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    Scholastic Scholastic News Online

  • Sesame Street Turns 40

    This month, Sesame Street--the classic children';s television show that stars furry Muppets alongside human actors--celebrates its 40th anniversary

  • Lunar Lander Inventors Win Big

    The X Prize Foundation awarded the Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander X Prize at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Two teams of inventors won a total of $1.5 million for crafting and flying robotic machines that could land on the moon.

  • Yankees Win Their 27th World Series

    The Yankees claimed their 27th World Series championship Wednesday with a 7-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. They won four games to the Phillies'; two in the best-of-seven series.

  • Tribal Nations Converge on D.C.

    President Barack Obama is holding a Tribal Nations Conference in Washington, D.C., on November 5. It is the largest summit of its kind in U.S. history and the first presidential meeting with tribal leaders in 15 years.

  • Supersized Ring Circles Saturn

    Scientists recently discovered a new ring around the planet Saturn. It is the largest known ring in our solar system.
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    The Kids Fun Factory

  • Maclaren Strollers Recalled :: One MILLION Strollers!

    Proud Parents OC
    12 Nov 2009 | 2:04 pm
    This week, the Maclaren Stroller company agreed to a "voluntary recall" of all its models sold as far back as 1999, conceding that the fingers of 12 children were severed by the stroller's hinges when they were opened or closed.Parents with concerns over the safety of Maclaren pushchairs can ask for new safety kits after concerns were raised about injuries to children.If you own a Maclaren Baby Stroller, get your repair kit today, for your child's safety:www.maclarenbaby.com

  • Pretend City in Irvine :: Top of list for fun things to do with kids in Orange County

    Proud Parents OC
    11 Nov 2009 | 11:54 am
    Pretend City Children’s Museum - Children at Playhttp://pretendcity.org/Children will have the opportunity to experience many professions as part of the Pretend City community. The opportunity for dress-up and role-playing are key components of education and fun at Pretend City!When I grow up, I want to be…There is an art place, where your child can do an art project. There is a garden to grow vegetables and harvest. There's a grocery store, a fire station, a gas station, a police station, a health station where you can pretend to be a doctor. There is even an "ocean" where you can float…

  • Keep Kids From Eating Too Much Candy After Halloween

    Proud Parents OC
    2 Nov 2009 | 3:04 pm
    Keep Kids From Eating Too Much Candy After HalloweenWhile I love the cute costumes and the neighborly aspect of trick-or-treating, I sure don't love the giant sacks of candy that result from it. How do you keep your kids from eating too much candy, whether they've accumulated their loot on Halloween, Valentine's Day, Easter, or some other occasion?Keep Your Eyes PeeledMy little girl had a Halloween Sleepover last year. Even though I took all her and her friends candy away and made them play lots of fun games, they still managed to get all hyper on there camp out. Before they went to bed I…

  • HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR TRICK OR TREATING

    Proud Parents OC
    30 Oct 2009 | 9:35 am
    HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR TRICK OR TREATING Trick or Treating should be one of the great adventures of Halloween for kids! They can get dressed in scary costumes and go door to door, begging "Tricks or Treats!" from neighbors or at the local mall. Lots of towns have a Harvest Festival so kids can Trick-or-Treat safely. But going door to door is the stuff of childhood memories! It should be a fun time, without trouble and pain, so following some easy tips can keep your child safe every Halloween. * Children should go out during daylight hours only unless accompanied by a responsible adult.*…

  • free pumpkin carving patterns | easy paper pattern for children Halloween pumpkin carving

    Proud Parents OC
    25 Oct 2009 | 9:17 am
    We love carving pumpkins at home with the kids, something free to do with your kids. We'll free after you pay for the pumpkins. Trader Joes has pumpkins for $3.49 each - the best price around. Even Walmart sells them for $4.99.Here is a link to free pumpkin carving patterns | easy paper pattern for children Halloween pumpkin carving: http://paperpumpkins.com/patterns.htmHappy Halloween!
 
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    About.com Children's Books

  • Best Children's Books About Thanksgiving

    19 Nov 2009 | 4:01 pm
    Check out my brief reviews of some of the best children's books about Thanksgiving. The books range from the nonfiction book 1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving to humorous children's Thanksgiving picture books to books about the beauties of nature. What are your family's favorite children's books about Thanksgiving? Click on "Comments" below and post your recommendations. (Cover art courtesy of National Geographic)Best Children's Books About Thanksgiving originally appeared on About.com Children's Books on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 00:01:56.Permalink | Comment | Email this

  • The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

    18 Nov 2009 | 4:01 pm
    The Tale of Despereaux, by Kate DiCamillo, is an odd and engrossing novel-length fairy tale. In fact, it has a lot in common with Grimm's fairy tales. The hero, Despereaux Tilling, is a mouse with large ears. The Tale of Despereaux is not only a excellent book for 8-12 year olds, it is also a terrific read aloud for younger kids. Kate DiCamillo was awarded the Newbery Medal for this very entertaining novel, which was first published in 2003 by Candlewick Press. The Tale of Despereaux continues to be very popular with children and families, as well as with elementary school teachers who use it…

  • Spotlight on Ezra Jack Keats

    17 Nov 2009 | 4:01 pm
    Ezra Jack Keats was born on March 11, 1916. He died on May 6, 1983, at the age of sixty-seven. The talented artist and author is remembered as something of a pioneer in his use of African American children as main characters and in his use of mixed media collages to illustrate his stories. Ezra Jack Keats was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1963 for his picture book The Snowy Day, which is still popular today. The Snowy Day is also included in Keats's Neighborhood, a collection of popular stories by Keats. Do you and your kids have a favorite picture book by Ezra Jack Keats? If so, click on…

  • We Are Extremely Very Good Recyclers

    16 Nov 2009 | 4:01 pm
    If you are looking for a good book to introduce your 3- to 6-year-old children to recycling and what they can do to help protect the environment, I recommend We Are Extremely Very Good Recyclers. This picture book features big brother Charlie and his "small and funny" little sister, Lola, and wonderfully quirky mixed media collages. You may remember Charlie and Lola from the picture book I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato, for which British author and illustrator Lauren Child received the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal in 2001 or from I Am Not Sleepy and Will Not Go To Bed or I am Too…

  • The Invention of Hugo Cabret

    15 Nov 2009 | 4:01 pm
    Brian Selznick achieved the highest honor a children's picture book illustrator can receive in the United States when he was awarded the Caldecott Medal for The Invention of Hugo Cabret, which he wrote and illustrated. His win was something of a surprise, because The Invention of Hugo Cabret is not your typical picture book, although like good picture books, both illustrations and text are used to tell the story. Instead, it is a fascinating adventure novel for 9-14 year olds, set in 1931 Paris. As the title page describes the book, it is "A Novel in Words and Pictures." The book is more than…
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    Kids Lit

  • Grumpy Grandpa

    saecker
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:07 am
    Grumpy Grandpa by Heather Henson, illustrated by Ross MacDonald A little boy talks about his grandpa who is always grumpy.  Every year he and his parents drive to spend two weeks on his grandpa’s farm.  The little boy has to be quiet and not disturb his grandpa.  He tries to stay out of grandpa’s way so that he isn’t yelled at like the TV or the dog, but it’s not so easy.  Every afternoon, after a nap, Grandpa leaves the farm alone.  The little boy wonders where he goes.  Then the next day, Grandpa takes the boy along.  They head to a boat on a pond…

  • Muktar and the Camels

    saecker
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:58 am
    Muktar and the Camels by Janet Graber, illustrated by Scott Mack Muktar lives in a Somalian orphanage after his parents have died.  His parents had roamed Somalia with camels before the drought and war changed everything.  Now all Muktar has of his old life is a withered root that his father gave him and told him to use wisely.  Then one day, a man arrives with three camels loaded with books.  Muktar is asked to help unload the camels and as he does, he notices a wound on the foot of one camel.  The librarian is too busy to listen to his concerns, so Muktar creates a…

  • Oh Crumps!

    saecker
    19 Nov 2009 | 1:34 pm
    Oh, Crumps! by Lee Bock, illustrated by Morgan Midgett Farmer Felandro is so very tired.  He has a lot to do tomorrow: milk the cows, fix the fence, mow the hay and climb the silo.  And morning comes so early.  As he is falling asleep, he hears the goats Maahing outside.  Oh crumps!  So he puts on his boots and heads out to put them in their pen.  Back in bed, he goes through his list of chores for tomorrow mixing his words up, and then hears the dogs barking.  On go the boots, out to the barn, gets the dogs settled, back in bed, list of chores, and another…

  • Imogene’s Last Stand

    saecker
    19 Nov 2009 | 1:21 pm
    Imogene’s Last Stand by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter Imogene lives in a tiny town in New Hampshire called Liddleville.  She loves history more than anything else, so begins to tidy up the town’s historical society.  Once it is all clean, she waits eagerly for crowds to come and tour.  But no one comes except for one workman who puts a sign in the front yard saying that the house will be torn down.  The mayor wants progress and new, not old history.  How in the world will Imogene be able to save history from the stomp of progress?  Perhaps…

  • More Movie News

    saecker
    19 Nov 2009 | 1:05 pm
       All from the great movie blog /Film. An incredible voice cast has been announced for the 3D animated movie of Guardians of Ga’Hoole.  Voices include Sam Neill, Geoffrey Rush, Hugo Weaving and David Wenham.  The film is based on the first three books of the series.  It will be released in September 2010. You can check out the new trailer for Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief at the official site.  It will be released on February 12, 2010. Transformers producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura will produce a big screen version of Michael Scott’s…
 
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    Children's Writing Web Journal

  • The New “Children’s Writing Update” is Online!

    Jon
    18 Nov 2009 | 10:18 am
    The new issue of our free e-zine, Children’s Writing Update, is now online. This issue features some great market tips for YA writers, a treasure trove of writing advice from the late Allen Ginsberg, and article on creating great titles for your children’s books and much more. Go check it out at http://www.getresponse.com/archive/cwupdate/Childrens-Writing-Update-The-Best-Writing-Tips-Ever-3302265.html Enjoy! Interested in learning how to write a book and send it to children’s book publishers? Come on over to The CBI Clubhouse for audios, videos, insider writing tips and…

  • Children’s Book Publishers: How to Find the Right One for Your Manuscript

    Jon
    16 Nov 2009 | 3:19 pm
    Looking to send a manuscript to children’s book publishers? Here’s an easy three-step approach to help you find just the right publisher for your story! Note: If you’re having trouble viewing this video, you can also see it DailyMotion, BlipTV ,  5Min , Graspr and Viddler. Feel free to embed this video (or any of our videos)!  Go to http://youtube.com/cbiclubhouse for lots of great videos you can use on your blog or website. Interested in learning how to write a book and send it to children’s book publishers? Come on over to The CBI Clubhouse for audios, videos,…

  • New Poll: 30 years from now, will children’s books primarily be electronic or remain mostly on paper?

    Jon
    11 Nov 2009 | 9:32 am

  • Children’s Fiction: Let Go Of Your Ending to Take Your Readers on a Wonderful Journey

    Laura
    10 Nov 2009 | 3:01 pm
    One of my favorite bits of wisdom found in William Least Heat-Moon’s Blue Highways: A Journey into America (including the first line: Beware thoughts that come in the night.) is contained in an exchange Heat-Moon had with a man he met in Tennessee. The man asked him, “Where you headed from here?” Heat-Moon replied, “I don’t know.” Grinning, the man pronounced, “Cain’t get lost then.” There’s something incredibly liberating about not knowing where you’re going. We rarely have this freedom in our daily lives. We have to plan the…

  • Five Reasons Why You Can’t Be A Writer (And Why None Of Them Are True)

    Laura
    3 Nov 2009 | 10:29 am
    I have a very clean house. I vacuum almost daily, regularly dust my silverware drawer for crumbs, and organize my closets at least three times a year. What’s my secret? I’m a writer who works from home. Like many writers, when deadlines loom I circle my laptop, finding excuses not to get started. But because I do consider myself a writer (and my Mexico vacation depends on it), eventually I plant myself in the chair and get to work. And yet I’m one of the lucky ones. I hear from a lot of people who long to call themselves writers, but have generated all sorts of reasons never…
 
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    Animal Jr

  • Easy Christmas Crafts: Printable Pinwheels

    Wendy Piersall
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:06 am
    Print and make these easy printable Christmas pinwheel for kids! All you need to make this craft project is your printer, a pencil or dowel, and a pin. You can make a penguin pinwheel, or a reindeer pinwheel, or even combine them into one pinwheel! Penguin Printable Pinwheel Craft Reindeer Printable Pinwheel Craft Here are more printable pinwheels, along with reindeer coloring pages and penguin coloring pages, too! Or check out all of our Christmas crafts, coloring pages and activities from the Woo! Jr. Network.

