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ThinkSmart Games introduces newest alphabet learning app for iOS
Looking for an app for your child to interact with that will entertain and introduce letters and sounds? ThinkSmart Games, known for quality educational games, is releasing a new game for all iOS...
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Animal Alphabet Singers: Silliness, letters and learning
In preparation for its big release on December 10, ThinkSmart Games sent out preview copies of their new app The Animal Alphabet Singers. As an educator and a mom, I was thrilled to put it to the...
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Michigan early childhood to recieve covetted $52M Race to the Top Grant
Governor Synder’s office excitedly announced a huge win for early childhood in Michigan, Thursday November 19 the receipt of a $52 million Federal Race-to the Top Grant. As the state’s second attempt...
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The ODD Squad from PBS Kids to debut soon
Do your children love PBS Kid’s shows? Who can resist the loveable characters that have been created over the years, that sing, dance and teach children in the early years. PBS Kids announced January...
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Prince Lionheart Everwhere Playmat will get little ones outside everywhere
Spring time brings the longing to be outside and play, especially after being cooped up during the cold winter months. Fresh for the spring, Prince Lionheart is introducing a new Everywhere Playmat,...
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BubbleBum makes travel light with inflatable booster
Moms want kids to be safe while traveling. Until children are around 57" tall the seat belts don't really fit right so it's recommended - and even the law in many states. Booster seats...
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High quality education starts with a worthy wage in early childhood
Across America on May 1, 2014 early childhood activists come together to honor early childhood educators and to raise awareness of the need to attract and retain educators committed to taking care of...
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Tumble Leaf is first Amazon Studios original children's series released
Looking for something different for your preschooler while surfing through Amazon Prime video stream? Amazon Studios released it’s first original children’s series, Tumble Leaf, May 23, 2014. The...
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Healthy travel: Squeez'Ems reusable food pouches take healthy snacks to go
A new trend in convenience food is pouches that contain applesauce or other puree’s for little ones to eat on the go. As an earth friendly alternative Squeez’Ems are refillable and reusable. In...
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Saving your seats from little feet with Prince LionHeart
Just because you’re a parent doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your vehicle to the gods of mess. When on the go, children are constantly in and out of the vehicle so keeping it clean...
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Day care options for your little one
Baby is on the way and you know you will need to go back to work after that magical maternity leave. Time to start searching out daycare, which can be an overwhelming search. There are three options...
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Pocket Mommy helps little ones with back-to-school jitters
Fall seasons bring back to school time. Kids and parents alike are making adjustments and learning new routines. School time also brings new, exciting adventures which little ones may not quite know...
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Celebrating 45 years of Sesame Street!
Do you know how to get to Sesame Street? Seems like we’ve been asking that question forever - or at least for the last 45 years. November 3, 2014 marks the 45th birthday of the Public Broadcasting...
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Buying for baby: Top Christmas picks from a parent's point of view
It's the time of year when everyone gets into a buying frenzy, trying to get just the right gift for their loved ones. Most think that buying for an infant (newborn to 9 months) is fairly easy......
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HHS announces preliminary recipients of EHS-Child Care Partner Grant
During the Early Childhood Summit in Washington D.C., HHS’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced the preliminary grant winners for the Early Head Start-Child Care Partner Grants...
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Is a nanny the right choice for your family?
Rising costs of childcare and rising unemployment rates have changed the face of the everyday nanny. Sure there is still the Mary Poppins type woman who lives in your home and cares for every aspect...
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Children's Book Review: My First Toothbrush - Quacky & Jackie Learn to Brush
One of the best ways to get young children interested in and excited about brushing their teeth is through well written children's books. I was contacted by Kid's World Productions to preview their...
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Spring break fun that will keep kids learning
In the mid-west Spring Break is almost here. A week off is a time to rejuvenate from the structure of school. For some this is a bittersweet time as kids are home which means you can spend more time...
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Celebrating 50 years of opportunity with Head Start
Fifty years ago on May 18, 1965, Lyndon Johnson officially announced the creation of Project Head Start as part of the War on Poverty. This school year, Head Start programs across the nation have been...
View ArticleToddler size hooded towels keep bigger kids snuggly warm
For babies, hooded towels help keep them warm by keeping their head covered. Most of the baby hooded towels I received are pretty small and baby outgrows them usually by six months. I still like to...
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