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Texts and Tunes: Halloween Tales to Scare Off Fright
Halloween can be scary for tots — especially toddlers who have become more aware of their emotions or are afraid of the dark. My daughter acted squeamish around ghosts and goblins her first few Halloweens, so we opted to keep things light with charming costumes and princess fanfare. Talking and reading books about the holiday — minus the gory details — can help scare off fright.
Texts and Tunes: Winnie the Pooh Returns After 80 Years
Talk about a hiatus! Eighty years after Christopher Robin bid his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood adieu, Pooh, Tigger and Piglet are back in the first book approved by the Trustees of the Pooh Properties. Return to the Hundred Acre Wood picks up where A.A.
Text and Tunes: Books That Help Children Through Divorce
It's sad when any family falls apart, but the situation is especially difficult when children are involved. If the kids are young, it can be hard to explain how and why mommy and daddy are choosing to separate and what that will mean for everyone involved. When parents are at a loss for words or too pained by their own emotions, picking up a text that caters to children can help.
Dr. Seuss Is Back With a Vengeance and Volumes of Books
It's hard to be grinchy when you've got a cat in a hat who is willing to describe his green eggs and ham with such fervor and delight. Dr. Seuss brings magic to reading through his creative outlandish texts that will keep kids and their parents in stitches for a lifetime.
Texts and Tunes: Bundle of Trouble
Think the entry into motherhood isn't tough enough? Try adding an unsolved murder mystery to your "to do" list. While it's not the typical postpartum scenario, it's entertaining to read about.
Teach Proper Hygiene With a Few Laughs Along the Way
Schools have added lessons in flu prevention as students packed into classrooms and close quarters spread their germs. Even Elmo and a host of doctors and officials are touting the benefits of proper hand washing. For parents looking for some support in their health and hygiene lessons, several books break the situation down to preschool and toddler levels.
When Did Your Kids Attend Their First Concert?
Keep on rocking it baby! After listening to music in the womb, kids love a toe-tapping beat. For many children, music classes are their first foray into an organized group activity, while others spend a portion of their day bopping to the tunes coming out of their mama's iPod.
Check Out the Cool Kid Films That Are Set to Come Out
The Summer blockbuster season is drawing to a close, and with that we say goodbye to the group of flicks designed to give our lil ones a break from the warm weather. While many of us are eagerly anticipating the Fall movie season – including Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, Where the Wild Things Are and A Christmas Carol, movie studios are already banking on their 2010 arrivals. Take a look at what will be entertaining our kids next year and let us know which you are most excited about.
5 Fun Books For Moms
There are books a plenty on the subjects of pregnancy and parenting. When mommy's eyeballs have glazed over from reading about milestones, she can take a break and brush up on creative recipes and inspiring kidoodle-worthy crafts. Check out the selection of five helpful and exciting texts for moms.
Listen Up! It's a Back to School Playlist
A song can take one back to a place and time with just a few notes. For instance, take "Living on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi. Just three "umpa umpa umpas" will have toes tapping and heads bopping as the listener recalls their life as an acid jean wearing teenybopper.
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