wording should be engaging and utilized as a means of encouraging productive communication, if the goal is to create a responsive presence. Some instructors prefer a direct approach to classroom facilitation and choose to establish an authoritative presence.
The online classroom environment requires an instructional approach that bridges the gap between technology and students.
Students' engagement in the class is often influenced by their perception of the classroom environment, which is directly affected by the instructor's virtual presence.
Should an instructor care about their image? The answer is yes, if the instructor wants to develop meaningful interactions and effective communication.
A positive online instructional image helps to build a sense of working together and can increase students' acceptance of feedback, coaching, and guidance provided.
Instructors can develop a strong image by paying attention to their communication, their postings, and their interactions.
It can be further enhanced through the use of professional social networking.
Instructors develop facilitation techniques and practices that are designed to influence the process of learning and students will respond favorably if they have a positive overall perception of their instructor and the instructor's abilities.
A virtual image is developed through students' perceptual processing and is influenced by the perceived tone of the instructor's messages, the word choice utilized, and mechanics of everything that has been written.
Development of a positive online instructional image is necessary as it has a direct influence on working relationships and how receptive students are to their instructor's guidance, feedback, and support.
Within an online classroom students typically become acquainted with their instructor when they read the introduction or biography posted.
This presents an opportunity for the instructor to share highlights of their background, which includes their experience and education, as a means of creating an image of being knowledgeable, personable, and a "real" person to the students. The importance of the classroom introduction should not be overlooked as a brief response may be perceived as a lack of caring when it needs to promote a sense of community.
This introduction can be enhanced by inviting students to professional social networking platforms such as Twitter or LinkedIn. Instructors should be cautious about utilizing Facebook, if their profile reveals personal information that would have a negative impact on their virtual instructional presence.
Instructors have another opportunity to enhance their virtual image through messages posted in the classroom. For online lectures and instructional participation postings instructors can demonstrate their subject matter expertise, which has a direct impact on their credibility. Students also develop a sense of who their instructor is when they review the feedback provided. Your image as an instructor may be that of someone who truly cares about their students' development or someone who demands compliance to their expectations.
The challenge when creating these messages is to utilize wording that is professional but does not talk up to or down to students.
In addition, the wording should be engaging and utilized as a means of encouraging productive communication, if the goal is to create a responsive presence. Some instructors prefer a direct approach to classroom facilitation and choose to establish an authoritative presence.
The online classroom environment requires an instructional approach that bridges the gap between technology and students.
Students' engagement in the class is often influenced by their perception of the classroom environment, which is directly affected by the instructor's virtual presence.
Should an instructor care about their image? The answer is yes, if the instructor wants to develop meaningful interactions and effective communication.
A positive online instructional image helps to build a sense of working together and can increase students' acceptance of feedback, coaching, and guidance provided.
Instructors can develop a strong image by paying attention to their communication, their postings, and their interactions.
It can be further enhanced through the use of professional social networking.
Instructors develop facilitation techniques and practices that are designed to influence the process of learning and students will respond favorably if they have a positive overall perception of their instructor and the instructor's abilities.
Sunday, 28 December 2014
eLearning - Studying in the Digital Age
Change has become the order of the day to keep pace with our fast, stressful and competitive lifestyle. So, as an important component of our life, even education in the 21st century is acquiring a new form - from traditional learning to technology driven eLearning.
With the advent of Internet in every home, learning has become more web-oriented.
New-age digital formats of study modules are very much attention grabbing and learner centric. Further, eLearning is becoming popular option for home study support as it amalgamates the fields of online learning, web-based training, technology-delivered instruction and distance learning.
With changing times, the convergence of Internet and learning has facilitated an individualized, comprehensive, dynamic learning content in real time. eLearning is designed keeping in focus the individual requirement and convenience.
It is fast becoming the preferred choice for self-learning by a majority of youngsters as it provides, economical, flexible and anywhere, anytime study support.
The unique and accessible features of eLearning make it a preferred option for Gen Z.
