Every year, the markets are flooded with different kinds of toys for Christmas. So, it becomes of prime importance to keep yourself updated, so as to make sure that whatever you are buying is in line with the trend. There were times, when kids were satisfied with any toy they got, but, today, they want the latest thing. They have become choosy about the toys also with which they are going to play. In the present times, it has become the most difficult task to convince kids into using something.
In this article, we will provide you with some popular Christmas toy ideas that will help you hunt for 2007 hot Christmas toys.
Check out the list of top 10 Christmas toys 2007:
* Barbie Dolls
Every girl's favorite, Barbie Doll is coming in a variety of stylish designs. Keeping ahead with the modern times, the Barbie Doll has undergone a thorough change in looks and is a perfect gift for a young girl.
* Elmo Toy
The Elmo Toy comes with specific tickling points and breaks into a hysterical fit of laughter when tickled there. It is an amusing toy that a kid is bound to enjoy. It is one of the hottest toys for Christmas 2007.
* Gas / Electric Scooter for Kids
This is an excellent choice for giving as a gift to a young kid. An electric scooter is very useful to go to school or just roam around the neighborhood and your kid won't stop smiling when he gets this gift.
* GI-Joe Toys
Who does not love GI-Joe toys? Gift a set of GI-Joe toys to a kid and see the wide grin lighting up the entire room!
* Karaoke Set
Sing along your favorite tunes with a Karaoke set that is yet another popular toy for Christmas in 2007.
* Lego Toys
Lego toys are a very popular choice for giving as a gift to a kid. Lego has been a favorite with kids since a long time and its refreshing new range will surely thrill your kids this Christmas.
* Playstation
The name speaks for itself. This 32-bit console game is a hit in the market and a very hot toy for Christmas 2007. Liked by kids and adults alike, this is a one stop entertainment for all.
* Puzzles
An all time favorite gift, one can buy puzzles of different varieties, starting from the ones that are solved by very young kids to the ones that are solved by an entire family.
* Remote-Controlled Toy Car
Every kid loves to have a remote control in their hands that runs a plush looking toy car. Get this one for your kid this Christmas as it is a very hot toy for 2007.
* Roboraptor
Need I say more? A classic robot in the form of a fierce looking dinosaur is immensely popular among kids, which makes it a much demanded gift.
* Xbox 360
This popular videogame console by Microsoft is sure to be a hit with not just your kid but with your entire family. The awesome line-up of games of Xbox 360 is sure to make kids really happy this Christmas.
2007 hot 10 Christmas toys
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Kids toys: How to be a savvy shopper
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When Liverpool, N.S, parent Jane Stevenson picked out Webkinz toys for her daughters, 8 and 10, last year, little did she realize how smitten they'd be with their new playthings.
Says an exasperated Stevenson, "Webkinz are little stuffed toys that come with a code you enter at the Webkinz website. For a year, you have a virtual pet. You play games and buy things on the website. My daughters want on the computer all the time. It's a really addictive thing. I hate toys like that."
It's that time of year once again, when parents try to figure out the best toys for their kids. Somewhere between the anxious pleas of children and the incessant advertising on television are a few places to find the real scoop on toys that are safe and have great play value.
Tried and tested
The Canadian Toy Testing Council offers one of the most comprehensive lists of good toys for kids. Between 400 and 600 toys are tested each year by 1,000 children on an ongoing basis. The testers range in age from infants to teens.
Says the council's executive director Leigh Poirier, "We have six families test a toy for eight weeks. An evaluator then fills out a report [and] takes it to a meeting, where a final evaluation is then made. Each testing family looks at design, function and safety, of course. As well, we look at the amount of battery power a toy uses up, how easy it is to assemble, as well as the play value and durability of a toy."
Safety
If the CTTC has concerns about safety, it sends the toy to the Safety Product Bureau at Health Canada. Safety is a huge concern to parents, and for good reason. Within the past few days, for example, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 4.4 million Polly Pocket magnetic play sets because three children swallowed small magnets that fell off the toys.
In Canada, places to check out product safety recalls include the Health Canada site and CBC.ca's Consumer Life recalls section .
