Parents Want to Know 101

Welcome to Parents Want to Know 101. Parents Want to Know 101 was created for parents and those interested in parenting issues and trends, from birth to college, and beyond. It provides exposure to important and current information, relevant to raising a healthy, happy, independent, successful child. What should we, as adults, contribute to our families, the community, and our country to make this happen? The children are our future. Parents need one another; it does take a village.

Thursday, February 26, 2015

The Children's March

Movie poster for The Mighty Times: The Children's March.

By Sharon Rose

"The Academy Award for best short-form documentary goes to, Mighty Times: The Children’s March," so said the celebrity announcer at the 2005 Academy Awards, in Los Angeles, CA. Producer, Robert Hudson and director, Bobby Houston rose to their feet and ascended to the elaborate stage to accept the gold Oscar statue. They had so, expertly, re-told on film, released in 2004, the story of the youngest heroes of the 1963, Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham, AL, that they were being awarded the highest award in Hollywood that a filmmaker could receive. It was the story of an event that lasted almost ten days and is now historically know as, The Children’s March.

One day in May, 1963, The Children's March.

To commemorate Black History Month, I want to spotlight the unlikely heroes of the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham, Alabama, the children. In May, 1963, the children of Birmingham emerged as heroes. Many may wonder how children could have done something no other had been able to do. It was their sheer large numbers, courage, and practice of non-violence, taught by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was a relentless determination to claim their dream of freedom, that made the difference. Some of the adults, who participated in the marches, picketing the front of downtown department stores to enforce a boycott of the businesses, lost their jobs and were harassed by white employers. When Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the leader of the movement, called for more and more demonstrations, many adults voiced the reality they faced, the threat of losing their jobs. The children begged their parents to be allowed to take their futures in their own hands, and so they marched, despite the fears of many parents. They boycotted their poorly equipped, segregated schools, took picket signs in hand, and marched in the streets during the sweltering heat of that, long ago, month of May.

The children, some as young as 7 and 8 years old, gathered for almost ten days at 16th Street Baptist Church to organize with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights leaders. They marched from the church, through Kelly Ingram Park, a city park across the street from the church. The park became the focal point of the marches, destined to become a historical site. The children marched through the streets of downtown Birmingham, lifting their voices to sing songs, such as, Ain't Gonna' Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round. Their processions were always stopped by the Birmingham police, led by the, ever-present, Birmingham Commissioner of Public Safety, infamously, known as "Bull" Conner. The film, The Children's March, has documented the harsh treatment that ensued. With heroic courage, the children faced fire hoses and police dogs, day after day. As many as 8,000 children were arrested and jailed, transported by school buses, before the freedom crusade was over. In the end, with the world wide attention and damaging effects to the economic landscape of Birmingham, AL, they broke the back of segregation in Birmingham and greatly influenced its end throughout the entire South, and the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Today, Kelly Ingram Park offers a self-guided, audio walking tour that retraces, The Children's March. The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, which opened in November, 1992, faces the park and includes The Children's March, among the many civil rights historical stories and events, re-told through film, first-person audio testimonials, authentic artifacts, exhibits, photography, and art.

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Kelly Ingram Park, self-guided walking tour.

Kelly Ingram Park, Birmingham, AL

16th Street Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL

Do you know of other examples in history where children have shown this kind of courage and heroism? Talk to your children about this event in American History; compare it to other similar events. Have them to understand that their future lies in their hands, although it may not be such a tremendous task that history dealt to the children of The Children’s March. Their duties are to do their best in school, do their chores, or work a part-time job, but it is up to them to succeed at it, with your support.

The following poem is dedicated to the children of, The Children’s March.

Sing Out for Freedom

By Sharon Rose

Lift your voice with a mighty praise,

To our Lord who lives on high.

Pray with voice and words of grace,

Sing out for freedom!

Sing and chant as your body sways,

Clap your hands; reach for courage.

Born with a hunger to be free,

Sing out for freedom!

Lift your feet to a marching beat,

No fears for a child of God.

All the way to the Birmingham jail,

Sing out for freedom!

