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Stories Without Words: Exploring Books with Preschoolers
Learning to read was the best thing that ever happened to me. Books were journeys, friends and a feed bag for knowledge. When I became a parent, the thing I most looked forward to was getting to develop a reader. Before my daughter could even sit up I would lie on the floor with her and read to her
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Nose in a Book: 5 Kids' Books About Spring, Green and Gardening
Tops & Bottoms, by Janet Stevens Tops & Bottoms is a wonderful folk story about hard work. A poor hare needs to provide for his large family and rich Bear is happy to have him take care of his fields. “You get tops and I get bottoms,” promises clever Hare who sorts the harvest into root veg
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Seattle Travel for Families: Great Wolf Lodge
Northwest weather and water: They go hand in hand. So, you may ask, what is the draw of a pricey resort that promises to douse you from every angle? The answer involves gravity, speed and indoor bathing-suit craziness that would otherwise be hard to find without getting on a plane. Great Wolf Lodge
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9 One-of-a-Kind Story Times for Seattle Kids and Families
Searching for a new story time to shake things up? We’ve rounded up ten that are as interesting, fun and quirky as the Puget Sound neighborhoods they serve. And they're all free (or almost-free), too. All events are drop-ins unless otherwise noted, but most require special reservations for groups. A
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40 of the Best Smart Phone Apps for Kids and Parents
Imagine: You’re stuck in line at the grocery store when your 4-year-old starts his pre-meltdown routine. As he’s winding up for an epic shriek fest, you suavely whip out your phone and punch up “Sneezies.” Seconds later, the crisis is averted.Hey, it could happen. Though we would never recommend buy
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35 Windows Phone Apps for Kids and Parents
Here are our picks for fantastic Windows Phone apps that are great for kids and parents, just in time for holiday shopping. Got a favorite not listed here? Please share it with us in the comments. Fantastic apps for parents1. App Discovery. First things first, are you looking for apps for your ch
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30 Of the Best Educational Android Apps for Kids
Does your child play games on your phone? Game apps may keep him busy in the doctor’s waiting room, but what does he learn from them? Not much, for the most part. We gathered 30 of our favorite educational apps for Android phones into one handy list. Do you have a favorite app not listed here? Plea
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10 Montessori-Inspired Design Ideas for Kids' Rooms
Gather ‘round the table!With all the learning going on, the kiddos are going to need a place to spread out. The Shanty 2 Chic blog shares DIY instructions to make your own table built for tots — such a great idea to create the ultimate project hub for the family. The post even includes a link to mak
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