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Salma Hayek and her Mother talk Stage Fright and Parenting in HOLA!
I’ve been a fan of the gorgeous Salma Hayek for many years now! She came to Hollywood with limited fluency in English, and dyslexia but just made things happen! I love that type of grit and determination! This month, in celebration of all mother’s, Salma and her mother are HOLA! USA’s May cover stars. We have some clips and quotes from both Salma and her mom where they talk about acting and stardom. This marks the mother/daughter duo’s first cover together for a special Mother’s Day issue, where Salma talks about a surprising fear, what actually made her want to be an actress, and her take on motherhood. And, Diana talks about…
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The Littlest Inventor Author Takes On Autism ‘Acceptance’
Mandi Mathis was introduced to the world of autism while running through the grocery store at a full sprint with her youngest son, Sawyer, tucked under her arm like a football while he was screaming at the top of his lungs. What she didn’t know then was that he was experiencing sensory overload. Mandi is a practicing attorney so research, planning, and advocating come natural to her. Soon after her son received a diagnosis of Aspergers Syndrome and Sensory Processing Disorder, Mandi became a champion for those on the autism spectrum. She says that teaching Sawyer how to comfort, calm and advocate for himself is one of her greatest accomplishments. She captured her son’s story in,…
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Last-Minute Oscar-worthy Party Tips!
It’s that time of year again! Does your family love to snuggle up on the sofa and watch The Academy Awards together? Or do you like to send the kids to grandmas and have a little fiesta with your friends? Or mix it all up with kids, friends and family? Any which way you like to watch the Oscars, we have some super easy and cute last minute party, snack and photo-op ideas you can try out this year. We are looking forward to trying out some of these party decor tips and watching The 89th Academy Awards this Sunday. Enjoy yourselves! Popcorn Bar: I like simple. This party ideas…
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Meet Elmo and Abby Cadabby at the Sesame Street: K is for Kindness Pop-Up Tour February 25th
About the Sesame Street: K is for Kindness Tour HBO and Sesame Workshop—in partnership with PBS SoCal/KOCE and the County of Los Angeles Library —present the Sesame Street: K is for Kindness Tour, a free, experiential tour timed to and inspired by the new, 47th season of Sesame Street. Created for preschool fans and their families, this immersive, limited-engagement tour features hands-on digital learning fun, participation from including bilingual English / Spanish books and activities, “meet and greets” with the costumed characters, a 15-minute interactive live stage show starring walk-around versions of the series’ beloved characters Elmo and Abby Cadabby, and other special surprises! You all know I am such…
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Pfizer Pediatric Products and 20th Century Fox help you through those Sick just got real™ moments!
When your little one is home sick, you’ll try anything you can to get them through their days with ease. You may have a sick day remedy or a simple item for comfort that helps ease those aches and pains. Whatever your sick day survival kit consists of, we’re sure it also includes a comfy couch and a good movie, because sometimes laughing can also help you feel better. When my daughter isn’t feeling well, we select one of her favorite movies, provide lots water and popsicles (great way to making sure they stay hydrated!) and snuggle on the sofa – or in this case on the floor with our…
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PBS KIDS PREMIERES NEW ONE-HOUR DINOSAUR TRAIN SPECIAL, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20
PBS KIDS PREMIERES NEW ONE-HOUR DINOSAUR TRAIN SPECIAL, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 “What’s at the Center of the Earth?” takes kids on a new science adventure PBS KIDS’ series DINOSAUR TRAIN will premiere an all-new one-hour special, “What’s at the Center of the Earth?,” on Monday, February 20. Created by Craig Bartlett (READY JET GO!) and produced by The Jim Henson Company, DINOSAUR TRAIN encourages kids ages 3-6 to apply scientific thinking as they discover new types of dinosaur species, and to embrace the living sciences of paleontology and natural science. We plan to watch it as well since my daughter is learning about rocks and minerals in her fourth…
