If you want to take great photographs of your Children’s Birthday Party there are a few rules to follow so you can capture the essence of the day and not end up with a full memory card or roll of film that is out of focus and shot a second behind the action.

Photographing children, especially in a party environment can be especially challenging because children have lots of energy and a short attention span, this combination can be the kiss of death when it comes to taking pictures.

So, how do you capture great pictures of your Children’s Birthday Party?

Firstly, do not be distracted by the other things going on in the room.

Family Guide to The Beijing Olympics.

For me, the Olympics is about the dedication and work the athletes have put in order to represent their country in one of the greatest sporting events ever.

Can you imagine being at the top of your game like that, the world at your feet, the personal sacrifice it has taken to get there and the feelings of sheer joy in your accomplishment. I can not think of how they would describe it, the best sporting emotion I ever had was winning the Leicestershire Rugby County Cup, being the best in world, a gold medal at the Olympics, is a gazillion miles from that.

…If you love the whole idea, like me but also have to work, then grab this news sprout and embed it in your facebook, myspace or similar profile, you will be able to keep up with all the news

Teaching your child how to read is one of the most valuable gifts you will ever give them.

I have just read a post on another blog, Life Without School, and I really connected with the author for the way her daughter struggled to read as well and she has some great ideas of the little things you can do every day to build the foundations for your children’s reading future. Take a look if you can.