Video Selection: Mighty Times: The Children’s March, 2004, https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/film-kits/mighty-times-the-childrens-march

Teacher's and Parent's Guide:

http://www.tolerance.org/sites/default/files/kits/Childrens_March_Teachers_Guide_web_0.pdf

Copyright, Sing Out for Freedom, poem, Author, Sharon Rose, August 2011. All rights reserved. Cannot be published without permission of the author, under penalty of law. Cannot be used in theatrical or any spoken word stage production without permission and credit to the author, under penalty of law. Contact: srgjones@gmail.com.

Friday, February 20, 2015

Cold-Blooded Killer: Hypothermia

By Sharon Rose

Are you dressed, properly, for the winter weather? Pay attention to
how your body feels when shoveling snow.

Winter, 2015, is turning into a brutally cold season in many areas. Parents need to know about the COLD-BLOODED KILLER: HYPOTHERMIA. Some may have never heard of hypothermia, much less know how to get a handle on it. Here are the bone-chilling facts about this cold-blooded killer.

What is Hypothermia?

A body temperature below 96 degrees Fahrenheit is called hypothermia, and it doesn't take arctic temperatures to put you at risk. Even a moderately chilly air temperature of 60 degrees is low enough to trigger hypothermia if you aren't properly clothed.

The National Institute of Aging estimates that of the 28,000 people hypothermia kills every year, the largest percentage are older people. Some medicines, problems with circulation, and certain illnesses appear to reduce the older person's ability to resist hypothermia. Also, the older you get, the less sensitive you are to cold weather. So, your body temperature could drop to a dangerously low level without you really being aware of it. In addition, older people don't seem to shiver very effectively, which is one of the ways the body warms itself up. However, there is no doubt that hypothermia is a danger regardless of a person's age; and, yes, even children.

A warm drink will lift your spirits!

*Remember these tips to help prevent hypothermia:

1. Dress in layers

2. Always wrap up well when going outside in the cold.

3. Set your thermostat to at least a toasty 70 degrees during cold weather.

4. Avoid extensive exposure to breezes and drafts.

5. Keep plenty of nutritious food and warm clothes and blankets on hand to help ward off the winter chill.

6. It would be wise to wear a warm hat during cold, winter months.

7. Eat hot foods and drink warm drinks several times during the day.

8. Ask a family member or neighbor to check on you often.

9. Ask your doctor if any medicine you're taking increases your risk of hypothermia. Some drugs make it difficult for your body to stay warm. *Drugs that may cause a problem include barbiturates, benzodiazepines, chlorpromazine, reserpine, and tricyclic antidepressants.

10. When shoveling snow, dress warm and in layers, take frequent breaks, and pay attention to how your body feels. Do not eat a heavy meal nor alcohol before or after shoveling snow. The elderly or those with health disparities should avoid shoveling snow all together.

How to Help Someone Suffering From Hypothermia:

To help someone you suspect may be suffering from hypothermia, first call an ambulance. Then lie close to the person and cover both of you with thick blankets. The hotter you get, the more warmth you can give the other person. Don't rub the person or handle him or her roughly. That can make things worse.

How to Help Yourself If You Suspect Hypothermia:

If your temperature is 96 degrees or less, or you feel sluggish or recognize that you're having trouble thinking clearly, call an ambulance and go to the nearest emergency room. It's better to be overly cautious than to die of a disorder that doesn't have to be deadly.

Practice protecting yourself and your family from extreme cold winter temperatures!

Keep the kids warm by dressing them in layers.

Take frequent rest breaks when shoveling snow.

*Additional Information Source: http://wpri.com/weather-2/winter-weather-resources/vital-safety-information-for-extreme-cold/

*Research Source: Accidental hypothermia: a winter hazard for older people, National Institute on Aging, 1995, Geriatrics(51, 2:23).

*Resource Source: The American Medical Association Encyclopedia of Medicine, Random House, New York, 2000.

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Valentine's Day: Puppy Love and Beyond

By Sharon Rose

Puppy love.....

Valentine's Day is a day for love. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the feeling and expressions of love that we demonstrate on Valentine's Day were felt every day of the year?! Love is a strong, emotional outpouring and demonstration of affection and kindness; peaceful interaction in a relationship; caring, protecting and providing for in a family; and often an exciting, giddy, passionate and romantic feeling between a man and a woman. All in all, LOVE is a beautiful thing!