Toy libraries
Another way to research toys for children is to take advantage of toy lending libraries. While most do not have the latest toys because of funding issues, they do offer items with good play value.
Kim Dixon, child youth and parent co-ordinator at the Greenwood Military Family Resource Centre in Greenwood, N.S., says, "You don't find toys like Bob The Builder and Fairytopia at our toy lending library. We're getting away from buying the brand name toys, because they go out of style too quickly. Instead, we have educational bins with a toy, video, craft idea and story all applicable to the theme of the bin, which could be anything from pirate to transportation. Parents come in and borrow the bin."
Nicky Logins, program manager with the toy lending library at Sooke Family Resource Centre outside Victoria, B.C., explains the toy library gives parents a chance to borrow certain toys before buying them.
"We have music and movement toys, games that challenge children," she says. "We also have Brio train sets that are very expensive, but are fun forever — those kinds of basic toys. Simple is valuable."
Try something new
Even if a child seems taken with certain toys, Poirier recommends taking chances with new ones. "It's good to introduce your children to new play patterns and different types of toys. Sometimes people say their children don't like arts and crafts, but when they try out a different toy on their child, they're surprised how much their children enjoy the activity."
As well, parents need to figure out their expectations for a toy. They may want a child to get exercise or learn a new skill like reading or math as they play, but they need to remember that toys are toys first and foremost. Says Logins, "Play is child's work, but the learning part comes with the fun. If it isn't fun there is no learning taking place."
In Stevenson's case, Webkinz offers just a bit too much play value — but at least some of it has practical value as well.
"The good thing about the website is that it's safe," she says. "As well, because they're buying and selling things, they're dealing with numbers and math. They're also reading. There is some good, it's just they do it all day."
Play Piano As Fast As Possible
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One of the rules of practicing we all hear over and over is "Be sure to practice slowly." (I"m guilty of this too!) Often the result of this is a feeling of inhibition, which leads to tedium. Picture yourself filled with excitement and yearning in setting out to learn a new piece. Suddenly a voice from the darkness whispers: "Don"t touch those keys! Sit erect, play slowly, stay strictly in time, watch that fingering..." and your smile is gone. I"m beginning to feel a cramp just talking about it.
The fact is, a certain amount of slow practice and attention to small scale detail is absolutely necessary. But there is something lacking in the approach so many of us have taken; we set out to make music, and end up playing what amounts to no more than a series of sterile exercises.
How can we overcome this problem?
First of all, it"s important to remember that music comes to life through shading, dynamics, differences in touch, the shapes of its phrases, the rhythmic vitality that is so much a part of the right tempo. These qualities are all missing in a slow, rigid "practice" version of a piece. They are just as essential as correct fingering, and they don"t come across without careful work.
So, perhaps we should change that rule from "Be sure to practice slowly" to "Practice as fast as possible." But Wait! This requires some further discussion. The slow part of practice helps teach the fingers where to go, and makes it mush easier to learn the work. But in order to learn how to create music, how to make the piece sing—we must practice it at a tempo that will help reveal musical relationships and subtleties of form.
Pianists must have the opportunity to experiment with touch and phrasing while practicing, and there is little chance of boredom when so many exciting elements are introduced to the practice session.
In my E-book, I"ve included many basic exercises with background music to assist you in acquiring this level of keyboard performance. In other words, you will be practicing with other instrumentalists. You will hear the drums, bass and an unobtrusive piano accompaniment that provides a harmonic blanket for YOU to practice your course material!
Ideally, then, both ways of practicing should be used!
First, we should practice slowly enough to learn the notes and fingerings. Then, we should "practice as fast as possible"; that is, as fast as we can without losing control of the basics we learned in slow practice.
Here" how this would work. Take a short part of the piece; you might choose a four- or eight-measure phrase. Practice it slowly. When you feel comfortable with the music, increase the tempo. Don"t wait until you"ve practiced the entire work slowly. In this way, at each sitting you"ll get to learn a little section, bring it up to tempo, and feel into what is needed to bring it to life.
At the next sitting, work on the next four or eight measure. When you have that section brought up to tempo, combine it with the first section. Now, you will begin to understand how the phrases relate to each other. You can introduce the idea of dynamic shading and decide which lines to bring out at a given moment. In fact, you will be making real, exciting music—even before you"ve learned the whole piece!
