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This weekend's best bet: Storybook characters live and in the flesh

August 08, 2008

If you have not yet been to visit City Park's Storyland , this weekend would be the ideal time to go. Favorite characters from children's books will be walking around Storyland from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday. The program, Storyland Performances , is free with admission ($3). It will feature activities for preschoolers that bring the classic tales to life. There you may find  Read more...

NOLA doctor says TV is like secondhand smoke

July 17, 2008

I came across an interesting and timely article today in the Washington Post about background television and preschoolers . I call it "timely" because I am sick and the one thing that makes Mommy better is a quiet household. Needless to say, we watched quite a bit of television today. When my eldest daughter was a few months old I set a goal for myself to not turn the television on until 4  Read more...

How to be a prince(ss) for a day

May 23, 2008

Whether it's a birthday, a giant pick-me-up or some other special day, it just feels good to occasionally spoil your kid rotten. In doing so, you also get to spoil yourself by indulging in the same sugary treats and perhaps getting dolled up too. In addition to the spoil factor, pretending to be royalty for a day is great for the imagination. It's truly incredible to hear what preschoolers come  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in new orleans

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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