A Bubble Blowing Activity that will Blow the Kids Away!

I bet you haven't given this blowing bubble activity any thought as a child party activity?

I'm not talking about little kids blowing little bubbles from those little containers - no, I'm talking about blowing HUGE bubbles. I bet you didn't even know that it was possible? Yes, your bigger kids and their friends can have a lot of fun with this blowing bubble activity and what's more, it's inexpensive too... especially if you know how to make the right bubble solution and tools.

I'll give you a few recipes to try out and also a couple of tool ideas. You can have lots of fun experimenting with the mixtures and creating your own original bubble making tools.

Bubble Tools

There are so many things around you that can be used to make bubbles. Wire hangers bent into different shapes, empty milk containers, string, plastic bowls, or even your bare hands held in the right position. Make a circle with your thumb and index finger or make an even bigger circle using both hands' thumbs and index fingers.

Bubble Solution

The really big bubbles need lots of solution which can get quite expensive. It's therefor a lot more economical to mix your own.

The best detergents to use are Joy and Dawn detergents but you need to experiment to see what works best for you.
You also need either glycerine or white Karo Syrup. This ensures colorful, sturdy bubbles. Glycerine can be bought from most drug stores, but it is expensive. Karo Syrup is available at the grocery store and is less expensive.

Amazingly enough, not any water is suitable! Hard water does not work whereas soft water does. Try using your tap water, but if you fail to get good bubbles, try using distilled water.

Solution 1:

1 Part Dawn Ultra/Joy Ultra : 15 parts distilled/soft water : 0.25 part glycerine/white Karo Syrup

Solution 2:

1 Part Regular Dawn /Regular Joy : 10 parts distilled/soft water : 0.25 part glycerine/white Karo Syrup

Solution 3:

2 Parts Regular Dawn /Regular Joy : 4 parts glycerine : 1 part white Karo Syrup

Most importantly - just have FUN!

Toys Kids Entertainment

There are many different defects have children these days, when you think of the elements that their mind and body that we have received from one world to a place where simple electronic devices like MP3 players, game consoles and mobile entertainment devices are a necessity rather than luxury filled. This will not only keep our children out of the pool to stay active and limiting their social skills to be separated from the other neighborhood children who would otherwiseInteract with on a regular basis.

Outside are an essential part of life, if you are a child or an adult. Fresh air, sun and regular activity is all part of a balanced lifestyle, no matter how old you are. Our society these days it seems his desire for personal interaction they have lost face to face contact such as visiting neighbors and play cards, ride a bike with friends on the street or even volunteering in our communities.

Play Equipmentas trampolines and climbing equipment are ancient instruments that have been for many years and enjoyed a series of generations. This wonderful recreational devices has not only physical health but also of friendship with the local children, the desire to play again and spend time interaction are encouraged.

There are a variety of climbing plants for sale ranging in price depending on their size and materials used. Some climbThe toys have built houses, rope ladders and bridges and even included slides. A popular type of outdoor climbing frames in wood. The wood is durable, pre-treated and can be left outdoors all year round with no significant damage to the game. Some structures are covered with hard plastic game, but must be disassembled and stored during the winter months to avoid the weather.

Trampolines are available in a variety of sizes and types in comparison totypes of trampolines that our parents and children have been exposed before us. In these days of trampolines in backyards are very often with children of school age. With much attention on child safety and preventive measures with diving boards, you can purchase a trampoline for your screen enclosure to prevent unnecessary accidents that may occur during the time your children with this device.

What better way to promote the physical health of the childcapture as a gaming facility or pad so that they are tempted to spend their free time outdoors instead of fun sitting and watching TV or playing video games and eating unhealthy snacks. Obesity is a major cause of diabetes in children and usually leads to obesity in adulthood. Once the child is grown and weight control is a problem, it may be a bigger problem when trying to adults, promote good physical healthearlier in life.

Good - Appropriate Touch with Children

If it seems as if 'no touch' is the 'best touch,' with a child, I can assure you that there is such a thing as 'good touch.'