As you go on in this way, you will probably change your mind about how to play the work as new sections are added. This is part of the process of discovery and experimentation. Concert artists are always re-interpreting, because they think about these elements all the time.
So play as slowly as you need to; but as fast as you are able!
I wish you the best of success.
Ron Worthy
http://www.mrronsmusic.com/playpiano.htm
The Best Acne Cures – What Will Clear My Skin For Good?
Acne is a uncomfortable and embarrassing skin condition that affects over eighty percent of people from their teens to their thirties, and yet, despite its prevalence, it remains a problem without a cure. This might be extremely disheartening news for the many people who suffer from it, but while medical science cannot yet fix the problem as they can a broken leg, medical advances in recent times have led to the formulation of many efficacious products that produce all the effects of what will hopefully one day be the best acne cures. And the best acne cures vary from person to person.
Acne is caused by the overproduction of the skin of oil called sebum, and the best acne cures would offer some foolproof way to regulate this. Unfortunately, the problem is not yet well enough understood to cure acne once and for all, but there are a range of topical and oral tools that can make management of the condition as effective as a cure. Sometimes age can be acne’s natural cure, but for those who prefer to take a more proactive stance there are many products that can affect results similar to a cure.
One of the most effective oral treatments yet developed for acne is a medication that can be taken at home, simulating for many the effect of the best cures. Accutane must be prescribed first by a doctor, and though it must sometimes be taken for six months before a real improvement can be seen in the skin, the long-term results have been as positive as any cure. Accutane is a strong drug that can have harsh side effects, but it has cleared the skin completely of many acne sufferers. Your doctor will usually prescribe milder medications before trying Accutane, but for many sufferers for whom nothing else has worked, it can bring all the results of an acne cure.
For those suffering with milder forms of acne, there are many other products that can act as natural acne cures. Dietary supplements, such as folic acid, echinacea and zinc can have drastic effects upon the skin, without introducing harsh and alien chemical substances into the body. A healthy diet and a good cleansing routine are also extremely important, as these are the basic tools for healthy skin, that will give your body the tools it needs to fight acne effectively.
So, what are the best acne cures? They are around, but they vary from person to person according to the severity of the acne they suffer.
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Creative Costume Ideas for Kids in Halloween
(ARA) - Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love the outdoor decorations and I enjoy seeing the creative and clever costumes our neighbors dream up for their children -- everything from superheroes and pop divas to cartoon and fairy tale characters, animals and even insects. One thing I’ve noticed is you don’t have to be a magician or an artist to make an imaginative costume, even at the last minute. Here are some ideas that are sure to put a smile on your child’s face!
These are some supplies you will need to get started:
* Scissors; needle and thread; ruler or tape measure; pins; newspapers for pattern-making; cardboard for construction; colored markers; fabric paint; stickers; construction paper for ears and noses; glitter for space creatures, princesses, fairies; pipe cleaners for whiskers; yarn for hair, and feather boas.
* Felt -- it’s colorful, inexpensive, and doesn’t unravel. Netting, tulle and fake fur also come in handy and little girls’ just love to play dress-up with these.
* Assorted items from around the house such as plastic funnels, buckets, paper towel rolls, gallon milk containers, paper plates, aluminum foil and bubble wrap.
* Glues to avoid sewing including white craft or fabric glue, hot-melt glues used with a gun, fusible webbing when the adhesive is activated with the heat of an iron, a roll of basting tape, a temporary two-sided tape and spray adhesives.
Having assembled your supplies, now you’re ready for some creative costume fun:
* Start by dressing your child in a leotard and tights, a sweat suit, or a T-shirt, turtleneck and jeans. These become the base to build on and are ideal for creating insect and animal costumes like a bumblebee, lion or alligator. Black is a perfect color for pirates, devils, witches, magicians, vampires, mummies, and skeletons. Use reflective white tape for skeleton bones and wrap white gauze or felt strips around the entire body. A spider is easy to make using all black. You’ll need several pairs of black gloves and long black socks. Stuff the socks and gloves with fiberfill and attach one glove to each sock; attach each spider leg to the base costume. Add a black baseball cap with black pipe-cleaner antenna glued to it.
