Subscribe: Zambi Furreal Friends Giveaway
Zambi the Baby Elephant (Furreal Friends) is a charmer. He giggles and will even give you a kiss. But Zambi has a serious side–50% of the net profits go to benefit orphans of the AIDS epidemic in Africa as part of Project Zambi. Celebrities love Zambi, too and several signed special edition Zambi for an eBay fundraiser.
When I met Baby Zambi at Toy Fair (video), I was captivated by his antics and also by his message.
Zambi’s ears are decorated with a design by the children for whom he is an ambassador. And he comes with a bracelet so your child can show support for this important cause. Please consider inviting these children into your hearts this season.
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WANT IT: Zambi the Baby Elephant (Furreal Friends) ($45)
WIN IT: Hasbro is giving away one Baby Zambi to a Mamanista reader to spread the word about Project Zambi.
- Required Entry: Please visit Project Zambi (especially the “Talking With Kids” page) and leave us a comment on this post sharing one important thing you learned from the site.
- Additional Entries (up to three): You can receive up to three additional entries by linking to and/or sharing our Hottest Holiday Toys Guide (see rules at the bottom of the guide) and leaving separate comments on this post for each mode of entry.
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listen more than you talk seems imoportant to me.
I learned to Listen more than you talk – even when they ask questions. There are so many wonderful suggestions. Thanks so much.
I don’t know if it is exactly something I “learned” but I very much enjoy the part of the Talking With Kids page that mentions how we are all in it together. It is so true that people all over the world are connected and teaching children that they aren’t the center of everything but that they are connected to it all is a wonderful thing.
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I also tweeted about the guide
http://twitter.com/MomsNotAll/status/5834204963
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I also shared the Hottest Toys of 2009 post on Kirtsy. My username there is: qemorio
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Definitely learned that listening more than talking is important, thanks.
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I learn by buying Zambi your helping kids in africa
Be honest, but you don’t have to give “the whole truth.” It’s OK to say “I don’t know” when kids ask tough questions, such as “Why does this happen?” You can use your own religious or philosophical views to help you answer this, but it is also fine to say it is confusing to you, also. When thinking about how much information to give, the best rule is to follow their lead.
I thought this was important and well worded:
“If you think your child has been exposed to misinformation, then it is crucial to correct that information as soon as possible. If your child has handled other difficult topics, then you probably have a good sense of how they might handle this one. If a child gets very fearful, that doesn’t mean you spoke too soon. It just means that their inner fears got attached to this topic, and you can work to offer reassurance and feelings of safety.
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I tweeted
http://twitter.com/goodieslist/status/5843749920
I learned that Zambi comes with a bracelet for your child to wear. They can then share the meaning of the bracelet which is to bring awareness of the orphans of Africa.
Fifty percent of Hasbro’s net profits from the worldwide sales of ZAMBI will be donated to Hasbro’s PROJECT ZAMBI Fund, which will support programs that provide direct services to children orphaned by AIDS in Africa–this is so awesome !! and thanks for the giveaway !
its important to be honest about things but don’t be overly explicit
i digged the holiday gift guide cneiding
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I learned a lot of interesting things about the Zambi program, but the cutest thing about the toy is that it blows kisses at you… c’mon: that’s adorable.
“Be careful in your language”. It is very important to choose our words wisely and think about the effects before we say things to our kids.
I learned that Hasbro is a generous and global minded company!
I went on the Message to Parents page–
learned when Kids ask serious questions,Listen.
it’s okay to take some time to think about the answer!
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listen more then talk is what everyone forgets
I learned hasbro donates part of the proceeds and my grandkids love elephants
elephants are considered africa’s most majestic and proudest native animals.
i love what they are saying about listening more than you talk. what a great way to learn about what your kids are thinking and feeling. a great lesson we should all put to use more!
I’ve always known that listening is more important than talking. That’s why so many people come to me to talk about their problems.
I learned that part of the proceeds from the zambi line are donated!
love the advice to accentuate the positive
As part of discussing difficult topics, such as children who are suffering, be sure to point out the compassion and empathy shown by so many people eager to help. Even the most difficult topics have an uplifting side to them. It is important for children to hear that others are helping a cause and therefore more willing to help themselves when able.
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I learned that when talking with your children you should always accentuate the positive.
I learned that 15 million African children have been orphaned by AIDS.
I learned honesty is the best policy. Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
I like this tip: Give children the chance to express their own particular feelings and thoughts, which might be quite different than you expect.
Thanks for the review and giveaway!
I had never thought of being careful in my language with the kids before-as far as using the word ‘lost’. Very good to know!
