tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51665047021628771042024-03-14T06:02:30.716-07:00Kidlutions: Preferred Product AwardRecognizing products that enhance social-emotional development from the prenatal phase through the 'tween years. These products are exemplary in their field, having passed inspection by a licensed child and family therapist, as well as by moms across the nation. When you want more bang for your buck, why not purchase a product that is fun, but also contributes to your child's emotional intelligence. A product with a Kidlutions award seal lets you know that you can't go wrong.Kidlutions(tm): Solutions for Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00639051845440120108noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5166504702162877104.post-6727645081961696792015-01-19T16:47:00.004-08:002015-01-19T21:48:45.116-08:00The Victoria Chart Company: A Winning Way to Teach Kids Life Skills<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Victoria Chart Company: A Winning Way to Teach Life Skills</span></b></div>
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All parents and educators know the end goal of their efforts is to raise children who are independent, capable, responsible and who can function in the context of relationships with others. That's a tall order to fill. Parents and educators also know it takes time, consistency and patience to do all of the above.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Helping Kids Learn to Self-Monitor</span></b></div>
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Helping kids learn how to self-monitor is the key to increasing their insight and performance. If the question is, "How do we do all of this," <a href="http://victoriachartcompany.com/" target="_blank">The Victoria Chart Company</a> is the answer. The charts by The Victoria Chart Company are colorful, engaging and beautifully illustrated. They'll make you feel a hundred kinds of happy when you open them up and look at them. I promise! What's more, these charts have been carefully thought out and are developmentally appropriate. Yes and yes!</div>
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You can proudly hang these durable charts in any room in your home. And the company has thought of everything. When you use a <a href="http://victoriachartcompany.com/" target="_blank">Victoria Chart</a>, you'll get everything you need, delivered right to your doorstep in a complete kit. Along with the chart, you'll receive reusable stickers (they're really well made) and a specially coated chart that will stand up to the test of time. You also get materials to adhere the chart to your wall, along with an erasable marker. It's a one shop stop!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Developmentally Appropriate and Expertly Crafted </span></b></div>
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What we really adore is how <a href="http://victoriachartcompany.com/" target="_blank">The Victoria Chart Company</a> provides excellent guidance that is developmentally appropriate and expertly crafted with each chart. I found myself wanting to high-five the company as I read their messages and information for parents! It is spot on! These charts bring an air of ease to some of the developmental tasks that can pose struggles in many households.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Winning Charts</b></span></div>
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While the Victoria Chart Company has several charts to choose from, the following three were submitted and have garnered the Kidlutions Preferred Product Award:</div>
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My Growing Up Chart</div>
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The Good Night Sleep Tight Chart</div>
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The Ultimate Potty Training Chart</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">My Growing Up Chart </span></b></div>
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There are several skills a child must learn before they become adults. Dressing, eating, schoolwork, falling asleep, manners and civility are just a handful of the skills kids need to become successful adults. Guess what? <a href="http://victoriachartcompany.com/home/starting-and-preparing-for-school-my-growing-up-reward-chart/" target="_blank">My Growing Up Chart</a> covers all of them!</div>
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This chart can be completely individualized into hundreds of different configurations. There are standard stickers for skill sets common to all kids, and there are also stickers with a blank space for you to write skills more specific to your child. Find it<a href="http://victoriachartcompany.com/home/starting-and-preparing-for-school-my-growing-up-reward-chart/" target="_blank"> HERE</a>. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Good Night Sleep Tight Chart</span></b></div>
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Joy! If your child is having trouble settling in, keeps calling out after they go to bed at night, has frequent night awakenings and more, the <a href="http://victoriachartcompany.com/home/good-night-sleep-tight-reward-chart-bedtime-routine/" target="_blank">Good Night Sleep Tight Chart</a> may be your ticket to a sound night's sleep for everyone. We all know how important sleep is for everyone's daytime functioning and health.<br />
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This chart may well be the thing that helps your child take a step in the right direction. I remember making a sleep chart for my two youngest when they were little. I assure you, they were nowhere near as fun as The Victoria Chart Company's version. I wish they had been around then! Find it <a href="http://victoriachartcompany.com/home/good-night-sleep-tight-reward-chart-bedtime-routine/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Let's be honest. This thing called potty training may make you want to ask who's training whom? So much of this it outside of our control (as are many things, if you haven't noticed)! The <a href="http://victoriachartcompany.com/home/ultimate-potty-training-reward-chart-for-toddlers-positive-development-in-children/" target="_blank">Ultimate Potty Training Chart</a> is here to save the day.<br />
