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How To : Teach a toddler to wash their hands

Now is the time to instill good hygiene habits that will serve your child for life. You Will Need * A toddler * A sink * A sturdy step stool * Soap * Clean paper towels Step 1 Help your toddler climb up onto the stool in front of the sink. If they’re wearing long sleeves, rol ...more

How To : Become more popular without turning mean

There's no exact science to achieving high-school popularity. But you definitely don't have to throw half your class under the bus to get there. You Will Need * Desire to be popular * Good attitude * Confidence * Gimmick * Sense of humor Step 1: Be likable Popularity boils d ...more

How To : Make a prank phone call

People like Ralphige and The Jerky Boys have elevated prank phone calls to an art. Here’s how you can get in on the fun. You Will Need: * A phone * A plan * Caller I.D. block Step 1: Have a plan Outline your basic scam. Are you going to call businesses or individuals? What ...more

How To : Clean an RC vehicle kit, engine and air filter

If you call yourself a hobbyist or a kid at heart, you know that remote-controlled vehicles are more than just fun. If you're a serious R/C man, you'll know all about doing everything to your model truck or car, like fixing wheels, vamping the pinion gears, waterproofing, trou ...more

How To : Waterproof a remote controlled vehicle

If you call yourself a hobbyist or a kid at heart, you know that remote-controlled vehicles are more than just fun. If you're a serious R/C man, you'll know all about doing everything to your model truck or car, like fixing wheels, vamping the pinion gears, waterproofing, trou ...more

How To : Make a banana dog for kids with Cricket Azima

This fun twist on a sandwich is guaranteed not to be traded or thrown away. Follow along as our Food Network host shows you how to make banana dogs for your kids. This cooking how-to video is part of Cooking for Kids show hosted by Cricket Azima. Kid-food expert Cricket Azima ...more

How To : Make a rubbery bouncing ball out of pudding

Who said you can't play with your food? Join the A-TV science squad and learn how to make a rubbery bouncing ball out of pudding! For this experiment, you'll need the following materials: corn flour or pudding mix glue borax water food coloring plastic teaspoon tablespoon 2 ...more

How To : Make wobbling chicken crafts

Wobbling chickens are an easy and fun kids craft. Learn to make wobbling chicken crafts with iClay and real eggshells in this free craft video series from an art teacher. Part 1 of 9 - How to Make wobbling chicken crafts. Make wobbling chicken crafts - Part 2 of 9. Click throu ...more

How To : Make a velcro-ball dartboard for kids

Making Velcro-ball dartboards is a fun activity and good way to spend a day with the kids. Learn how to make a children's crafts Velcro-ball dartboard with expert tips in this free arts and crafts video series. Part 1 of 9 - How to Make a velcro-ball dartboard for kids. Make a ...more

How To : Make a shoe box wagon craft for kids

Making a shoe box wagon is a fun craft project for both child and parent. Learn how to make a shoe box wagon with expert tips in this free crafts video series. Part 1 of 11 - How to Make a shoe box wagon craft for kids. Make a shoe box wagon craft for kids - Part 2 of 11. Clic ...more

How To : Make a bowl out of polymer clay

Looking for a fun and easy art project to share with the kids? Learn how to make a polymer clay bowl with expert craft tips in this free video series. Part 1 of 14 - How to Make a bowl out of polymer clay. Make a bowl out of polymer clay - Part 2 of 14. Click through to watch ...more

How To : Play car games with your kids

Learn how to keep your kids occupied on a road trip with these fun travel and car games from a professional English teacher and experienced mother. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play car games with your kids. Play car games with your kids - Part 2 of 16. Click through to watch this vi ...more

How To : Do art projects for kids

Kids' art projects don't have to be expensive or time-consuming. In this free online series of art videos about crafts for kids, learn how to make fun projects from household items, taught by expert Pamela Grier. Part 1 of 15 - How to Do art projects for kids. Do art projects ...more

How To : Play the "think fast" kid's party game

Hello, my name is Nicole Valentine and on behalf of Expert Village, I'm here to talk to you about how to coordinate birthday games for a birthday party. We're going to now talk about how to play the game think fast. This is a very simple game. Just use a ball that you have at ...more

How To : Play the kid's party game "rock, paper, scissors"

Hello, my name is Nicole Valentine and on behalf of Expert Village, I'm here to talk to you about how to coordinate birthday games for a birthday party. Now let's talk about another common game that you can use at a birthday party. And you may recall this game from youth. Pape ...more