Everyone needs touch that soothes and nurtures. Studies on children in orphanages in England during World War II revealed that without touch children become morose (anaclitic depression) and often die despite adequate nutrition and proper hygiene.

The most important guideline in touching your child is respecting your child's likes and dislikes. When your child is non-verbal, you will need to watch for signals, such as: wincing, squirming, holding the breath, or crying to decide if the touch is disliked. Any sign of dislike or discomfort needs to be respected. You need to cease the activity immediately, without question and without shaming your child.

Respecting and honoring your child's preferences, including while playing, is critically important. When you ignore your child's preferences you are in fact, unwittingly saying, "Your perceptions do not count." Your child will learn through lack of respect and disregard to their preferences, that they have no power.

When a child believes she/he is powerless with the most trusted people in his/her life (parent[s]), she/he ceases to exercise our power with anyone. Therefore, it is paramount when your child objects to any form of touch--contact play touch, tickling, etc. that you stop immediately. On a broader scale, the outcome could be catastrophic. Children learn their life skills vis-a-vis their parents. If they perceive themselves as powerless with their parents, they will be powerless with other adults; thus, other adults could include a sex offender, who is waiting for just such a child to become their next victim. See my article: How Sex Offenders Groom their Victims.

GOOD TOUCH:

o Gently rubbing your child's back, arms, hands, fingers, head, cheeks ears, forehead, feet and toes. Rubbing their legs needs to be modified to avoid the inner thigh, which is a highly erogenous area.

o Hugging is the most magnificent form of touching. Hugging says: "I am here for you.," "I really understand your feelings," "I am proud of you," "Allow me to comfort you," "I love you," and much more. There are fourteen different types of hugs: The A-Frame, Ankle, Side-to-thigh, Back-to-front, Bear, Cheek, Custom-tailored, Grabber-squeezer, Group, Guess Who, Heart Centered, Sandwich, Side-to-side, Top-of-the-head hug. Hugs can account for the majority of the touch you give your child.

CAUTION:
o As the parent(s) or caretaker, you know your motives when you touch a child. "What is wrong with giving my child a pat on the bare buttocks as a show of affection? What is wrong with kissing my baby on the bare buttocks after she/he has had a bath?" There is probably nothing wrong, and these actions would not be considered 'bad touch.' However, your child is learning via this activity; "What is acceptable touch with someone the child trusts."

o Sex offenders use acceptable, affectionate touch for bonding and desensitizing the child. If the child is accustomed to being patted on the buttocks by the parent, their predisposition to this form of touch would likely leave them vulnerable in allowing anyone whom they trust to do the same. This creates a possibility that someone who is a sex offender can begin the desensitization process seemingly innocently with an increased possibility of the child's compliance. Therefore, if the child does not protest when she/he is patted on the buttocks, the sex offender accepts this as confirmation the child is accustomed to being patted on the buttocks and will progress to sexual touching. If your child is not accustomed to being patted on the buttocks and you have instructed her/him to protest uncomfortable or unwanted touch, a sex offender will be reluctant to go further. If the child protests or moves away, it is a signal to the sex offender that this child might tell.

o Blowing air bubbles (a.k.a. raspberries) on their stomach is every child's delight. However, this activity can be used by a sex offender--emphasis that only Mommy or Daddy is allowed to blow air bubbles.

o Tickling is a very 'ticklish' kind of touch. No pun intended for this very serious subject. Many sexual abuse or incest survivors state their abuse started with tickling. However, in many incidents, the child intuitively knew that the tickling was different in nature, but she/he did not know they had a right to protest. Therefore, if you tickle your child, be extremely watchful where you tickle. Avoid highly erotic areas such as the buttocks, breast area, groin, or inner thigh.

o These precautions apply equally to boys and girls. Additionally, reinforcing the lesson that your child has the right to protest is advisable if the tickling, touch, activity, for any reason, is uncomfortable or unwanted. It is imperative you stop any touching activity if your child displays any signs of discomfort. Stop immediately!

Heeding these cautionary suggestions regarding touch will thwart the majority of sex offenders.