From the category archives:

books and music

puddle rainboots

At Simple Kids this month we’re talking about rhythms and routines and as the resident music reviewer, I thought what better way to add a little more rhythm to your life than with a music class?
My son was less than a year old when we attended our first Music Together class, and it was a [...]

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stella cover art

Here in the Midwest, we have been getting walloped by snow. I grew up with it and can carry on as usual, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy, especially with a young child. I turn to some of my favorite winter children’s books to stay connected to the magic and beauty of snow, [...]

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puppets

Several weeks ago, I received a copy of Susan Linn’s The Case for Make Believe: Saving Play in a Commercialized World to review for the Simple Kids readership.  I’ve been looking forward to sharing this book with you from the moment I read the first page.
Susan Linn is a psychologist, director and co-founder of Campaign [...]

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children reading

Around our house, we don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day in any elaborate manner. Perhaps a special dinner and a few chocolate hearts.   Even so, it’s fun to have a cheerful holiday in the midst of what is, in our part of the world, a dreary month.
The book I want to share with you comes as [...]

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Today’s focus on reading is a guest post from author Max Elliot Anderson who offers encouragement to parents of reluctant readers:
As a child, I never liked to read. When I mention this to someone today, I can anticipate the reaction.  Mouths drop open in disbelief, followed by a gasp. “You’re kidding!” often follows.  That’s [...]

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