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12.01.2011
Pair these book ideas with a matching gift for the holidays!
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11.01.2011
More than 748,000 children and families are affected by foster care each year. Consider these titles and the implications for families welcoming a hurt or neglected child into their midst. For more information, visit the National Foster Care Coalition at www.NationalFosterCare.org or the National Voice of Foster Parents at www.NFPAInc.org.
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10.01.2011
Too old for toys, too young for boys. Tweenage years are a perilous time…for parents. Arm yourselves!
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9.01.2011
Twice blessed means more joy. Surround yourself with these titles about multiples.
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8.01.2011
The Painted Table, by Kansas City author Suzanne Field, is a novel based on fact, that follows the growth of a young girl as she strives to rise above the influences of her troubled family. Spiritual moorings help her to honor her mother – by NOT becoming her.
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7.01.2011
Although pinching pennies is now hip, economic hardship is very real. According to the Children’s Defense Fund (www.ChildrensDefense.org), a child is born into poverty every 32 seconds in America. The following titles provide inspiration and collaboration for the entire family during tight times.
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6.01.2011
Is summertime high flying or low-riding for you and your kids? Check out these resources for hot weather help.
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5.23.2011
When I was approached several weeks ago about writing a blog review of the new book The Sword of Darrow by Alex and Hal Malchow, I was both excited and apprehensive. As the father of a special needs child, I was excited by the fact the book was written by a father and son team who also struggled to “overcome” the son’s special needs. I was excited by the fact that each of the main characters struggled with their own unique physical and learning “disability” (I really hate that word by the way because it implies that a person can’t do something, when they simply have to do it a different way). I was looking forward to reading about characters as they faced their special needs in an “authentic” way, as the author Alex Malchow faced his own dyslexia.
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5.01.2011
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3.15.2011
The Newest Titles for The Newest Parents
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3.01.2011
Here’s a perfect list for teachers, parents, babysitters or anyone wanting to captivate the heart and mind of a young child.
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2.01.2011
There is a set of numbers called the Fibonacci Sequence that is one of the world’s greatest mysteries. Each number in the sequence is the sum of the two preceding numbers. (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21…) It appears everywhere in nature, including nautilus shells, pinecones, sunflower seeds and scales of a pineapple. These titles provide a fascinating look at this natural mystery and the simple beauty of numbers.
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12.15.2010
Fun winter reading for moms and little ones
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12.01.2010
Discover great books for the Holidays!
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11.01.2010
For November, here are some titles about the nature of giving with grace. Simple stories that tell so much more than what is on the page. Share them with someone you love.
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10.01.2010
Finished with the Percy Jackson series? Looking for a little suspense this month? We’re not simply talking stories about ghosts and goblins, we’re talking MYSTERIES. Throw these titles in the pile alongside The 39 Clues.
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9.15.2010
The latest Media Reviews for New Parents: Fall 2010
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9.14.2010
Beloved children's author, Doreen Cronin is coming to Kansas City and KC Parent Magazine has the exclusive interview with the author.
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9.01.2010
Fun Farm themed books for young children
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8.01.2010
Great Books for Back 2 School!
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