  • Cartoon Dinosaur Coloring Pages

    Wendy Piersall
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:37 am
    Our cartoon dragon coloring pages are a big hit over at Fantasy Jr., so I figured we should put together some cute cartoon dinosaurs over here! And did you know that we have over 45 sets of animal coloring pages?! Some of the most popular are these zoo coloring pages, cute animal coloring pages, rainforest animal coloring pages and our animal masks to color. Cartoon Dinosaur Coloring Page Cute Dinosaur Coloring Page Cartoon Girl Dinosaur Coloring Page Winking Dinosaur Coloring Page Dinosaurs in Love Coloring Page Laughing Dinosaur Coloring Page Mom and Baby Dinosaurs Coloring Page Dancing…

  • Thanksgiving Printable Craft: Turkey Animal Masks

    Wendy Piersall
    5 Nov 2009 | 3:47 am
    Grab our Thanksgiving Turkey Mask and have some fun this holiday. You can choose one to color yourself, or print the full color printable mask on your color printer. We have more printable Thanksgiving masks on Craft Jr., too! Thanksgiving Printable Craft - Full Color Turkey Mask Thanksgiving Printable Craft - Turkey Mask Coloring Page More Printable Animal Masks More Thanksgiving Activities

  • Thanksgiving Coloring Pages: Turkey Coloring Pages

    Wendy Piersall
    2 Nov 2009 | 4:29 am
    For more Thanksgiving fun, check out our fall Mandala coloring pages, printable Thanksgiving pinwheel craft, Thanksgiving word searches, or these Thanksgiving appetizers for kids! Thanksgiving Turkey Coloring Pages Turkey Coloring Page with Wheat Turkey Coloring Page with Wheat & Corn Turkey Coloring Page with Thanksgiving Decoration Happy Thanksgiving Coloring Page Eat Beef Thanksgiving Turkey Coloring Page Pilgrim Turkey Coloring Page Bonus – More Thanksgiving Animal Coloring Pages Thanksgiving Puppy Coloring Page Thanksgiving Dinner Thief Coloring Page Thanksgiving Cat Coloring…

  • Turkey Crafts for Kids

    Wendy Piersall
    1 Nov 2009 | 3:01 am
    Thanksgiving holds a special place in our hearts here at Animal Jr – it was just one year ago that we launched our site with these printable turkey masks and our turkey coloring pages! We’ve grown into a whole kids activities network since then, and we are indeed grateful for all the blessings we’ve received in 2009!! Kids Thanksgiving Turkey Crafts Turkey Finger Puppet Craft Gratitude Turkey Thanksgiving Craft Printable Turkey Masks Turkey Pinecone Craft for Kids Turkey Handprint Paper Plate Craft Recycled Cardboard Thanksgiving Card Turkey Hat Paper Craft Tin Can Felt…
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    School Kids Healthcare Blog

  • Veterans Day

    skhc
    11 Nov 2009 | 1:28 pm
    November 11th is Veterans Day, a day to honor those who have served or are serving in the military. A day is not long enough to make up for the time veterans have given us and given of themselves but it is a dedicated day to say thank you. Say thank you to the veterans you know, to the ones you don’t and to the ones you have yet to meet. PS Veterans and Active Duty Military eat free today at Applebees Source: Applebees.com, YouTube.com No TagsShare This

  • November is American Diabetes Month

    skhc
    3 Nov 2009 | 1:38 pm
    For years the American Diabetes Association has used the month of November to raise awareness about the seriousness of diabetes and diabetes prevention and control. This November the American Diabetes Association will carry on this tradition but in addition they’re launching the national movement to “Stop Diabetes.” Stop Diabetes is a movement that will encourage people across America to take action against this disease. You can support this movement by sharing your personal story about how diabetes has affected your life with others. Spread the word about the Stop Diabetes…

  • Support the Pink Ribbon

    skhc
    16 Oct 2009 | 2:15 pm
    When someone says October you may think of fall leaves bursting into color or the macabre of Halloween but have you remembered to think pink? October, as we all should know, is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women (the first is skin cancer). Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women ages 35 to 54. Another breast cancer fact is that approximately one is almost every eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2009, approximately 192,370 women…

  • Recall of Select Heartstart Fr2+ AEDs

    skhc
    13 Oct 2009 | 12:26 pm
    Official Press Release September 28, 2009 - Seattle - Philips announced today that it is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,400 HeartStart FR2+ automated external defibrillators (AEDs). This recall is being conducted due to the possibility of a memory chip failure that may render the device inoperable. Only certain HeartStart FR2+ AEDs (models M3860A and M3861A, distributed by Philips; and models M3840A and M3841A, distributed by Laerdal Medical) manufactured between May, 2007 and January, 2008 are included in the voluntary recall. The HeartStart FR2+ defibrillators are used by trained…

  • Swine Flu Vaccination – Are You Getting One?

    skhc
    9 Oct 2009 | 11:56 am
    All over the internet press releases are surfacing about the availability of the swine flu vaccination. Will you be in line to get a swine flu shot or the nasal spray administered? What about your child? The CDC considers people 6 months to 24 years old at high risk yet according to an Associated Press-GfK poll 38 percent of parents said they were unlikely to give permission for their kids to be vaccinated at school. Adults seem to have very mixed feelings about the swine flu vaccination, regardless of what profession they’re in. Will there be side effects somewhere down the road? What…
 
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    ART PROJECTS FOR KIDS

  • Turkey Scratch Art Drawing

    Kathy Barbro
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:45 pm
    This scratchy-looking technique is called “sgraffito”, and it works well with drawing something like a turkey with all it’s lines and feathers.1. I made a simple line drawing of a turkey for the students (that you can download here) as they are a rather unusual and complex shape. Have the students trace the lines with a black Sharpie marker to thicken the lines.2. The turkeys are to be colored in with oil pastels. Important: this layer needs to be thick and it really helps to use some very soft oil pastels like the Portfolio brand. I’m not sure that the less expensive ones will work…

  • Plaster Snowflake Paper Weight

    Kathy Barbro
    18 Nov 2009 | 10:29 pm
    This is a variation of my Dinosaur Fossils post, but uses a snowflake ornament instead. I found thin wood-like snowflakes at Micheal’s that were just three for $1. This paperweight measures about 5" wide by 3/4" thick.1. I cut a 6 inch square piece of cardboard just as a plate to hold my cast until it dried. I took a handful of clay (left over from ceramic projects), rolled it smooth, and then pressed into almost a 6" diameter pancake and centered in on my cardboard.2. Taking the snowflake, I pressed it firmly into the clay to make an impression. The snowflake is then removed.3. I cut a…

  • Tempera Turkey Painting

    Kathy Barbro
    17 Nov 2009 | 11:01 pm
    This project uses the same drawing technique that I posted about here, but is drawn in a large format (about 12" x 18") and painted with tempera paint. I let the students finish the feathers in whatever manner they wished – either realistic or with fun patterns. My goal was to have them practice their radial drawing with the feather lines that went out from the body. I compared it to the lines that radiate out from the sun, which most students seemed to grasp, even the 1st graders.

  • Paper Mache Bowls

    Kathy Barbro
    16 Nov 2009 | 3:55 pm
    My after-school paper mache class just finished their bowl project, and I love how they turned out. The key is to just not take any shortcuts. This bowl is made from four mache sessions: two with newspaper and two with paper towels. 1. I have posted the steps to this project before, which you can see by clicking here. I had previously instructed students to do just three layers of mache, but you can see the difference that is made by adding one more layer. I love how thick and strong this one is. It stands about 12" high. This bowl was made by a talented kinder (with a little help from his…

  • How to Draw Thanksgiving Pumpkins

    Kathy Barbro
    15 Nov 2009 | 10:55 am
    Students can learn how to make circles look like spheres when they practice drawing pumpkins. I’ve broken my drawing into steps, and am happy to tip everyone in on a great new coloring product, Crayola Twistables Slick Stix I’m not getting any endorsement, I just happened to find these at Michael’s and love the way they look and act like oil pastels, but without all the mess. 1. My pumpkins were drawn as shown in my diagrams, first with a large, medium and small overlapping circle, and then following the steps shown above.2. When the pencil drawing was complete, I traced all the lines…
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    Art Smarts 4 Kids

  • Halloween Pumpkin Carving

    Jessica
    27 Oct 2009 | 6:48 pm
    I spent the weekend moving! Yes, again. I know. It was humid and rainy as we moved my things into my new place, but I’m happy and settling in nicely. While I was lugging boxes up and down stairs, my family was carving pumpkins. My family lives in a different state than I do, so they weren’t able to help with the heavy lifting, but my mom did offer to write a guest post about her pumpkin carving

  • The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush by Tomie dePaola

    Jessica
    16 Oct 2009 | 1:14 pm
    The Indian paintbrush flower blooms in reds, oranges, yellows, and pinks throughout the Midwest as it does at the end of this story. There are many tales about where the flower came from, and Tomie dePaola’s retelling of The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush is an especially captivating one.Little Gopher is not like the other boys in his tribe. He’d rather draw pictures on rocks than run or ride

  • NaNoWriMo 2009

    Jessica
    9 Oct 2009 | 4:22 pm
    It’s that time of year again! Dust off that imagination that’s been hiding in the closet since you exhausted it last November and get to work! That’s right: National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is almost upon us. If you’ve ever read a story and thought I would have done it differently, there’s a writer in you looking for a chance to perform. If you make up characters and ask what they would

  • Tiny Art Director

    Jessica
    1 Oct 2009 | 6:16 pm
    I almost forgot to share this site with you: Tiny Art Director. No doubt many of you have found this on your own, but it's new to me. The artist's young daughter is a is a harsh critic and her critiques of his work are hilarious.Return to main page.

  • Ms. Julie's Blog Carnival and More

    Jessica
    1 Oct 2009 | 1:54 pm
    Ms. Julie, who you've seen mentioned here often, has begun a monthly blog carnival called The Gallery. The Gallery is a showcase of art projects for kids, and this month one of my projects was included along with projects from ten other bloggers. This month's offerings include a fantastic line drawing project based on Kandinsky's work, a palm tree silouette project, and a project meant for
 
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    Kids VT Family Newspaper

  • What’s a Twimerick?

    susan
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:19 am
    Without realizing it, Lou Brooks has probably added a new word to the dictionary. The word in question is “twimerick,” which describes Brooks’ innovative and often unpredictable mashup of two classic forms: limericks and tongue-twisters—creating this irresistible new type of wordplay. “It’s supposed to be a kids’ book—or at least I think it’s a kids’ book,” Brooks says. “But when adults start to read it aloud to one another, they seem to get hooked on it immediately and have a hard time stopping.” The book’s extra charm comes from Brooks’ insistence that you read…

  • O-Wool

    susan
    16 Nov 2009 | 8:42 am
    Middlebury-based Vermont Organic Fiber Company (VTOF), the nation’s leading organic wool provider, has launched a new line of soft, moisture-absorbing O-Wool® mattress pads for baby (and adults!) made with organic wool grown and certified to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) organic standard. The pads not only protect mattresses, they also for regulating body temperature and wicking away moisture, thus ensuring a more comfortable sleep. Wool naturally repels wetness, draws moisture away from the body, is flame resistant and temperature regulating, insulates against both hot and…

  • Holiday Sale at Local Warehouses

    susan
    11 Nov 2009 | 8:32 am
    Four local warehouses are teaming up for one terrific pre-holiday sale in Burlington! There’s sure to be something for everyone when Rich Frog Toys, Flash Bags, Creative Women and Can Paint Studio team up for their annual winter sale. The action happens at the Chace Mill at 1 Mill St. in Burlington (on the shore of the Winooski River) from noon-7pm on Nov. 20 and 10am-6pm on Nov. 21. Rich Frog is Vermont-based designers and makers of toys and children’s gifts; Flashbags are fun and funky handmade bags for every occasion; Creative Women imports hand-woven textiles from Ethiopia,…

  • Magic for Fruits and Veggies

    susan
    30 Oct 2009 | 7:18 am
    Middlebury-based Vermont Soap has a new product for health conscious families: A natural, certified organic fruit and veggie wash that makes foods - and better tasting! Called Produce Magic, it’s an eco-friendly way to avoid contaminated produce and food-borne illnesses. “Rinsing fruits and vegetables with water will remove loose dirt and soil, but not the harmful residues often found on produce,” says Larry Plesent, Vermont Soap’s Founder. “Pesticides used in growing produce are designed to be waterproof in order to remain effective after it rains. To…

  • Smart Trike Grows with Your Kid

    susan
    8 Oct 2009 | 6:57 am
    As your child grows, so does the new 3-in-1 Smart Trike Recliner. It’s a stroller, a ride-on toy and, finally, a tricycle. For children, ages 10 months to 3 years, Smart Trike incorporates fun and learning - and it’s easier on the parents’ budget! But a picture tells a thousand words… check it out!
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    Kids Reviews

