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- 10:00 am Hammock Trails: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
- 10:00 am Mommy ‘n Me Circle Time (babies 1-2 yrs): Schoolhouse Museum and Learning Center
- 10:30 am Family Storytime Tuesdays at the West Palm Beach Library
- 10:30 am Mommy and Me Music with Patty Shukla at Publix Greenwise, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
- 10:30 am Story time 10:30am & 11:15am at Treasure Coast Children’s Museum, Jensen Beach
- 11:00 am Weekly Book Club at Pottery Barn Kids
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Summer Learning
Online activities for families With the summer looming overhead, I am sure you are compiling a list of activities to occupy, engage, and inform your children. Here are a few…
Featured Stories
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Chickee Chats (for kids 10 yrs and under): Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Meseum, Jupiter
The activity provided a wonderful opportunity to spend an enjoyable time together, and we learned a few things about the city in which we live so we’ll definately visit again! The program occurs on the first Tuesday of the month and is free. Rsvp at 561-747-8380 x101
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Mommy and Me Paddleboarding and More at Jupiter Pointe Marina, Tequesta
Mommy and Me Paddleboarding and More at Jupiter Pointe Marina in Tequesta meets Tuesdays at 9:45 a.m. Call (561) 746-6691
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Kindermusik with Ms. Angela at Veterans Park, Delray Beach
Here’s a great opportunity to nurture the love of music with your little ones. The session runs January 21 – March 3, 2012 at Veterans Park in Delray Beach (no class Feb 11), but you may register at any time, and even enjoy a FREE trial class.
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Stroller Power Downtown at the Gardens, PBG, FL
You want to work out, but how when you’ve got tot in tow? Here’s a solution. Join other moms and tots at Stroller Power beginning 9:30am every Monday Downtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens.
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Stroller Safari
Take your toddler on a Stroller Safari this Spring at the Palm Beach Zoo! Every Wednesday morning at 10′ clock beginning Feb 15, you and your darling(s) can get up close with and learn about our animal friends, take part in songs and stories, and even get an activity page to take home.
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Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga in Juno Beach, FL
Discover the benefits of Yoga for babies during Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga, beginning 11am Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Native Yoga Center in Juno Beach. The six-week session costs $108, or drop in for $22 per session.
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Career Mom vs Stay-at-Home Mom by Susaye Tayor
Overjoyed that Halloween was coming to an end (I know that sounds almost Grinch-like), and that my little boy was finally asleep, I decided to peruse the channels until the start…
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Visit to Clown Town
Mention Tons to Do with Kids on Facebook or Roving mom and receive: 50% off 1 WEEK MEMBERSHIP (a $25 value); and 1 FREE DAY, W/PURCHASE OF 1 DAY (a $10 value). Both offers are for new members only and are not to be combined with any other offer. This promotion runs until December 15.
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The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast
A vist to the Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast provides kids with ample opportunity for pretend play, integral to children’s cognitive development. The exhibits allow children hands-on interaction with representational…
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Leapin Lizards, West Palm Beach, FL
A fun hangout for kids, Leapin Lizards is located on Clematis Street, West Palm Beach. The indoor playground hosts parties and various classes for young children. 416 Clematis Street, West Palm…
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Abrakadoodle with Ms. Coco
A new round of the Abrakadoodle class, Paint, Rattle and Roll for kids age 20 months – 3 yrs begins at Leapin’ Lizards on Thursday, November 10 from 10am – 10:50am, and will continue once weekly until December 22. Older children age 3 – 6 yrs may participate Wednesdays from November 9 to December 21. The cost is $100 for 6 weeks, $50 for siblings or drop in for $20 per class.
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Visit to the Puppetry Art Center of the Palm Beaches
My family and I took the journey from the Northernmost city in Palm Beach County this Saturday, in the hope of seeing a puppetry version of The Cat in the…
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Story time at Pottery barn Kids
Avid Eric Carle fans, my son and I couldn’t miss Tuesday’s storytime at Pottery Barn Kids, the Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
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A day at the the Miami Children’s Museum!
We absolutely enjoyed our visit to the Miami Children’s Museum, for there’s so much for kids to touch, feel and discover! Since the Museum also hosts several Travelling Exhibitions each year, we weere lucky to have experienced Bob the Builder, and look forward to Pirate Island in November 2011!
