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April is National Poetry Month and PBS KIDS series Arthur and Martha Speaks and the Poetry Foundation invite kids to celebrate poetry. On-air, former United States Poet Laureate Billy Collins and inaugural Children’s Poet Laureate Jack Prelutsky will guest star in special poetry themed episodes of Martha Speaks and Arthur on Monday, April 2 on PBS KIDS (check local listings).
Beyond the broadcast, kids are invited to create, write, and share their poetry online with the all-new Martha Speaks Rhyme …
Storytelling: 3 Steps to Help Kids Appreciate Classical Musicmom • education • parenting • education
About five years ago, when my boys were ages three and five, we made a conscious decision to introduce them to classical music. We had always played it in the background or at night as they were going to bed, but we hadn’t ever formally taught… them about it.
Family Travel: 7 Sites to See in BelizeIn January, we took a family vacation to Central America to visit my husband’s parents in Belize. Cyber Monday tickets ($250 round trip American Airlines tickets), having a place to stay, and transportation… for all but two days of our trip made the decision to fork out the cash and
Elementary Education: 6 Keys to Finding the Perfect Math Tutormom • education • parenting • education
My eight year-old son, Connor, has always been a pretty mellow and happy-go-lucky child. That is until this year. About a week before he entered 3rd grade, his half-full glass suddenly became half empty. He claimed he wasn’t starting school because he said he was “bad at math….” He
Family Travel to Belize: Xunantunich Ancient Mayan RuinsGetting an insider’s view during our family travel is so much better than exploring on our own as tourists. We have found that local’s advice helps us ensure our vacations are both fun and educational.
Troy’s parents, who are doing missionary work for our church… in Belize, came through
Cookie Recipe: Mint Chocolate Chip Cookiesme • arts & entertainment • recipes • food
When I was pregnant with my youngest, I was addicted to Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. I love that particular flavor to this day. So, when I hosted my first cookie exchange… in mid December and my sister Brooke walked in with a plate full of Mint
my world • cultural awareness • family fun • travel
Belize—Otherwise known as Ambergris Caye, or as Madonna sang out: “La Isla Bonita,” San Pedro Belize, with its warm Caribbean air and aquamarine water, is the perfect vacation spot for family travel, especially in the middle of winter during their dry season.
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Transportation to San Pedro
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Healthy Living: Dealing With Epilepsy and Toxemia During Pregnancyme • health & fitness • parenting • education
I played a lot of things when I was a child. School. I was always the teacher. Hospital. I was always the nurse. And family. I was always the mom…. Sense a theme here? Yes! I loved to be in charge. And being in charge meant that
me • biz, tech, & social media • parenting • home management
I am the last person who should be writing this post. But you know what they say: The teacher learns the most. And, I definitely need to do a little learning on the topic of organization.
My husband, @troypattee…, has pretty much put me on a grocery shopping
New Year’s Eve Appetizer Recipe: Confetti Squaresmom • family fun & traditions • recipes • food
You know an appetizer is a family favorite when you invite everyone over for Christmas dinner two hours early so they have time to get their fill while still leaving room in their tummies for the major holiday feast ahead….
But why wait until next Christmas to try them?
Buy a cranberry-and-brie cupcake at the Sweet Tooth Fairy, so a donation can be made to prevent bullying.
Date: Wed., May 30
Time: 2-3 p.m. ET
Book: Dad Rules by Treion Miller