  • Short Stack

    Niral Patel
    17 Nov 2009 | 9:53 am
    Short Stack is a pop band which formed in Budgewoi, NSW. The three-man band consits of Shaun Diviney-Guitar/Lead Vocals, Andy Clemmensen-Bass Guitar/Vocals and Bradie Webb-Drums/Keyboard. They perform in various places in Australia. They have released three singles and one album.All of them are self released records. Their debut album "Stack Is The New Black" debuted 1st on the ARIA charts. Short Stack started out broadcasting over the internet using the social networking sites "Myspace" and "Youtube". Short Stack’s music makes you feel like jumping up and down on your bed playing the air…

  • Magi Nation

    Niral Patel
    17 Nov 2009 | 9:43 am
    I really like magi nation because it has really imaginary creatures and actions you try watching it!!! Magi Nation Reviewed By: paul Location: Halifax, NS Rating: 5 out of 5

  • The Saddle Club

    Niral Patel
    13 Nov 2009 | 1:13 pm
    The Saddle Club is a TV show and a movie. It is about three girls who love to ride horses and they go on many adventures doing different things each time . The Saddle Club used to be my favourite show because i love horses and The Saddle Club is all about horses. the saddle club Reviewed By: rachel Location: melbourne, OTHER Rating: 3 out of 5

  • G-Force

    Niral Patel
    11 Nov 2009 | 9:03 am
    G-Force is a movie about 3 guenia pigs that are trying to find a document about their buisness being shut down and being taken over by a different comany. They end up getting kicked out of their buisness and put in a pets shop ready to buy. Two of the guinea pigs are taken away and there is one left by itself in the shop. He escapes and goes on a quest to find them. I reccomend this show for young kids. I found it quite boring even when we saw it in 3D. I dont recomend this for kids 11 and over. G-Force Reviewed By: Kyle Location: Victoria, OTHER Rating: 1 out of 5

  • The Black Book of Secrets

    Niral Patel
    27 Oct 2009 | 9:26 am
    The Black book of secrets (written by F.E Higgins) is a suspenseful, appalling book that hooks the reader at the first sentence. The book is about a troubled City boy called Ludlow Fitch, who runs away from his drunken parents in the horrible ’Stinking City’ in which they live in. On his adventure he meets a mysterious pawnbroker who buys people’s darkest secrets and confessions named Joe. Ludlow begins to work for Joe, writing down the secrets the people tell him. But as he writes more and more secrets, dark things begin to happen and Ludlow’s own confessions begin to come into the…
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    KIDS NEWS - Google News

  • Larry King's Son to Host Baseball Show for Kids - Seattle Post Intelligencer

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    Larry King's Son to Host Baseball Show for KidsSeattle Post IntelligencerChance King will host Kid Pitch, a show that will focus on kids talking about baseball. The show will also feature interviews with Major League Baseball and more »

  • Family Filmgoer: Reviews of 'Planet 51,' 'Christmas Carol' with kids in mind - Washington Post

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    New York TimesFamily Filmgoer: Reviews of 'Planet 51,' 'Christmas Carol' with kids in mindWashington PostMost of the jokes are geared to adults and are a little tasteless, yet the story itself seems aimed at kids. The animation doesn't look all that slick, Planet 51 should entertain kids and adultsHouston ChronicleMovie review: "Planet 51" is aimed at the kidsFlorida Times-UnionMovie review: "Planet 51"Wilsonville SpokesmanOmaha World-Herald -SLCC Globe Link (subscription)all 262 news articles »

  • Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder - U.S. News & World Report

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    National PostSwine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma HarderU.S. News & World ReportFRIDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Canadian researchers are reporting that children with asthma are more likely to develop severe cases of H1N1 flu than Asthmatic kids face added H1N1 risk: studyHamilton SpectatorMild asthma leads to higher risk of kids getting H1N1: StudyCanada.comH1N1 riskier for kids with asthma than regular fluCTV.caThe Canadian Press -National Review Onlineall 408 news articles »

  • NCAA Hockey 101: The kids don't stand a chance, we swear - Yahoo! Sports

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    NCAA Hockey 101: The kids don't stand a chance, we swearYahoo! SportsI get it, it's college-age kids having a good time and being vocal in support of their team at a college sporting event. If it were up to me, and more »

  • Need Help with H1N1 Vaccine Fear? Sid the Science Kid Explains How Flu ... - U.S. News & World Report

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    Need Help with H1N1 Vaccine Fear? Sid the Science Kid Explains How Flu U.S. News & World ReportWith H1N1 vaccine gradually being distributed to more pediatricians and clinics, parents will increasingly be getting it for their kids. Sid the Science Kid Flu takes shot at vaccination in new episodeVaccineNewsDailyall 2 news articles »
 
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  • Read all the Zac Power books?

    ella
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:35 am
    You read all the Zac Power books and want something similar? You could try another series like Max Flash by Jonny Zucker and also the Secret Agent Jack Stalwart series, by Elizabeth Singer Hunt. There’s always books for everyone! If you like them then send us a review !    

  • Kids’ Choice: Fantastic Books

    bridget
    18 Nov 2009 | 4:15 pm
    Kids’ Choice is a cool programme where kids get to select books they’ve read that they think are particularly fantastic. Each month five books are selected as Kids’ Choice based on reviews and recommendations submitted by keen readers. Look out for the Kids’ Choice Best Book of 2009 vote off, coming soon to a library near you! You’ll get to tell us which was the most amazing book you read this year – the books with the most votes will make it onto our top books to read list. If you’ve read a really good book recently you could tell us what you thought…

  • Writing history: How do know that happened?

    sandy
    16 Nov 2009 | 4:33 pm
    Our author Sandy says: ‘Sometimes I don’t. I make it up. The key to writing history is it has to be credible. It has to be possible for it to have happened and there has to be no known reason why it couldn’t have. From my research I know samurai learned sword-fighting, wrestling, archery, horseriding, poetry and flower arranging. While I couldn’t find anything about swimming, I did discover they learned to fight in their armour in the water. That armour was as heavy as the average kindergarten kid, before it got wet! So I am sure they went under a few times and must have learned…

  • GHOST STORIES

    veronica
    15 Nov 2009 | 12:20 pm
    Halloween had just finished when I came across this book. It’s a compilation of not 2 or 3 but 10 ghost stories! I was so beside myself that I immediately found a corner and read it. If you like to feel shivers down your spine and tremors to your toes then this book is for you. It has great illustrations and cover as well. Its called Dust ‘n’ Bones and it’s by Chris Mould. Happy reading! BOO!

  • How to look after your dinosaur!

    ella
    12 Nov 2009 | 9:15 pm
    Dogs are delightful. Cats are cute. And fish are fun. But the best pet of all is…..a DINOSAUR! Buying, training & caring for your dinosaur by Laura Joy Rennert has all the tips. Hmm, what kind of dino should you choose? Spiky, armoured, humongous, pea-brained, plant-eating? How do you take care of him once he’s (gulp!) home? How do you feed him, exercise him, take him to the vet, and give him a bath?! Not to mention train him, since he might like to chew on – er, swallow – Mum’s new shoes.
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  • Vote for Global Kids to win $1 million in Chase Community Giving Challenge

    Rik
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:26 pm
    Here's an exciting opportunity! Global Kids stands to win $1 million in a competition on Facebook by Chase Community Giving. But we need your votes to win! Voting takes less than 60 seconds, please click here to VOTE FOR GLOBAL KIDS NOW!Want to know how your vote for GK can make a difference? Read about the life-changing experience of GK alumna Joliz Cedeño, featured recently on the Huffington Post. Just a click, that's all we ask.

  • [RezEd Podcast] Episode 44

    joyce
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:23 pm
    RezEd Podcast Episode 44 - Discussion with new platforms and tools for educators: SL Enterprise, Heritage Key, Edusim (WORLD) The forty fourth RezEd monthly podcast, produced by MediaSnackers with Global Kids. Terrence Cummings, Linden Lab Terrence Cummings is a former consultant at McKinsey & Company, and helps to shape corporate strategy for Linden Lab.  This work includes analyzing potential partnership opportunities and customer acquisition efforts for organizations looking to develop solutions using the Second Life platform.  He focuses primarily on educational customers, and the…

  • [p4k] Report Finds Program Effectively Trains Educators To Teach Game Design

    joyce
    13 Nov 2009 | 3:18 pm
    NEWS RELEASE 137 East 25th St. New York, NY 10010 www.globalkids.org 212-226-0130 LIBRARIES AND COMMUNITY CENTERS USE GAMES TO INSPIRE YOUTH TO TAKE ACTION Report Finds Program Effectively Trains Educators To Teach Game Design Selen Turkay, a doctoral student in the Instructional Technology and Media program at Teachers College, Columbia University, recently prepared an independent evaluation of Global Kids’ Playing For Keeps Capacity Building Program, which trains educators to combine games and social issues in their work with youth. The findings, based on 45 interviews with educators from…

  • [conf] Second Life Roundtable on Virtual Worlds and Nonprofits this Thursday, November 12

    Rik
    10 Nov 2009 | 2:19 pm
    This Thursday, November 12, Global Kids is hosting a Fall 09 Roundtable on Virtual Worlds and Nonprofits, from 12-1:30pm PST on MacArthur Island in Second Life (teleport link).   Representatives of five leading nonprofit organizations will give brief presentations on their initial explorations of Second Life and other virtual worlds, and how they are thinking of integrating these virtual tools into their organizations' respective missions. Afterward, there will be an open discussion about the applications of virtual worlds for various public good purposes.  The event will close…

  • [VVP] Behind the Research: Students Use Digital Tools to Tell a Real Child Soldier’s Story

    joyce
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:54 pm
    The MacArthur Foundation recently published a series of articles to the "Behind the Research" section of their Spotlight on Digital Media and Learning site which highlighted some of our programs both past and upcoming. Below you can read the article entitled "Behind the Research: Students Use Digital Tools to Tell a Real Child Soldier’s Story" by Mac Montandon. Behind the Research: Students Use Digital Tools to Tell a Real Child Soldier’s Story The Museum of the Moving Image and Global Kids Join Forces to Teach History. Who learns more about history and current affairs, a student reading…
 
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  • Easy Christmas Crafts: Printable Pinwheels

    Wendy Piersall
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:06 am
    Print and make these easy printable Christmas pinwheel for kids! All you need to make this craft project is your printer, a pencil or dowel, and a pin. You can make a penguin pinwheel, or a reindeer pinwheel, or even combine them into one pinwheel! Penguin Printable Pinwheel Craft Reindeer Printable Pinwheel Craft Here are more printable pinwheels, along with reindeer coloring pages and penguin coloring pages, too! Or check out all of our Christmas crafts, coloring pages and activities from the Woo! Jr. Network.

  • Disney Christmas Coloring Pages

    Wendy Piersall
    18 Nov 2009 | 1:07 am
    I decided to put together some Disney Christmas coloring pages after the runaway success of our Disney pumpkin stencils this Halloween. They were a lot more time consuming to make than I anticipated (I started them yesterday!). But I think they were totally worth it. Disney at Christmastime is such a magical place – and their characters sure know how to bring it during the holidays! You might also like these Disney Christmas ornaments, or these Hello Kitty Christmas coloring pages, too! Disney Christmas Coloring Page Disney Princesses Christmas Coloring Page Disney's Scrooge…

  • Christmas Angel Coloring Pages

    Wendy Piersall
    16 Nov 2009 | 7:56 pm
    Download and print these 6 printable Christmas Angel coloring pages. The simple design makes these angel drawings easy for little hands to color. You may also like our Christmas elf coloring pages, Santa coloring pages, Christmas treat coloring pages or our stained glass angel coloring pages. Christmas Angel Coloring Page Christmas Angels with Baby Jesus Coloring Page Musical Christmas Angels Coloring Page Singing Christmas Angels Coloring Page Christmas Angel with Bell Coloring Page Christmas Angel with Wreath Coloring Page We have a huge amount of Christmas coloring pages, crafts and kids…

  • Hello Kitty Christmas Coloring Pages

    Wendy Piersall
    16 Nov 2009 | 7:02 pm
    Since our Hello Kitty coloring pages are a big hit, and since Christmas is right around the corner, I figured it was time to put together some Hello Kitty Christmas coloring pages! For more Christmas fun, check out our huge collection of Christmas coloring pages, as well as Christmas crafts and even Christmas cookie recipes, too. Hello Kitty and Santa Coloring Page Hello Kitty Christmas Coloring Page Hello Kitty Snow Angel Coloring Page Hello Kitty Christmas Wreath Coloring Page You might also like these adorable Hello Kitty Christmas ornaments!