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The Fountains on Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL
Pack a picnic basket or have a meal at one of the many restaurants on the strip, you’ll be there for a while
You might even want to bring a ball for play on the lawn, or scooter for more fun! Get there on Thursday evening 6-9pm for the live music on the stage.
Early Literacy
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Top 12 Comprehension Apps | Reading Rockets
Top 12 Comprehension Apps | Reading Rockets.
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Summer Camp Guide: Search for camps by location, age or category in Palm Beach, TCoast
Summer Camp Guide: Search for camps by location, age or category in Palm Beach, TCoast.
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Kindegators: “Hands off, Harry”
Meet the Kindergators! from Rosemary Wells on Vimeo.
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Books for Boys
CNN.com photo The following article coincides with a recent conversation I had with a friend about the kinds of literature that appeal to boys. When I taught school, I would select for, and help…
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FAQ: Your Reading Child
Q: How old should a child be when he or she learns to recognize letters? A: Most children learn to recognize letters between ages 3 and 4. Typically, children will…
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The Development of Phonological Skills | Reading Topics A-Z | Reading Rockets
The Development of Phonological Skills | Reading Topics A-Z | Reading Rockets. By: Louisa Moats and Carol Tolman Basic listening skills and “word awareness” are critical precursors to phonological awareness….
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Teaching the Alphabetic Principle by Susaye Taylor
Today my 2 ½ put two foam letters together and said /am/, although the letters were actually a & k, I was flabbergasted that he was able to blend two…
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Literacy, families and learning: Boys and reading success: Get them reading
View this blog on literacy and encouraging boys to read! Literacy, families and learning: Boys and reading success: Get them reading.
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Phonological Awareness
If your child is at the emergent literacy stage, you may find this site interesting. Be sure to take a look at the Age of Acquisition Chart and Hierarchy of Phonological Awareness tasks….
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Literacy, families and learning: Emergent Comprehension in Children Under Five
I love the referenced article because it gives good insight on how we as parents can recognize and build upon our childrens’ comprehension skills. As an educator, I found that…
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Lexile smexile
If you’re concerned about Lexile Framework for reading - mainly finding books with appropriate difficulty that match your child’s reading ability (determined in school), then you’ll find my newest link most useful. Lexile.com enables you to choose…
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Books for Preschoolers
As our child’s first teachers, we are tasked with finding clever ways to interest our children in reading. This is because it is the foundation for learning and a tool for…
MomSense
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Baby Products from the KL&H Show
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Susaye Taylor weighs in: Alicia Silverstone feeds son Bear Blu by chewing his food – and spitting into his mouth – NY Daily News
Posted on March 27, 2012 | 1 CommentHaving been a mother for almost four years with two children spawned from my DNA, I have learned that parenting styles are as varied as individual personalities. In fact, I believe... -
Moms: It's better to deal with toddler's sensitive situation now
Posted on March 26, 2012 | No CommentsWith the exception of a few colds, my 16-month-old son has been a healthy baby. He hasn’t been afflicted with chronic ear infections, colic or bowel problems. His visits to... -
Why brands need to know social networking moms
Posted on November 3, 2011 | No CommentsI recently had the chance to chat with Bryan Gernert, Resonate Networks CEO, about the power of mom-marketing. Kristina: For decades moms have been valued as the main ‘buyers’ for... -
Top Guilt for Moms: A Messy House
Posted on October 27, 2011 | No CommentsBy Rachel Emma Silverman David Walter Banks/LUCEO for The Wall Street Journal Is your house always this neat and clean? The so-called Mommy Wars posit that there’s tension between mothers... -
The Offspring Effect by Susaye Taylor
Posted on October 26, 2011 | 1 CommentThe Time Magazine excerpt from The Sibling Effect by Jeffery Kluger, has sparked some debate about the the lifetime effects on children whose parents choose favorites, but what are the effects on... -
5 Simple Tips for organizing your space by a professional organizer by Susaye Taylor
Posted on October 4, 2011 | No CommentsProfessional Organizer, Sid Ayers, shared with me 5 tips to aid me better organize my space, and I hope you too will find them helpful. -
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 2 – $25,000 Sunglasses?!, pt.2 – Video – Bravo TV Official Site
Posted on October 4, 2011 | No CommentsWhether or not you watch the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, I promise you will find the last episode quite amusing. In Season 2 Episode 3, Dana Wilkey boasts unabashedly to Kyle...
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