Archive for the ‘Books’ Category
Friday, August 22nd, 2008
My mother was a teacher, so she had a gift for making learning fun. After school and especially on rainy weekend days, we'd do all sorts of enjoyable activities. I realize now that many of these activities were actually educational. But at the time, I just thought of them as "play." ...
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Monday, August 18th, 2008
Kids know how to navigate the Internet, look up the latest baseball stats, and can tell you what their favorite celebrity wore to the most recent awards ceremony.
But what about financial responsibility? Are they money savvy? Money Savvy Generation is a program of children's books, curricula, piggy banks, and financial ...
Posted in Books (Advice), Books (School Aged), Charity, Contests, Learning, Uncategorized | 67 Comments »
Friday, July 25th, 2008
Sweet Coos and Giggles
Poems make my baby happy
Buy Haiku Baby
Ok...I'm not much of a poet, but Baby Mwah loves Haiku Baby anyway. This board book celebrates the Haiku, a traditional Japanese poetry form, with beautifully-illustrated three line poems about nature. Short, sweet, perfect bedtime reading. Available at Amazon.com.
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Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
While I was expecting Baby Mwah, I poured through dozens of pregnancy books. Worried that my husband wouldn't feel included in the pregnancy, I highlighted interesting sections in the baby books for him to read.
One of his complaints was that the books were all written entirely from a woman's perspective. He wanted a short and sweet ...
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Monday, July 14th, 2008
Even though Baby Mwah is only a few months old, I've been pondering the best way to teach him tolerance and respect for other cultures as he grows. I know that one of the best ways is by modeling love and respect for others, but I also did some research ...
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Friday, July 4th, 2008
TV viewing by young children skyrockets during the summer months as exhausted parents look for ways to fill the day. According to the Smart Television Alliance, children’s television viewing during the summer increases 150 percent compared to the rest of the year.
The AAP recommends no television under age 2 and ...
Posted in Activities, Books (Activities), Books (Advice), Contests, Play | 64 Comments »
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
My pregnancy was such an exciting time. In eager anticipation of Baby Mwah's arrival, I read dozens of pregnancy, parenting and baby books. I gathered a collection of developmentally-appropriate toys, a variety of board books, and baby proofed my house. I was convinced that I was ready for motherhood. I ...
Posted in Books (Advice), Contests, Shower Gifts | 47 Comments »
Friday, May 30th, 2008
Does your guy only cook if there is an open flame? Is ESPN his default channel? Does he consider the 18th hole to be sacred ground?
If this describes your fella (or you), you'll love this trio of books from DK Publishing.
Grill It! is one of those glorious cookbooks ...
Posted in Books (Advice), Contests, Father's Day, Gift Ideas, Uncategorized | 241 Comments »
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
Since children love seeing their name in print, there are tons of personalized books on the market. But Baby Mwah recently received a personalized book from Freckle Box that blows away the competition.
The "My Name Is" Book by Freckle Box teaches your child how to spell his or her name ...
Posted in Books, Books (0-3), Books (Pre-School), Books (School Aged), Personalized | 1 Comment »
Monday, May 26th, 2008
Even toddlers who only have to go to regular well-baby appointments may suddenly develop an intense fear of the pediatrician. And this fear can present an even greater problem if your child needs more regular visits to a doctor's office or hospital. Here are a few products I've been ...
Posted in Advice, Books (0-3), Health, Pre-schoolers, Tips, Toddlers, Toys (12-24 M), Toys (Pre-School and School Aged) | No Comments »
