5.) Improved Editing Skills Proofreading is an important skill that is difficult to teach. Editing of daily entries will help children learn how to present their ideas clearly and professionally.

6.) Improved Spelling Automated spell-checking helps children be aware of spelling errors when they occur.

7.) Typing Getting children acquainted with keyboards at a young age will help them become familiar with their layout and function, quickly making them proficient typists.

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Because blogging involves Internet, parents and teachers should also take opportunity to educate youngsters about dangers of Internet. The Internet is global in its reach and developing safe Internet habits at a young age is critical. Remind children not to disclose personal information including names, addresses or location of events they plan to attend.

Staying Safe Online - http://www.small-business-software.net/staying-safe-online.htm

* More than half of U.S. households have pets, and many of them are including their "best friends" in holiday plans. * According to a survey conducted by Pet Supplies "Plus" chain, 97% of its customers will buy gifts for their animals this Yuletide season. * 28% of owners will spend more on their pets than on their spouses when buying gifts. * 47% will spend more on their pets than on relatives other than their spouse. * 54% will spend more on their pets than on their in-laws. * 83% will wrap their pets' gifts. * 68% claim that their pets will unwrap presents themselves with their paws. * 71% will buy something practical for them.

Buying gifts for our pets is only half it. If someone we know is a pet lover, we often show our support by giving person a pet-related gift. And, since saying goes, "love me, love my dog", there's often pressure to throw in a little dog gift for Spike too. For a casual dog-loving aquaintance, our dog lover gift might be a simple coffee mug with a picture of their favorite dog breed. A set of plush doggie-themed golf club covers could make an amusing gift for a colleague. Maybe Aunt Janine has a collection of dog figurines we can add to. Or, at other end of spectrum, one could splurge on a diamond-studded doggie themed bracelet for wife (although I wouldn't recommend this as an anniversary gift. Unless you're verrry sure.) and a new house for Spike. The good news is, there's no shortage of goods and services to inspire even most rabid of dog lovers and dog gift shoppers. And dog lover gift shoppers. Whether names on your gift list are human or canine, you'll never run out of things to buy and places to shop. If you're one of those gifted gift givers who's never at a loss for what to get and where to find it I envy you. If you're more like rest of us, and you need a little help, you'll find plenty of ideas online (Ahem!). You can also look for future articles in this series, in which I'll hone in on various ways you can pamper and reward dogs and dog lovers in your life. So go ahead, spoil your furry friends. Celebrate your love for your dog, and your sister in law's love for her dog. Shower them with goodies and gifts. It's a dog's life. And if I get to come back for another round, I want it to be as one of those lucky dogs!!