January 2012
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Anonymous asked: Can you provide a size chart or anything for the shoes? I'm confused by the big kid's size.
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Beat the Winter Blues!
The sun will come out tomorrow…or will it? The short, grey days of winter can seriously dampen moods. As you and your family spend more time indoors, it can seem like boredom and irritability are more prevalent than fun and togetherness. Some people are more affected than others by winter weather, but studies show that children are more prone than adults to the sort of tearfulness and despondence...
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Elect to Be Thoughtful
These days, it seems like all roads lead to the campaign trail. The 2012 presidential election is going to be a big one, and people are going to be talking about it all year long. In a democracy such as ours, ongoing political discussion is essential, and even children should participate. But the election cycle can also bring out some less than exemplary behavior from those involved: scandal...
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Get Your Kids To Read More Often
by Jimmey Jackson Jr.
These days, it seems like one of the more prevalent concerns among parents and educators is that children just aren’t reading anymore. Then again, in an age of pulse-quickening video games, endless cable channels, attention-sucking mobile phone apps, and unlimited internet access, the idea of picking up a book can seem downright quaint. Thankfully, due to a handful of...
Anonymous asked: When will the contest winner for the $1000 gift card for subscribing to the newsletter be announced? It said the drawing date would be on 12/31/11