Furthermore; it provides the edge required to score extra marks in exams and climb the ladder of success.
eLearning offers interactive online learning supports in the form of chat rooms, forums, online class, online bulletin boards, live virtual class to name a few.
Various educational sites give anxious students round the clock after school study support to help them with their queries and homework thus maintaining continuity in the learning process.
In addition, study support via online tutoring enables the learners to put forth more specific questions and get the simple explanations of complex queries immediately.
eLearning has definite benefits over traditional private tuitions.
It offers flexibility of time and saves cost of travelling incurred in private tuition.
Students can study directly with subject experts in Live Virtual Class and avail study help anytime, anywhere.
It gives students the freedom to select their own subject, topic on their preferred date and time.
This gives them instant access to subject experts and one-on-one personalized attention to help them with the problem concepts.
The online tutor is available 24x7 to assist the students with school assignments and answer their queries.
eLearning saves students from the trouble of mugging up answers as this new integrated approach to studies aims at learning with the help of visual representation that lead to a better and in-depth understanding of the subject.
Online study aids like Smart Learning Modules, which are graphical and pictorial presentations of chapters, increase the attention span of the students and make the complex concepts easier. Other learning modules like Mindmaps enable students to get a better understanding of complex topics.
Mindmaps give a logical and hierarchical presentation of chapters in flowcharts, which help in increased retention and a better grasp of the idea.
Increasingly used in all websites of similar nature, these learning mechanism tools are appreciated globally for their advantageous attributes, which eventually help in better understanding of the concept to students with varied mental abilities. Along with self-learning, even the classroom teaching pattern is evolving.
The universally adapted model of classroom teaching is being actively blended with eLearning technology to make learning a more fruitful experience.
With the advent of Internet in every home, learning has become more web-oriented.
New-age digital formats of study modules are very much attention grabbing and learner centric. Further, eLearning is becoming popular option for home study support as it amalgamates the fields of online learning, web-based training, technology-delivered instruction and distance learning.
With changing times, the convergence of Internet and learning has facilitated an individualized, comprehensive, dynamic learning content in real time. eLearning is designed keeping in focus the individual requirement and convenience.
It is fast becoming the preferred choice for self-learning by a majority of youngsters as it provides, economical, flexible and anywhere, anytime study support.
The unique and accessible features of eLearning make it a preferred option for Gen Z.
Furthermore; it provides the edge required to score extra marks in exams and climb the ladder of success.
eLearning offers interactive online learning supports in the form of chat rooms, forums, online class, online bulletin boards, live virtual class to name a few.
Various educational sites give anxious students round the clock after school study support to help them with their queries and homework thus maintaining continuity in the learning process.
In addition, study support via online tutoring enables the learners to put forth more specific questions and get the simple explanations of complex queries immediately.
eLearning has definite benefits over traditional private tuitions.
It offers flexibility of time and saves cost of travelling incurred in private tuition.
Students can study directly with subject experts in Live Virtual Class and avail study help anytime, anywhere.
It gives students the freedom to select their own subject, topic on their preferred date and time.
This gives them instant access to subject experts and one-on-one personalized attention to help them with the problem concepts.
The online tutor is available 24x7 to assist the students with school assignments and answer their queries.
eLearning saves students from the trouble of mugging up answers as this new integrated approach to studies aims at learning with the help of visual representation that lead to a better and in-depth understanding of the subject.
Online study aids like Smart Learning Modules, which are graphical and pictorial presentations of chapters, increase the attention span of the students and make the complex concepts easier. Other learning modules like Mindmaps enable students to get a better understanding of complex topics.
Mindmaps give a logical and hierarchical presentation of chapters in flowcharts, which help in increased retention and a better grasp of the idea.
Increasingly used in all websites of similar nature, these learning mechanism tools are appreciated globally for their advantageous attributes, which eventually help in better understanding of the concept to students with varied mental abilities. Along with self-learning, even the classroom teaching pattern is evolving.