The first time I was in love my Dad gave me a plump little brown puppy for my 3rd birthday. I can still remember that giddy, stomach- flipping- over feeling that I felt when I was given that puppy, who I named, Brownie. A plain and simple name given by a very young child. I loved nothing better than to play with Brownie all day long. He belonged to me and I loved him! He followed me all over the house, licked me right in the face, and showed me so much love and attention. Although he chewed many pairs of my shoes, I forgave him and my unconditional love continued. Loving that puppy was such a good feeling! As a result, for the rest of my life I have had a dog or some kind of pet in my home. I believe I always wanted to keep that good feeling that I first felt at three years old. The next time I was in love was with a boy in my 5th grade class. I remember him sending me the do you love me notes on which you were to check a yes or no box. Remember those?! I checked yes and happily returned the note to him!

Puppy Love.....

By 6^th grade we had each moved on; had other friends and other interests. I remember that the school basketball team took up most of his time. However, one week before I married, and although it had been many years since we had seen one another, he came to visit me to declare that he still loved me from all those years ago. He explained that he was not there to interrupt anything, but just to take his last opportunity to say, I love you. He wished me the best in my marriage and was on his way.

When I think of those emotional, past experiences of love I feel good inside and smile. Love should make you feel that way and never the reverse. Since my early childhood days I have had even greater feelings of love: the unconditional love I felt leap into my heart when I gave birth to each of my three children; the enduring, grateful love I feel for my parents; the happy, giddy feeling of gift-giving when I gave my own children a puppy one Christmas, and heard their squeals and saw their beaming faces; as well as, when I said I do as a woman in love. I have learned that giving love is the best feeling of all! Is there anyone that you would like to take the opportunity to say, at last, I love you, much like my 5^th grade friend? Tell that special someone, family or friends, those three special words, I Love You. It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air!!

.....and beyond!!

Monday, January 19, 2015

Visiting the Memorial on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., National Holiday

By Sharon Rose

(Picture of the MLK Memorial taken by me on my first visit; Sharon Rose, January, 2012.)

HAPPY MLK DAY! On October 16, 2011, President Barack Obama dedicated the Martin Luther King Memorial, a 30 foot sculpture in the likeness of Dr. King, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Today, we honor Dr. King for his "life" sacrifice in quest of freedom, equality, opportunity, hope, and love for all people.

President Barack Obama dedicates the MLK Memorial, October 16, 2011.

The official vision statement for the memorial notes:

"Dr. King championed a movement that draws fully from the deep well of America’s potential for freedom, opportunity, and justice. His vision of America is captured in his message of hope and possibility for a future anchored in dignity, sensitivity, and mutual respect; a message that challenges each of us to recognize that America’s true strength lies in its diversity of talents."

I had the opportunity to visit the MLK Memorial in January, 2012, with my daughter. As a parent, it was an honor and unforgettable experience to share, with my daughter, this display of history we can be proud of. As we stood there, I talked to my daughter about the hopes and dreams I had for her and my other two children. If you plan a family trip to Washington, D.C., include a visit to the MLK Memorial.

Sources: http://www.nps.gov/mlkm/index.htm

Copyright, Parents Want to Know 101, Sharon Rose, Visiting the Memorial on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., National Holiday, January 19, 2015. All rights reserved.

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Trending Baby Names, 2014: United States and Australian Parents Choose Same Names

By Sharon Rose

Many of the trending baby names for 2014, in the United States and Australia, are the same. As we get closer to the end of the year, looking back on 2014, some of the happiest events were the births of our babies! Picking a name for your baby is never easy. Names impact lives, so naming Baby should be taken seriously. Should you pass on a family name or choose from the name book? In recent years, Pop Culture has influenced what we name our babies. In 2013, Finn, from the TV show Glee surfaced. In 2012, parents embraced, Rue, and Cato, and in 2014, Aria, all names from the break-out hit movie, "The Hunger Games." Not so much my favorites, I was happy to see that, North, and Blue, have not gained popularity. They have not been my more recent celebrity favorites. Personally, I tend to like the more traditional names. Hopefully, I didn't speak too soon!