* A plain white sheet is the perfect base for ghosts, angels, saltshakers, toga-clad Romans and pandas.
* A box with large arm and head holes cut out is versatile. Square shapes work well for dice, a gift package, a hedgehog, porcupine, TV or Jack-in-the-box; rectangular boxes are perfect for longer-shaped costumes like a pencil/crayon, a tree, a domino, a thermometer, a carton of milk accompanied by a box of cereal or cookies, to make two costumes, a favorite candy bar, or a rocket.
* Old-fashioned cardboard is good for many costumes. Cut out a front and back and attach both sides over the shoulders with strong cording or Venetian blind tape and decorate. You can design a playing card like the king and queen of hearts, a chocolate chip cookie using a beige-felt circular cutout with chocolate-brown chips, a magazine or newspaper called “The Halloween Daily Planet” with amusing headlines on the front and back.
Masks and other accents add the finishing touches:
* Make sure they have smooth edges and generous eye and nose holes for safety.
* Face paints and theater-style make-up will come off easily if you coat your child’s face first with a thin under-layer of cold cream. Test for sensitivity and color fastness on a small patch of skin. Lightly powder the finished face to set it. Colored or glittery washout hair sprays are always fun.
* Add-ons can be hats, scarves, veils, wigs and hairpieces; jewelry like large gold-toned curtain rings can be used as earrings; fake eyeglasses, and false eyelashes.
* Props to buy: Stick-on noses, theatrical warts, scars, fangs, eyeballs, quirky ears, long nails, fake beards and mustaches. Voice-altering masks are devilish too! For safety, buy glow-in-the-dark face and costume accents or a reflective strip to run down the back of a costume or on the arms.
The best thing about Halloween costumes is that after the merriment, your make-believe fantasy figure is transformed back into a little angel!
For more costume ideas, log on to www.lillianvernonproducts.com or call (800) 901-8758.
Courtesy of ARA Content
Finding the Right Baby Soap for Your Babys Skin
Baby Soap
Aren't all soap the same, especially baby soap? Do you really need to look at which baby soap you use with your new born baby? Bath time can be worrisome enough for new parents with a new baby. Is the water too hot or too cold? How do I hold the baby specially when they are all wet and slippery? Am I doing things right? With all these things to worry about, we should be completely sure that the baby soap we use is completely safe and gentle for your baby's skin.
Finding the Right Baby Soap
Keeping your baby's skin clean is one of the most important things you can do to help your baby stay healthy, and baby soap plays a very important role in keeping your baby's skin clean. So we need to make sure that we are using:
- baby soap that is gentle
- baby soap that is hypoallergenic
- baby soap that is non-toxic
- baby soap that sls free
You need to make sure that your baby soap is gentle because otherwise it could be irritating your baby's skin during or after bath time, and this would actually be opposite to what bath time is supposed to do. The baby soap that you use should be hypoallergenic since you do not know what your baby may be allergic to, and they are more susceptible at this very young age. Baby soap also needs be non-toxic since young babies like to put their hands in their mouth, and you want to know that if your baby swallows some of the baby soap, they will be safe. Finally, your baby soap should be Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS) free. SLS is a harsh chemical that is used as the chief foaming agent in soaps, including some baby soaps. The Journal of the American College of Toxicology said, "SLS can damage the immune system, causing separation of skin layers and inflamation of skin." Is this something you would like to expose your baby's skin to by using harsh baby soap?
Consider using natural baby soap that is made from only natural ingredients insuring that it is safe and gentle on your baby's skin. Many times natural baby soap even helps protect and soothe your baby's skin.
During the first few weeks and months of your babies life, your baby's skin will develop spots, rashes, and some dots. This is normal. They will come and go naturally, but if you are concerned, then do not hesitate to contact your doctor or pediatrician. Even though your baby's skin will go through a few rough times, if you are using the right baby soap, then you know that you are caring for your baby's skin as best as you can.
Erwin Venegas is a father who runs an e-commerce site for Natural Baby Products with his wife.
