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2008-05-02 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\
There's a Bird on Your Head
A recent Mo Willems, another great book especially good for emerging readers.  It lends itself very well to a funny two-person play.

2008-05-02 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\
Bad News, I'm In Charge
a funny book about a boy who rewrites the rules.  Inspired my kids to write their own 'new rules'

2008-04-22 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
Keeping it Fresh: the bTucson IdeaZine for Kids and Parents http://bTucson.com/mailman/listinfo/idea
We all have times when we feel inspired, and other times when the day  
seems to drag on in gray.  Here is a chance to share those  
inspirations and help the rest of us break out of the rut on those  
other days!  Questions and requests also welcome ... read more

2008-02-20 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
Tucson MommyMixer: Need a Babysitter? http://www.mommymixer.com
512.480.3113
Come to MommyMixer, the hot new service that connects college students looking for fun babysitting jobs with busy families that need occasional help.  All this, while shopping at hip boutiques around town. There's no better way to get hooked up with the ... read more

2008-01-14 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\
: Vet Volunteers series
Finally found a chapter book my almost-7 yr old daughter really likes.  Its a realistic fiction series of adventures of volunteers at a Vet clinic, each focused on helping one type of animal.  We found it at Antigone books, will have to see if the library ... read more

2008-01-10 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\
Good Dino Books
Dinosaur books for kids vary a lot in quality, here are some winners we've enjoyed:

A Dinosaur Named SUE - for older kids, but good and very current, told with real detail including the arguments over the bones

Barnum Brown - also detailed, but ... read more

2007-08-19 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
¡Español para los Niños! (or, Spanish for Kids!)
I wish I'd learned a second language during those sensitive years when it is supposed to be so much easier to pick up!  So now with my 2-year old, I've been on the lookout for Spanish learning opportunties.  Between the public libraries and Parent Connection ... read more

2007-06-27 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\Picture Books\
Subway Mouse
uniquely illustrated book, story attracted both my 2 yr old and 6 yr old

2007-06-22 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\Picture Books\
: The Talking Cloth
by Rhonda Mitchell.  Flowing language, about cultural heritage with snappy realistic characters.  picture book

2007-06-22 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\Picture Books\
: Pablo the Artist
by Satoshi Kitamura.  cute story about creativity & inspiration

2007-06-22 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\Picture Books\
: The Wild Wombat
by Udo Weigelt.  Great story about how rumors work.

2007-06-22 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\Picture Books\
: Igor, the Bird Who Couldn't Sing
by Satoshi Kitamura.

2007-06-22 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\Picture Books\
: The Great Pet Sale
by Mike Inkpen.  "I liked that the rat keeps complaining - that was funny!" - Amber, 6yrs

2007-04-22 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
Love 2 Sign LLC http://www.love2sign.net
Using American Sign Language to enhance communication and literacy in babies, toddlers, preschoolers and older children.

Offering classes and workshops for children and parents.  Teachers and professionals, too."

Keeping it Fresh: the bTucson IdeaZine for Kids and Parents
http://bTucson.com/mailman/listinfo/ideazine-kids
We all have times when we feel inspired, and other times when the day  
seems to drag on in gray.  Here is a chance to share those  
inspirations and help the rest of us break out of the rut on those  
other days!  Questions and requests also welcome!

Departments: Mini-Adventures - Nature News - Learning Tips - Books  
Reviews - Quotes & Notes
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Mini-Adventures

Planning 30 minutes of something you've never done before can make  
even a busy errand-day memorable.  Here are a few we've tried recently:

A walk over the RattleSnake bridge : we've all driven under it, but  
walking over it is a bit of a thrill.  My daughters found it scary at  
first, then exciting, and there is a small playground on the other  
side if ...read more...
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Love 2 Sign LLC
http://www.love2sign.net
Using American Sign Language to enhance communication and literacy in babies, toddlers, preschoolers and older children.

Offering classes and workshops for children and parents.  Teachers and professionals, too."
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The Parent Connection
http://theparentconnectionaz.org
5326 East Pima Street
(520)321-1500
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Tucson MommyMixer: Need a Babysitter?
http://www.mommymixer.com
512.480.3113
Come to MommyMixer, the hot new service that connects college students looking for fun babysitting jobs with busy families that need occasional help.  All this, while shopping at hip boutiques around town. There's no better way to get hooked up with the babysitter of your dreams!


Tuesday, February 26th, 2008
Max & Maudes
7111 N. Oracle Road
Casas Adobes Plaza
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.


If you can make it . . .
1) Go to the Tucson link at www.mommymixer.com.
2) Fill out the form & make your payment to register.
$100 for new clients
$75 for returning clients
3) Come to the mixer and find great babysitters!


Space is limited."
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¡Español para los Niños! (or, Spanish for Kids!)
I wish I'd learned a second language during those sensitive years when it is supposed to be so much easier to pick up!  So now with my 2-year old, I've been on the lookout for Spanish learning opportunties.  Between the public libraries and Parent Connection, we've made a pretty good start.

The Sam Lena and Quincie Douglas libraries have weekly storytimes en Español at 10:30 AM Thursday and 11 AM Wednesday, respectively (see  http://tppl.org ).  Once the librarian has read us a book in Spanish and explained the translation, it's easier for me to take it home and reread it to my kids.  Spanish is an entirely phonetic language, so once you know a few pronunciation rules you can read aloud even if you may not understand all the words!  

Then, the Parent Connection, an excellent family r ...read more...
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Summer Reading Favorites

Bad News, I'm In Charge
Good Dino Books
There's a Bird on Your Head
Vet Volunteers series

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