Taken from the U.S. Social Security registry, in 2014, the most popular girl name remained Sophia, and the most popular boy name is Noah, ending Jacob's 14 year reign as #1. Others in the top ten for girls and boys: Emma, Ava, Isabella, Olivia, Jackson, Lucas, and Ethan; and still a favorite, Aiden, remains in the top ten.

On the other side of the world, Australian parents have tended to look towards long time favorites, dating back generations. No pop culture influences here. Taken from the Australian national registry, the #1 boy's name for 2014, is Oliver. The #1 girl's name for 2014, is Ava. The most popular boy's name in 2013, Jack, has dropped to #3. The most popular girl's name in 2013, Charlotte, has dropped to #3, also. Other names in the top ten in Australia for girls and boys: Ruby, Olivia, Ava, Liam, Lucas, William, and Noah. In fact, the boy's name, Noah, is #1 in the USA, and #2 in Australia. As you can see, American parents and Australian parents love the same names for their babies. Here is more about trends in naming babies for 2014, at our sources, the Top 20 Baby Names in the United States and Australia. Take a peek!

Sources:http://www.businessinsider.com.au/here-are-the-most-popular-baby-names-in-australia-for-2014-2014-12

http://www.mccrindle.com.au/resources/Baby-Names-Australia-2014_McCrindle.pdf

http://www.oregonlive.com/today/index.ssf/2014/05/mothers_day_2014_noah_trumps_j.html

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Parents Want to Know 101: Toy Guide 2014 - 2015

By Sharon Rose

Our all new list for 2014 - 2015. Unique, fun, and educational toys. *Prices taken from Walmart price list, unless otherwise stated. Prices will vary throughout holiday. *Some prices given found online.

1. Anki Drive Starter Kit Smart Robot Car Racing Game; Age 8 +. Price: $149.99. Description: Toys and video games partner-up in a first-of-its-kind, real-life robot battle-racing game. Starter kit includes 2 robot cars, and the starter track that can be rolled out on a table or the floor. To race the cars, download the free app needed to take control of the cars. Each player must have an iOS or Android device to take control of a car. *Look for further device information when you shop for this game.

Anki Drive Starter Kit Smart Robot Car Racing Game

2. Disney Frozen Sparkle Princess Elsa Doll; Age 4+; Price: $14.99. Frozen Sparkle Anna of Arendelle; Price: $12.79, Amazon.com. Description: Lovely character dolls, made famous and endearing to children who are fans of the Disney movie, "Frozen."

Frozen Sparkle Princess Elsa and Anna of Arendelle

3. Laugh & Learn Crawl Around Car, Fisher Price; Ages 6 mos. - 3yrs.; Price: $38.99, Amazon.com. Description: Shaped like a car and child sits in it to play. Plays more than 75 songs to sing-a-long with, can twist steering wheel, honk horn, shift gears and turn the key, etc. Imaginative play.

4. Parum Pum-Pum Drum; Ages 18 months +; Price: $34.00; Description: Comes with drumsticks, jingle bells, tambourine, maracas with clackers, and 2 egg shakers. All fit inside for easy travel.

Parum Pum Pum Drum

5. Bright Eyes Blanket; Ages 3 and older; Price: $19.99, online purchase only. Description: Use for blanket, towel, or dress-up; choose from puppy, duck, panda, or kitten attached hood.

6. Fisher Price Classic Two Tune TV; Ages 1 yr. and up; Price: $22.22, Amazon.com. Description: this picture, music box has been around for generations to enjoy. Plays, "Row Row Row Your Boat," and "London Bridge Is Falling Down," while related scenes scroll across the screen.

Fisher Price Classic Two Tune TV

7. Melissa & Doug Classic ABC Wagon Pull Cart, Ages 3 yrs. and up; Price $12.99, Amazon.com. Description: 30 alphabet blocks, a colorful way to learn the ABCs. Use as building blocks and pull in cart.

8. Hot Wheels Street Hawk, Remote Control Flying Car; Ages 5 - 15. Price: $49.92. Description: Lots of excitement when kids see this flying car take to the skies.

Hot Wheels Remote Control Flying Car

9. Tekno Robotic Puppy Blue; Ages 5 yrs. and up; Price: $69.95, Amazon.com. Description: Robotic puppy, with bone and ball, responds to voice commands, lights up, makes sounds; interactive fun.

