Comments for Springfree™ Trampoline Blog /blog The World's Safest Trampoline. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:34:16 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Do as I say not what they (your brother and sister) do by Ruth Hibberd /blog/909/do-as-i-say-not-what-they-your-brother-and-sister-do/comment-page-1/#comment-793 Ruth Hibberd Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:34:16 +0000 /blog/?p=909#comment-793 <strong>Ruth Hibberd...</strong> It's great to see that others taking an interest in teenage obesity. I found your article on Sunday. Lets hope it encourages others to get proactive about this.... Ruth Hibberd…

It’s great to see that others taking an interest in teenage obesity. I found your article on Sunday. Lets hope it encourages others to get proactive about this….

]]> Comment on Exercise without the ‘exercise’ tag… by Kristen /blog/985/exercise-without-the-exercise-tag/comment-page-1/#comment-630 Kristen Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:28:35 +0000 /blog/?p=985#comment-630 Nice Erin. I seriously am suggesting Salsa, abs are still hurting 3 days since my last go! We need to brainstorm... thinking about turning our Fun and Fitness Program into a company wide Health and Fitness Program. Maybe we give credits for really constructive healthy stuff, and by getting involved people can work up to some cool prizes... early finishes, extra day off etc... Just another Idea (JIA) Ha ha!! Nice Erin. I seriously am suggesting Salsa, abs are still hurting 3 days since my last go!

We need to brainstorm… thinking about turning our Fun and Fitness Program into a company wide Health and Fitness Program.

Maybe we give credits for really constructive healthy stuff, and by getting involved people can work up to some cool prizes… early finishes, extra day off etc…

Just another Idea (JIA) Ha ha!!

]]> Comment on Wonder White® and Springfree™ Trampoline have teamed up to make going back to school a little more exciting… by Erin Walker /blog/927/wonder-white%c2%ae-and-springfree%e2%84%a2-trampoline-have-teamed-up-to-make-going-back-to-school-a-little-more-exciting/comment-page-1/#comment-626 Erin Walker Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:50:58 +0000 /blog/?p=927#comment-626 Hey Guys, Whilst we are aligned with Wonder White for this promotion, entry is via their website only. We are just providing prizes. All enquires about this competition can be directed to support@wonderwhitepromos.com.au or by phone to Emma on 02 9904 3311. Hey Guys,

Whilst we are aligned with Wonder White for this promotion, entry is via their website only. We are just providing prizes.

All enquires about this competition can be directed to support@wonderwhitepromos.com.au or by phone to Emma on 02 9904 3311.

]]> Comment on Wonder White® and Springfree™ Trampoline have teamed up to make going back to school a little more exciting… by Gabrielle Wilson /blog/927/wonder-white%c2%ae-and-springfree%e2%84%a2-trampoline-have-teamed-up-to-make-going-back-to-school-a-little-more-exciting/comment-page-1/#comment-600 Gabrielle Wilson Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:12:07 +0000 /blog/?p=927#comment-600 Today I have four entries into the Toyota Kluger/Springfree trampoline promotion with Wonderwhite....great the entries close at 11:59pm on 14th February, 2010 - tonight that is and the site has closed the competition entry early. That is very unfair - and is the competition now legal? Today I have four entries into the Toyota Kluger/Springfree trampoline promotion with Wonderwhite….great the entries close at 11:59pm on 14th February, 2010 – tonight that is and the site has closed the competition entry early. That is very unfair – and is the competition now legal?

]]> Comment on Wonder White® and Springfree™ Trampoline have teamed up to make going back to school a little more exciting… by Jacqui Piccoli /blog/927/wonder-white%c2%ae-and-springfree%e2%84%a2-trampoline-have-teamed-up-to-make-going-back-to-school-a-little-more-exciting/comment-page-1/#comment-599 Jacqui Piccoli Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:41:14 +0000 /blog/?p=927#comment-599 Hi , just thought that you should know that I tried to enter this competition on line as instructed on Sunday 14th at 4.10 pm via the internet and was advised that the competition was closed on 14th Feb at 11.59pm AEDST. Maybe the online site closed the competition at 11.59am in error. A bit sad for my 10 year old trying to win something. Regards Jacqui Hi , just thought that you should know that I tried to enter this competition on line as instructed on Sunday 14th at 4.10 pm via the internet and was advised that the competition was closed on 14th Feb at 11.59pm AEDST. Maybe the online site closed the competition at 11.59am in error. A bit sad for my 10 year old trying to win something. Regards Jacqui

]]> Comment on A case of the BABY BRAIN by Kristen /blog/954/a-case-of-the-baby-brain/comment-page-1/#comment-438 Kristen Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:13:58 +0000 /blog/?p=954#comment-438 I will be very interested to hear the thoughts of Leanne, our expecting Australian Finance and HR Manager! Funny things like house left unlocked and dressing the family dog in baby clothing to get perspective, spring to mind! PS (Love you Lee :) I will be very interested to hear the thoughts of Leanne, our expecting Australian Finance and HR Manager!

Funny things like house left unlocked and dressing the family dog in baby clothing to get perspective, spring to mind!