  • Hello Kitty Ornaments

    Wendy Piersall
    16 Nov 2009 | 7:01 pm
    As I was making these Hello Kitty Christmas coloring pages, today, I realized there might be some cool Hello Kitty ornaments on Amazon. OMG. Is there ever! These are sooooo cute! And since I am a huge Hello Kitty fan, I’m totally getting some of these for our tree this year. Hello Kitty Christmas Ornaments HELLO KITTY GLASS HEAD ORNAMENT - 3" HELLO KITTY GLASS HEAD ORNAMENT Hello Kitty Holiday Ornament - Assorted Styles and Colors Hello Kitty Skiing/Sledding Christmas Ornaments Hello Kitty 4'' Long Ornament - Snowflake (B) HELLO KITTY BELL ORNAMENT - 3" PORCELAIN HELLO KITTY BELL…
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  • A Fun Line For Little Fashionistas

    Linette Gerlach
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:55 pm
    If you have a little designer or fashionista in your family, or on your toy list, I have some fun toy ideas for you. The Style Six line from Jakks-Pacific. With Style Six embellishing tools, girls can design and customize almost any item in their wardrobe to create their own look or set your own new fashion trends. Let girls tap into their creative side with the Style Six Silk Screener they can layer on cool and trendy printed graphics to t-shirts and other fashion pieces. The Silk Screener includes 2 silkscreen devices, paint bottles, blotter, roller, masking board, stencil sheets, supply…

  • Free Shipping Day

    Linette Gerlach
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    You’ve heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I’ve got a new day to add to your holiday vocabulary, Free Shipping Day. If you’ve got plenty of toys to buy this holiday season you’ll be happy to know many online retailers are having free shipping day on December 17th this year. Over 300 merchants have already signed up to participate in this year’s Free Shipping Day, and founder Luke Knowles expects more than 500 merchants will be participating by the time the date gets here. Some of the merchants that have already confirmed they are participating include Toys R…

  • Girl Gourmet Sweet Jewelry Makers

    Linette Gerlach
    17 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Girl Gourmet has some sweet jewelry makers for the little girls on your Christmas list this year. From candy necklaces to candy rings these sets are definitely sweet. Check out these Girl Gourmet Sweets Jewelry makers from Jakks-Pacific. The Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewelry Factory allows girls to design, bake, wear and eat scrumptious candy jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets and rings. The set features a small baking oven and a variety of molds to create jewelry charms and sweet gems. Kids fill the molds with the candy chips and pellets included in the set and add colorful sprinkles to…

  • Wiggletime~ New Website For Preschoolers

    Linette Gerlach
    16 Nov 2009 | 5:29 pm
    There’s a new virtual world for preschoolers and their parents to check out. Wiggletime.com, based on preschool favorite The Wiggles. Wiggletime.com is designed as a safe online environment for children to learn and play. The website features interactive play for children, and helps you as a parent introduce your child to the Internet, without the risk of children communicating with strangers. The new website is also completely free of advertisements. The Wiggles are big on getting children up and moving, so Wiggletime has  a “take a break” feature that encourages children…

  • Build A Gingerbread House With Your Kids

    Linette Gerlach
    15 Nov 2009 | 5:59 pm
    Building a gingerbread house can be a fun project for you and your kids. It’s a great fall and winter family activity, especially around the holidays. You can even get together with some friends and have a gingerbread house making party Build one giant gingerbread house, or several smaller ones to take home. “How To Build a Gingerbread House” is a great guide to help you along the way. The book contains step-by-step instructions, easy recipes and over 200 color photographs to help you complete your gingerbread house project from start to finish. The best part is, all you…
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  • Baby Signing Time DVD Set Giveaway

    Char
    16 Nov 2009 | 8:38 am
    Babies really can learn to communicate via signing well before they can form words – and using the Baby Signing Time DVDs and curriculum, you can teach your child to sign in a really fun, engaging way. The creators of the hit series, Signing Time, have found that teaching babies and toddlers to sign can [...]

  • Complete The Picture – Owl

    Char
    8 Nov 2009 | 8:07 am
    A great way to teach kids to draw and to learn about symmetry is with complete the picture type activities. The owl makes a perfect creature for the complete the picture style activity. Click on the image to view and print full size.

  • Fun with Math – Pi Pies Worksheet

    Char
    8 Nov 2009 | 7:42 am
    Thanksgiving would not be complete without the “pi”.  Make math and learning about circles with our tasty  “pi pies”.  As an activity for the classroom, once kids have printed out and completed the pi worksheet,  have them create circles with the same diameters.  The students could then work in groups with yarn to measure the [...]

  • Veterans Day Printables

    Char
    4 Nov 2009 | 9:48 am
    Honor your heroes on Veteran’s Day with one of our Veteran’s Day printables! Print, color and share the Veteran’s Day coloring page and word scramble as a way of showing your thanks to someone who has sacrificed and helped to defend our freedoms! Scroll down for answers to the word scramble. ANSWERS TO WORD SCRAMBLE: 1. brave 2. [...]

  • Sign Language Printables from Signing Time

    Char
    1 Nov 2009 | 7:43 am
    Did you know you can teach your child to communicate with you using sign language well before they have the ability to talk? I had heard about using sign language with babies and small children but recently I met the team from Signing Time and had the opportunity to review their DVDs and flash cards [...]
 
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  • My Twinn Custom Doll Giveaway

    Char
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:46 am
    The most treasured times of your daughter’s childhood can be captured through a doll. For years, My Twinn has been delivering the magic of dolls by giving you the ability to choose every detail of the doll’s face and hair resulting in a 23″ Twinn of your child. Each doll’s face is hand crafted and it takes 4 weeks to make the keepsake dolls. In addition to the beautiful line of My Twinn custom dolls, they have one of a kind friend dolls, baby dolls, a full line of outfits, furniture and accessories to really bring the dolls to life and increase the play value of them…

  • Maplelea Canadian Girl Doll Giveaway

    Char
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:53 am
    Did you know there is a line of 18″ dolls specifically created to celebrate Canadian girls and their heritage? The Maplelea Girls are 5 fabulous dolls representing the different regions, cultural interests and hobbies of Canadian girls. Maplelea Girls is one of our newest site sponsors and they would like to introduce more Canadian and American girls to their line of dolls. We are giving away the Maplelea doll of choice to ONE lucky Doll Diaries reader. Whether you are a Canadian girl doll collector or your American Girl dolls are ready for a new friend from up North, you will love the…

  • Doll Giveaways

    Char
    17 Nov 2009 | 7:07 am
    With the holidays right around the corner, dolls are on lots of Christmas wish lists. We have rounded up some of the best doll giveaways going right now! JUST ADDED!! Win a custom My Twinn doll here at Doll Diaries – hurry it ends December 4th. JUST ADDED!! Win a Maplelea Canadian Girl 18″ doll here at Doll Diaries – hurry it ends December 4th. Since you all know how much I love the myWallaby Doll Carrier, I’ll let you know that you can win one right now at MomGenerations. And by the way, myWallaby won a Dr. Toy Award for Best Toy this year! Congrats to them!! I love…

  • The Perfect Gift for Girls Who Love to Teach

    Char
    4 Nov 2009 | 7:46 am
    Yesterday while I was at Michael’s Craft Store trying to scope out the new American Girl Craft line (which they had in the back but hadn’t finished putting out yet) I picked up the Doll School: For Girls Who Love to Teach! (American Girl) set for my girls. They love these sets from American Girl, but this one has the best play value of any of them. As soon as we got home they immediately started setting it up and continued to play with it for another 2 hours until I said it was bedtime. It is a great companion for the desk set, too! The 34-piece set contains everything a girl…

  • The American Girl of the Year (GOTY) 2010 Will Be Lanie

    Char
    4 Nov 2009 | 7:26 am
    As the release date for the American Girl of the Year – GOTY 2010 gets closer and closer, we are starting to get more clues as to who she is and what her stories will be all about. I think we can confirm that the name of the American Girl GOTY 2010 will be Lanie based on the screen capture of Chapters.ca website that was just sent to me by Hannah’s mom: Thanks to the fabulous Doll Diaries readers who help find all the best doll scoop!!
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  • NY Liberty Womens Basketball Players Go Overseas

    Char
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:25 am
    Ever wonder what the ladies of the WNBA do during their off-season? Why, they play basketball, of course! Except they play in the European league teams. You can follow NY Liberty team players Shameka Christon, Essence Carson, Sidney Spencer, and more overseas as they play to help their European teams win. From Poland to Turkey, and France to Israel, these players can handle the ball anywhere on the map! Check out this week’s overseas update here: http://blogs.msg.com/gameon/2009/11/17/liberty-hoopla-overseas-update-1117/

  • Hairstyles for Gymnastics and Cheerleading

    Char
    17 Nov 2009 | 9:22 am
    Our first gymnastics competition of the season is this weekend and that meant the biggest questions asked at the gym have been centered around hairstyles for the gymnastics meet, how to do them, what styling products to use, and the like. While the hairstyle options go from a simple sleek ponytail to elaborate braided styles, we have found that having a relatively simple team hairstyle for the lower levels is really helpful. It helps build team unity, ensures a neat and pulled together look, and the girls end up looking so cute. The older girls tend to have their own favorite styles and since…

  • Getting Past “I QUIT”

    Char
    10 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm
    One of the hardest things for parents and coaches to hear kids say is “I QUIT” especially, when the athlete’s desire to quit is sudden. So, what’s a parent to do? This is a situation I have found myself in a few times, but most recently with my youngest daughter and swimming. I am actually glad I didn’t post about this as we were going through it as it all makes much more sense now that we have gotten past “I Quit” – at least this time. In September when the fall swim season started, my daughter was pretty excited. She felt like the girls in her…

  • Golfing at Pelican Hill Resort, Newport Coast, CA

    Char
    1 Nov 2009 | 6:16 am
    The third weekend of October I got the amazing opportunity to attend the affiliate network, ShareASale’s annual ThinkTank event held this year at the luxurious Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Coast, California. The ThinkTank event brings together a variety of merchants, web publishers and companies in the internet marketing space to help each other improve, grow and network in an exclusive small group setting. My entire weekend was paid for by ShareASale and all I can say is that it was probably the most fun and productive weekend I have had in ages. As a way to kick off the weekend,…

  • Cleatskins Help Keep Kids and their Cleats Safe

    Char
    28 Oct 2009 | 8:02 pm
    This past weekend I attended a very cool event (and played great golf, but more about that later) and one of the products I saw that really caught my eye are Cleatskins. What are Cleatskins? They are super cool, easy to use cleat covers for all your busy kids cleats – soccer cleats, softball cleats, football cleats and even Mom’s golf shoes! The innovative, colorful Cleatskins are easy to put on over your child’s cleats making the trip to and from the field safer, cleaner and more efficient.  They are made of a unique rubber compound that keeps you from slipping or falling…
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  • Draw Star Wars: The Clone Wars Book Giveaway

    Randa
    13 Nov 2009 | 1:32 pm
    Do you have kids who are into The Clone Wars? I have a great giveaway for you! Klutz has a new book out and we’re giving away copies to 5 winners! Draw Star Wars: The Clone Wars from Klutz Books is filled with tips, techniques, practice space, and translucent overlays to make you a master of drawing. Start with stick figures, move onto basic shapes, and finish up with the details. Use the included double-tipped metallic-colored pencils and black marker to make 20 Clone Wars characters come to life. How to enter: To enter, please leave a comment on this post before midnight (eastern…

  • Free Pattern, Illustration and Mandala Coloring Sheets

    Randa
    9 Nov 2009 | 8:39 am
    I just found the most awesome site for kids who love to color and want to get beyond your standard coloring books:  Patterns for Colouring. They have lots of intricate patterns and illustrations for coloring that your little artists will love. Need more intricate coloring sheets? June Moon Visionary Art Mandalas at Coloring Castle Along the same lines, here are some fun kaleidoscope images to color: Kaleidoscope1 Kaleidoscope2

  • The FunPlace Database Launch Contest Giveaway

    Randa
    29 Oct 2009 | 4:25 pm
    I’m excited to announce a new site recently launched called the FunPlace Database! This is a brand new resource designed by parents FOR parents to make it easy to find fun places to take your kids. We all need to get out of the house most days, but sometimes it’s just difficult to find places to take them! To celebrate the launch of the site, we’re having a great giveaway! There are two ways to enter and you may enter as many times as you like! 1. You’ll receive one entry for every FunPlace you add to the database, and it only takes a minute to add a playground, library,…

  • Meet Winter the Dolphin Essay Contest

    Randa
    25 Oct 2009 | 11:45 pm
    Encourage your young readers to enter for a chance to win a visit with Winter the Dolphin at her home in Clearwater Marine Aquarium by telling Scholastic about their favorite animal hero. Download the contest details (PDF) here. ABOUT THE CONTEST Winter the Dolphin has been an inspiration and hero for children and adults alike. When Winter was just three months old, she was rescued from a crap trap which had seriously damaged her tail. It wasn’t clear that she would survive but she did. However, the damage to Winter’s tail was so extensive that it fell off. To everyone’s…

  • Bible Verse Christmas Printable Coloring Sheets

    Randa
    23 Oct 2009 | 9:17 am
    ‘Tis nearly the holiday season, and time for some holiday coloring and activity sheets! Click here to open and print the Jesus in the Manger coloring sheet And here are some printables from the Bible verse color sheet site: Luke 2:11 – Manger Scene Luke 2: 14 – Angel Also, don’t miss the Christmas activity sheets at Printables4Kids!
 