Tekno Robotic Puppy Blue

10. Zoomer-Interactive Dino, by Leap Frog; Ages 3 +; Price: $79.88. Description: Roars, moveable, and ready to be trained by his owner to dance, follow you around, and more. The perfect pre-historic pet. Has storage section to hide away treasures.

Zoomer Interactive Dino

11. LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra Kids Learning Tablet - pink or green; Ages 4 - 9 yrs.; Price: $149.99, Target. Description: WiFi /Kid Safe Web, pre-screened by Leapfrog has appropriate content only. Play games, download music, write, draw, search, etc.

LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra Kids Learning Tablet

12. Vtech Kidizoom Smartwatch; Age 4 +. Price:$49.99, Kmart. Description: Perfect for young photographers, this durable smartwatch makes it easy to take photos and record videos on the go.

Vtech Kidizoom Smartwatch

13. VTech Pop & Count Vacuum; Ages 12 mos. - 36 mos.; Price: $19.49, Amazon.com. Description: Interactive push toy introduces counting, has sing-along songs, and more.

VTech Pop & Count Vacuum

14. Nintendo Wii Gaming System in Black Bundle with Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort; Ages 6 yrs. and up; Price: $129.00. Description: Action packed games; you control action on screen; includes Wii console, remote, nonchuck and game. Other games available include: Michael Jackson: The Experience, $14.96, Walmart, and Just Dance Kids 2014,$39.25, Amazon.com

15. Furby Boom, by Hasbro; Ages 6 yrs. and up; Price: $63.99. Description: Comes in many colors and bold designs. Plush interactive toy that talks, dances, blinks, etc. Develops a personality based on how you play with it. Comes with an app that you use to take care of your Furby Boom: bath, dress, and even have it hatch an egg to create a new generation of Furbies.

Furby Boom, by Hasbro

16. Leap Frog Tag Learning System & Books; Ages 3 yrs. and up; Price: From $38.00 up. Description: Encourages beginners to read; uses “touch to word” wand with audio.

17. Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn - Learning Puppy; Ages 6 mos. - 36 mos. Price: $14.99, Amazon.com. Description: huggable toy that teaches alphabet, numbers, counting, parts of the body, sing-a-longs and more. Heart lights up and twinkles to the music.

Fisher Price Laugh & Learn - Learning Puppy

18. Mini Micro 3 in 1 Scooter; Ages 1 - 5; Price: $91.99, Amazon.com. Description: Available in various colors. Interchangeable, 3 size versions in 1 as kids grow.

Mini Micro 3 in 1 Scooter

19. FurReal Friends Get Up and Go Go My Walking Plush Pup Pet; Age 4 +. Price: $26.99, Amazon.com. Description: Experience what it's like owning a cuddly pet. Plush pup is controlled by lease to walk it, wags tail, tilts head, barks when you talk to it, and more. *See other FurReal Friends. Prices of other animals vary.

FurReal Friends Get Up and Go Go My Walking Plush Pet

20. WowWee MiP Robot RC Robot; Age 6 +. Price: $96.99. Description: WowWee Robot shows off personality by communicating through motion, sounds, and RGB LED eyes. Robotic modes include, roam, dance, stacking, and programming.

WowWee MiP Robot RC Robot

21. Flutterbye Flying Fairy Doll; Ages 5 - 9; Price: $24.77. Description: Launches from base and magically flies through the air. See instructions.

Flutterbye Flying Fairy Doll

22. Xbox One Bundles; Ages 5 to adult; prices vary. Includes, Xbox One Halo: The Master Chief Collection Bundle - $329; Xbox One with Kinect and Forza 5 Motorsport - $429.99; Xbox One Bundle with Choice of 1 game & 12-month Xbox Live Gold Card $379.

XBox

23. Baby Alive Wanna’ Walk Doll; Ages 3 and up; Price: $34.88. Description: Doll walks and talks. Over 40 fun phrases and sounds.

Baby Alive Wanna' Walk Doll

24. Barbie Collector Holiday Doll 2014, Ages 6 & up; Price: $33.97, Amazon.com. Description: From the Barbie collection of dolls, wearing a beautiful, red, shimmery gown. Popular with collectors.

