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Panic Day

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

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Today is Panic Day. As a parent, it is sometimes necessary to withhold signs of panic, but today it is ok to let it go.
As strong as the march winds, so strong can the passion of parenting be. Let your kids know how you much you love them and are concerned for their future. After celebrating Panic Day, visit How to tell your kids you love them, for some common sense ideas to implement in your home.
Mom is Teaching has some great ideas for St. Particks Day fun.
For some fun ideas for play dough, visit Parenting Children. Play dough is one hting oyu can never get too old for, and the things you can make are endless.
If you are looking for ideason how to cook food that improves brain power, visit Parenting Under The Stars.
Cooking is fun to do with the kids too. For some fun and healthy ideas to cook up with them, read Kids Recipes at Family Fun.
Whatever you do with your kids, or for your kids, remember that the time spent with them is well worth every moment, and will be what they remember as the best timesof their lives.

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Spring Is Coming, But In The Meantime

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

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With spring just around the corner, or at least we in the North East hope it is, it’s a great time to enjoy some indoor fun while we wait.
There is a new site that is called We Heart Cats, by April Gilford. It is especially for kids an parents who love cats and anything to do with cats. There are games, puzzles and interesting facts about our favorite feline friends. Check it out with the cat lovers in your life.
For the little girls who love to pretend princess and fairy, here is a great article by Summer M., Make Faeries Real. For indoor fun, the crafts she mentions are simple and fun, with results that will make your little girl feel beautiful.
For you lego fans, read about the Lego Gunship at our toybender site. Legos have been a favorite indoor fun toy for a long time, and there is no end to what you can build with them.
And finally, for you who can’t wait to get out, bring the outdoors in with some indoor gardering. Check out Garden and Earth.

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