Humpty Dumpty's Magazine articles from April 1998

Humpty Dumpty's Magazine archives from April 1998

The missing Easter eggs. (short story)
April 1, 1998... "Wake up, Humpty Dumpty!" Rabbit shouted. "We have to hide the Easter eggs before everybody comes!" Humpty Dumpty did not hear a word that Rabbit said because Humpty was sound asleep. He was snoring and whistling through his teeth and...

Do the veggie stretch! (physical fitness)
April 1, 1998... Stand up straight as a celery stalk. Stretch your arms a little higher and make believe that you are holding a tomato in your hands. Let the "tomato" fall. Raise your arms high over your head. Shake your hands like lettuce leaves. Let the...

Let's hop to the Fitness Farm! (information about the 1998 Tulip Time Scholarship Games)
April 1, 1998... You will have twice as much fun at Tulip Time this year! Starting Saturday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m., kids from all over the country will arrive at the Fitness Farm to compete in the most exciting Scholarship Games ever! On Sunday, April 26,...

Living Books Library. (Software Review)(Evaluation)
April 1, 1998... Broderbund Windows or Macintosh, CD-ROM Recommended for ages 3 to 8 Follow the Tortoise and the Hare. Go to school with Little Monster. Help Ruff find his dog bone. Fly with Stellaluna. Listen to each story and read along, then play...

Late for lunch. (short story)
April 1, 1998... Dora Mouse was in a hurry to get to Skunk's house. I do not want to be late for lunch, thought Dora. Dora heard someone call out, "Help!" She looked behind a toadstool. There was a fuzzy caterpillar. All his legs were caught in a...

Mix & fix: triple-treat sandwich. (recipe)
April 1, 1998... What you need: What you need: 3 slices whole-grain bread Deli meat, lowfat or fat-free A few lettuce leaves, washed 1 tablespoon lowfat cheese spread What you do: 1. Put the meat on one slice of bread. 2. Add the...

I have enclosed an article that has me very concerned. I would like to know as much as I can about acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol). I've never doubted Tylenol. My son is five years old and I have always treated him with Tylenol. Please help me understand the acetaminophen situation in this article. Thank you.(Ask Doctor Cory)
April 1, 1998... Dear Dr. Cory: I have enclosed an article that has me very concerned. I would like to know as much as I can about acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol). I've never doubted Tylenol. My son is five years old and I have always...

New Tylenol product labels. (emphasize correct dosages)(Ask Doctor Cory)
April 1, 1998... INFANTS' TYLENOL CONCENTRATED DROPS The instructions state: * Infants' Tylenol Drops are more concentrated than Children's Tylenol Liquids. For accurate dosing, follow the instructions on this label. * Only use the enclosed...

My husband and I have been debating whether our five-year-old should be riding in a booster seat or not. He is a fairly good size, about fifty-five pounds. My husband thinks that our son is big enough to just use a seat belt. But shouldn't he still use a car seat of some type?(Ask Doctor Cory)
April 1, 1998... Dear Dr. Cory: My husband and I have been debating whether our five-year-old should be riding in a booster car seat or not. He is a fairly good size, about fifty-five pounds. My husband thinks that our son is big enough to just use a seat...

Tooth trouble. (poem)
April 1, 1998... One, two, three. "I see a cavity." Four, five, six. "Dear dentist, fix it, please." Seven, eight, nine. "Yes, right away! You'll see." Ten, eleven, twelve. She goes to work quickly. Thirteen,...

Raindrops. (poem)
April 1, 1998... Trickle down my forehead. Tickle on my nose. Dribble down my fingers. Nibble on my toes. Patter at my windows. Scatter on the ground. Splatter into puddles With a drip-drop sound.

The rabbit ball. (poem)
April 1, 1998... Whirling and twirling in ball gowns, Meadow rabbits leap off the ground Frontwards and backwards in a ring. Crickets chirp and violins sing! Spring has popped up without a sound. The Rabbit Ball has come to town. ...