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A New Kind Of New Year’s Eve
As New Year’s Eve rolls around, I’ve been thinking about New Year’s Eves of the past and how they’ve changed over the years, especially since I have become a parent. Last year’s evening was extra special. We didn’t do anything extraordinary. In fact, we didn’t really do much at all and even went to sleep well before the stroke of midnight. What made the night special, after 7 years of marriage to my wonderful Tom,…
Birthday Party Insanity
For the past twelve years I have made the bulk of my living by performing circus acts at events. I have seen it all – corporate luaus in Hawaii, urban space alien night club openings, Cirque du Soleil-theme fundraisers, but nothing – nothing– prepared us for the million dollar kids party market. Yup, you read that right. For the grand achievement of living another year, the Cherished Child is rewarded with a bounce house, clowns,…
Netflix For Kids? Always Has Been!
Netflix just announced a new feature the other day, and parents who use Netflix should probably pay attention. The “Just For Kids” feature allows you to easily access content for kids that are 12 and under. These programs have been something I have been using for quite some time, and my kids and I thoroughly enjoy. My son and daughter both love to watch Dora the Explorer, and Netflix has a ton of that programming…
How Watching The Television Can Be A Good Thing To Do With The Kids
One thing before we get into the specifics of shows is that I encourage you to be active with the kids in the show. Many of the positive shows for kids today encourage interaction between children and the television. Show your children by example that they should be interacting with the characters when they ask a question and your children will act like you do and get more from the show. Whether it is saying…
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