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PBS Kids has a whole new show and it’s full of girl power (and kitty) that they’ve asked me to share with you. Peg + Cat premieres on Monday, October 7 and with adventures, jokes and songs, the characters solve problems using foundational math skills and concepts. It’s a pretty sneaky way to get kids learning some really good math…
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You know that feeling when you just can’t wait for tomorrow? When you’re with friends, and you’re talking about all the fun things that could happen? We love that feeling! So let’s do all the cool stuff you imagined – like trying a bunch of new things, making new friends and sharing what makes you smile. We’ll count down to…
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What’s pink, purple, just about 3 feet tall and likely to cause shrieks of delight when a child sees it? The new Barbie Dream House! Barbie’s been saving up her hard earned pennies (as a vet, doctor, teacher, lawyer, swim teacher, dolphin trainer, ballerina, and what else does she do for careers?) and she’s got a HUGE and fabulous new…
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When I was a little girl, I had so much confidence. Somewhere along the line, I lost it. For far too long. Really, it’s sad I lost it at all. So many girls do. I look at my kids- all three of them, so FULL of confidence in their ability to learn, master and succeed at anything and everything, and,…
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Happy Fall, my friends. Happy October! I can’t even believe it’s October already, largely in part due to my denial and also because it’s 75 degrees here in Connecticut today. The only surefire signs that fall is here are the sounds of the leaves rustling on the trees as they get drier and drier, and the lovely notices that tell us…
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My family loves to bake together. Cook, bake, it doesn’t matter. The kids love to help in the kitchen- and I love to let them (usually). So, when I see fun new things like Pumpkin Spice M&Ms at the store, I look at them and think, OK, how can we make something fun, quick and easy with these? That’s how…
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