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Archives for April 2012

A Tale of Confidence: Ida Louise and The Lucky Sweater

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Around the time she turned five, my daughter became more aware of the opinions of others around her. “What if they don’t like my project?” “What if they laugh at my jacket?”

We look for confidence boosters so that my daughter will focus on being true to herself. Books with a strong girl protagonist help spark discussion in our household.

Ida Louise and the Lucky Sweater, by Julie Augensen, is a charming story about finding confidence. Believing she has a lucky sweater, the title character has the courage to make new friends and have an adventure…

14 Things that Might Surprise You About the Disney Fantasy Cruise

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Everyone’s favorite mouse invited us on a preview cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship.

Before our most recent two trips to Disney, my husband and I would not have pegged ourselves for the Disney demographic. Sure, we have three kids, five and under. Still, our pre-kid vacations were more focused on hiking through jungles, exploring historical ruins, and touring Gothic churches. So, could a Disney cruise deliver both for our kids and for us?

Where the Disney Cruise Line really delivers is allowing families to customize experiences for the children, the whole family, and the adults.

Adults have Words with Friends, Kids have Ohanarama

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Ohanarama is an online social game environment where children and families can connect and challenge each other to all kinds of fun games, bringing family fun that much closer.

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