Best Toys For the Terrific Two's

Now that your child has turned the terrific 2's, they seem to have even more energy then before so why not occupy their time with fun, interesting toys. We were all 2 years old at some point and depending on which era one lived basketball the different amount of toys available varied. Toys, especially now-a-days, not only provide entertainment for the young ones but also promote educational growth and stimulation. Now, toys are more then just a way to give parents and guardians a break.

Since there are many options available and the toy stores seems to be an endless sea, which toys are the best for those 2 year olds? One of the more popular choices are activity gyms. These come in many different sizes with a variety of shapes and colors kids can play with. Activity gyms can be enjoyed from the child's birth typically to 24 months in age. Many activity gyms play songs, make songs, and are made of soft materials for the child's safety.

Another toy that is ideal is a musical table. What is a musical table? Well, it is an interactive learning basketball that has a variety of songs, numbers, and letters the child can press to hear over and over again. This will keep your child entertained for hours on end. This type of table is an all-in-one learning and fun center that would be beneficial to any child. Not only can a 2 year old use it but younger toddlers as well.

Children who want to imagine they are in the "real world", but why grow up too fast, right? There are kitchen and living room play sets available. These sets come with all the elements of real life kitchens and living rooms. These are typically meant for those 2 years or older. Those children who may enjoy basketball, a mini basketball rim and ball would be perfect. There might be the next Tiger Woods somewhere out there, a mini golf set for punting would be highly recommended. Keeping kids active while they are younger may also increase the interesting in physical activities as they grow older. They might be attracted to a particular sport and it is never too early for them to practice.

Sure, a 2 year old would be happy with a empty box, but why deprive them of what is available to us this day and age.

Toys for your 2 year old

Troy James Macraft
Great Kid Gifts

3 Ways to Create Success in Girls Basketball

Did you know that you can draw success to yourself in girls basketball? You can create a magnetic force that pulls success your way. Players, coaches and teams that excel and seem to be overwhelmingly successful over and over and over again do not get that way by accident. They implement these strategies.

Expect Success

In 2008, Davidson College men's basketball team was basketball points shy from going to the Final Four. I heard this comment on ESPN after Davidson lost to Kansas in the Sweet 16.

"We expected to win," Davidson coach Bob McKillop said. "We didn't come here content or satisfied. We expected to win. This has been a 12-month mission. It came down to one final play. That's the beauty of this game that we play."

Unfortunately, Davidson did not reach the Final Four nor win the National Championship. However, Davidson set many records during the 2007-2008 season.

I believe that if Davidson had not expected to win, they would not have set records for the school year nor have been in position to be 3 points from playing in the Final Four.

Think Success

You are what you think about.

Norman Vincent Peale said "Change your thoughts and you change your world".

If you change the way you think about basketball, you can change the direction of your basketball career.

Speak Success

Speak about basketball in a positive tone to yourself.

You can post positive sayings or affirmations around your room, in your locker or in your notebook and basketball them out loud. Sayings like "I am a starter on the team," "I believe in myself," or "There is a women's college basketball scholarship for me."

Expecting, thinking and speaking success is just the beginning of creating success. It is really an amazing process. Because once you start to expect, think and speak success, you will begin to do the activities necessary for the success to appear.

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Ohio State Buckeyes - Tracing the 22 NCAA Titles of the Buckeyes

NCAA Championships is one of basketball most awaited events in every college team. It is a national title wherein the best of the best from different divisions and states are named. Some of the Big Ten Conference Division are able to make it on this important event while some are not. However, the basketball of joining are big since there are many sports sanctioned by this organization.

The most popular sports for this event are football, basketball and baseball. If you look at the track record of the different teams, some might take years before they get their next Championship Titles. Others can do it consecutively but could end up periods of drought. Well, it is quite expected as different teams evolve every year and different players with strong skills and abilities emerge. Not to mention, the coaches of the teams vary and they have different strategies. Some may contribute to their winning streak others just settle for division titles.

The Universities of the Big 10 Conference have their many chances in joining the different NCAA Championship Matches. One of them is Ohio State University. They have won a total of 22 NCAA Titles. Their varsity team is named as the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Out of curiosity, let us try to trace their achievements in NCAA. Below are their records and years that they have won their 22 National Titles from NCAA:

Swimming Team

Their swimming team for men has the most records of NCAA titles for this event. They accumulated a total of 11 titles since 1943. Mike Peppe was the coach in 1931-1963 who led the team to win these 11 titles. He was ranked number one to coach the most titles for the NCAA and Ohio State was one of the teams to win the most titles in a year (for the years 1953 and 1955).

Gymnastics

Their team for men was the winner of the NCAA championships in 1984, 1990 and 2001. They have produced 24 NCAA individual champions under the supervision of Miles Avery. In 2001, Jamie Natalie was the All-around champion.

Golf

The division for men won the NCAA title in 1945 and 1979. In 1945, this varsity team grabbed their first gold under the supervision of Robert Keppler. The second title was under Jim Brown. Both coaches are now in the hall of fame for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Track and Field, Fencing, Baseball and Basketball

Each of these teams grabbed one NCAA title only. Track and field gained the title under the coaching of F.R. Castleman. One of the notable players at his time was George Simpson, who was a champion for both 100 and 220-Yard Dash. Fencing team became National champion in 1942. Their baseball team won in 1966 under the coaching of Marty Karow. On the other hand, their basketball team won in 1960 under the coaching of Fred Taylor. Jerry Lucas was one of the top players at that time and he helped the team to win the title.

Freddie Brister is a huge fan of the Big 10 and the Ohio State Buckeyes. His love for the game of football started with an older brother passing the pigskin around in the backyard with cousins and neighborhood friends. He later played in high school, college and coached high school football for 25 years, before retiring to write for Sports Fan Treasures. Check out his Ohio State Merchandise

Allen Iverson Deal Beginning to Pay Off For Pistons

Detroit's bold move to ship Chauncey Billups to Devnver is slowly starting to reveal basketball madness in Joe D's mind. After all, trading a player with one of the best assist to turnover ratios, 6 conference finals, appearances, and an NBA MVP basketball is not easy. The one thing that seems to lack from the Pistons every year is penetration, points in the paint, and free throw attempts. So far, Allen Iverson is bringing that to the court.

The Eastern Conference will be a tough task for any team this year but the Pistons are a well tested team. Add Iverson's hunger for a ring and the possibility of Antonio McDyess coming back to the Piston lineup and Boston and Cleveland will have fits. Iverson has shown that it is possible for him to make other players better. He has accomplished everything worth accomplishing in his career but he still covets the one thing that Billups already has on his finger. Iverson craves to win at least one championship ring even if he was the 12th man off the bench.

After all, how would that look if Darko ends his career with a ring and one of the game's all-time scorers has only a donut to wear. It would be one of the NBA's greatest injustices to not see Iverson win a championship. The scene is set and the cast members are in place. It's time for Iverson to meet destiny and make history in this year of CHANGE. Perhaps there is some logic behind the madness.