articles by Joe Kanooga http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=88199 Children are fascinated with space From watching a rocket launch to looking for constellations and spotting meteorites, astronomy for kids can spark their interest and imagination in this amazing topic http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841115 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841115 By the time we become adults, most of us have been indoctrinated with the philosophy of no pain, no gain But research shows play time for kids can help with development of important skills http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841113 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841113 Stores are full of stuffed toys, and there are even entire businesses dedicated to customizing stuffed animals While adults may think that such toys are cute and soft, there is more potential lying inside http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841112 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841112 Carrera slot cars are miniature cars guided by a groove (or quot;slotquot;) in the track Though most consider them to be toys useful only for entertainment person, Carrera slot cars can also be used as kids learning toys http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841109 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841109 Construction toys are a great example of tried and true, basic toys Some popular brands of construction toys include Rokenbok, Lego and Melissa Doug Blocks http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841108 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841108 The toys kids play with during make-believe time can have a significant real-world impact on what kids learn or dont learn, and how they develop their creativity, imagination and unique talents http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841106 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841106 Parents might not spend a lot of time thinking about the make-believe learning toys they provide to their kids, but maybe they should start A closer look at play time shows that different types of toys stimulate different types of child development http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841105 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841105 Sport rocketry was pioneered in 1957 as an educational tool to introduce young adults to the doctrine of rocket flight Today, hobbyists have access to a great selection http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841104 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841104 The Consumer Products Safety Commission reports there were an average of 162,500 toy-related injuries among children under age 15 during the three year period from 2005 to 2007 http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841098 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841098 Alphabet blocks offer many potential benefits to young kids Alphabet blocks are available from several manufacturers including Citiblocks, Schylling and Melissa and Doug http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841097 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=841097