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Take the struggle out of it. Use a Victoria Chart Company chart and away your troubles, down the drain. I really couldn't resist. Find it <a href="http://victoriachartcompany.com/home/ultimate-potty-training-reward-chart-for-toddlers-positive-development-in-children/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Expert Opinion</b></span><br />
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We use TheVictoria Company Charts with our families because they are developmentally appropriate and geared toward building skills with praise, attachment and encouragement. This is in keeping with our "Bloom Philosophy" that we teach children into new skill development. Thank you warmly for helping families worldwide build skills with love.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">What One of Our Reviewers Said</span></strong><br />
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"I think these charts are very visually attractive for children. I love that they help to deal with all different ages and levels in a child's life. These are great."<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">You're Going to Love The Victoria Chart Company</span></b></div>
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We think you'll agree, <a href="http://victoriachartcompany.com/" target="_blank">The Victoria Chart Company</a> offers an amazing product at a great value. You'll turn to their products again and again, to support you in your quest to raise responsible and well-adjusted individuals. </div>
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Welcome to the Kidlutions family, Victoria Chart Company. We are so happy to have you on board!</div>
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There's something for every stage of development in this package. T<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">he course is available in DVD, CD, video download, or audio download formats.</span></span> Inside every set, you'll find the DVD with 12 topics (30 minutes of video each), totaling 6 hours of content, along with a book that has each chapter broken down by topic. That provides you with a handy reference that you can either watch, listen to, read or all of the above. This is the whole "therapist at your fingertips" notion we referred to earlier.<br />
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What sets this course apart from so many that you'll find out there, is that Dr. Kennedy-Moore has taken big psychological concepts and translated them into bite-sized, digestible pieces for all of us. Like a friendly next door neighbor (who happens to be an expert), Dr. Kennedy-Moore will have you handling even the trickiest parenting issues with confidence. You're going to love it!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If childhood obesity, low self-esteem and health are problems (and they are all problems in our society), </span><a href="http://www.flip2bfit.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Flip2BFit and Bakari</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> are the answers! This board game and memory card game offer a powerhouse of active fun! They are a great way to introduce more exercise and movement into a child's life in a fun and non-threatening way! And when something is fun, it is more likely to be done. It's what Kidlutions calls the "Fun and Done" principle. Consistent movement and exercise is the key to good health. With </span><a href="http://www.flip2bfit.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Flip2BFit and Bakari</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">, even kids who shy away from movement activities are sure to see how fun fitness can be!</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flip2bfit.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Flip2BFit</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> products benefit physical, mental and emotional health through their fabulous</span><a href="http://www.flip2bfit.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> Flip2BFit</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> boardgame and </span><a href="http://www.flip2bfit.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Bakari Memory</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> game that have the power to transform lives. Creative fitness is where it's at with these two fabulous resources!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A strong body, strong mind and strong sense of self contribute to one's confidence and success. Who doesn't want that for their child? When you give a child the tools to achieve these characteristics, you are giving him the key to a better future. </span><a href="http://www.flip2bfit.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Flip2BFit and Bakari</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> do all of the above!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Movement helps kids work through frustration, tension and grumpy moods! There is no better way to do it than this! It's the approach I'd recommend!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Studies have shown that movement helps prevent heart disease, reduce stress, imporove mental health, improve sleep, and maintain healthy blood sugar levels to prevent diabetes. Kids might not really care too much about that, as much as they care about the fun factor. Lucky for parents and caregivers everywhere, </span><a href="http://www.flip2bfit.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Flip2BFit</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> has built the fun right in! Genius!</span></div>
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Nightmares happen. The <a href="http://nightmarenibbler.com/" target="_blank">Nightmare Nibbler</a> can help! Nightmares are common in preschoolers and can be an issue throughout early childhood. Parents are often besides themselves, trying to figure out a way to make it all stop so the whole family can back to peaceful slumber.</div>
