April 2008 - Posts
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29 April 2008
We've Been Traveling - Jacksonville
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We needed to get away and find something fun to do with the kids, so we decided to try Jacksonville earlier this month. Their zoo is really neat and we saw far more animals than we expected to find. I'll admit that it is not easy to watch them knowing that they are in captivity, but hey, they are... Read More...
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22 April 2008
WHO IN THE WORLD CREATED DORA THE EXPLORER?
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I am not sure how you can tell what children will like and what they won’t when you create a children's show, but this Dora is a hit! My child has not watched Dora on TV in almost a year, and yet she loves anything with Dora on it. The bedspread, lunch box, any doll, shoes, etc. I think that it’s... Read More...
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11 April 2008
Veterinarian
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My 8 year old daughter was telling me about a game she was playing with her cousin. They were taking care of their stuffed animals and decided that when they grow up, they don't want to be "vegetarians" because they don't want to see all of those hurt animals. I laughed and told her... Read More...
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09 April 2008
Why Are Some Nursery Rhymes So Violent? Part 2
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I was going to post another nursery rhyme to make my point, but I think you've caught on! Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, Ring around the Rosy. I think I will have my children start to author some sweet rhymes that are safe for children to grow up with. Maybe if Peter Pumpkin Eater let his wife live... Read More...
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08 April 2008
Why Are Some Nursery Rhymes So Violent? Part 1
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No, really! When you cradle a baby at night and want to sing a sweet song, nursery rhymes usually come to mind. But which one do you sing? I found myself laughing at the words to these "dear" little children's songs... Part I Rock A Bye Baby Rock A Bye Baby On the tree top When the wind... Read More...
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07 April 2008
Another Spring Break...gone
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Spring Break is over for the children in our area. Where did the time go? Now it's back to early morning grumpiness and "slow feet" when it comes to getting ready. It really ends up being a break for parents too--no homework questions and no worrying about remembering backpacks and important... Read More...
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01 April 2008
Are you smarter than a Fifth Grader?
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Apparently not. I have watched the show with my 3rd grader and played the board game and have found that although I like to tell my children that mommy and daddy are smarter when it comes to these things ("these" is a very broad term, I know), apparently we aren't. When put on the spot... Read More...
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