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  • November horseshoe crab

    14 Nov 2009 | 2:42 pm
    Ida blew through here, and took a good chunk of the coast with her.Leslie and I walked down the beach to see what we could see (every one of our walks is different).I found an old, male horseshoe crab turned upside down at the edge of the bay, digging its tail into the new sand, trying to flip itself back over.This is an unremarkable story for most, but it mattered to me, and it mattered to him.Finding a live horseshoe crab is a rare event in November. The fellow has descended through a few million generations of similar critters, and here he was at my feet.I come from a much shorter line of…

  • Dancing with the stars

    14 Nov 2009 | 3:03 am
    When someone says, "Science teaches such and such," he is using the wordincorrectly. Science doesn't teach anything; experience teaches it.Richard Feynman, 1966 NSTA Convention, NYCI live in New Jersey.If you spend an hour or two watching the sun rise, you'll notice that it rises sideways here.If you watch the stars looking east, they rise sideways as well.A huge problem with what we call science education is that we think we've educated our children because they "know" the Earth spins on its axis, and that it revolves around the sun.Yet the few that notice the stars, the curious ones, are…

  • Amygdalin

    12 Nov 2009 | 5:36 pm
    Five years ago tonight, a self-described Christian missionary ran my sister off the road, and a few hours later she was dead.A couple of months ago I finally tore up the letter in which he explained that God's will can be incomprehensible.I get angry when people try to explain the incomprehensible.So I am going to sit here and eat an apple that came from the same place she now rests, and will rest.The apple's existence is inexplicable, as is that of the bee that fertilized it. The stuff of apples, an impossible blend of what we breathe out every few seconds, water and carbon dioxide joined by…

  • Stemming STEM education

    6 Nov 2009 | 3:37 pm
    I am a science teacher; the STEM movement gives me job security. If I wanted job security, I would have remained a pediatrician in north Jersey--given the way we treat kids, especially poor kids, I would have always had business.STEM, of course, stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It has its own coalition, its own journal, and has endeared the folk in power (first Bush, now Obama). It puts the sexay into nerd-dom.But it's a farce.People in power (Presidents, Generals, CEOs) would like to remain in power--it takes a special kind of warped person to gain that kind of…

  • Electrostatic magnetic ion attraction: The ADE 651

    5 Nov 2009 | 5:19 am
    A story ran in the New York Times claiming that the Iraqis are using divining rods at checkpoints--a "small hand-held wand, with a telescopic antenna on a swivel" can apparently detect bombs.Since the device employs the principle of "electrostatic magnetic ion attraction," it must be effective.I'm still not convinced this is not an April Fool's prank with a calendar problem, but I guess if the world's leading expert on bombs (just ask him) tells you a divining rod can detect bombs a kilometer away (as well as ivory and truffles) and only costs $16,000, well, I got to have one!It's worth it…
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  • Mechinarium – Awesome Online Adventure Game for The Whole Family

    Jenny Mannion
    16 Nov 2009 | 10:41 am
    From Amanita Design, makers of Quest for the Best and Samorst 1 & 2 (which I mentioned in Top Free Online Adventure Games) comes their newest installment which is so much more than a kid’s computer game.  Their games draw you into the story and though odd, propel you forward to figure out WHAT is going on and make you ask, “how can I make it right?”  Mechaniarium comes with a free demo to play online as well as the paid version which offers more boards.  Beautiful graphics, sound and thinking puzzles combine to make this another brilliant edition to the Amanita Design…

  • Moshi Monsters – Educational Computer Games and More for Kids

    Jenny Mannion
    2 Nov 2009 | 1:34 pm
    Moshi Monsters takes a very different spin on kid’s computer games and the recent inundation of interactive social networking sites for children. The games are educational and the environment silly, entertaining, safe and fun at the same time.  For parents, they have a thorough description of their site and their commitment to education and safety of children on their site. This is a QUALITY networking site for children to play games and learn.  As you might have guessed by the name – it is about monsters… but not scary ones – very cute ones that you adopt when you…

  • WhizzBall at Discovery Kids – A Kids Computer Game to Make them Think

    Jenny Mannion
    15 Oct 2009 | 2:03 pm
    It has been ages since I reviewed any of the FREE wonderful Kid’s computer games at Discovery Kids! Their site is voluminous and offers many educational games for all ages.  I had recommended Discovery Kids for Pre-schoolers but in the last two years it has become so much more.  Whizz Ball is a prime example of a superb thinking game with a similar feel of one of my all time favorites, “The Incredible Machine“. Whizz Ball comes with many options and for the beginner and children under 10 — I highly recommend clicking on the “How To Play” and watching the…

  • Wii Sports Resort – Fun Gaming for the Whole Family

    Jenny Mannion
    8 Oct 2009 | 8:34 am
    Wii Sports Resort is not just a kid’s computer game — it is a game the whole family will enjoy playing. Whether it is fencing, ping pong, basketball, wakeboarding, archery, skydiving or any of the other many games that are offered – there is truly something for everyone.  The game play is so realistic and the addition of the Wii Motion Controller adds to the feel of you really being IN the game.  I feel this game is appropriate for all ages but there are definitely some games where the controls might take some getting used to for the younger kids.  It is a pleasure to…

  • Top 5 Educational Kid Friendly IPhone/ITouch Apps

    Jenny Mannion
    29 Sep 2009 | 9:50 am
    In the last 2 months my family has discovered all new kids computer games.  We have turned MAC.  We had an IPOD we loved for years and recently have gotten a Mac Laptop,  my husband and I switched to IPhones and my son received an ITouch for his birthday. There are so many wonderful Applications (Apps) for these products but it is good to know which ones are safe and educational before you download.  Here are a few of my favorite games/apps to make you/your child think and have fun. They ALL have free (LITE) versions to try out and if you find yourself needing more levels – you can…
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  • Mechinarium – Awesome Online Adventure Game for The Whole Family

    Jenny Mannion
    16 Nov 2009 | 10:41 am
    From Amanita Design, makers of Quest for the Best and Samorst 1 & 2 (which I mentioned in Top Free Online Adventure Games) comes their newest installment which is so much more than a kid’s computer game.  Their games draw you into the story and though odd, propel you forward to figure out WHAT is going on and make you ask, “how can I make it right?”  Mechaniarium comes with a free demo to play online as well as the paid version which offers more boards.  Beautiful graphics, sound and thinking puzzles combine to make this another brilliant edition to the Amanita Design…

  • Moshi Monsters – Educational Computer Games and More for Kids

    Jenny Mannion
    2 Nov 2009 | 1:34 pm
    Moshi Monsters takes a very different spin on kid’s computer games and the recent inundation of interactive social networking sites for children. The games are educational and the environment silly, entertaining, safe and fun at the same time.  For parents, they have a thorough description of their site and their commitment to education and safety of children on their site. This is a QUALITY networking site for children to play games and learn.  As you might have guessed by the name – it is about monsters… but not scary ones – very cute ones that you adopt when you…

  • WhizzBall at Discovery Kids – A Kids Computer Game to Make them Think

    Jenny Mannion
    15 Oct 2009 | 2:03 pm
    It has been ages since I reviewed any of the FREE wonderful Kid’s computer games at Discovery Kids! Their site is voluminous and offers many educational games for all ages.  I had recommended Discovery Kids for Pre-schoolers but in the last two years it has become so much more.  Whizz Ball is a prime example of a superb thinking game with a similar feel of one of my all time favorites, “The Incredible Machine“. Whizz Ball comes with many options and for the beginner and children under 10 — I highly recommend clicking on the “How To Play” and watching the…

  • Wii Sports Resort – Fun Gaming for the Whole Family

    Jenny Mannion
    8 Oct 2009 | 8:34 am
    Wii Sports Resort is not just a kid’s computer game — it is a game the whole family will enjoy playing. Whether it is fencing, ping pong, basketball, wakeboarding, archery, skydiving or any of the other many games that are offered – there is truly something for everyone.  The game play is so realistic and the addition of the Wii Motion Controller adds to the feel of you really being IN the game.  I feel this game is appropriate for all ages but there are definitely some games where the controls might take some getting used to for the younger kids.  It is a pleasure to…

  • Top 5 Educational Kid Friendly IPhone/ITouch Apps

    Jenny Mannion
    29 Sep 2009 | 9:50 am
    In the last 2 months my family has discovered all new kids computer games.  We have turned MAC.  We had an IPOD we loved for years and recently have gotten a Mac Laptop,  my husband and I switched to IPhones and my son received an ITouch for his birthday. There are so many wonderful Applications (Apps) for these products but it is good to know which ones are safe and educational before you download.  Here are a few of my favorite games/apps to make you/your child think and have fun. They ALL have free (LITE) versions to try out and if you find yourself needing more levels – you can…
 
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  • Thanksgiving Holiday Traditions-Sharing the Traditions We Love

    18 Nov 2009 | 5:19 pm
      I am fortunate to have a good size family (no those are not all my kids!). I have 3 brothers and a sister and every year we are close enough to be able to get everyone together with their families for a night to have a Thanksgiving Celebration. I wanted to share some of our Family Traditions in hopes it might inspire you to start a new family tradition or share one of your family traditions with us. Thanksgiving 1.A newer family tradition we like to do is read stories about Thanksgiving for several days before Thanksgiving Day. I think that stretches out the Holiday longer and gives…

  • Get Rid of Those Old Glass Thermometers & Replace With Digital

    18 Nov 2009 | 1:44 pm
    by Children's Hospital Boston staff on November 10, 2009   Working in a busy urban emergency department, I often see children with injuries that could have been prevented. One infrequent but real hazard is glass mercury thermometers. Aside from the mercury, we’ve seen children injured by breakage of the glass — either while their temperature is being taken or when the child (or a sibling) is playing with them. This requires us to expose them to radiation from x-rays and CT scans to look for any retained glass. Some children even require minor surgery to remove parts of the…

  • Alphabotz Super Phonic Decoder Cards Help Kids with Reading Skills

    18 Nov 2009 | 8:44 am
      The English language is often mentioned as one of the hardest languages to learn. Luckily kids pick things up easily and teaching them early gives them a head start. Alphabotz is designed to do just that. Alphabotz is a flashcard set invented by a teacher and mom to help kids age 3 and up to learn about phonics. Each oversized colorful card contains a picture of a letter of the alphabet in upper and lower case, a robot character with the letter on it’s chest and an icon on it’s head (such as a cupcake for the letter “C”), three pictures that start with that…

  • Is Your Child Vitamin D Deficient?

    17 Nov 2009 | 9:04 am
    New studies are proving that vitamin D is an important nutrient that can help prevent many diseases such as cancer, depression, diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, chronic fatigue, autoimmune diseases and cardiovascular disease. There are a few different ways to get vitamin D. Vitamin D may come from foods or vitamin supplements; vitamin D can also be made by the skin when it is exposed to ultraviolet rays (UV light). Vitamin D deficiency is often missed because there are no real symptoms associated with it. Rickets and osteomalacia (softening of the bones) are the most common signs of…

  • Plan Toys Eco Friendly Contemporary Doll House

    15 Nov 2009 | 9:15 am
    Plan Toys is a company based in Thailand that uses wood from rubber wood trees to manufacture eco-friendly toys. This bright colorful doll house has a modern sensiblity and is open on both sides for easy access to the interior. There are also skylights and a moveable staircase. I love the colorful transparent panels, which can be moved side-to-side. Note that all the accessories are sold separately. This and all toys from Plan Toys are chemical free rubber wood and finished with non-toxic and child friendly colors. The company also has a commitment to a quality products, a safe and fair work…
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  • How much pedilyte for my 1 month old son?

    mommy100609
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:26 am
    My son has had dierea for about 3-4 days the doctor told me to give him pedilyte how much do I give him

  • How to let a boy that I love too love me ?

    moramora
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:09 am
    I love a boy in school I want him 2 love me and ask me 2 be his girlfrind how do I do this

  • What will make my 9 month old sleep better?

    shrly86
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:22 am
    Can anyone tell me anyways to get my 9 month old to sleep better? I know he is getting plenty to eat cause I give him baby cereal before bed, in the morning, and 2 four ounce jars of baby food a day the nutritonist told me to feed him like that. but he still dont sleep. Also do you geys think he could just be spoiled. my husband walks with him a lot. plse give me some advice.