The universally adapted model of classroom teaching is being actively blended with eLearning technology to make learning a more fruitful experience.
How Useful Is Hotmail Technical Support?
Hotmail is an extremely popular web-based email service which was founded by Sabeer Bhatia and Jack Smith in the year 1996 and was acquired by Microsoft in the subsequent year.
Since then it has been one of the leading email services and presently it boasts of around 260 million users worldwide. E-mail being one of the most relevant mediums for communication, be it personal or official, it is extremely important that its service is flawless, fast, as well as secured. Hotmail support for any issue needs to be availed at the earliest so that there are no chances of miscommunication and smooth workflow is made possible. Kinds of technical issues There are a number of technical issues that can arise which would require Hotmail troubleshooting.
It could either be Hotmail password reset issues, Hotmail account setup difficulties, Hotmail account recovery issues, Hotmail password recovery, deleting spam mails, or sending and receiving of mails. Apart from these, there could also be the usual troubleshooting issues.
Under such circumstances, Hotmail will not be able to function properly and the users will lose a lot of time and productivity will be hampered.
So, rather than beginning to panic, the wisest way out is to get in touch with Hotmail technical support services.
Advantages of technical support services Getting the required assistance from tech support experts prevent the user from losing any downtime, as well as saves him/her a lot of money which could be lost if work had come to a stop.
Hotmail support is available online 24/7.
All that the users have to do is give them a call and the details regarding the Hotmail issues that they are facing.
From then onwards, the tech support engineers will take it upon themselves to resolve the issue within the shortest time possible by gaining remote access to the system of the user after receiving their permission to do so.
No matter what the problem, Hotmail technical support will find a solution and ensure that you get back to work as soon as possible.
However, there is a small fee that is charged in exchange of the services which have been provided to the customer. Another important benefit of Hotmail live support is the fact that it saves the users the trouble of searching for a technician who would personally arrive at the home or the office to look after the issue.
Thanks to the Hotmail Live help, the issues are resolved promptly and in a cost effective manner. Some Hotmail technical support providers charge a onetime payment for one or more years and undertake the responsibility of resolving any kind of Hotmail related issue arising with the computer within that fixed time period. There are a number of organizations that offer technical support services for Hotmail but it is important to check if they have the proper credentials or not.
The organization that has certified tech support experts will be able to ensure that the problem does not arise again.
Since then it has been one of the leading email services and presently it boasts of around 260 million users worldwide. E-mail being one of the most relevant mediums for communication, be it personal or official, it is extremely important that its service is flawless, fast, as well as secured. Hotmail support for any issue needs to be availed at the earliest so that there are no chances of miscommunication and smooth workflow is made possible. Kinds of technical issues There are a number of technical issues that can arise which would require Hotmail troubleshooting.
It could either be Hotmail password reset issues, Hotmail account setup difficulties, Hotmail account recovery issues, Hotmail password recovery, deleting spam mails, or sending and receiving of mails. Apart from these, there could also be the usual troubleshooting issues.
Under such circumstances, Hotmail will not be able to function properly and the users will lose a lot of time and productivity will be hampered.
So, rather than beginning to panic, the wisest way out is to get in touch with Hotmail technical support services.
Advantages of technical support services Getting the required assistance from tech support experts prevent the user from losing any downtime, as well as saves him/her a lot of money which could be lost if work had come to a stop.
Hotmail support is available online 24/7.
All that the users have to do is give them a call and the details regarding the Hotmail issues that they are facing.
From then onwards, the tech support engineers will take it upon themselves to resolve the issue within the shortest time possible by gaining remote access to the system of the user after receiving their permission to do so.
No matter what the problem, Hotmail technical support will find a solution and ensure that you get back to work as soon as possible.
However, there is a small fee that is charged in exchange of the services which have been provided to the customer. Another important benefit of Hotmail live support is the fact that it saves the users the trouble of searching for a technician who would personally arrive at the home or the office to look after the issue.