How To : Play hopscotch

In this series of playground game videos, our young expert tells you everything you need to know about this fun kids activity. Jamie show you how to draw the hopscotch boxes as well as the resting place. Part 1 of 14 - How to Play hopscotch. Play hopscotch - Part 2 of 14. Clic ...more

How To : Have a Successful Garage Sale

Junk, junk, junk or so you might think. Remember the saying, your junk can be someone else's treasure! This article is going to guide you through a successful garage sale. With the economy the way it is, more and more people are going to garage sales. They are fun to have and ...more

News : Totally Rad Shows Gnarly Side of Localization

Localizing a game is a task many do not fully understand. Not only do localizers have to translate the games they work on into a different language, but they have to translate it into a different culture as well. Oftentimes art assets, plot elements, and menu systems are chang ...more

Start Your Own Sneaker Biz : Design-It-Yourself and Sell

You may have already heard of Zazzle, an online service that allows you to print on a variety of goods (tees, mugs, posters, etc.). You can design-it-yourself, or choose from Zazzle's library of available designs. Of late, Zazzle has partnered with Keds to offer something a b ...more

How To : Create a monster cake

Make a kid-friendly cake for Halloween this year. Kraft teaches you how to make one "monster" of a cake, sure to top and snacks acquired during trick or treat. This howling good treat will keep your guests guessing, because it only "looks" like a cake. Watch the Kraft Kitchens ...more

How To : Make snotty slime style goop at home for kids

Ever wondered how to make slime? Now you can learn! Make slime just like they use on Nickelodeon for Halloween, pranks, or just to play with! So gather up your ingredients and get cookin'! We have used many creepy and gross things in the production of the Creepy Puppet Project ...more

How To : Be a good host

Learn how to be a good host. Party-planning can be tricky, but you don't have to be Martha Stewart to be a good host. Step 1. Decide whom to invite Decide whom to invite. Choose guests who will get along, but don’t be afraid to push the envelope. Mix Democrats with Republica ...more

How To : Make gooey slime for kids

Make Slime! This one is easy. Just mix equal parts of glue and water and then add an equal part of liquid starch. Just like that you have gooey slime. The more you play with it the more fun it becomes. This acclivity causes the polymer chains in the glue to cross link with che ...more

How To : Use Telescoping Poles for Fishing

Discover the art of Telescopic Pole Setup in this informative video, where we guide you through the process of preparing your pole for speedfishing. Whether you're targeting Bluegill, Crappie, Trout, or Perch, pole fishing stands out as one of the most effective methods to ree ...more

How To : The Official Google+ Insider's Guide Index

Welcome to the Google+ Insider's Guide to all things Google+. We're dedicated to keeping you updated with all the latest news, tips and tricks on Google+, and this official index will serve as a one-stop catalog of all our How-To articles, as well as all the news & updates we' ...more

News : 20 Amazing Minecraft Costumes at MineCon 2011

MineCon 2011 (held at the Mandalay Bay in Vegas) was in a word, awesome. The crowd was overwhelmingly young, the vibe was fun and nerdy, and best of all, the costumes were inspired. Below are my favorites, which unfortunately aren't of the best quality (lighting was low and su ...more

News : Planning a Scavenger Hunt Based on Age: Part 5

Oh, teenagers. Maybe you would be better off planning a scavenger hunt for the screaming toddlers. Just kidding! Despite the mood swings, teens will enjoy a scavenger hunt more than younger kids. Some things to keep in mind, though: 14 to 16 years of age: Most of what pertain ...more

News : Stories This Week in My Balloon Animals World

First off, let's explain the story that inspired the phot I'm using for the post. Friday night, restaurant gig at Vallartas Mexican Restaurant in Lutz/Land O' Lakes, and I was making balloons for all the children throughout the evening. As I'm about halfway through my shift, I ...more

News : My Game

Where were you in 1993? Thinking about starting a tech company? Starting elementary school? Awaiting a 1996 Daft Punk party after which you would be conceived? It's been eighteen years, but the game that solidified my dorkdom for good is still coming out with new sets, still f ...more

Link Roundup : 15 Guides To Pumpkin Carving

Halloween just isn't Halloween without Jack O'Lanterns. Below, anything and everything you need to know on the art of pumpkin carving. 1. Prepare a Pumpkin for Carving Serious Eats' video demonstration is for true novices: "This video is for you unlucky souls who never got t ...more

Abstinence : The Video Game

There is an abstinence game being created by the University of Central Florida with $400k+ of taxpayer money. The game is directed at middle school girls to help them handle and cope with sexual advances. From the article: Fox News Orlando reports that the University of Cent ...more

