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Taking Your Toddler Outside to Learn Language
As soon as the temperature rises, the birds start singing and the squirrels chase each other, a whole new world of language opens up to your child....
No More Pacifier! Help is on the Way
Okay, you’ve seen Nanny 911 where she packs up the pacifiers and waits for the “Paci Fairy” to sneak in at night, take them away and leave some...
Happy Father’s Day Books
As we honor dads on Father’s Day, you might want to give Dad a book to share with your child. Here are my picks: • Daddy and Me by Karen Katz: This...
“Mamasource,” A Great Resource for New Mamas
With social networking sites becoming so popular, it's no surprise that I found one just for moms, www.mamasource.com. Take a look at the range of...
Toy Review: eeBee’s Adventure Play Mat and Activity Play House 6 months-3 Years
Every now and then a toy comes along that I get really excited about. This is one. Maybe because I had an older brother and he was always making...
One Special Girl
I can't tell you how many times I learn a great lesson from a child--one that inspires me. Here goes. Yesterday when I was talking to a friend, she...
Best New Children’s Toys and Games Awarded by Parents’ Choice
Last week, Parents’ Choice Foundation announced their 2008 Toy Awards which includes new games, puzzles and toys. Preschool: Topping the list was my...
Game Review: “Animal Soup” by Briarpatch Ages 5 and up
Kids beg to play Animal Soup again and again. It’s a game of match as players race to find their animal dressed in different garb—a lei, scarf,...
Game Review: “Clothespins! Game” by Briarpatch Ages 5 and up
Clothespins!, This game of strategy requires the player to collect items of clothing by pattern—polka dots, stripes or wiggly lines, or by...
Toy Review: “Taggies! First Touch Ball” all ages
Taggies! First Touch Ball, this newest member of the taggie ball family, is a soft, cuddly soccer ball, covered with the smooth tags that attract...
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