I think it’s good for parents to know that they can say “they don’t know” when they don’t know something. It is VERY important though to find the answer and get back to them. Obviously, this is easier with older children, but often I think we feel like we have to give them answers now and it really isn’t doing our children any favors if we aren’t giving them proper information.
I learned to Listen more than you talk
I learned that is most important to actively listen to children. They have much to tell.
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It’s okay to tell your kids you don’t know the answer!
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I thought the section on teaching children interdependence was very interesting. It was an area I may already be doing, but I didn’t realize this is what it taught my child!
I also tweeted about it @creativebug
Accentuate the positive. This can be quite difficult at times.
Listen more than you talk
My son is a little young to understand the topic of AIDS but we did recenty have a discussion about how children all around the world do not have money to buy things and don’t go to the doctor for checkups. Good tips for discussion!
I like when they said to always be honest with your child. I think this is very important.
The children who designed the artwork for ZAMBI’s ears and the PROJECT ZAMBI bracelet need help growing up because their parents died of AIDS.
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What a beautiful toy. I didn’t know that ZAMBI was created to help support organizations that are caring for children who have been orphaned by AIDS in Africa.
The elephant is adorable and looks like a lot fun.
I learned: Yes, empathy and compassion can be taught. But it is a lifelong lesson, and it is taught more by role-modeling than by lectures.
I learned to Listen more than you talk.
Be honest-it’s OK to say – I don’t know
I like the advice of it they ask, they are ready to talk about it. I have personally lost a friend from complications of AIDS and do plan on discussing HIV/AIDS with my children.
A portion of the proceeds to go help those orphaned by AIDS – a great way to teach our kids about helping others!
I learned to be more careful with your words !
Thank you for the giveaway. He is too cute! Zambi comes with a bracelet for your child which can be used to share about Africa.
Hasbro has committed to donate a minimum of $500,000 from the worldwide sales of ZAMBI THE BABY ELEPHANT to the Project Zambi fund, part of the Hasbro Children’s Fund.
-That’s fantastic.
I posted the link to my livejournal acct
http://sadieloree.livejournal.com/88727.html
I also posted the hottest toys list link to my facebook, but am not sure you can view it since it’s a private acct.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=668326583&ref=nf
What a great way to teach kids to be advocates: give them wearable art from the people who are needing help! The bracelet is such a fun way to do that!
If you think your child has been exposed to misinformation, then it is crucial to correct that information as soon as possible is one thing I learned
I learned that half of the proceeds will go to the Project Zambi fund, I think that’s great!
Love all the teaching tools there for how to have a great dialogue with kids on such an important topic!
I learned that Project Zambi is a global initiative to raise awareness of the 15 million children in Africa who are orphaned because of AIDS.
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My nephew would love this for Christmas
I enjoyed learning how to best express our values when talking to our children,
Zambi the baby elephant was created to help support organizations that are caring for children who have been orphaned by AIDS in Africa.
main entry: I learned that its important to listen to the kids and hear there voice instead of always talking and letting them to silent, by doing so you hear what they may or maynot already know to self explain aids better to them instead of assuming your own conclutions.
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Hasbro established the PROJECT ZAMBI Fund within the Hasbro Children’s Fund to support programs that provide for the care and comfort of these orphaned children.
I linked!
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I have been really trying to listen when my grandchildren talk to me. I stop what ever I’m doing and give them all my attention. I like how it says to be honest and its ok to just say I don’t know if you don’t know the answer. I will also wait until they are ready to hear about certain topics or when I think they should. A lot of great information. Thank you!
I shared your Hottest Holidays Toys Guide on Twitter
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/6088605275
I learned that Hasbro has committed to donate a minimum of $500,000 to the PROJECT ZAMBI Fund!
Listen more than you talk – words we could all benefit from …
Listen more than you talk.
Zambie is a special toy being sold to support an organization that benefits children who have been orphaned by the AIDS epidemic.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
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I like the tip that says to accentuate the positive, it seems pretty important to me!
Thanks for the chance!
I think that this is a wonderful way to open up communication. The most important thing that I learned as to listen more than you talk.
I learned that Project Zambi operates in many, many countries. Thanks for the contest! codisweepstakes2 (at) gmail.com
I learned to Listen more than you talk.
I couldn’t get the Talking with Kids page to load right for some reason, so I went to the Zambi site and learned it helps kids in Africa who have Aids by helping to improve their life.
Children pick things up and it’s usually better to let them know what’s going on than to have them wonder and worry about it on their own. If they ask about it, then they are ready to discuss it.
I love the Talking with Kids page! I learned Listening more than talking is important.