  • How can you report a DSS case online?

    cupkate460
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:30 pm
    can you report a dss case online? I really dont want to call up...im nervous about that...my friend really needs my help...

  • Why is my red headed son so mean?

    fau
    18 Nov 2009 | 3:40 pm
    I have 3 kids one blonde hair, one has black hair, and one has red hair. My aunt which died said to me when he was a baby he'll be the meanest kid you have because he has red hair! Turns out she was right he is the meanest one. And there is a lot of people who have told me their red headed kids are mean also. So can anyone tell me why this is? Is there a sciencintific reason for it?
 
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    SensoryEdge Educational Toys and Kids Furniture

  • Winter Vacation from School: Know What?

    SensoryEdge
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:52 pm
    The holidays are meant to be fun for kids and adults alike, but before you rush out and buy the latest and greatest toys this year, stop and think. You want to choose toys and games your kids will love, but since these may make up the bulk of his playthings for the coming year, you want them to have some educational value as well. Don't worry, you can find great gifts that will stimulate his brain without being blatantly educational. Your kids won’t even know the difference! Our favorite kinds of toys for both learning and hours of fun? Memory Games: These can be as simple as a few cards…

  • Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids

    SensoryEdge
    15 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am
    Picking out gifts for your children can be a real task, but picking out gifts for someone else's children can be downright tricky. How do you know what they already have? What they like? This can be an especially daunting task if you rarely see the child's parents or feel uncomfortable asking what you should buy. In this situation it is important that you choose toys that are suitable for children in multiple age groups and that are fairly generalized and timeless. For example, most children love coloring books but your may fair better picking one without any popular cartoon characters or…

  • Pretend Play in the Classroom

    SensoryEdge
    12 Nov 2009 | 7:59 am
    Pretend play brings out the creativity in children while encouraging them to invent their own ideas and learning cooperative play. Teachers love to see their students engaging in this kind of play because it makes the day go smoother. Having the right items in your school room encourage dramatic play at school. This hub will review some items that will help you enjoy each day as an educator.Toy Link: Standard Unit BlocksThe possibilities with blocks when it comes to pretend play are endless. One of the most insightful activities a teacher can do with blocks is to dump out some blocks in front…

  • 9 Nov 2009 | 9:29 am

    SensoryEdge
    9 Nov 2009 | 9:29 am
    Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Although you and your family are probably getting excited, buying ingredients to cook up the annual feast, and taking stock on all the things you have to be thankful for; kids often don't fully understand the meaning of this special holiday. They may even become restless and bored while you are busy with preparations. Thankfully, you can make Thanksgiving more enjoyable for your own kids, as well as any children who will be visiting with friends and family members, by keeping them in mind as you make your holiday plans. We've listed a few items to get…

  • 7 Nov 2009 | 7:14 pm

    SensoryEdge
    7 Nov 2009 | 7:14 pm
    As your kids get older you may find yourself being constantly bombarded with new toys, games, and other necessities to put away. And while your child's collection of fun things may continue to get bigger, your home may not. Not to worry. All it takes is a little time and preparation, and you can get your home more organized and tidy before the Christmas mother load takes over. Best of all, you may just teach your kids and thing or two about helping others and the true meaning of while you're at it!Toy Link: Plastic Storage ShelvesHere are a few great ways to free up more space in your home…
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  • yippee kookie

    13 Nov 2009 | 5:32 am
    We have finally launched our new kookie boutique filled with lots and lots of personality! Our shop is for the sassy, trendy, sporty, girly + grooviest girls in town. We have our new 2010 spring line available for pre-order along with lots of goodies that we will be adding each week.

  • kookie tee giveaway! let's get kookie!

    29 Sep 2009 | 7:47 am
    Tee Giveaway - Become a Fan or Suggest a friend to fan: www.facebook.com/thinkkookie and when you/they become a fan, you and your friend will be entered to win your choice of kookie tee (while supplies last). Winner will be randomly drawn on Tuesday 10/6. BE SURE to comment your name and friends name on our wall so you can be entered correctly in the draw!

  • end of season sale-o-rama

    11 Sep 2009 | 7:58 am
    Thank you all for a wonderful first season! We are having a HUGE sale with up to 60% off until all 2009 pieces are sold out. Skip on over and check us out at www.think-kookie.com. We are busy putting the finishing touches on our 2010 Spring Collection and we are so excited to show it to you all! We have expanded up to size 8 in some designs as well as adding lots of fab and fun new pieces! (for sneak peeks and daily deals and lots of cute pictures, join us on Facebook, too!) www.facebook.com/thinkkookie

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  • yooo hooooo

    11 Jun 2009 | 5:48 am
    Happy Thursday! We are in full summer swing and working on new designs, ideas + lots of kookie hosted parties and e-parties. Which is why our blogging has been so limited lately. But, we will be back with lots of scrumptious new and fun entries soon...
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  • Francie Pants Shorts: Not Just for Big Girls!

    admin0
    12 Nov 2009 | 4:20 pm
    We think that turning cartwheels are a pretty good reason to wear Francie Pants. But what if you haven’t learned how to cartwheel yet? What if you haven’t even learned how to walk? What’s more fun than dressing up your baby girl? It’s such a delight to see your baby in her cute clothes. But when she crawls away and you get an eyeful of huggies, the effect is somewhat diminished. We want babies to be as free to move as their big sisters. That’s why we make Francie Pants in the perfect sizes for you to use as a diaper cover. Francie pants completely cover diapers and never…

  • She’s a Wonder in her Francie Pants!

    admin0
    25 Oct 2009 | 4:47 pm
    Francie Pants as part of your halloween ensemble? Why not! We’re so proud to have empowered this awesome costume. It pretty much sums up what we are all about. Making girls feel empowered. Thanks so much to Robyn for sharing this photo with us!

  • Fundraising with the Francies!

    admin0
    12 Oct 2009 | 3:43 pm
    Is your club, school, or dance studio looking for a super easy way to fundraise this season? Why not consider a Francie Pants Fundraiser? It’s a no-sweat way to raise funds. Simply contact us using our contact link and we will arrange for a custom code for your group, for a set period of time. At the end of the period we cut you a check for 20% of all sales using your group’s unique code. What could be easier? You can share this fundraiser with friends and family from coast to coast and never have to worry about shipping and handling or soliciting door to door. Contact us now for…

  • We’ve Got New Prints & a Special Deal

    admin0
    16 Jun 2009 | 3:56 pm
    Remember when we said we were short on shorts? Well we’re fully restocked and have some exciting exclusive new prints to tell you about! These prints are all “Limited Edition” so get them while you can. We cannot promise that we’ll have them again. Here’s a sneak peek at the new styles, and what inspires us about each of them! “Crazy Daisy” is perfect for 4th of July Picnics, and long lazy summer days. We can totally see Kiki in this All American print, riding her horse Butterscotch through a grassy meadow. She can’t wait for the long summer…

  • Hollywood Dads Larry Birkhead and Scott Baio “get” Francie Pants

    admin0
    10 Jun 2009 | 2:23 pm
    No-one wants their daughter to be made fun of or teased because her undies are showing. But parents in Hollywood know this fear even more than most. When the paparazzi are after you and the cameras are clicking, a minor wardrobe malfunction can turn into a major problem. It’s not just moms who worry about this. Caring Dads take this matter seriously as well! Larry Birkhead Perhaps this is why Francie-Pants have such a celebrity fan club. Recently Larry Birkhead and Scott Baio picked up some of these privacy/sport shorts for their daughters, showing off what caring dads they are. We hope…
 
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    BabiesRx

  • Why is my pharmacist asking so many questions?

    17 Nov 2009 | 12:02 am
    I remember not too long ago, a friend of mine was complaining that the pharmacist asked her too many questions when she was getting her prescription filled. "What were you asked?" I wondered aloud. It turns out she was prompted to provide information about her weight, whether she was pregnant or breastfeeding, what other medications had she taken in the past, and what other medications is she on

  • Cold vs. Flu Symptoms in Children

    7 Nov 2009 | 4:26 am
    I have already received the e-mail below twice from two different moms, and it is undoubtedly being spread like a cold virus from mom to mom. The email was meant to be helpful, but the information is not accurate. It is not always easy to tell which is which. It is also unknown where the content is from. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has a good FAQ about cold vs. flu (and a good

  • Fake H1N1 Products Harm More Than Help

    27 Oct 2009 | 2:03 am
    It's understandable that parents are concerned about the H1N1 flu virus, but it is not safe to purchase products offered for sale over the internet (or in stores) that claim to diagnose, prevent, or otherwise act against this virus. These products (shampoo that protects against the virus, dietary supplement to protect infants and young children from contracting the virus, a "new" supplement that

  • Happy National Pharmacy Week!

    24 Oct 2009 | 3:08 am
    How did I get interested in pharmacy? I didn't know I was going to be a pharmacist until I attended a college fair in Chinatown and went to the first booth listed alphabetically. There, a tall, friendly Dean and an Asian upperclassman (who actually finished pharmacy school and went to medical school) told me fascinating things about the profession of pharmacy. I applied to Albany College of

  • "Does she have allergies?"

    11 Oct 2009 | 2:04 am
    It is inevitable. Every time I put my daughter into a new aquarium of preschoolers (camp, play group, school), she gets a cold. I know better than to send her to school, or swim lessons in the summer, if she has had a fever overnight, or is lethargic and just not herself. This time, she just woke up over the weekend congested and she sneezed out a lot of clear "gook," but nothing else was
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    Bedtime Stories My Kids Love

  • The Gophers Shop for Thanksgiving

    11 Nov 2009 | 10:02 pm
    Pearl sends Happy and Snappy to the store to buy food for Thanksgiving dinner. But as usual, the Gopher Brothers have plans of their own.Enjoy today's Bedtime Stories My Kids LoveMP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast GREAT DEALS FOR BEDTIME STORIES LISTENERS! Save 10% on all your pet's needs at PetMeds.com Up to 20% off on great athletic gear at Eastbay.com Get your own .com domain name for $7.49* bedtime7

  • Sister Podcast "Build the Church" is a Finalist for the PodcastAward.com Best Podsafe Music Award

    11 Nov 2009 | 7:34 pm
    One of our other podcasts, Build the Church has been selected as a national finalist in the Podsafe Music Award category from PodCast Awards http://www.podcastawards.com . Voting starts November 13 at the PodCast Awards website. Since the finalists are based on listener nominations and a quality review process I want to thank you for your nominations and recommendations and I hope you get the chance to vote for Build the Church once the voting begins (don't worry, I will try to remind everyone...) Considering many of the nominees from various categories are podcasts from national syndicated…

  • Can You See the Ghost?

    24 Oct 2009 | 4:35 pm
    This is a car advertisement from Great Britain. When they finished filming the ad, the film editor noticed something moving along the side of the car, like a ghostly white mist. They found out that a person had been killed a year earlier in that exact same spot. The ad was never put on TV because of the unexplained ghostly phenomenon. Watch the front end of the car as it clears the trees in the middle of the screen and you'll see the white mist crossing in front of the car then following it along the road....Spooky! Is it a ghost, or is it simply mist? You decide. If you listen to the ad,…

  • Where's My BIG Toe?

