ARTICLES BY CHRISTOPHER P CLARK

You've probably heard about recent discoveries of lead paint in some children’s toys There has been quite a bit of concern surrounding toys imported into the United States from China in particular, as their regulations for lead content in paint aren’t as strict

When searching for a stimulating and creative pedal car, you really can’t go wrong with the fire truck model The glossy, candy apple red paint, working siren, and pedal powered maneuverability can easily whisk a child off onto hundreds of pretend rescue operations

Selecting toys for children require more thought than wandering the aisles of the toy department, thinking “Wow, what cool lights,” or “Hey, this one makes sounds” We must also ask ourselves, “What can this toy teach a child

“Growing old” is a term that many of us associate with dread, as it tends to emphasize misused time and the joy and adventures of a youth long forgotten At mid-life, it becomes common to reflect upon one’s life

Children’s pedal cars date back to a time shortly after real automobiles hit the road The original pedal cars were made of high quality materials such as metal and rubber and were geared towards children of wealthy families

Have you considered the idea of getting your child a ride-on toy If you think your little one is ready to hit the road, then perhaps it’s time to look at your options

How many of us have read Peanuts and laughed at Snoopy as the Red Baron You can just see him sitting on the roof of his doghouse with his goggles on his head and his jaunty neck scarf trailing behind him

The original idea for pedal cars dates back to the turn of the twentieth century, soon after the first true automobiles began to make their mark on the world What started out as a children’s toy directed towards wealthy families has now become an everyday product that nearly every family can afford

The history of the taxi goes back as far as ancient Rome In Roman society there were a variety of human-powered vehicles serving as taxis

American Graffiti was a benchmark film for the budding filmmaker George Lucas and several superstar actors, particularly Harrison Ford This 1973 movie was a basic coming of age story in which the culture of “cruising” is the central theme, and the '55 Chevy played almost as large of a role in the film as any actor

The Vought F4U Corsair was a military plane that was used heavily in both World War II and the Korean War This fighter plane was first delivered to the United States Navy in 1940

Kids love to play make believe games Pretend play toys are a lot of fun for toddlers, and are also a great tool to help your child's development

When you look at your kids' wishlists for holidays or birthdays, do you feel overwhelmed by the presence of complicated, electronic toys Though these toys are much of what you'll see walking down the aisle of the toy store, this does not mean your child cannot enjoy the simplicity of retro toys

It's pretty obvious which kids are into cars – they're the one racing toys around saying “vrooom, vroooommm” to simulate the sounds of an engine

Are you looking for a ride-on toy for a child who's obsessed with flying Toy planes are hard to resist for any child who has watched a real plane take off or gotten to fly across the country

Old fashioned toys are making a comeback At a time when kids have every kind of computerized game and battery-operated toy imaginable, parents are re-introducing the toys that they played with in their youth, and the kids are loving it

Although there are collectors of many vintage cars, from the earliest models onwards, the 1950s stands out as the most popular car era Many cars from that era remain popular with collectors more than fifty years later, but perhaps none as much as the 1955 Chevy Bel Air, one of the most iconic cars of an era

There are many classic toys that generations of children have grown up with and loved These multi-generational toys can be enjoyed by both parents and children

Disney’s Toy Story 3 was one of the most popular and top grossing movies of all time Many families went to see the Toy Story 3 movie, with kids and parents both enjoying the film together

People are becoming more and more concerned with the environment and the impact that they have on the Earth As a result, green products and socially responsible products are becoming more and more popular in every aspect of daily life

What made Ford's Model T – introduced in 1908 – so innovative Besides the fact that this was one of Ford's first successes in the car world, the vehicle itself was quite unusual for its time, causing waves throughout the industry

Children of today – and also those of us in their parents' generation – are certainly familiar with playgrounds Climbing toys and swingsets seem to fit right in, dotting the landscapes of parks and schools

Pedal cars can be an exciting way to encourage your child to get a little extra exercise and start to learn some independence Pedal toys have been around since the start of the 1900s, and were particularly popular during the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s

Pedal cars can be a lot of fun for younger children Retro ride-on toys provide a cool way to motor around, and the pedals provide exercise and help burn off energy from being pent up inside the home or at school

Bicycling can be a great way for your child to get a little extra exercise Learning to ride a bike is also a right of passage for many children