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Do you have a child whose sleep habits could benefit from a little makeover? Does he wake up during the night seeking support and solace because of another "bad dream"? Sleep deprivation is a serious health issue that has far reaching effects. In addition to health issues, lack of sufficient sleep can affect your child's mood, behavior, memory and growth. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The <a href="http://www.nightmarenibbler.com/" target="_blank">Nightmare Nibbler</a> knows just how to take care of bad dreams. He's happy to take the night-shift so that you and your pint-sized person can get all the shut-eye you need. </span></span></div>
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When the <a href="http://www.nightmarenibbler.com/" target="_blank">Nightmare Nibbler</a> sets off to work, and your child begins to master his nightmares, he'll get more than a good night's sleep. You'd be grateful for that, I know, but there's yet another benefit. When your child can get a handle on his nightmares, he'll be developing a sense of ability to deal with whatever problems come his way. This sense of mastery is a huge boon to self-esteem!</div>
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The Nibbler is a fabulous bedtime buddy, but he's a great daytime companion, as well. Your child will be sure to make fast friends with the Nibbler. Don't be surprised if he wants to carry the Nibbler with him everywhere he goes! </div>
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Speaking of good company, the Nibbler has been with us for a year now. It is his one year anniversary with the Preferred Products Award! That's one more year of making bedtimes better and more sleep possible! You can <a href="http://kidlutionsppa.blogspot.com/2011/02/nightmare-nibblers-promote-sweet-dreams.html" target="_blank">see the original winning post here</a>. We look forward to celebrating many more years together! <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Norbert Does Double-Duty</span></strong><br />
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Norbert the Nightmare Nibbler has been doing a fine job of keeping nightmares at bay across the land. Now he has some back-up. Not that he needs it, mind you. He's been doing a great job on his own. But now he can call in for reinforcement with his very own book, <a href="http://store.nightmarenibbler.com/" target="_blank">"Norbert the Nightmare Nibbler".</a> <br />
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In this whimsical book, Norbert is chosen for a special mission. He is selected to travel from the Nightmare Nibbler Nation down to Earth, where he will keep order in the house and peace throughout the night by gobbling up any nightmares in his path. From the moment he is shuttled to Earth, everyone is granted a tranquil night's slumber. <br />
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Norbert noshes nightmares like it's nobody's business. But that's not all this book is about. No, there's more to the story than meets the eye. There's a second message to be had. <strong> You're never to small to make a difference!</strong> This book delivers on a number of levels and is the perfect accompaniment to the plush Norbert, who has been winning his way into the hearts of kids and parents everywhere! <br />
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To Norbert, Nightmares are delicious. Just like a full night's sleep would be for you!<br />
Thanks for making a difference in the lives of children and families, <a href="http://store.nightmarenibbler.com/" target="_blank">Nightmare Nibbler</a>. Congratulations on your growth and having two products that bear the Kidlutions Preferred Product Award Seal for Social-Emotional Development. </div>
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Smart kids have it "made in the shade", right? Not so much! Luckily for the parents of those smart kids, <a href="http://www.eileenkennedymoore.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore</a> and <a href="http://www.marklowenthal.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Mark Lowenthal</a> combined their talents and wrote <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470640057?ie=UTF8&tag=comcouconllc-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0470640057" target="_blank">"Smart Parenting for Smart Kids"</a>. Bright kids face obstacles that we don't often consider, but these two therapists know all too well the types of difficulties that await intellectually advanced children.<br />
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The good doctors focus on seven fundamental challenges that face smart kids. Included in that list are: Dealing with perfectionism, relationships, managing sensitivity (and if you parent or teach a bright kid, you know just what this is all about), cooperation and competition, dealing with authority, developing motivation, and finally, finding joy. <br />
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<a href="http://www.eileenkennedymoore.com/" target="_blank">Kennedy-Moore</a> and <a href="http://www.marklowenthal.com/" target="_blank">Lowenthal</a> point out the areas that might represent hurdles for smart kids, and they help parents identify effective ways to respond and support children for better outcomes. They recognize the pressures that come along with higher levels of intelligence, and they help keep it all in perspective, by shining on a light on the issues which parents might not often consider.<br />
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The book is loaded with vignettes and creative ideas and activities that you can use with your kids, to help them learn better coping skills. <a href="http://www.eileenkennedymoore.com/" target="_blank">Kennedy-Moore</a> and <a href="http://www.marklowenthal.com/" target="_blank">Lowenthal</a> empower parents to teach their kids some crucial psychological and emotional tools, in a fun and non-threatening manner. It is a rare gem, whose pages will delight you with innovative approaches to the problems that often get smart kids "stuck". </div>
