Juice Box Heroes, the new CD by the Imagination Movers, has been continuously playing in my car for months. The Imagination Movers, an alternative rock band for preschoolers, makes upbeat, energetic music with witty lyrics that even parents can love. Since Baby Mwah and I are fans of their music, we were excited to get a chance to interview the band […]
Sing and Dance, Laugh and Play
I love singing and dancing with Baby Mwah. It’s my favorite way to pass the time. Aside from being lots of fun, music is good for babies and children. Numerous studies have shown how music stimulates cognitive development and helps children with language development and communication skills. Dancing and moving along to music builds motor skills, and […]
The Perfect Soundtrack for Baby’s Nap
While Baby Mwah sleeps peacefully a night, he is not a good napper. It’s like he senses that something fun might be happening. So at the slightest sound, he’ll wake up from his nap, start cooing and want to play. As irresistible as his coos are, I know that he gets really cranky in the evening if […]
Baby Moosic Even Adults Don’t Mind
When I was growing up, Hippos Go Berserk by Sandra Boynton was one of my favorite books. That book taught me how to count, and I loved reading it over and over again. So it’s not surprising that I have a fondness for the lively, silly cartoons and cheerful, pudgy hippos in Sandra Boynton books. I received a review […]
Win Little Laureate’s Educational DVDs
Since Mama-to-Be really loved Little Laureate’s “My World” Educational DVD series, we’re going to give one lucky Mamanista reader the chance to win all three Little Laureate DVDs. (Click here for full review.) We also have a gift for all Mamanista readers– an exclusive Buy 1/Get 1 Free coupon for Little Laureate. To redeem your […]
Artsy, Fun Educational DVDs for Mother and Child
I recently had the chance to review the “My World” educational DVD series by Little Laureate. Little Laureate’s aim is to expose children to art, music and world culture. There are currently three DVDs in the My World Series. Each DVD comes with a 60-minute CD of classical music and a 24 page book of […]
Name Your Tune Personalized Children’s Songs Giveaway
Name Your Tune is a special, sweet gift for any child in your life. My baby had the most comical look of surprise and delight the first time the CD player sang out her name. Children need to know that they are cherished–and hearing her name as part of her favorite songs will delight your […]
Lullabies for Future Linguists
Between supper and sleep time, we find time to relax. Baby Diva is a perpetual motion machine so it is important to try to wind her down a little before bed. Siente is a beautiful soundtrack for some quiet pre-bedtime cuddling and has become part of our nightly ritual. Keep reading for a chance to […]
Cute, Personalized Children’s Songs from Name Your Tune
Name Your Tune is a special, sweet gift for any child in your life. ***NEW*** Scroll down for a coupon code and contest! Baby Diva enjoys hearing her name on Name Your Tune, a CD of personalized songs just for your child. I got a real kick out of seeing her look of surprise the […]
Piano Made Easy
The to-do list of the average parent seems endless. My cousin has two daughters, ages 7 and 8. In addition to working outside the home, helping with homework, keeping a clean house and cooking healthy dinners, she is a full-time chauffeur as she shuttles her girls to and from soccer, swimming, karate, singing, Girl Scouts, […]