Thanks to the Hotmail Live help, the issues are resolved promptly and in a cost effective manner. Some Hotmail technical support providers charge a onetime payment for one or more years and undertake the responsibility of resolving any kind of Hotmail related issue arising with the computer within that fixed time period. There are a number of organizations that offer technical support services for Hotmail but it is important to check if they have the proper credentials or not.
The organization that has certified tech support experts will be able to ensure that the problem does not arise again.
Sun Protection for Kids: Teaching Your Children How to Stay Safe
Did you know that today's children have a one in seven chance of developing skin cancer at some point in their life? Several scientific studies have shown that it just takes just a single severe sunburn during childhood to double that child's risk of developing skin cancer later in life.
Is it really worth the risk to put your children through that? Certainly not! The key is to teach your kids about protection from the sun's ultraviolet radiation while they are still young.
Here are some tips for teaching sun protection for kids: · Equip them with sun protective swimwear and clothing.
It is essential that you purchase sun protective swimwear for your kids and then explain to them exactly why you are being so selective with the clothing they wear out in the sun. This needs to be a lesson about why it is important to cover skin up and how UV protective clothing keeps their skin safe. · Do what I say and what I do.
Leading by example is the greatest way to affect your children.
They will always look at what you do and try to imitate it, even if they are resistant during their tween or teen years.
The more consistent you are with your own protection routine, the more it will become ingrained in your children's minds as they get older.
· Tell older kids the facts about skin cancer. It is much easier to teach sun protection for kids while they are young and haven't yet learned to ask why you do things the way you do. However, for older children you may need a hard dose of reality. By explaining how tanning and severe sunburns often lead to cancer, you explain the whys of sun protection, and this can be even more valuable than more direct lessons for older children-especially those who are concerned about the disfigurement skin cancer can cause.
· Explain how cooler temperatures do not necessarily mean that it is safe to be outside without UV protective clothing. It is possible for your skin to be damaged by the sun on cool days, and what's worse about this type of damage is that often we are unaware that it is happening.
Most people associate sun damage with hot days, but the temperature is not what raises the level of ultraviolet radiation. Teaching sun protection for kids is getting to be more and more important as time goes on.
The amount of UV radiation that is reaching the earth is increasing gradually year by year, so we've got to take steps to keep our children safe.
Is it really worth the risk to put your children through that? Certainly not! The key is to teach your kids about protection from the sun's ultraviolet radiation while they are still young.
Here are some tips for teaching sun protection for kids: · Equip them with sun protective swimwear and clothing.
It is essential that you purchase sun protective swimwear for your kids and then explain to them exactly why you are being so selective with the clothing they wear out in the sun. This needs to be a lesson about why it is important to cover skin up and how UV protective clothing keeps their skin safe. · Do what I say and what I do.
Leading by example is the greatest way to affect your children.
They will always look at what you do and try to imitate it, even if they are resistant during their tween or teen years.
The more consistent you are with your own protection routine, the more it will become ingrained in your children's minds as they get older.
· Tell older kids the facts about skin cancer. It is much easier to teach sun protection for kids while they are young and haven't yet learned to ask why you do things the way you do. However, for older children you may need a hard dose of reality. By explaining how tanning and severe sunburns often lead to cancer, you explain the whys of sun protection, and this can be even more valuable than more direct lessons for older children-especially those who are concerned about the disfigurement skin cancer can cause.
· Explain how cooler temperatures do not necessarily mean that it is safe to be outside without UV protective clothing. It is possible for your skin to be damaged by the sun on cool days, and what's worse about this type of damage is that often we are unaware that it is happening.
Most people associate sun damage with hot days, but the temperature is not what raises the level of ultraviolet radiation. Teaching sun protection for kids is getting to be more and more important as time goes on.
The amount of UV radiation that is reaching the earth is increasing gradually year by year, so we've got to take steps to keep our children safe.
Saturday, 27 December 2014
Scooby Doo, Where Are You? Birthday Party Fun!