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Never preachy or "academic", <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470640057?ie=UTF8&tag=comcouconllc-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0470640057" target="_blank">"Smart Parenting for Smart Kids"</a> gets to the heart of the matter. It's about raising healthy, stable children who develop the emotional literacy necessary to truly succeed in life. The book is grounded on the tenets of social-emotional skill-building, which is a must for every child, but which can be more challenging for particularly bright children. The book aims to help you raise kids with compassion, perspective, and grit. Just hearing those words alone makes my heart smile.<br />
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<a href="http://www.eileenkennedymoore.com/" target="_blank">Drs. Kennedy-Moore</a> and <a href="http://www.marklowenthal.com/" target="_blank">Lowenthal</a> suggest strategies that will help your children gain the ability to problem-solve, handle conflict, deal with disappointment and more. They also provide a section in each chapter entitled, Show the Way, in which they spell out how your own behaviors and reactions impact your child.<br />
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This book is a must read for every parent who is raising a child who is gifted or advanced. It is geared specifically towards some of the stumbling-blocks faced by these kids. However, the book is so well-written and full of ideas that apply to all children. The techniques and activities, as well as parental mind-sets discussed, would work wonders with any child (and parent).<br />
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To read this book is to love it! If a book can be called "exquisite", this is it! You can <a href="http://www.eileenkennedymoore.com/media/Excerpt-Smart-Parenting-for-Smart-Kids.pdf" target="_blank">read the whole first chapter here</a>.<br />
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One word of caution, though. If you use a pencil to underline the most pertinent parts of the books you read (like I do), be sure to have a pencil sharpener handy. You will need it. I found myself nodding my head in agreement as I underlined my way thorough the<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470640057?ie=UTF8&tag=comcouconllc-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0470640057" target="_blank"> "Smart Parenting for Smart Kids"</a>!<br />
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Welcome to the Kidlutions family of award-winners, Dr. Kennedy-Moore and Dr. Lowenthal. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470640057?ie=UTF8&tag=comcouconllc-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0470640057" target="_blank">"Smart Parenting for Smart Kids"</a> is a book I will recommend to parents, educators and colleagues time and again. It's just that powerful!<br />
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(If Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore's name sounds familiar, it is because she also has another award-winning book, <a href="http://www.kidlutionsppa.blogspot.com/2011/11/what-about-me-12-ways-to-get-your.html" target="_blank">"What About Me? 12 Ways to Get Your Parents' Attention Without Hitting Your Sister"</a>)Kidlutions(tm): Solutions for Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00639051845440120108noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5166504702162877104.post-33972938089028077552011-11-13T12:47:00.001-08:002011-11-13T16:50:49.323-08:00What About Me? 12 Ways to Get Your Parents' Attention (Without Hitting Your Sister)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's a fact of life. When you parent more than one child, you will have to deal with some intense moments. That may include bickering, screaming, tattling, and (sigh) physical altercations. What we've come to know as sibling rivalry may actually be your child's attempt at getting their piece of the parental pie of attention. Negative behaviors have proven to be a quick and sure-fire way to garner that attention. Few parents can ignore the wailing that accompanies a younger sibling being bonked on the head with a wooden block.<br />
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But, what if you coud teach your child some better ways to get your attention? What if your child could learn some proactive, positive ways to be noticed by you and still keep the peace? This can be more than wishful thinking when you share <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1884734863/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=comcouconllc-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=1884734863">What about Me?: Twelve Ways to Get Your Parents' Attention Without Hitting Your Sister</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=comcouconllc-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1884734863&camp=217145&creative=399369" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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was written by <a href="http://www.eileenkennedymoore.com/index.php">Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore</a>, a psychologist who is the mom of four children. She knows the importance of teaching children positive replacement skills, not just telling them what we <i>don't</i> want them to do. That's a key piece of building our children's social-emotional muscles.<br />
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<em>One of the hardest things about being a sibling is having to share parents' attention. Even in the most loving home, older siblings tend to hear comments like: "Be quiet or you'll wake your sister." "We'll do that later - I have to feed the baby now." Or, "Let your brother play, too." Preschoolers can't explain to their parents, "I'm feeling frustrated, jealous, and left out. I could really use some extra attention and reassurance of your love." Instead, they are likely to misbehave and even lash out by screaming, hitting, pushing, or snatching toys."</em><br />