Barbie Holiday Collector Doll 2014

25. Sofia the First Talking Sofia Doll and Animal Friends Play Set; Ages 3 yrs. and up; Price: $32.88. Description: Sofia, dressed in a beautiful ball gown and crown can talk to the animals. Imaginative play.

Sofia the First Talking Sofia Doll and Animal Friends Play Set

26. Hot Wheels Wall Wheel Starter Set, by Mattel; Ages 4 yrs. and up; Price: $47.97. Description: Race track that mounts on wall at eye level; wall protective strips provided.

27. VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker; Ages 9 mos. - 36 mos.; Price: $29.99; Amazon.com. Description: Helps your baby go from crawling to walking while having fun and learning with the removable activity board.

VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker

28. First Act Disney Mater Acoustic Guitar; Ages 4 yrs. and up; Price: $39.94, Amazon.com. Description: Starter instrument - Cinderella, Lightening McQueen pictures on guitar, etc. *Prices vary depending on Disney character and level of instrument.

29. Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes; Ages 0 - 6 mos.; Price: $8.00, Amazon.com. Description: Baby version of MP3 player. Promotes an appreciation for music, has colorful dancing lights, and handle to carry along. Baby will hear classical tunes by Mozart, Chopin, etc.

Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes

30. Leap Frog Pad 2 Power Kids' Tablet for Learning; Ages 4 – 9 yrs.; Price: $89.73. Description: Kid-friendly tablet that imitates the iPads of their parents. Includes rechargeable battery with battery pack; never buy batteries again ($40 value); take pictures and videos, play games, and much more. Price shop this one as prices widely vary.

31. Simon Swipe Game; Ages 6 yrs. and up. Price: $14.76, Amazon.com. Description: It's the modern twist on a classic game, Simon. It is a fast-paced game in which you remember and repeat the patterns.

Simon Swipe Game

32. Disney Doc McStuffins Time for Your Check-up Doll; Ages 3-6 yrs.; Price: $32.97. Description: African American doll is one of the hottest selling dolls, taken from Disney Channel TV show hit. Talking doll is dressed as doctor with bag of magical tools to fix toys. Includes talking lamb, Lambie. Batteries are included.

Disney Doc Mc Stuffins Time for Your Check-up Doll

33. Disney Doc McStuffins Deluxe Get Better Check-Up Center; Ages 3 and up. Price: $69.99, ToysRus. Description: Center has everything needed to heal the sick toys, to include The Big Book of Boo Boos to help in giving a diagnosis.

34. Evenflo Exersaucer, Mega Around Town; Price: $61.95; Evenflo Exersaucer Bounce & Learn Bee; Price $81.99. Evenflo Exersaucer Activity Center, Mega Splash; Price: $54.99. Ages 6 mos. - 14 mos., all at Amazon.com. Description: Baby walker and bouncing toy; rocks, spins, and bounces.

Evenflo Exersaucer, Mega Around Town

35. Toy Story Power Blaster Buzz Lightyear Action Figure; Ages 4 yrs. and up. Price:$33.74. Description: Battery-operated character from the movie has bonus items, including a power blaster and energy shield, which fit into Buzz Lightyear's hands. Posable and talking action figure features retractable helmet and buttons that activate a variety of 20 well-known sayings and sound effects.

Toy Story Power Blaster Buzz Lightyear Action

36. Strider ST-3 No Pedal Balance Bicycle; Price: $87.50 - $181.99, Amazon.com. Description: Pre-bike, balance bicycle for toddlers. Comes in girl and boy colors. Fits height 30" to 44" tall. *Note that there are no pedals.

Strider ST-3 No Pedal Balance Bicycle

37. Spider-Man Boy's Bicycle (Multi-16 inch); Ages - Base on height of child; likely will need to try out for height; Price: $97.99, Amazon.com. Description: Comes with training wheels, adjustable seat, movie graphics. Spider-Man Helmet, Age 3 +; Price: $20.00, Kmart.

Spider-Man Boy's Bicycle 16 '

Spider-Man Helmet

38. Razor Crazy Cart, Ages 9+; Price: $299.99. Description: Go cart style riding toy goes forward, reverse, sideways, diagonally, and everything In-between. Goes speeds of up to 12 mph.