Choosing Baby Names
Take Your Time
The worst thing you could do when choosing a baby name is to rush into it. Settling for second best may affect you and your child for a lifetime! Don't commit yourself to the first name that you fancy. Keep searching until you find a name that you are 110% happy with. And don't forget that you don't need to have a name for your baby before birth. Some parents have been known to wait 2 or 3 weeks before deciding on that perfect name.
What Does it Mean?
Some parents don't really care for the meaning of their baby's name, where as others base their decision soley around it. But, in our opinion a quick check couldn't hurt. Do you really want your big strong boy to have a name that means "pretty flower"? If you have a meaning in mind, but don't know what names contain that meaning, visit NamesToBe.com.
Spelling
Try to make sure you don't choose a name that ends with the same letter that your last name begins with. This can sometimes make pronounciation a challenge. There are some exceptions to this rule, but in general it is best to keep it in mind when choosing a baby name. Try it for yourself and you'll see what we mean. Letters like "l" and "s" are especially bad.
Say it Out Loud
Instead of refering to your unborn baby as he or she or "the baby", try using one of the names that you like for a week or so. Saying it out loud and using it in common sentences will give you a better idea of how much you really like the name. Don't forget, some names look great when written on paper, but sound terrible off the tongue.
This article was written by Sarah Mitchell from www.namestobe.com
Find thousands of baby names, their meanings, origins and genders at www.namestobe.com
Mobiles For Babies Can Prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Mobiles are well known for its effectiveness in capturing and keeping baby's attention. Colorful and moving mobiles will stimulate the baby's brain and encourages him to explore the things around him. Mobiles with lullaby tunes are even better. With mobiles, you can stop worrying about an uncooperative baby when changing diapers or a wailing baby before he goes to sleep.
Besides the above reasons for having a mobile on your baby's cot, the most important usage of a mobile comes from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The academy has released a statement to urge all mothers to place their babies to sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Since then, the SIDS rate has decreased by more than 30%. If you are worried about flat heads, just rotate the position of the mobile around the baby's cot. The babies will turn their heads towards the mobile and thus giving the same amount of pressure to different part of his head. Simple yet useful. Choose a mobile that fits the theme of your baby's room and make sure the mobile looks nice from your baby's view (meaning from bottom looking up towards the mobile)!
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Advantages Of A Sheepskin Underlay For Babies
Sheepskin offers unique advantages as an underlay for babies.
One of the advantages of a sheepskin underlay for babies is portability. Sheepskin is lightweight and easily rolled up, which means that you can always keep a sheepskin underlay at hand to provide a sanitary layer beneath your baby.
The fibers are held in place by a treated leather backing that is both fluid- and urine-resistant, in the case of High Temp sheepskin. This gives sheepskin characteristics such as durability and water resistance, making sheepskin underlays suitable for both indoor and outdoor use as a protective layer.
Another advantage of a sheepskin underlay for babies is that it draws moisture away from your baby, first pulling moisture away from your baby's skin, then trapping between 30 and 36 percent of the sheepskin's own weight in moisture, thanks to the high-density, soft, springy wool fibers of natural sheepskin.
The fibers also provide padding, another of the advantages of a sheepskin underlay for babies. The fibers distribute weight over a larger surface area than do other materials.
Sheepskin fibers regulate temperature, too. On chilly days, sheepskin will keep cool air away from the baby's skin. On hot days, it will reduce heat by allowing air to circulate. Typically babies sleep better on a sheepskin underlay.
A final advantage of a sheepskin underlay for babies is that High Temp sheepskins may be machine washed and dried. Using a soap that includes lanolin-sheepskin's natural oil-will help ensure that your baby's sheepskin underlay will remain in good condition for years.
The most popular webkinz toys from ebay
Wednesday
According to reliable source, last updated on May 17, 2007, 12 A.M. Over last 2 months, the champion Webkinz of the MOST POPULAR category is “Cheeky Monkey”, with 4,178 sold with an average price of $24.16, however, it is on a down trend of 35%
The 1st runner up is “Golden Retriever” with 6 slight units different from Cheeky Monkey, with an average price of $17.49 and on 19% uptrend
The 2nd runner up is the “Horse”, yelling 3,931 units sold, with the highest average price of $25. and the rest are Chihuahua, Polar Bear, Dalmation, Koala, Unicorn, Pig and Tree Frog as depicted in picture below.
