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As a young mother, I once made a list of what I called “The Ten Commandments of Parenting.” I’m not proud of this fact; it just shows how desperate I was for guidance. If I could distill the thousands of parenting decisions I had to make each day into a manageable number of principles, I […]
Continue ReadingFree tickets to Center for Puppetry Arts
by Lea Holland
Fulton County residents and Fulton government employees can receive free admission to the Center for Puppetry Arts on Free Museum Saturdays in 2012. An ID is required to establish residency. The ticket does not include a performance or workshop, though participants may purchase a ticket to a performance or workshop at a 25 percent discount. […]
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Lots of Fun!, Mr. Greg’s Musical Madness
by Lea Holland
When we started Ruckus, we had an influx of CDs and Mr. Greg’s inadvertently got buried. During a road trip, we fished out a few fun-looking CDs and Lots of Fun! soon became a favorite. The lyrics are easy for a child to understand and sing along with (which is very important to my daughter!). […]
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Sleepy time music
by Jeff Holland
Instrumental Dreamland is the latest release in the award-winning Dreamland series from Putumayo Kids, the children’s division of the prolific world music imprint known for its thematic compilations. The collection of instrumental bedtime music from around the globe is the first in the series to feature all instrumental music, something that parents have long requested, […]
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WOW toys
by Lea Holland
“Wow” makes friction-powered toys for boys and girls. The most popular is Ernie the Fire Engine, which has a motorized motor, realistic engine sounds, a clicking ladder as well as an opening tailgate and cab. And no batteries required! Buy it: WOW Ernie Fire Engine on Amazon (disclosure: Atomic Family is an Amazon Associate)
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Shoo summer boredom
by Lea Holland
It’s been a warm winter, which might have parents thinking about spring break. But just past spring break is the long summer break. What are your kids going to do all summer? There are so many camp choices, it’s difficult to sift through them all. So we’ve taken a sampling of our favorites and compiled […]
Continue ReadingFree pizza Saturdays
by Lea Holland
Not only do kids 3-13 get a free kid-sized pizza and drink at Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint Saturdays, they also can participate in a free art camp between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint, 3027 N. Druid Hills Road Atlanta, 30329, 404-929-6700 or 2955 Cobb Parkway Suite 290, Atlanta , 770-955-5223
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EcoAquariums
by Lea Holland
The EcoAquariums are little cubes with two African dwarf amphibious frogs inside that only need feeding twice a week and their water changed every three months. The complete kits come with your choice of colored gravel in addition to the two frogs, bamboo stalk and living gravel. Buy it: www.wildcreations.com/
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Giant bean bag
by Lea Holland
Here’s the “bean bag of the 21st century.” Measuring from 3 to 8 feet, these bean bags can be used in place of your couch, for a gaming chair or a home theater. Buy it: Cool Beanz, 500 L-4 Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta, 404-574-8099, www.coolbeanzstore.com/
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Handpainted pottery
by Lea Holland
A child’s handprint on a piece of pottery is easy to make and will be cherished for a lifetime. Choose a coffee cup, platter, picture frame or other useful pieces. Buy it: Wired & Fired, 994 Virginia Ave., Atlanta, 404-885-1024 (moving March 1 to 1000 Marietta St., Suite 104, Atlanta 30318), www.wiredfired.com; or That Pottery […]
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Lil Sprout Knits
by Lea Holland
The eco-friendly products range from bird rattles to organic bibs. The Sprout Company has chosen materials that have been organically harvested and manufactured. The elephant is a favorite. Buy it: www.thesproutcompany.com
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Cutting Food
by Lea Holland
Melissa and Doug Cutting Food is a wooden toy that comes with assorted vegetables and fruits that are Velcroed together. The kids learn to cut the food with a wooden knife. It teaches colors, addition, fractions. It’s fun, pretend play, as well as educational. Buy it: Various retailers online and in metro Atlanta area.
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