
Liz Faria talks about her decision to take her kids to their local playground after it reopened, what new rules have been put in place and how it felt to be there.
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I’ve got lots of ideas for both little kids and big kids. Nothing academic. Just the fun stuff.
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All the best creators are stuck at home too, so they’ve been busy coming up with endless ways to entertain and teach and share their talents live on social media.
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10/14/19
Real Littles VS Mazzy’s Miniatures
Two summers ago, Mazzy started bringing home miniature clay foods that she made in her stop motion class.
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At a recent music event at Kiddie Academy, my sister (the school psychologist) broke down exactly how music can positively impact the developing brain.
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Since spring break is coming up, I thought my homeschooling friend would be an excellent person to share a few tricks for keeping her kids happy, occupied and off their iPads.
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Children learn through play, so you want to pick toys that expose them to new experiences, concepts, and ideas.
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I love to listen to my kids when they let their imaginations run wild because that’s my way of discovering who they are. I like to see how things unfold without my input.
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Since it’s Awards Season, and I have only seen one adult movie this year, I decided to put together a ceremony for the movies I actually did see— the animated ones.
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I’ve never seen Mazzy and Harlow as happy as the time they opened up a box of Shimmer and Shine dress-up clothes, quite possibly the only TV show they collectively agree on.
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I’m taking a look back at the evolution of Mazzy and Harlow’s costumes. You’ll see that I began my mom career with a desire to do something original but now I’m totally content with store bought.
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For me, relaxation doesn’t come naturally. It’s a conscious effort.
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1) Paint your toenails ten different colors. 2) Mix three different kinds of cereal together in one bowl at breakfast. 3) Scream “THIS IS BOOOORING!” while waiting on the line at Starbucks…
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Does anyone use as many Band-Aids as my kids over the summer? I think it’s because they are more likely to get bruises and because more exposed skin means more room to wear their favorite characters.
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05/23/16
Spring in NYC
I love Spring in NYC with kids. The playgrounds become viable options again, the restaurants spill out onto the sidewalks and the parks come alive with picnickers, musicians and street artists.
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