Articles

It is our goal to give parents the resources they need to guide and teach their children important skills and to reinforce lessons learned in the classroom. Therefore, in Club VTech Articles, you’ll find timely content to help you develop your children’s minds and keep them learning throughout the year.

  • Article Thumb Holiday Shopping Ideas from Gosselin of TLC's "Jon and Kate Plus 8"

    November 20, 2008

    With the holidays fast approaching, the shopping time-crunch can be overwhelming. Moms may think they have a full shopping wish list, but once they see Kate Gosselin and her eight kids on TLC's "Jon and Kate Plus 8," they'll think twice! Whether it's buying for one child or more Kate has great holiday gift ideas to share.

  • Article Thumb Kate Gosselin of “Jon and Kate Plus 8” Shares Her Tips for Holiday Success

    November 07, 2008

    With planning for presents, entertaining, and hosting out-of-town family, the holiday season can be a little overwhelming. Now, imagine doing all of that while juggling eight kids! Kate Gosselin, from TLC’s “Jon & Kate Plus 8,” is a busy mother of eight-year-old twins and four-year-old sextuplets. She knows from experience how to make the holidays a success – no matter how much chaos she’s facing at home – and shares her tips to help everything and everyone in her home come together during the holidays.

  • Article Thumb Inspire Creativity by Thinking Outside the Toy Box

    October 03, 2008

    Do you want your child to become the next Hemmingway, Picasso or Annie Lebovitz? Whether or not artistic fame is in your child's future, encouraging creativity is easy, fun, and has lasting benefits for kids.

  • Article Thumb Social Networking 101

    September 01, 2008

    Social networking is the latest tool that has become a daily part of many internet user’s lives. With the widespread craze of networking sites for adults like MySpace and Facebook, it’s only natural for kids to want to get in on the action, too.

  • Article Thumb Focus on Fitness

    August 05, 2008

    At least an hour of physical activity everyday is needed for most kids, but that does not always mean that your kids need to be in sports or go hit the gym! Below are some different approaches for everyday fun and fitness for your kids, and who knows, maybe you’ll benefit as well!

  • Article Thumb Memory Making - Kidizoom

    July 07, 2008

    Summer is the perfect time to create lasting memories – from weekend camping trips to daily visits to the community pool, photos of your summertime adventures will be enjoyed by your family for years to come.

  • Article Thumb Play Date Anyone?

    April 04, 2008

    Play dates offer a retreat from your daily routine and an opportunity for you and your child to form new friendships.

  • Article Thumb Good night. Sleep tight. How to put the kids to bed right.

    March 11, 2008

    A plea of "one last game" or "just five more minutes" may seem harmless to grant, but compromising a good night sleep may not be worth it.

  • Article Thumb Music and its Effect on Children's Development

    January 24, 2008

    From lullabies and CD sing-alongs, to toys filled with silly songs that get babies giggling and clapping their hands--music can benefit early childhood development.

  • Article Thumb Halloween Safety: Make sure your holiday is the right kind of spooky

    October 01, 2007

    A few things to consider to help ensure your Halloween is safe, fun and memorable.

  • Article Thumb Electronic Learning Toys 101

    June 01, 2007

    Between mega bytes, mega pixels, wireless connections and digital products of all sorts; it can be overwhelming to decipher and keep up with kids' technology lingo.

  • Article Thumb Catch the Blogging Bug!

    May 01, 2007

    VTech Advisory Council member and Internet Mom, Robin Raskin, shares tips on how to use and create fun, parenting blogs.

  • Article Thumb Turn Off The Tube, Turn On The Fun!

    April 01, 2007

    Spring is officially here and to celebrate the return of the warm weather, VTech offers parents and kids fun ideas that don't require a remote control! In honor of National Turn-Off Your TV Week (April 23-29), set young minds and bodies in motion with these helpful hints.

  • Article Thumb Winter Play Time:
    VTech brings the fun of the outdoors, inside this winter!

    November 20, 2006

    When it's too cold to play outside, what is a parent to do? It's time to get creative. Pack up the kids and head inside to warm up with the following activities. Each game or project promotes educational and creative fun that your kids are sure to enjoy.

  • Article Thumb Surfing the Net with Kids: An Expert's Guide to the Best Kid Friendly Web Sites

    October 03, 2006

    The abundance of Web sites and information available at the click of a button can be both intimidating and concerning for you as a parent.

  • Article Thumb Summer Fun Away From the Sun! Learning Activities Perfect For Indoor Play.

    June 15, 2006

    School's out and summer is quickly upon us. For most people, that means an abundance of backyard barbecues, baseball games and pool parties. Days spent outside are full of fun, but too much sun can damage your little one's skin, causing activities to move indoors.

  • Article Thumb Summer Learning Fun! How To Keep Young Minds Active During School Breaks

    May 15, 2006

    Don't let your child's summer break mean learning loss! Summer break can actually be the perfect time for children and families to discover fun new ways to learn while enjoying traditional summer activities.

  • Article Thumb Creating a Healthy TV Diet: Finding A Balance Between Kids, Parents And The Television

    March 01, 2006

    Most agree that too much TV and video game time is a bad idea; however, kids and parents can strike an even balance with moderate TV time and the right video games that can actually provide kids with an opportunity to learn and keep their minds active.

  • Article Thumb The School Year Is Back In Full Swing:
    Technology Tips That Can Help You Today and Tomorrow.

    October 01, 2005

    VTech's Advisory Council member Robin Raskin shares helpful advice and suggestions on today's most useful and affordable digital tools to help your kids get an edge and stay cool in school.

  • Article Thumb Handwriting: Getting Off To A Good Start

    September 15, 2005

    VTech's Advisory Council member Dr. Steve Graham shares valuable advice, tips and lessons on how to get your preschooler into school mode and build early handwriting skills in his article, Handwriting: Getting Off To A Good Start.