Hector the Cat eight of his nine lives due to "ignorance of road safety practices". This was followed by a short instructional film. In subsequent years other characters were introduced in calendars, instructional films, and comic books including Millie, his girlfriend (1973), Uncle Tom (1974), Hector and Millie's three kittens (1975) and his space friend Ding Dong (1982). A study in 1978 found that, although children enjoyed the characters and stories, the material had a number of inadequacies. It stressed that road safety research findings and child development theory would need to be considered for any future development. The character is currently used
Yoga for children "Om" and "Namaste" chanting. Some also believe that the asanas, or postures, such as the sun salutation, are a form of Hindu religious worship". Since the benefits of using yoga in the classroom are great, many teachers avoid using the traditional Sanskrit pose names to avoid the religious association. Instead, they use generic terms that describe what one's body is doing (such as cat, cow, tree, table, and bridge). Yoga for children Yoga for children is a form of yoga that is designed specifically for children. It includes poses to increase strength, flexibility, and coordination. Classes are intended to be