Source from Ebay.com and powered by Mpire.com
Is the Webkinz Craze Bad for Kids?
Is the Webkinz Craze Bad for Kids?
Interactive Toys Are Hugely Popular but Keep Kids Glued to the ComputerFrom GMA By ANN PLESHETTE MURPHY and LAURA LACY
Remember the Tamagotchi craze? Or Beanie Babies? Put them together and you've got Webkinz, the latest toy phenomenon that's sweeping the country and worrying some parents whose preschoolers are spending hours online.
Each stuffed animal Webkin toy comes with a secret code on its tag that allows children to log on to the Webkinz Web site to adopt the animal. Once logged in, a child is welcomed to the extensive online Webkinz world, where they can play games to earn "Kinzcash," a kind of online currency used to purchase food, clothes and toys for their animal's online home.
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In addition, Webkinz recently announced that it would offer a new component to the Web site. "Clubhouse" will be a way for kids to chat with each other. The company says it has put in many safeguards on language and security to protect their young users.
"You can play with them on the computer, or you can play with them as stuffed animals," 9-year-old fan Zoey Denenberg said. "So it's sort of like you get two things."
Flying Off the Shelves, Causing Controversy
The multitasking toy has gained a popularity reaching epic proportions with children as young as preschoolers. Retailers have trouble keeping them on the shelves. When a long overdue shipment finally arrived at The House in Millburn, N.J., the store sold out in two hours.
"Webkinz are a big craze right now in the youth market," said Adrienne Citrin of the Toy Industry Association. "They merge together online gaming communities, plush toys that kids love to nurture and interaction on the Internet."
Not everyone, however, is caught up in the craze. In Boston, Wessagussett Primary School recently banned the stuffed animals from the premises. And some parents feel conflicted about the newest toy obsession.
"It's one more thing to distract them from going outside or reading a book," Jody Boches said.
Mother Irene Heifetz said her children sit at the computer from the moment they get home from school until she threatens them with restricted computer access if they don't go do their homework.
Webkinz World
Webkinz
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Webkinz plush animalsWebkinz are stuffed animals originally released by the Ganz gift company in 2005. The toys are similar to many other small plush toys, however they come with a special code on their labels that allows access to the "Webkinz World" website to "adopt" a virtual version of the pet for virtual interaction. There are also smaller versions of the toys called Lil' Kinz
Gameplay
Much of the gameplay involves the making and spending of Kinzcash. Earning Kinzcash involves playing multiple minigames, including quizzes and arcade games. This virtual currency can then be used to purchase items for the virtual pet. When a user adopts their first Webkinz pet, the user is given basic items such as a room, a welcome balloon, a food item, two pieces of furniture for the pet, some of these items are considered their special food or special items for your Webkinz. 2000 in "Kinzcash" is also given to help food costs and to get you started on your house. Kinzcash is the Webkinz World version of virtual currency. Each pet has levels of happiness, health, and hunger that decrease as time is spent with that Webkinz. They can be increased by feeding, playing with, exercising, and bathing the pet. If these meters get too low, the virtual pet becomes sick and must take the special medicine purchased at the clinic
The online game is free to use for one year after the purchase of the first toy, then a person must purchase another toy to continue playing. There is a grace period of 30 days where users can still access their accounts after which their account will be deactivated. Their pets, Kinzcash, and other items will be kept in tact for a minimum of 30 days after the account has been deactivated. If the user does not purchase another pet within that period, your account will be erased after the 30 days. After 90 days the account will be deleted unless renewed. Adopting a new pet will give the user another year of access. Ganz later introduced sets of trading cards to further augment the toys' gameplay.
Parental concerns
Various concerns have been raised about childrens' use and overuse of the toys. Some worry that children will become addicted to the game. There have been particular concerns about the website's online chat system. However, the chat system has various safety precautions, with restrictions on who can send messages and what messages can be sent. In the "Kinzchat" chat room, users cannot type, but can choose phrases to say from a list.[7]But it is fun and all parents would like to play this ganz game!