Child Life articles from December 1997

Child Life archives from December 1997

Christmas gifts. (poem)
December 1, 1997... The night was cool, the night was still, The desert sand was soft and white, And there were stars up in the sky And one was bright. And silently it shone upon The Wise Men as they rode along, While in their hearts the Wise Men...

The runaway Christmas bus. (short story)
December 1, 1997... He was such a funny, sweet-tempered, jolly old motor bus, Number 99 was. He was so very wide and so very steady, and his bright paint always looked so fresh and shiny that you loved the first glimpse you had of him. He never pretended...

Dried fruit balls. (recipe)
December 1, 1997... During this holiday season, we plan to give several of our friends boxes filled with dried frult delicacies. For variety in gift-giving, you may substitute equal amounts of other kinds of dried fruit. The fruit balls keep well in airtight...

The adventures of Andy. (short story)
December 1, 1997... WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE Andy -- or Andromeda as she was known before she lost her job and half of her name -- is peeved. Her little girl has just been married. And Andy feels as and ill-used and lonely as a snubnosed doll can feel. So she...

Christmas novelties. (holiday craft items)
December 1, 1997... Your home will look even more merry for the season with these easy-to-make Christmas novelties placed around the room. A HOUSE TO BE PLACED UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE The little cardboard house shown at the top of this page is made...

Snow.(poem)
December 1, 1997... Snow is so beautiful. it dances wildly in the air, Then touches the shimmering ground. The crisp air tingles your skin, And makes your nose pink. With joy kids laugh and play, Throwing snowballs and making snowmen. The snow reflects the sun...

Winter is my favorite season.(poem)
December 1, 1997... Winter brings the snow so deep; The charming bears will sleep. it will bring ice on the ponds and people skating, on those ponds. So I have told you the reason Why winter is my favorite season.

Christmas time.(poem)
December 1, 1997... Christmas time is made for gladness, Christmas time is made for joy. Christmas isn't made for badness, It's just fun for every girl and boy. Christmas is the best time ever For gathering with your family. Christmas is the best time ever For...

Christmas, Christmas, Christmas!(poem)
December 1, 1997... Christmas is a time of giving to loved ones, A time of receiving your special gifts. Christmas is a time of sharing your loving joys, A time of praying at your bedside. Christmas, Christmas, Christmas! Christmas is a time of little...

Joy to the Net. (World Wide Web sites that feature facts and fiction about Christmas and Hanukkah)
December 1, 1997... The Internet is probably not the first place you'd think to visit during the holiday season. But, when it comes to information, the Internet is a toy bag filled with delights. Computers can add a world of information -- and fun -- to your...

Learning Advantage Library 4. (Software Review)(Evaluation)
December 1, 1997... Make room for Learning Advantage Library 4 on your Christmas list. You'll love the cool programs you'll be using for months to come. Your parents will be impressed with the value in this four-CD-ROM bundle and its high-quality educational...

Trivial Pursuit Junior Fourth Edition. (Software Review)(Evaluation)
December 1, 1997... This new version was made just for you -- and you probably know many of the answers. For instance: How many keys does a piano have? How many puppies were held captive in the movie 101 Dalmatians? What are you watching if you see flashy...

How do hiccups form? When my mom eats jalapeno peppers, she hiccups. What causes her to do that?(Ask Doctor Cory.)
December 1, 1997... Dear Alyse and Christie: Under your lungs is a large, flat muscle called the diaphragm (DIE-a-fram). This powerful muscle almost divides your body in half. The diaphragm moves as you breathe. Sometimes the diaphragm will contract with...

Why do sinuses hurt so much and what causes sinus infections? My sinuses are hurting.(Ask Doctor Cory.)
December 1, 1997... Dear Aubrey: Sinuses are large air spaces found in the bones around your nose and eyes. We have eight in all -- four on each side. They are connected to the nose by small openings and drain through the nose. The sinuses are lined with...

What causes asthma?(Ask Doctor Cory.)
December 1, 1997... Dear Janet: The exact cause of asthma is unknown, but genetics and the environment are definite factors. Usually someone who has asthma can name a close family member who has it, too. For people with asthma, the tendency for the bronchioles...

Snowflakes.(poem)
December 1, 1997... Snowflakes are very gentle And they are very white. They love to turn circles In the daily light.