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All Wound Up.(yo-yoing tips)(Brief Article)

Christian Parenting Today

| October 01, 2000 | Jackson, Lisa | COPYRIGHT 2003 Christianity Today, Inc. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Who would've thought you could have so much fun with a piece of plastic and some string?

What's old is new again! Yo-yos are popping up everywhere. If you and your kids have yo-yos and aren't sure quite what to do with them, here are some easy, klutz-proof tips:

1. Measure up. Before you can begin using your yo-yo, you need to make sure the string is cut to the right length. Let the yo-yo hang to the floor and cut the string about 3-5 inches above your waist.

2. Learn to sleep. In the world of yo-yos, tricks are everything. But before you can move on to the really cool tricks, you've got to master one basic move: the Sleeper. To do the Sleeper, wind …

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