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Politikids Think This Election Is Important
The presidential election has most parents on the edge of their seats — tuning into the debates, making sure their registration is updated, even campaigning for their candidate — but, even preschoolers are going political. Our children hear more than just mom and dad's opinion, they read the billboards and digest the commercials on television and memorize the slogans. In one Iowa home, mealtime turns into a debate between a couple of opinionated siblings.
Politikids: Why Parents Should Take Their Kids to the Polls
You may need to be 18 to cast a vote, but you're never too young to have an opinion. This is why I have brought my kids to the voting booths since they were born. I grew up listening to my mother say, "You can't complain if you don't vote" so I registered as soon as I earned the right.
Christina Aguilera Rocks the Vote With Max
Christina Aguilera may not be vocalizing her support for McCain or Obama, but she is endorsing Election 2008. The songstress lent her singing abilities and her son to the "Rock the Vote" campaign. The 27-year-old mama sang, "America the Beautiful" while cradling her five-month-old, Max Bratman, for the public service announcement.
Does Obama Make You Want to Have Babies?
Many moms and dads believe the world will be a better place for our children with Barack Obama as President. A recent Newsweek piece speculated that a baby boom might be a result of this euphoric election. Does our next Commander-in-Chief make you want to have a baby?
Iconic Cabbage Patch Kids Go Presidential
Xavier Roberts's chubby faced dolls stole the hearts of most American girls and boys in the '80s and are said to be making a comeback with kids today. So it's only fitting that toy best known for having a signature on its rear has gotten caught up in the hoopla of the presidential election. The special edition Barack Obama, Joe Biden, John McCain and Sara Palin dolls will be auctioned off on Ebay for charity.
Politikids: Did You Take Them Along For the Historical Ride?
Yesterday marked a historic day in American history. No matter how the election pans out, it will be momentous. This was the first time an African American male was a contender on the Democratic ticket, and the first time a female was part of the Republican ticket.
Politikids: Kid Zui Allows Children to Cast Their Votes
Kids stay connected on the Internet so it makes sense that the social networking site for small frys (ages 3-12), Kid Zui, is encouraging them to express their political opinions online as well. Minors can cast their vote for the presidency in the mock election as their parents head to the polls. Here are a couple interesting tidbits.
Delilicious: Snacks For Politikids
As a kid growing up in the Reagan administration, I couldn't understand why the President was so fond of jelly beans when he could have any candy in the world. But to each his own and as a result, Jelly Belly makes a patriotic mix of their sugary sweets. Celebrate democracy with your lil darlings and reward their good behavior at the polls today with an appropriate treat.
Will You Take Your Child to Vote With You?
The presidential election is less than two weeks away so we are being inundated with commercials, mailers, news articles and conversations about the next commander-in-chief. Yesterday we gave you some ideas for including your lil ones in the electoral process. Today, we want to know if you plan to bring your children to your polling station on November 4th.
Texts and Tunes: Children's Political Story Books
Election season is the perfect time to teach your tot a thing or two about the political world around them. In a year where so much is at stake and the candidates are neck and neck, party talk dominates many adult conversations. Don't leave the kids in the dust — keep them in the know with their own stash of political reads.
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