    17 Oct 2009 | 3:55 pm
    The Ghoul is out of the Graveyard and tells a terrifying tale of a missing big toe! Hear this terrifying Halloween tale on today's Bedtime Stories My Kids Love.MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast GREAT DEALS FOR BEDTIME STORIES LISTENERS! Save 10% on all your pet's needs at PetMeds.com Up to 20% off on great athletic gear at Eastbay.com Get your own .com domain name for $7.49* bedtime7

  • The Text Message

    10 Oct 2009 | 8:20 pm
    It's October and that means we let loose the Graveyard Ghoul to spin some of his favorite spooky Bedtime Stories and today he brings a graveyard favorite, The Text Message. Enjoy our special Halloween edition of Bedtime Stories My Kids Love.MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast GREAT DEALS FOR BEDTIME STORIES LISTENERS! Save 10% on all your pet's needs at PetMeds.com Up to 20% off on great athletic gear at Eastbay.com Get your own .com domain name for $7.49* bedtime7
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  • Two Brunswick Best Bets

    jenniferhazard
    11 Nov 2009 | 11:35 am
    Cute Potato is headed to the great city of Brunswick twice this week for music and books—two of our family’s favorite things. First up: Songs & Stories from Around the World at Frontier Café on Thursday, 11/12 at 10 a.m. If you haven’t been to Frontier, the space alone is a treat. The café, cinema and gallery is housed in Fort Andross Mill and it’s spacious enough for the kids to run amok. The pastries and coffee are yummy, too. Portland Stage Company veteran, Janice O’Rourke, will be there to entertain the audience with cultural music and stories. A favorite in the Cute…

  • The Cute Potato Frugal Find

    jenniferhazard
    3 Nov 2009 | 12:51 pm
    Team Cute Potato strives to be thrifty whenever and wherever we can. With the holidays fast approaching, we thought you might like to know where to find the best kids’ toys and clothing deals in Maine. So without further ado, we’d like to introduce the Cute Potato Frugal Find. Our favorite this week? Check out the just out of the box Green Toys Recycling Truck we found at Lots for Tots Children’s Resale Store in Falmouth. On Amazon.com, this eco-friendly truck is $21, but at Lots for Tots? $3.00 (score)! Eco-friendly Recycling Truck from Green Toys Have a Frugal Find of your…

  • Happy Halloween from Cute Potato

    jenniferhazard
    30 Oct 2009 | 12:32 pm
    Maybe it’s the colder weather, but whatever the reason, the Cute Potato gang has been doing a lot of baking lately. Our favorite project to date is perfect for kids’ Halloween parties or neighborhood treats. Thanks to Grandma “Patty” Potato, we discovered the recipe for these super cute, super easy Candy Corn Cookies. All you need is a package of Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Dough, one egg, butter, food coloring and chocolate chips. Candy Corn Sugar Cookies... yum! CP #1 and I packaged the cookies in clear, cellophane bags with yellow curling ribbon. They were a hit with…

  • Rediscovering (and Saving) a Gem

    jenniferhazard
    23 Oct 2009 | 12:27 pm
    Fun at the Inside Out Playground in Waterville Discovering a great indoor play space during the winter months is nirvana for Maine parents. For 15 years, the non-profit, Inside Out Playground in Waterville has made the cold weather a little more bearable for local families. Kids will find cool climbing structures, craft projects, a puppet theater, tricycles, books, games and more fun to be had. And parents will love the price. For just $5 per child, and a $1 per parent, families can stay and play for hours. Have a playgroup of 6 or more? The price drops to just $3 a child. Year-round family…

  • Trains, and Goblins, and Ghosts, Oh My!

    jenniferhazard
    16 Oct 2009 | 1:41 pm
    Team Cute Potato was introduced to the Boothbay Railway Village in August during the Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine event. Our family was so impressed by the staff and the venue, but mostly, amazed by all the Railway Village had to offer. The village includes an eclectic mix of antique cars and trucks, trains, a one room school house and model railroad exhibit, to name a few. And nearly every exhibit offers something for little ones to try out for themselves. So it’s not surprising that we are excited about the Railway Village’s upcoming Ghost Train. The staff promises this Halloween…
 
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  • Sleepless

    rebecca
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:54 am
    DAILY SNACK Sleep is becoming difficult With Irene. We’re living in the nether zone between two naps and one, for one. And night-waking is starting to wear me out. I guess I’ve been kinda nursing her down, Which I NEVER did with this girl when she was a newborn Because it didn’t work. She was sleeping through the night at 8 months And went down for naps in an instant. Not any more. We did some sleep training with Colum at this age, I remember. And it worked, too. But it was so hard. I just don’t have the heart to go through that with Irene. Not yet, not right now. So,…

  • This Feels Like the Losing Team

    rebecca
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:47 am
    DAILY SNACK “I don’t like stew anymore, Mom.” “What? You do like stew. You helped me cook it.” “No, I don’t.” “Okay, but if you eat most of your stew then you can have a cookie.” Fast forward past much arm-twisting and cajoling And a satisfactory amount of stew has been consumed. I give the boy his cookie. “Mom, I’ve decided that I would like a cookie and a Halloween candy for dessert.” Sigh. So I gave it to him.

  • There Are No Shortcuts

    rebecca
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    DAILY SNACK Both kids fell asleep in the car last night. Fantastic, I thought, I can skip straight to the peace and quiet. Just as soon as I carry them both up to our second floor apartment By myself. Not wanting to leave either in the dark alleyway, I deposited Colum just inside the door Where he dozed on the bottom step. Irene woke up on the way in So I plopped her in her playpen while I went back down for Colum. And she screamed Bloody murder. She screamed so loud and so hard That even Colum who had stayed firmly asleep On the back stairs and then while I undressed him Finally woke up. The…

  • Fundraiser to Rebuild the Children’s Storefront

    rebecca
    17 Nov 2009 | 10:57 pm
    Fundraiser: Tues, Nov. 24; 1 – 5pm for families, 7 – 11pm evening concert; Tranzac Club 292 Brunswick Ave. There was a horrible fire on Halloween night that engulfed a building near Bathurst and Dupont and burnt it so badly it needed to be torn down. That building had been home to the Children’s Storefront since 1975. It was a free drop-in centre for parents with babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers, yes. But one gets the sense that it was much more than just a drop-in centre. It housed a wonderful collection of toys and books and was a community hub. It was an institution…

  • Hi Santa Parade!

    rebecca
    16 Nov 2009 | 10:45 am
    DAILY SNACK For two hours we stood by the side of the road Watching the Santa Claus Parade go by. And Colum said hi to each and every float, character, and musician. They were waving at us after all.
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  • Why Should I Read ABC Books and Nursery Rhymes To My Child?

    18 Nov 2009 | 8:16 pm
    Reading Rockets, http://www.readingrockets.com/ , is an excellent resource site for information about early literacy and other topics relating to reading. It is one my favorite sites to visit on the web. I recently read several articles on the Reading Rockets site about phonemes. They define it and highlight the importance of phonemes :A phoneme is the meaning of a letter or digraph; the "mouth move" signaled by the letter . The spelling of a word - its letter sequence - is a map of the pronounciation - its phoneme sequence. To learn to read words, we have to understand this mapping.I think…

  • Songs and Rhymes for Thanksgiving

    16 Nov 2009 | 8:15 am
    Is it getting busy at your house? The holidays are sneaking up on all of us! Here are some poems and songs to sing with your children as you prepare for Thanksgiving.Part of early literacy is exposing your children to poetry/rhymes/songs. Rhymes with repeated words, alliteration, rhythmic sounding words and sung to familiar tunes are easy for your children to remember and repeat over and over. Rhymes and poetry that link to holidays provide background information just as books do. They are important too!The following are Thanksgiving songs and rhymes :Turkey Dinner (sung to Frere Jacques)We…

  • Ella and Joshua's Thankful Chain

    12 Nov 2009 | 9:45 pm
    I have to say a big "thank you" to Martha for sharing an excellent early literacy activity on my Thanksgiving Book Post comment section. I want to pass the idea onto you so you can use it now with your family. This is Martha's activity: To help her children, Ella ( age 5) and Joshua (age 4) grasp the meaning of "Thankful" they make a "Thankful Chain" for Thanksgiving. Each day they talk about something they are thankful for and write it on a strip that is then connected to another link on their Thanksgiving Chain. Somethings Ella is thankful for are November Weekends, Family and Papa and…

  • Using Category Labels to Teach Letters, Numbers, Shapes and Colors

    7 Nov 2009 | 6:57 pm
    Through my experience teaching both young special needs and regular education students, I saw the advantage of using category labels when teaching letters, numbers, colors, and shapes. You have seen and heard your own child interchanging numbers for letters and vice versa. Children often get them mixed up when beginning to learn about them. I believe in giving children the advantage of what we know to help them learn. When I was teaching letters, numbers, colors and shapes I would always preface the category by saying something like this:"The apple is color red " instead of "The apple is…

  • Thanksgiving Books for Children

    4 Nov 2009 | 6:16 pm
    I can't believe that we are only a three weeks from Thanksgiving. I wanted to make sure you have a chance to review and choose some books to share with your children as you prepare for this holiday. Providing background information about what will happen on Thanksgiving Day helps your child know what to expect on this day. Involve your child in preparing for or on Thanksgiving day by assigning a "job" that helps in getting ready. When thinking about providing children with background information about Thanksgiving, I have divided it into 3 categories : Family Celebration, Historical and…
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  • Staying in School: Arts Education and New York City High School Graduation Rates

    admin
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:57 am
    Check out this report from The Center for Arts Education on the direct correlation between Strong Arts Programs and High Graduation Rates! http://www.cae-nyc.org/staying-in-school/arts-and-graduation-report

  • Student Artwork

    admin
    18 Nov 2009 | 1:59 pm
    Check out this artwork created by this 6th grade middle school student from Jackson Hole Middle School, from his own photo!  This is from our Creativity Express Creativity Builder “Monkeying Around.”

  • Study Finds That Online Education Beats the Classroom

    admin
    12 Oct 2009 | 10:21 am
    A recent 93-page report on online education, conducted by SRI International for the Department of Education, has a starchy academic title, but a most intriguing conclusion: “On average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction.” Click here for the full story…

  • Giving Back…

    admin
    28 Sep 2009 | 4:07 pm
    Madcap Logic donates Creativity Express to Accessing the Artist Within project to showcase artists using assistive technologies. Learn more here: Accessing the Artist Within

  • How Arts Training Improves Attention and Cognition

    admin
    18 Sep 2009 | 9:30 am
    Does education in the arts transfer to seemingly unrelated cognitive abilities? Researchers are finding evidence that it does. Michael Posner argues that when children find an art form that sustains their interest, the subsequent strengthening of their brains’ attention networks can improve cognition more broadly. Check out this fascinating article at The Dana Foundation’s website - Click Here
 
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    Chip Chicklets

  • Nerf N-Strike Elite for Wii Review

    Chip Chicklets
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:12 am
    Rarely does a game come around that contradicts my initial judgments. Most of the time I’m able to look at the cover and instantly tell whether or not I’d find it enjoyable but that was not the case with Nerf N-Strike Elite for the Wii. This game surprised me with how fun it was and how eager I was to play it again and again. The game is can support up to two players and follows 4 teens on their quest to stop the evil robot B.O.B. Each teen has a specific arsenal of Nerf guns that you can unlock and upgrade to make more effective. Though the story line is short, it is fun to play through…

  • Shape Collage Online Lets You Easily Generate Free Collages

    chipchick
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:35 am
    Looking to make a quick and easy collage? Shape Collage Online lets you generate collages in several different shapes. You can put together a heart, moon, circle, square, star, butterfly, paw, or cat shaped collage of your choice, using the images of your choice. All you have to do is include the urls of webpages or photos that you would like built in to the collage. The service is totally free to use. But if you’re looking for a more advanced way to build collages, they also have a paid software version, called Shape Collage Pro, which is available for both Mac and PC.

  • USB Spiderman Web Cam will Make Web Chats Tingle with Spidey Sense

    chipchick
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:02 pm
    The USB Spiderman Web Cam is a neat little web camera that is designed to look like an old school SLR, with a special roll of film coming out of it with pictures of Spiderman on it. Perter Parker fans are sure to appreciate the sentiment behind this web cam since Peter Parker made a living off snapping pictures of his alter ego. Unfortunately, there aren’t too many specs available for this web cam but we do know that it is both Mac and PC compatible. The USB Spiderman Web Cam retails for $29.00.

  • MathShark Isn’t Just a Calculator

    chipchick
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    MathSark is a lot more than just a calculator, it works as an electronic flash card system and educational toy. The device comes with quizzes that feature eight different skill levels in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages. The idea is to get kids to learn math even if they don’t like math, by including quizzes in the form of video games with f;ashing lights and sounds. And kids can of course also use the MathShark as a regular calculator. MathShark retails for $40.38.

