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The iPad has certainly revolutionized bedtime reading by allowing children to hear books read aloud while tapping, moving, and interacting with hundreds of items on the screen. Check out these the videos of five great classics you should add to your iPad book collection, so you can get a sneak peek before you decide to purchase the apps. Prepare to be amazed and excited by the brilliant new Read more
We're all about exposing kids to fine arts, but is opera asking a bit too much? Not according to Growing Through Arts, a company founded by former pro dancer and Harvard grad Aleksandra Efimova, which creates educational children's books and toys. The company just launched its second series of books (the first focused on ballet), breaking down some seriously highbrow stuff for kids ages 2 to 6. Read more
Painting and drawing are great artistic outlets, but creativity means more than simply diving into a box of crayons. To encourage your kids' creativity in other areas, it's best to step outside the box and introduce them to fresh, new activities and environments. Whether it's a quick cooking date or a day spent out on the town, we've come up with four simple tips to help your little ones Read more
We've plated up some tips on selecting dinnerware for your wedding registry, but what about cocktail hour? Whether you prefer cocktails, wine, beer, or juicing, glassware is an important category to fill in your registry. Sure, you can go with the selection that your registry consultant recommends, but each couple has individual libation habits that don't always fit the standard mold. Read more
Why should kids have all the fun? This Sunday, offer your loved ones a creative, up-to-the-moment take on the classic children's Easter basket — only this time, make sure it has a grown-up twist. From champagne flutes and bubbly to handmade marshmallows and beyond, this assortment will take your handmade Easter basket to a sophisticated level. Click through for more ideas, then be sure to Read more
The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) are gathered in New York for their annual week-long conference. Last night, ceremony emcee (and Cooking Channel's Food(ography) host) Mo Rocca announced which finalists took home the top nod of best cookbooks of 2012. Among the winners: Nathan Myhrvold's standout Modernist Cuisine, New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik's essay on eating, The Read more
Happy National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! When it comes to edible classics, the peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a staple in most children's diets. Though the flavors vary, parents usually lather the nut paste on one slice of bread, spread a sweet fruit jam on another, and then slice the sandwich in half for their kiddo to take to school. We asked chef Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious Read more
With candy, bunnies, and chicks abound, it's not surprising that the Easter holiday has inspired some great children's books. We tracked down 10 of our faves. Five bring some brand-new bunnies and eggs to bookshelves; the other five are literary classics — from Margaret Wise Brown's beloved books to The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which celebrates its 110th anniversary this year — that every kid's Read more
This week is Children's Book Week and to kick it off, we wanted to feature an old classic that makes us smile. You probably remember it from your childhood and will also enjoy reading it to your lil ones. Pat the Bunny ($10) has been in print for 67 years and has sold over six million copies. This modest book is simple, but remarkably entertaining for infant to preschool aged children. Patting Read more
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