Razor Crazy Cart

39. Y – Volution Y Fliker F1 Scooter; Ages 5-9 yrs.; Price $99.99, ToysRus. Description: Unique 3 wheel scooter.

Y – Volution Y Fliker F1 Scooter

40. Fisher-Price Little People Animal Fun Sounds Farm; Ages 1 yr. - 4 yrs. Price: $37.99. Description: Imaginative play with farm, Farmer Jed, and animals who make sounds.

Fisher-Price Little People Animal Fun Sounds Farm

41. Imaginarium Mountain Rock Train Table, Ages 3 and up; Price: $109.99, ToysRus. Description: Train set has over 100 pieces and 23+ feet of track. There are 5 different play areas, including Two Tower Bridge with lights and sounds, a 2-Level Mountain Tunnel, and Passenger Train Station. Hear the sounds of a real working train station. *Price shop; prices vary widely.

Imaginarium Mountain Rock Train Table

42. Bright Star, Having a Ball, Get Cookin' Kitchen; Age 1 year +; Price: $34.99, Target. Description: Playtime in the kitchen, with 2-sided display.

Bright Star, Having a Ball, Get Cookin' Kitchen

43. Tabeo E2 8 Inch Kids Tablet- Silver (personal computer); Ages 6 - 11; Price:$189.98, Amazon.com. Description: kids' tablet, like adult version, to explore the Internet, watch movies, play games, etc.

44. Fisher-Price Imaginext Super Friends Batcave; Ages 3 - 8; Price: $29.99, Amazon.com. Description: Kids can pretend to protect Gotham City while living in the Batcave. Super heroes Batman and Robin mini-figures included and more. Download the free Imaginext Batcave app on your iPhone. Use it with this Batcave for interactive fun on your iPhone screen and is compatible with iPhone 3G/3GS, iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 5 and iPod touch 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th generation (device not included.)

Fisher Price Imaginext Super Friends Batcave

45. Monopoly Empire Game, by Hasbro; Ages 8 yrs. and up; Price: $21.99, Amazon.com. Description: Classic game with a new twist. Players buy their favorite brands and offices to build to the very top of their tower. Win by filling your tower with billboards.

Monopoly Empire Game

46. Our Generation 20" Thoroughbred Horse, and Our Generation Lipizzaner Horse, and various other models w/accessories; Age 3 +; Prices $13.99 - $27.99, Target. Description: Includes saddle and saddle pad, bridle with reins, blinders, a pair of leg warmers, a brush, a carrot, a bottle, and a trophy. Various horses have varied accessories.

Our Generation Thoroughbred Horse and Our Generation Lipizzaner Horse

47. Our Generation Horse Stable; Age 8 +; Price: $112.00, Amazon.com. Description: Pretty pink stable includes 3 stalls for horses and every thing needed for a little girl to care for her horse. Fits 18" American Girl Doll.

Our Generation Horse Stable

48. American Girl Doll; Age 8 +; Price: varies from about $174.00 - $275.00. Many choices for doll outfits and accessories with varying prices. Description: Dolls who represent girls from many walks of life, circumstances, cultures, historical eras, and achievements. American Girl Dolls fit Our Generation Horses.

American Girl doll with friends, doll with horse riding outfit, and doll having hospital visit.

49. Woofer, Hound Dog Guitar; Ages 2+; Price: $19.99, Target. Description: Plays 20 familiar to and 9 doggie ditties. Has realistic strings.

Woofer Hound Dog Guitar

50. Elenco Snap Circuits Green - Alternative Energy Kit; Ages 8 +; Price: $48.95. Description: Learn about energy sources by building any of 125 projects included in the kit. Create working electronics circuits that include, solar cells, windmill, LEDs, and more.

51. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Battle Shell Figures; Age 4 +; Price: Prices vary from about $9.99 to $19.99. *See 11” figure for $15.19, Amazon.com. Description: Each turtle figure is uniquely sculpted, with heights ranging from 4.25” to 11”. Each figure captures the individual personalities of the characters from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV show. Each Turtle is wearing his signature bandana and comes packed with their two core Ninja weapons and added weapons rack.