BlackVoices History Quest: Ohio
WATCH: Wendy Williams Reveals Special Co-Host
Tired of knitting for your kids? Knit for a penguin
Filed under: Work Life, Activities: Babies
Okay, so this story isn't technically about
parenting, but come ON! It's so cool it had to be shared.The Sydney Times Herald is reporting that a global army of knitters have eschewed knitting for their children and grandchildren for their next project -- and instead, are knitting for penguins.
Apparently, the poor little fairy penguins on and around Philip Island Nature Park in Australia are sometimes found covered in oil from nearby oil spills. The oil damages the penguins' natural insulation, leaving them exposed to the bitter cold -- hence, the rally cry for penguin sweaters heard around the world.
If you're interested in knitting for a penguin, this site gives the instructions on how to knit the penguin sweater, and where to send your finished product. Could be a fun project to do with your kids. As for me, I'm just breathing a sigh of relief: finally, a market for the knitting I do here in the hot tropics!
Your<span>Voice</span>
Ask Us Anything About Parenting
Recently Asked
- Anyone ever apply to be a court appointed receiver of a business,person,or property?
- This is not a question. But their NO!!!!! such thing of a perfect parent like every thing in all our life is a learning experience.One thing we all pa...
- Have time for a girlfriend? Say he has a newborn things didnt work out w/the childs mother but he is there for the child 100% does he have time for so...
TheTalkies:RelatedVideos
-
Tips for Leaving Your Kids with the Grandparents
So, you're going out of town and you need someone to take care of your children. How about grandma and grandpa? For parents, grandparents and children… it can be quite an adventure. Here's some words of advice from the experts.
-
The Importance of Teaching Kids About the Environment
As parents, we want our children to have the best of everything, but according to some experts, if we don't begin educating our children on the importance of preserving our environment, we may not have the best to give.
-
How to Do Groceries with Kids
Nearly all parents can nostalgically recall a story about a time they took their kid grocery shopping only to be encountered with a meltdown or temper tantrum of epic proportions by their youngster. In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad tackle grocery store survival with the help of the experts at the Priscilla Pond Flawn Child and Family Laboratory. What are the two main reasons kids throw tantrums in supermarkets? What are different strategies for visiting grocery stores?
-
How to Get Kids Away from Video Games
Do you worry that your kids are spending far too much time on violent video games, and not nearly enough time on games that stimulate their imaginations? Toy expert Chris Byrne has some tips for getting kids away from video games.
SitesWeLove
- Site Map
- |
- Staff
- |
- Terms of Service
- |
- Privacy Policy
- |
- Trademarks
- |
- Advertise With Us
- |
- About Our Ads
- |
- AOL Downloads
- |
- Contact Us
- |
© Copyright 2012 AOL Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Aol Family
ReaderComments (Page 1 of 1)
4-26-2006 @ 12:28PM
Velma said...This is hysterical!
Reply
4-27-2006 @ 11:54AM
Sharon said...I love it!
Reply