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10 Books You Mustn’t Leave Childhood Without Reading
Oh, the joy and pleasure of a great children’s book! There is something so special about the books you read as a child. They often have a far greater impact on us than the books we read at any other stage of life. From enchanting picture books to cherished novels, from long ago to recent times, here is my pick of the time honored tales that have captured children’s hearts decade after decade. Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl What can be more exciting for a child than a tour of a chocolate factory? But imagine a chocolate factory that is staffed by Oompa Loompas, has rivers of…
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Dandelion Moms Project Kindness
dandelion moms project kindness No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. ~AESOP, The Lion and the Mouse The idea for Dandelion Moms Project Kindness came about after being inspired by two projects that I think are absolutely wonderful and soul-touching. Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s The Beckoning of Lovely and another one called The Birthday Project. Both inspire others to spread kindness and loveliness into the world. I thought it would be pretty fantastic if dandelion moms created a place to offer suggestions each month – some smaller than others – some grandiose – and at the end of the month everyone can…
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Instagram of the Week: The Getty Museum Garden
The Getty Museum Garden: It might seem hard to believe, but yesterday our family took it’s first trip to The Getty Museum up in Los Angeles. Hard to believe in that it is one of the more well-known and revered museums in our area – but as busy parents (you know how it is) we didn’t make time for this cultural trip. But am I glad we made the effort yesterday! The museum itself is quite amazing and they are currently featuring paintings from The Renaissance Era and the photography of Ray K. Metzer who is considered one of the most original photographers of the last half-century. If you are local or…
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Blabla Kids Giveaway Winner
Did I mention how much I love all of blabla kids products? Their products are so colorful and just plain fun! Make sure to read our interview with the founder and creative force behind blabla kids, Florence Wetterwald here: https://dandelionmoms.com/2013/01/inspirational-mom-florence-wetterwald-of-bla-bla-kids/ Blabla kids provided us with a 24 inch Mozart the Monkey as a giveaway item for dandelion moms and we had over 800 entries! Thank you all for participating! We are happy to report the winner… Congratulations to: Mary Mahon! To check out their fun products go to: www.blablakids.com
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10 Fun Outdoor Activities for Kids During Winter
Winter doesn’t have to mean chilly afternoons huddled indoors all day. Instead, bundle up the kids for some fun outdoor winter activities (and exercise!) that will get their hearts pumping! Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean that you and your little ones shouldn’t bundle up for some winter fun! Knowing the right outdoor activities for winter days (and nights!) is the first step to having a healthy, active winter. “I think it’s important to make fitness a part of your child’s life from the youngest of age. The best way for them to learn it is for you to model it. Do a stroller workout and/or take your baby…
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Celebrate Dr. Seuss Read Across America!
One of my favorite things about being a children’s author is reading to a classroom full of kids! I just love to see their faces light up when we get to an exciting part of the story. Recent studies show that reading to a child up to age 5 is a positive predictor for literacy in later years. (Source: National Early Literacy Report). In May 1997, a small reading task force at The National Education Association (NEA) wanted to get kids excited about reading. Thus, NEA’s Read Across America was born and celebrated on March 1, 1998, Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Now we see everyone from schools to libraries to community centers host events to…
