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I was talking with a group of mothers this weekend who all have kids under six years old. They were sharing their concern with the new school standards and the lack of “play time.” I very much share that concern. What’s more important, that a Kindergartner knows how to...
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We will be making a public announcement tonight about the Sacramento Children's Museum. Details regarding our location, opening date, founding partners and more will be shared. Be sure to check out our new website at www.sackids.org. It will go live tonight after our...
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Nature is in full bloom and all these colors on display turn my thoughts to art. There are so many fun activities you can do with your child at a very young age to whet their appetite and passion for color, line, shape, form, etc… Here’s a few ideas to get you started this weekend.
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This year Fairytale Town celebrates its 50th Anniversary! Looking back, it’s easy to see how visionary the founders of Fairytale Town were. They must be proud to have built a place that holds such fond memories for so many people. Fairytale Town is truly a magical place, and one of the...
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Last Saturday I was fortunate enough to be able to attend an Early Childhood Conference in Davis. The headliner of this conference was Lisa Murphy, the"Ooey Gooey Lady." If you've never had the thrill of seeing Lisa in-person, all I can say is... poor you.
Lisa Murphy - The...
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No, I’m not talking about over scheduling your kids, or the importance of play on child development (though these topics are also near and dear to my heart.) I’m talking about making time for YOU to play.
When was the last time you played? I mean got out the Lego’s...
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My husband and I popped into a Toys R Us this weekend. Something I haven’t done in quite some time. We were having a great time, till we hit the board games. On an isle cap I saw something that made me stop in my tracks. “Girl” Monopoly, Sorry and other classic games. The...
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When was the last time you got to indulge in something you love? A pedicure? Some art? Write a poem? Go for a nature walk? For me, it’s been too long. It is SO easy to get caught up in your to-do list. Tangled up in those unchecked box’s or swallowed up by your ever growing pile of...
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This summer, at home or on vacation, hours of fun learning can come out of the use of a couple of simple tools, some you can even make! This out-of-school learning inspires curiosity and the wonder of nature in your child while building critical thinking and acute observation skills...
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Even though my twin boys slept great last night, I didn't get much sleep. The usual, their sleep schedules were not synchronized. I am tired, but I know it's going to be a good day!
Grandma arrived just after 9 AM. While she played with the kids, I cleaned the bathrooms....
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