  • LeapFrog Chat & Count Cell Phone

    chipchick
    18 Nov 2009 | 4:44 am
    The LeapFrog Chat & Count Cell Phone is a new affordable toy that aims to teach little kids about numbers, social skills, and pretend play. The device lets kids sing along to sounds about counting and phone routines and it also features 15 phone activities. Kids can even call on “Scout”, the phone’s built-in Puppy pal to trade calls and voicemails. Best of all, the new Chat & Count Cell Phone retails for just $14.99, making it one of Leap Frog’s more affordable electronic toys.
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  • 16 Nov 2009 | 8:35 am

    16 Nov 2009 | 8:35 am
    ~ The Lion King ~Yesterday while watching a Nat Geo documentaryon the African Safaris , a fruity idea clicked my mind....So today I picked up a ripe juicy pineapple and created this fruity apple pineapple king !!And Lol ! the best part - My 15 mins of hard worked vanished in jus 5 mins !!Grrrrrr !!!Pineapple slices, apple , gherkins , olives n sprinklesTo see ones creations published on

  • 12 Nov 2009 | 7:37 pm

    12 Nov 2009 | 7:37 pm
    ~ Children's Day ~"Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see " - John W. WhiteheadChildhood is all about innocence n playfulness.It is the best phase of ones life , free from social burdens and responsibilities.Universally Children's Day is celebrated on 20th .Nov each year , but in India it is celebrated on 14th Nov , coz this date marks the birth anniversary of

  • 4 Nov 2009 | 2:34 am

    4 Nov 2009 | 2:34 am
    ~ Happy B'Day Sesame Street  ~Nothing can define entertainment better than the kids favorite program - Sesame Street . The longest running children's program in the world celebrates its 40th B' Day  ( premiered on Nov 10,1969).The model urban community in which the world is presented to its preschool audience with lovable characters , songs n dance remains the most influential n educative classic

  • 2 Nov 2009 | 9:38 pm

    2 Nov 2009 | 9:38 pm
    ~ The Buggy Mania ~My little one is learning about insects these days n she seems to be totally influenced by the brightlycolored Ladybirds. After picking up a ladybird shaped xylophone , a ladybird rug and magnets she still wanted some more buggies !!!! So I decided to treat her with a ladybug salad  .......The Ladybug ..tomato, olives , corn 

  • 24 Oct 2009 | 4:11 am

    24 Oct 2009 | 4:11 am
    ~ Hello Halloween ~Halloween is incomplete without  draculicious  foods. These  creeeeeepy  delicious treats for little ghouls n goblins are  easy to make n healthy too ........ And free from artificial colors n preservatives  !! Coffin Sandwiches Coffin- Brown n white bread , Wreath- cucumber slicespinach n tomato .Wreath- to make fancy edges-  cut small circles all around the cucumber slice  
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  • Plastics: An Important Part of Your Healthy Diet

    Alicia
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:37 am
    I came across this crazy advertisement today while reading through the growing list of chemicals implicated in hormone disrutpion on OurStolenFuture.org.  The ad was part of a series run widely in the 1990’s recommending that people think of plastic as “your sixth basic food group.”   It’s amazing to think about what the chemical industry spends to convince people of the safety of their products – whether load with bisphenol-a or not! The ad copy is a little hard to read, so here’s the full text: Plastics: An Important Part Of Your Healthy Diet…

  • Twitter Tuesday Giveaway: Boon PVC-free Odd Ducks

    Alicia
    17 Nov 2009 | 9:33 am
    If you’ve spent any time looking for PVC-free Christmas gifts, then you know how difficult it is to find them.  PVC-free “rubber” duckies are very rare, but  Boon, Inc. has you covered with Squish, Slim, Bob and Jane.  They’re perfect for stocking stuffers and will be 30% off during our Christmas Bath Toy Sale starting Monday November 23, 2009.  Use the code “christmas1123″ at checkout by November 25, 2009.  If you’re still not sure why you should avoid PVC or how to go about doing it, be sure to check out the series of articles I shared on…

  • Exposing the Myth of Promoting Health with Disinfectants

    Alicia
    16 Nov 2009 | 6:50 am
    Women’s Voices for the Earth has released a report that debunks the myths surrounding the s0-called benefits of using disinfectants to clean our homes, daycares and schools.  They discuss chlorine bleach, ammonia, triclosan and triclocarban, ammonia quaternary compounds and nano silver, explaining the true consequences of our cultural obsession with their routine use. Powerful antimicrobial chemicals (also known as disinfectants) are increasingly found in household cleaners, from laundry detergent to kitchen cleaners to handy wipes.  Yet research has shown that some of the most common…

  • Twitter Tuesday Giveaway: Stainless Steel Beer Mug for Dad

    Alicia
    10 Nov 2009 | 9:22 am
    The guys in my family have responded with equal shock and dismay after watching me drink coffee from my double-walled stainless steel mug, “Why are you ruining the ultimate beer mug with your coffee?!”   It may sound strange, but I enjoy sipping from a heavy duty mug that keeps my coffee hot – even without a lid!  My husband insists that he get to use it for his frosty beer too – and I’m willing to share, but he has to put in a reservation ahead of time.  And it’s only available in the evenings Our Favorite Features Its double wall design…

  • Meet Me at Dr. Greene’s for a Series on Toxic Plastic

    Alicia
    9 Nov 2009 | 6:33 am
    I’m honored to be featured as Dr. Greene’s Perspectives blogger this week for a brand new, updated series on Toxic Plastic! Here’s our schedule of topics for this week: Monday:  A little background on why I left nursing to research endocrine-disruptors found in food storage, baby teethers and toys Tuesday: What is BPA? Wednesday: What are Phthalates? Thursday: What is PVC? Friday: How to Avoid BPA, PVC and phthalates We’ll be offering all of these new updates and how-to’s in a downloadable format soon, so you can take it with you to share with friends…
 
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    NurtureShock

  • How Not to Helicopter

    Po Bronson
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:23 pm
    I’ve never bought macrobiotic cupcakes, or hypoallergenic socks. Nor have I hired a tutor for pencil-holding deficiency, or put covers on the stove knobs, or used a leash on a toddler to be safe in a busy airport. At the grocery store, my kids are often in other aisles, but they’ve never felt lost. When they were babies, we weren’t scared to leave them with babysitters. Their preschool didn’t teach Mandarin, nor even worry about teaching them to read. Nor have I ever questioned a teacher about one of my children’s grades. In fact, nobody I know has done these things. The only…

  • What Do Preschools Have in Common with Bridges and Airports?

    Ashley Merryman
    19 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am
    If you are heading into Manhattan, off the George Washington Bridge, you can't miss the Bridge Apartments, a cluster of four 32-story apartment buildings built right over the interstate. The buildings' 4,000 residents seem like nothing compared to the 300,000 cars that go whizzing underneath the buildings each day.   Built in 1964, the Apartments were to be a shining (aluminum-sided) monument to efforts in easing New York's chronic housing shortage. Nearly all the apartments were reserved for middle class families. But almost immediately, the development was controversial;…

  • At What Age Do You No Longer Have to Check your Children’s Homework?

    Po Bronson
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:24 pm
    Every Tuesday, my 3rd grader has a spelling test for twenty new vocabulary words. Driving him to school, I usually check in – “do you need any review for your test today?” There’s time on the drive to have him spell them out, if necessary. The relevant question is, can I trust his answer? In NurtureShock, we wrote: “Kids who are doing well in school know it; when they write down their answer, they know whether or not their answer is correct. They have a subtle sense, a recognition of whether they’ve gotten in right. Children who are struggling are genuinely unsure; they might get…

  • Is Fantasy Too Uncool for Middle Childhood?

    Po Bronson
    17 Nov 2009 | 3:43 pm
    One of the dimensions of children I’m fascinated with is the role of fantasy, and how it finds outlets during the middle phases of childhood. During early childhood, fantasy is expressed actively, through role-playing in pretend scenarios. The entire body is involved, and kids share authorship in the scenario and how it unfolds. It’s immersive and social, and often the more fantastical the better. However, this kind of shared pretend fantasy play is so closely linked with early childhood that it quickly becomes uncool during the elementary years. It’s recognized as something little kids…

  • Kids' Food Allergies are Skyrocketing – Is the Spike Real?

    Ashley Merryman
    16 Nov 2009 | 9:27 am
    A couple years ago, I found out that I'm allergic to peaches. I've had a handful of food allergies for my entire life, but they have been mostly petty annoyances─stomachache after eating cherries, that sort of thing. And I had eaten peaches for my entire life with no apparent difficulty. However, one afternoon, I took a single bite of a peach. As the fruit traveled down my throat, my throat felt like it was collapsing. My voice disappeared to a raspy whisper. I was told later that I should have gone to the hospital, but I didn't know that at the time. Instead, I just took a Benadryl and…
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  • DEALS OF THE DAY NEW ARRIVALS UP TO 30% OFF UNTIL 11/23/2009

    19 Nov 2009 | 6:39 am
    DEALS OF THE DAY NEW ARRIVALSUP TO30% OFFUNTIL 11/23/2009WOW!!!Me Too Celine Mini Denim dressonly $ 28.00Jean Bourget Edition speciale khaki tunic dressw/ embroidery design only $ 53.00Jean Bourget Authentique Kids khaki bubble tunic dressw/ undetached turtleneck only $ 62.00Jean Bourget Edition limitee dark gray pants only $53.00Jean Bourget Attitude Kid khaki sweatshirt only $ 55.00Catimini Urban fuchsia tee shirt only $ 28.00Catimini Spirit multilayered striped polo shirt only $ 42.00Catimini Spirit Ethnique floral tunic dress w/ crochet details only $ 62.00Catimini Urban Global Mix pine…

  • HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT KIDSWEAR.

    16 Nov 2009 | 9:40 am
    If you are a mum caring about your own style and your child's style in clothing, you will meet a challenge dealing with a great variety of kidswear models. How to make a right choice and not to get lost? At the same time, you would certainly like, that chosen clothes were trendy and stylish. Before kidswear shopping, we recommend you to watch fashion shows.No wonder, that nowadays, children's and teen's clothes are also shown on catwalks. Moreover, look through the fashion magazines or visit corresponding Internet sites to find out the useful information about the new tendencies in children's…

  • HUGE SALE!!! NEW ARRIVALS UP TO 30% OFF + EXTRA 10% OFF ALL SALE ITEMS!!!

    11 Nov 2009 | 12:20 pm
    HUGE SALE!!! NEW ARRIVALS UP TO 30% OFF + EXTRA 10% OFF ALL SALE ITEMS!!!(SUMMER COLLECTION) COUPON CODE: 7GZI9J EXP. DATE: 11/23/2009

  • DEALS OF THE DAY NEW ARRIVALS UP TO 30% OFF UNTIL 11/13/2009

    6 Nov 2009 | 10:04 am
    DEALS OF THE DAYNEW ARRIVALSUP TO30% OFFUNTIL 11/13/2009WOW!!!Jean Bourget Edition limitee black mini skirtonly $ 55.00Jean Bourget Attitude Kid tee shirt top only$40.00Jean Bourget Authentic Kid dark orange striped tee shirt only$33.00Jean Bourget Casual Kid jeans w/embroidery design only$58.00 Catimini Urban green turtleneck shirt only$31.00Catimini Spirit Denim capri jeans w/embroidery design only$53.00Catimini Labo striped tee shirt only$33.00Catimini Urban black pants w/ embroidery desiginonly $55.00

  • TRENDYBRANDYKIDS BOUTIQUE GIVEAWAY

    2 Nov 2009 | 7:52 am
    TRENDYBRANDYKIDS BOUTIQUE GIVEAWAYWant to win 2 pieces from the TATIRI collection?Here's How to Win:Contest will end on 11/13/09 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S. residents only
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  • On the MyBrownBaby Table: Candied Yam Sticky Buns

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:32 pm
    By SHELLEY CHAPMANIn addition to November being my birthday month, I have many reasons to love this time of year—particularly because of all the goodies I get to create and consume. Between Halloween treats, birthday dinners, Thanksgiving feasts, Christmas gatherings and New Year's Eve galas, I often find myself in culinary heaven. In past years, my offerings have been confined to my friends and

  • Come Check Out the ATL Screening Of "Happily Ever After: A Positive Image of Black Marriage."

    18 Nov 2009 | 9:10 pm
    It's no secret I stan hard for Lamar and Ronnie Tyler, the dynamic duo behind the fab, award-winning site BlackandMarriedWithKids.com; they're eloquent, smart, and an incredible example of the beauty that is black love. Indeed, the couple is so passionate about the need for African American men and women to figure out the love thing that they made a movie about it—a ground-breaking documentary

  • Wordless Wednesday: How Not To Talk About Africa

    17 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pm
    I just adore this video, a satire piece by Binyavanga Wainaina of Kenya—and not just because it stars the absolutely delicious Djimon Hounsou. Wainaina uses this thought-provoking, at times comical commentary to point out the more ignorant attitudes that find their way into Western literature and other written stories about Africa. Personally, I think we could sub in pretty much any group—black

  • Styling a Black Girl's Hair Is No Job For Daddies!

    16 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pm
    By MOCHA DADMy daughter, Nee, has absolutely no confidence in my ability to do her hair. Whenever I attempt to style it, she becomes more obnoxious than Rush Limbaugh.Recently, my wife, KayEm, had to run an errand and I thought I would surprise her by combing and styling Nee’s hair (even though, Nee prefers KayEm to do her hair, it’s not a pleasant experience for either party. If you’ve ever

  • Black Moms ARE Different—and That's OK.

    15 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pm
    So, after yet another white mom stomped onto MyBrownBaby accusing me of "segregating" myself for writing about issues affecting black moms, my homegirl Akilah over at the fabulous Execumama told me that I should "never freakin' explain again" why I do what I do. She's right, you know; if people bothered to look around and read the actual content on MyBrownBaby, they wouldn't get hung up on the
 
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