I learned that Zambi comes with a child’s bracelet so that your child can wear it and help raise awareness of children in Africa.
That saying I don’t know isn’t a bad thing sometimes! thanks for the contest!
I found this very interesting:
Be careful in your language
Children are very concrete and literal. If a child hears about children “losing their parents,” for example, they might panic if they hear you say you got lost on your way to a new place. Using “sleep” as a substitute for “death” can make children fearful of going to sleep.
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I learned that even though it’s tough to talk to your kids about AIDS, it’s still very important that they learn the facts without getting too much information. It’s very important to listen more than you talk – even when they ask questions. Not so easy!
Listen more than you talk – I like that tip :)
Oh yes… Being careful about your language… I try so hard to watch the words I use.. Not just bad words but in general when trying to explain something…
Listening is more important than talking!
Empathy and compassion can be taught. It is a lifelong lesson, and it is taught more by role-modeling than by lectures.
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Nurture your kids when they are in pain, even if you think “it’s nothing serious.”
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An excellent lesson: Empathy and compassion can be taught. But it is a lifelong lesson, and it is taught more by role-modeling than by lectures.
I learned that it also comes with a braclet for your child to wear.
Listen more than you talk! It’s important in more than just this situation!
What a great idea, and cause! I have never had this conversation with my daughter, and this would be a fantastic fun way, to explain this epidemic, and cause to her! I often talk more than I listen, and I learned I need to change that!
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Thanks!
I learned that it’s important to listen more than you talk when talking with your children about difficult subjects. Thank you!
Fifty percent of Hasbro’s net profits from the worldwide sales of ZAMBI will be donated to Hasbro’s PROJECT ZAMBI Fund, which will support programs that provide direct services to children orphaned by AIDS in Africa–this is so awesome !! and thanks for the giveaway
Its important to listen more than you talk – even when they are asking questions! Thanks for the chance!
I learned that Zambi gives part of it’s profit to children in Africa. That rocks!
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I learned that I need to “Listen more than you talk”! Boy, isn’t this true for all of us!
Wonderful cause!
Be Honest!
I learned that Zambi’s name comes from Zambia, because it’s Zambi’s cause to help the children there!
Cassie
cjm92995@yahoo.com
Fifty percent of Hasbro’s net profits from the worldwide sales of ZAMBI will be donated to Hasbro’s PROJECT ZAMBI Fund, which will support programs that provide direct services to children orphaned by AIDS in Africa.
What an awesome giveaway! I learned that listening more than talking is important~~~
I learned that it’s ok to say “That’s a very big question and I want to think about it some before I answer it” when you are asked a very important question.. I’ve never thought about that before, and probably would blurt out the first thing that came to mind. I like the idea of being prepared and informed when answering questions, but now know that it’s ok if I’m not completely prepared ahead of time!
Be honest, but you don’t have to give “the whole truth.” It’s OK to say “I don’t know” when kids ask tough questions, such as “Why does this happen?” You can use your own religious or philosophical views to help you answer this, but it is also fine to say it is confusing to you, also. When thinking about how much information to give, the best rule is to follow their lead.
Be honest and listen more than you talk, I like those two.
I have learned the the Message to the parents area is broken lol
I am sorry but I am getting nothing but broke code. But I did learn that they would like you to talk to your children when you bring zambi into your home about helping others.
Hasbro will donate 50 percent of its net profits from worldwide sales of Zambi the Baby Elephant, or a minimum of $1.25 for each Zambi sold, in 2009, to help children orphaned by AIDS in Africa.
Accentuate the positive,would not have occurred to me before reading this.It even helps me to realize,as they said, even the most difficult topics have an uplifting side to them.
supe61@hotmail.com
It is really cool that Fifty percent of Hasbro’s net profits from the worldwide sales of ZAMBI will be donated to Hasbro’s PROJECT ZAMBI Fund
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Hasbro has committed to donate a minimum of $500,000 from the worldwide sales of ZAMBI THE BABY ELEPHANT to the Project Zambi fund, part of the Hasbro Children’s Fund.
http://twitter.com/kngmckellar/status/6289423084
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I learned that with the help of Mary Fisher, a world-renowned textile artist and special representative of The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Hasbro was able to bring the spirit of Africa’s children directly to PROJECT ZAMBI.
I learned Fifty percent of Hasbro’s net profits from the worldwide sales of ZAMBI will be donated to Hasbro’s PROJECT ZAMBI Fund
Half of the proceeds will go to the Project Zambi fund..
Listen more than talk.
I learned to Listen more than you talk , even when they ask questions:)
I learned that listening more than talking is important.
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