PS (Love you Lee :)

]]> Comment on Are Kids Losing the Art of Handwriting? by Tanya @ Springfree /blog/937/are-kids-losing-the-art-of-handwriting/comment-page-1/#comment-424 Tanya @ Springfree Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:27:30 +0000 /blog/?p=937#comment-424 Hi Joe, Thanks for your comments and honesty about something which has become a pet hate of mine. Adding to your view, I do think the media and popular culture is driving our society's habit of shortening and mis-spelling words. So much that I was shocked to discover when my son started Year 1 in the Queensland school system that they actually REWARD attempts at spelling words incorrectly! The attitude of "well, he was close!" seemed to be good enough. I'm showing my age now, but shouldn't we be teaching them how to spell correctly in the first place (as in my day)? Needless to say we've moved schools. SMS'ing I think is also widening the correct spelling of common words. Gr8 you say? Not I! Let's teach children correct spelling, grammar and while we're at it, how to actually construct a sentence. Your advice recommending children read aloud their work is very valid (and something I'll be starting with homework this week, so thanks). Thanks for the post and advice, Joe. Cheers, Tanya Hi Joe, Thanks for your comments and honesty about something which has become a pet hate of mine. Adding to your view, I do think the media and popular culture is driving our society’s habit of shortening and mis-spelling words. So much that I was shocked to discover when my son started Year 1 in the Queensland school system that they actually REWARD attempts at spelling words incorrectly! The attitude of “well, he was close!” seemed to be good enough. I’m showing my age now, but shouldn’t we be teaching them how to spell correctly in the first place (as in my day)? Needless to say we’ve moved schools. SMS’ing I think is also widening the correct spelling of common words. Gr8 you say? Not I! Let’s teach children correct spelling, grammar and while we’re at it, how to actually construct a sentence. Your advice recommending children read aloud their work is very valid (and something I’ll be starting with homework this week, so thanks). Thanks for the post and advice, Joe.
Cheers, Tanya

]]> Comment on Are Kids Losing the Art of Handwriting? by Joe Bloggs /blog/937/are-kids-losing-the-art-of-handwriting/comment-page-1/#comment-422 Joe Bloggs Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:25:11 +0000 /blog/?p=937#comment-422 I seriously doubt that writing is becoming a lost art. It is perhaps messier than in the past, due to lack of practice, but it is still essential. You'd probably find that 7 out of 10 parents do not take enough interest in their child's education and therefore have no idea what the children are doing in school. My concern is not that people are losing the art of writing, but that they have no concept of spelling and grammar, as clearly indicated by this post. There is a definite difference between then and than, as in more than, and then I did something else. It is also important that children are taught the difference between there, their and they're. If you're not sure look it up and correct your children. Along with correct capitalisation, children should be encouraged to reread their work aloud and look for simple mistakes, rather than wait for their teacher to correct it. Simple errors like, "how young are kids when they areown a mobile phone" (sic) are easy to pick up and correct before publishing. My problem with technology is that people have become lazy when expressing themselves and wait for the computer to give them a squiggly red line, or a green one (though they rarely know how to correct this). The trouble is, most computers aren't smart enough to pick up the subtle differences in the language that only a good education can provide. Get off facebook and go see what your kids are doing. Joe I seriously doubt that writing is becoming a lost art. It is perhaps messier than in the past, due to lack of practice, but it is still essential. You’d probably find that 7 out of 10 parents do not take enough interest in their child’s education and therefore have no idea what the children are doing in school. My concern is not that people are losing the art of writing, but that they have no concept of spelling and grammar, as clearly indicated by this post.

There is a definite difference between then and than, as in more than, and then I did something else. It is also important that children are taught the difference between there, their and they’re. If you’re not sure look it up and correct your children.

Along with correct capitalisation, children should be encouraged to reread their work aloud and look for simple mistakes, rather than wait for their teacher to correct it. Simple errors like, “how young are kids when they areown a mobile phone” (sic) are easy to pick up and correct before publishing.

My problem with technology is that people have become lazy when expressing themselves and wait for the computer to give them a squiggly red line, or a green one (though they rarely know how to correct this). The trouble is, most computers aren’t smart enough to pick up the subtle differences in the language that only a good education can provide.

Get off facebook and go see what your kids are doing.

Joe

]]> Comment on What do you do online? by Erin Walker /blog/783/what-do-you-do-online/comment-page-1/#comment-131 Erin Walker Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:44:28 +0000 /blog/?p=783#comment-131 I love Kidspot too! I have their daily emails and they continously provide us with interesting content. I have never really got into eBay but maybe I should try again :) Thanks for you feedback! I love Kidspot too! I have their daily emails and they continously provide us with interesting content. I have never really got into eBay but maybe I should try again :) Thanks for you feedback!

]]> Comment on What do you do online? by Rachel /blog/783/what-do-you-do-online/comment-page-1/#comment-130 Rachel Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:37:57 +0000 /blog/?p=783#comment-130 I am a huge Kidspot & Kidspot Social (www.kidspot.com.au). It is a great website to interact with other mothers and chat about anything - trampolines, products, child concerns, presents, party ideas etc. I love ebay and recently I have been viewing alot of small upcoming businesses on facebook. This is great because you can by some fantastic unique presents. I am a huge Kidspot & Kidspot Social (www.kidspot.com.au). It is a great website to interact with other mothers and chat about anything – trampolines, products, child concerns, presents, party ideas etc. I love ebay and recently I have been viewing alot of small upcoming businesses on facebook. This is great because you can by some fantastic unique presents.

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