Skill development profile identifies appropriate educational toys & games for kids.
Educational toys and games should match key areas of a child's development to ensure well-rounded development, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To help parents choose the educational tools best suited to their child's needs, KidsDadsMoms.com has developed the Skills Development Profile. This tool provides suggestions for...

REGIONAL DIGEST.
COLUMN: REGIONAL DIGEST Holiday store distributes 1,600 gifts WESTBORO - The Free Holiday Store, sponsored by Westboro Youth and Family Services and the Westboro Rotary Club, said it distributed more than 1,600 toys and gifts to needy local families in December. The store...

EA Updates on First Hasbro Titles in Development.
TRAVEL AND LEISURE CLOSE-UP-11 February 2008-EA Updates on First Hasbro Titles in Development(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com EA Casual Entertainment has announced its first step in transforming the interactive family entertainment landscape with its initial slate of Hasbro games in development on a variety of game consoles,...

Hasbro Showcases Its Cool Tech for Tweens at DigitalLife.
ENTERTAINMENT CLOSE-UP-28 September 2007-Hasbro Showcases Its Cool Tech for Tweens at DigitalLife(C)2007 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Hasbro is showcasing its newest holiday products for today's tech-savvy tweens at DigitalLife. Hasbro said the public is invited to play on, rock on and game on at Hasbro's...

HOLIDAY WISH LIST.
Byline: The Register-Guard Agency: Head Start of Lane County Purpose: A federally funded preschool program for low-income families. More than 780 children and families throughout the county participate. Holiday needs: For children, warm clothes including coats, new unwrapped toys and educational games. Gift...

Sierra Entertainment Strikes Promotion Deal with Wendy's Restaurants.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-17 October 2007-Sierra Entertainment Strikes Promotion Deal with Wendy's Restaurants(C)2007 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, announced a nationwide promotion with Wendy's, coinciding with the launch of The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night. Beginning October 8,...

Not a political hack, but a genuine fat cat.
Byline: Anna L. Griffin Is there a Weight Watchers for kitties? Because if there is, I think we should sign up "Albertus Magnus," the 31.5-pound stray cat that needs to lose 10 pounds in a hurry. One television news show had video of Albertus as...

HOLIDAY WISH LIST.
Byline: The Register-Guard This is a list of local organizations seeking help this holiday season: Center for Family Development, outpatient mental health and recovery services, needs toys, clothes, gifts for children, gift certificates for holiday meals. Send donations to 1258 High St., Eugene, 97401. Call...

HOLIDAY WISH LIST.
Byline: The Register-Guard This is a list of local organizations seeking help this holiday season: Center for Family Development, outpatient mental health and recovery services, needs toys, clothes, gifts for children, gift certificates for holiday meals. Send donations to 1258 High St., Eugene, 97401. Call...

Free... or low-cost.
After picking out great educational books, software, CDs and videos--as well as fun learning toys and games--child development expert Stevanne Auerbach recently issued her 13th annual Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products report. Download the reviews free at http://www.drtoy.com or send a No. 10 SASE to Dr. Toy, c/o...