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will go a long way towards supporting young children, ages 3-8, in sharing mom and dad's attention with younger siblings. Can you imagine the sense of grown-up independence you would feel as a small child, if someone gave you a dozen new ways to get noticed that wouldn't get you in trouble? This book does it all with a can-do approach that offers loving guidance and whimsical illustrations. <br />
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won't be a book that will just sit on your child's shelf. They'll ask you to read it again and again, and they'll also refer to it themselves. The pictures perfectly capture the ideas for non-readers, so even they can refer to the book on their own, to remind themelves of ways to appropriately get their needs met. This book should be in the home of anyone parenting more than one child! When a new baby is expected, this book makes the perfect gift for the big brother or big sister!<br />
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Welcome to the Kidlutions award-winning family, Dr. Kennedy-Moore. There will be many, many more peaceful homes, thanks to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1884734863/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=comcouconllc-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=1884734863">What about Me?: Twelve Ways to Get Your Parents' Attention Without Hitting Your Sister</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=comcouconllc-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1884734863&camp=217145&creative=399369" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />.<br />
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If I told you that you could raise your child to be happy and successful, and that it could be as simple as having them play with a plush toy, you might raise an eyebrow. Initially, that is! Because once you see and experience <a href="http://www.kimochis.com/">Kimochis</a>, you will see exactly what I mean. <br />
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My heart skipped a beat when I was first introduced to <a href="http://www.kimochis.com/">Kimochis</a> about a year ago. I was thrilled when the creators submitted them for our award. It didn’t take long for our reviewers to see that Kimochis and our Preferred Product Awards went together like PB&J.<br />
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<a href="http://www.kimochis.com/">Kimochis</a> (KEY.MO.CHEES), which means “feeling” in Japanese, is the name given to these whimsical plush creatures, which do more than just look cute and colorful on your child’s bed or shelf. They are so much more than plush toys. In fact, they are plush toys with a purpose!<br />
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It’s all about the feelings. Being able to identify them in ourselves and others is a critical life skill. Moreover, being able to cope with those feelings, manage intense and uncomfortable feelings and having the confidence to handle whatever problems come our way, are the things that great lives are built upon.<br />
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<a href="http://www.kimochis.com/">Kimochis</a> help with all of the above in a way that is accessible and FUN for young children. Often, you will hear parents or caregivers say, “Use your words”, when trying to assist a child in communicating about intense emotions. Kimochis actually give your kids the feeling words to use. <br />
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<a href="http://www.kimochis.com/">Kimochis</a> come with three feelings face pillows, that have the feeling written on the back. More available for purchase. In the extra kits, there is a blank pillow and a marker, for your child to be able to talk about and deal with whatever feeling may be pressing at the moment!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More examples of feeling pillows!</td></tr>
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They also come with an incredible 48 page “Kimochis Feel Guide”, which is an incredible resource when it comes to creative uses of the <a href="http://www.kimochis.com/">Kimochis</a> plush toy and feelings. (Seriously folks, this “Feel Guide” alone is golden!)<br />
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<a href="http://www.kimochis.com/">Kimochis</a> is all about the business of helping your kids manage feelings in socially acceptable ways. Only they make it fun, memorable and upbeat! Don't think these will just benefit the kids, though. Better communication about feeling benefits us all!<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">A Trio of Award Winners</span></strong> <br />
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Did you ever come across a product that made your heart sing? What about three of them at once? That was exactly what happened when I read and listened to <em>all </em>of the incredible greatness of <a href="http://listentomeplease.com/">Ava Parnass</a>. Ava is the multi-talented clinician that is behind three of our newest Preferred Product Award winning resources that help kids. It was a triple dip of feelings fun! Just knowing these products are out there changing the world has me dancing in the streets! And this time, I'm not even dancing to the music in my head. It's the <a href="http://www.lulu.com/listentomeplease">music</a> of Ava and gang that goes along with the some of the books!<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Listen to Me, Please</span></strong><br />
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What do kids need? They need a lot, and one of their primary needs after food, water, shelter and love is the need to be listened to. <em>Really</em> listened to. It seems like something that should come naturally to all of us, yet with the frenetic pace of today's world, and multiple demands on our time, we may not listen to or children in ways that are meaningful to them. <br />
