If you ask parents, potty training is one of the biggest challenges they face with their toddlers. I remember when my daughter was in preschool & in order to move up to the next class level, she had to be potty trained. We read storybooks about going to the potty, but she was nervous about using it. My kiddo’s preschool teacher really worked with her to overcome her fear. Plus I used candy to reward her for using the toilet. Then voilà…she … [Read more...]
Aquarium of the Pacific: International Children’s Festival {Ticket Giveaway}
The International Children’s Festival takes place at the Aquarium of the Pacific on March 17-18, 2018 from 9am to 5pm. This special festival for kids celebrates the amazing talents of children of many cultures. West African, Mexican, Pacific Islander, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Persian, Irish, Slovak, and Czech dance are among the children’s performances. Also featured will be a martial arts demonstrations & an international … [Read more...]
Laura Gehl Introduces Two NEW Children’s Storybooks
When my daughter was a toddler, I loved to read her storybooks. It was a special time for both of us. She would sit in my lap or next to me on the couch, point to the colorful illustrations & smile with joy. Storytime really opened up her imagination & introduced her to new vocab words. I would often try to get her to sound out the words in the story by saying “copy Mommy.” Laura Gehl is a children’s book author with two new books – … [Read more...]
Coming Soon: PaleyFest LA 2018
PaleyFest LA is a must-see festival for pop culture fans. The event, produced by The Paley Center for Media, brings fans together with the talent & industry leaders behind the hottest TV shows. Pop culture enthusiasts & media alike can attend the festival where actors share behind-the-scenes stories, participate in audience Q&As & if you’re lucky, reveal some spoilers. ;) TALENT The legendary Barbra Streisand kicks … [Read more...]
Harlem Globetrotters 2018 World Tour Arrives in LA this February! {Ticket Giveaway}
The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Southern California next month in their highly anticipated “Amazing Feats of Basketball 2018 World Tour.” Having seen the Globies perform their awesome skills with my husband & daughter in years past, I know firsthand that watching the Harlem Globetrotters makes for a great family adventure full of wholesome fun. My kiddo has fond memories of sitting up in the stands, cheering & hollering for … [Read more...]
An Evening with Houston Kraft: Kindness Rocks!
Earlier this month, I attended a lecture at my daughter’s school. The evening’s guest speaker was Houston Kraft, a leadership trainer & kindness advocate. Houston travels around the country hosting workshops at various schools. His goal is to motivate tweens, teens, as well as educators into loving, learning & leading. Houston Kraft asked the crowd, “How do we make kindness normal in our world?” One of the things Houston pointed … [Read more...]
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