Scooby Doo and Shaggy are old favorites that have withstood the test of time, and a birthday party for your child centered around solving a mystery Scooby and Shaggy style is sure to please everyone! Scooby Doo party decorations and party favors are easy to find online, in party shops, or in department stores, and most grocery bakeries can provide wonderful Scooby Doo cakes to make the party extra special.
Scooby Doo invitations are easy to find, or easy to make, if you prefer. Simply make invitations on your home computer, or even by hand, inviting the guests to help Scooby Doo celebrate your child's birthday by solving the mystery! Be sure to send the invitations early, specify if the party is a sleep over, give specific times for both when the party begins and exactly when the guests are to be picked up.
That way, there can be no confusion with a tired little guest being left behind after the other party goers have been picked up. Add a map to the invitation with a full address and directions to be sure everyone has an easy time finding your house. We all remember Scooby, and how he was always hungry.
Try hiding doggie treats throughout the party area, and let the children search to find Scooby's missing snacks.
Each child can be given a Scooby Doo bag (you can make them or buy them) with their name on it, and the one who manages to find the most snacks win a prize.
Have the guests and birthday girl or boy line up, give them each approximately five milkbones, and have them take turns standing on a step stool and trying to drop their doggie treats into a small container, such as a sand pail, or buy Scooby balloons, and have them put the balloon in the barrel with no hands! Whoever gets the most milkbones or balloons in the target spot, wins a prize.
Make bone shaped cookies, Pup punch, and serve hot dogs in a blanket with chips, and all your little mystery solvers are sure to have full tummies! Bone shaped cookie cutters are easy to find, but if you have a tough time, go to the toy section, and look at the modeling dough section.
Most of the sets have cookie cutters, and it is easy to find a dog bone cutter there.
You can also shape the cookies by rolling them out, and shaping bones by hand, simply cutting them out with a knife.
It does not matter if they are not perfect. Almost any drink works for Pup Punch, whether it is homemade or store purchased.
Hotdogs in a blanket are easy as well.
Just take cheesy hot dogs, cut them in half, and wrap with prepared, packaged dough. Crescent rolls work well for this Scooby Doo party treat!
Scooby Doo invitations are easy to find, or easy to make, if you prefer. Simply make invitations on your home computer, or even by hand, inviting the guests to help Scooby Doo celebrate your child's birthday by solving the mystery! Be sure to send the invitations early, specify if the party is a sleep over, give specific times for both when the party begins and exactly when the guests are to be picked up.
That way, there can be no confusion with a tired little guest being left behind after the other party goers have been picked up. Add a map to the invitation with a full address and directions to be sure everyone has an easy time finding your house. We all remember Scooby, and how he was always hungry.
Try hiding doggie treats throughout the party area, and let the children search to find Scooby's missing snacks.
Each child can be given a Scooby Doo bag (you can make them or buy them) with their name on it, and the one who manages to find the most snacks win a prize.
Have the guests and birthday girl or boy line up, give them each approximately five milkbones, and have them take turns standing on a step stool and trying to drop their doggie treats into a small container, such as a sand pail, or buy Scooby balloons, and have them put the balloon in the barrel with no hands! Whoever gets the most milkbones or balloons in the target spot, wins a prize.
Make bone shaped cookies, Pup punch, and serve hot dogs in a blanket with chips, and all your little mystery solvers are sure to have full tummies! Bone shaped cookie cutters are easy to find, but if you have a tough time, go to the toy section, and look at the modeling dough section.
Most of the sets have cookie cutters, and it is easy to find a dog bone cutter there.
You can also shape the cookies by rolling them out, and shaping bones by hand, simply cutting them out with a knife.
It does not matter if they are not perfect. Almost any drink works for Pup Punch, whether it is homemade or store purchased.
Hotdogs in a blanket are easy as well.
Just take cheesy hot dogs, cut them in half, and wrap with prepared, packaged dough. Crescent rolls work well for this Scooby Doo party treat!
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