How To : Make foam flower crafts for kids

Foam crafts are a easy way for kids to have fun. Learn how to make foam flowers in this free video series about free crafting ideas. Part 1 of 25 - How to Make foam flower crafts for kids. Make foam flower crafts for kids - Part 2 of 25. Click through to watch this video on ex ...more

Pygame : All You Need to Start Making Games in Python

Pygame! And what you can accomplish with it. Another python article... (Blame Alex for getting me hooked on yet another coding language...) This little article will cover "Pygame", the set of modules that were designed with game developers in mind. Specifically ones who code ...more

News : 10 Uses for the Front-Facing iPhone Camera

If you're a lucky owner of the iPhone 4, you know that the upgrade to its camera app includes a front-facing camera feature which acts like a video cam on your computer. Apple, of course, intends the front-facing feature to be mainly used for the FaceTime application which ena ...more

How To : Make a fun paper snake toy

This toy can walk by itself, it is very easy to make and costs you only 10 cents. Learn how to make this fun paper snake toy - a great project for kids!

How To : Go Geocaching safely

Geocaching can be a fun hobby for outdoorsy types of all ages. But it also presents its share of dangers, especially for kids. In this short video, Prospector Pete offers up tips to keep kids safe when they are Geocaching in the wild.

How To : Make a sailboat sandwich

This how to video will give you ideas on how to make a sandwich that looks like a sailboat. Preparing this sailboat sandwich is a fun activity to do with kids. Watch and learn how it done. Ingredients for sailing boat sandwich: 2 bread rolls, filling of your choice, 2 tomatoe ...more

How To : Play touch football with kids

This is a video demonstrating how to play touch football with kids. Touch football is a great way for adults and kids to play together, and both get exercise while having fun. So watch this tutorial and then make a memory with your children.

How To : Make Pac-Man shaped cupcakes

Follow this fun technique for creating Pac-Man cupcakes with two different colors of frosting. You can do this on cookies and cakes, too. Kids can line the muffin tins, mix the ingredients, spoon the batter into the muffin cups and of course, supervise the icing. Make Pac-Man ...more

How To : Make your own clay

Put your imagination into solid form by working with clay. Now all you need is the clay. No need to buy it at the store when you can make all the clay you like at home. Clay is a fun medium for adults and kids to work in. Making your own clay is easy, inexpensive, and fun to ...more

How To : Sing and handplay children's songs

In this series of playtime instructional videos, our kids rhyme expert not only teaches you the lyrics to great children’s songs like “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” and “Itsy Bitsy Spider,” she also demonstrates the fun hand gestures which go along with these classics. Your c ...more

News : Gorilla Man in Hollywood

I've got this awesome looking gorilla suit, that I use to mess around in, and it always has good results. For some reason people are just afraid of the suit. I think its because it looks so real, or that the face has an eerie stare. Some people don't even know what it is till ...more

How To : Decorate a boy's room with lockers

In this video you will learn how to decorate your boy's room with lockers using cheap and fun ways. In order to do that you need to follow this steps and tips from the video: The first thing that you need to do is to get a large locker where you can deposit your kid's toys and ...more

How To : Moonwalk in Club Penguin (12/07/09)

Moonwalk on Club Penguin! In order to moonwalk like Michael Jackson with your penguin, you need to have Penguin Storm 10. So make sure you download it first before you start penguin dancing. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to moonwalk in Club Penguin (12/07/09). Don't ...more

How To : Hack coins in Club Penguin (11/19/09)

Get tons of coins for Club Penguin. Don't be the only one not cheating your way to the top. It's easy to do and you get tons of coins! Watch this video tutorial to learn how to hack coins in Club Penguin (11/19/09). Download the Money Maker hack in order to get the coins you ...more

How to Hack Club Penguin : money cheat (09/29/09)

Club Penguin is a flash-based website with an a virtual world of online games for kids to play. Learn how to hack Club Penguin with tricks and cheats. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to hack Club Penguin: money cheat (09/29/09). Download Penguin Storm 8. Club Penguin i ...more

How To : Get a member puffle on Club Penguin (09/28/09)

Club Penguin is a flash-based website with an a virtual world of online games for kids to play. Learn how to hack Club Penguin with tricks and cheats. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to get a member puffle on Club Penguin when you're a non-member (09/28/09). Download P ...more

How to Cheat Club Penguin : padlock pin hack (09/25/09)

Club Penguin is a flash-based website with an a virtual world of online games for kids to play. Learn how to hack Club Penguin with tricks and cheats. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to cheat Club Penguin: padlock pin hack (09/25/09). Club Penguin is a multiplayer onli ...more

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