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In addition to helping you listen to your child more effectively, this book will help you accentuate the positive, and help you help your child handle tough feelings, deal with the pressures of modern life and learn from mistakes. This book is part <em>parenting field guide</em> and part <em>interactive story book</em>. It's a book both you and your child will want to return to again and again!<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">My Feelings are Hungry</span></strong><br />
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Did you even know that feelings could get hungry? They can and this is part of the reason that childhood obesity is at an all time high. Our country is working diligently at trying to prevent and remedy this problem. <a href="http://listentomeplease.com/book/index.htm">My Feelings are Hungry</a> is the first book I have <em><strong>ever</strong> </em>seen that addresses some of the key emotional issues that make kids want to eat more. <a href="http://listentomeplease.com/book/index.htm">My Feelings are Hungry</a> is likely to become one of the single-most important books in the fight against childhood obesity.<br />
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This book is incredible from start to finish. The main character, Rebecca, is having a very bad day. Through rhyming prose, we take a trip with Rebecca through her kitchen, as she tries to calm herself with goodies and confections of all sorts. Suddenly, Mushy, a magical book guide, appears to transport the main character through Feelings Town. <br />
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Here's just a small sampling of the book's prose as the characters make their way through Feelings Town:<br />
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<em><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Mushy told me that asking for so many treats </span></strong></em><br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Means I'm not saying something I feel underneath</span></strong></em><br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">So I told her what happened one step at a time</span></strong></em><br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Like a tangled-up string I had to unwind</span></strong></em><br />
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See? I told you it's GREAT! Pair that with bright, whimsical drawings and you have a winning combination that's better than any calorie-laden concoction.<br />
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On their journey, Mushy helps Rebecca explore myriad feelings. Through talking and processing those feelings, Rebecca is able to learn new ways to cope with them. Feelings Town is a wonderful place for all kids to explore their inner workings and learn that having big feelings is okay! The message that <a href="http://listentomeplease.com/book/index.htm">My Feelings are Hungry</a> delivers will last a lifetime. <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Where Did My Good Mood Go?</span></strong><br />
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<div align="left">Did you ever have one of those days where you just didn't know what came over you? One of those days where you felt out of sorts? Kids have those kinds of days, too. Now, you can help them make sense of it with <a href="http://listentomeplease.com/book/index.htm">Where Did My Good Mood Go?</a></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">Mushy, that magical book guide, again helps the main character navigate the sometimes uncharted waters of difficult feelings. Mushy models healthy exploration of feelings, and getting assistance from adults, as needed. Speaking of grown-ups, one of the things I heart about these books is that they call the adults "my grown-up", which is really so clever. Many times, children do not live with their mom or their dad, and saying I asked "my mom" or "my dad" for help may not be something they can relate to. This is true for bereaved children, for children in foster care, and for children being raised by grandparents to name a few examples. </div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"><a href="http://listentomeplease.com/book/index.htm">Where Did My Good Mood Go</a> normalizes the fact that we all have "down" and "out of sorts" days, but it also offers hope, by showing that feelings of upset don't last forever. That's something we can all smile about!</div><div align="left"><br />
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This book is part of the “Positive Parental Participation” series, which is a very apt description of what this book promotes. <a href="http://positiveparentalparticipation.com/">Show Me How</a> is written by Vivian Kirkfield, a professional in the early childhood arena. Once you read her this book, you’ll see why she comes by her expert status honestly. Kirkfield’s genuine care and concern for the youngest among us comes shining through in this book. You’ll feel her compassionate guidance throughout!<br />
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Each chapter focuses on a different area of social-emotional skill-building, including helping your child build their sense of self, a feeling of mastery or independence, as well as dealing with feelings that can cause discomfort (anger, fear, etc.). For each topic, you’ll find a book to read, an eco-friendly activity to complete and a healthy recipe to whip up with your kids. It’s all about spending quality time with your child, which is where the magic comes in.<br />
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According to the author’s website, this book:<br />
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<em>~ Outlines a simple step-by-step schedule that provides a balanced and harmonious day.</em><br />
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<em>~ Pinpoints 100 picture books every young child needs to hear and helps develop pre-literacy skills.</em><br />
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<em>~ Provides both a child-friendly healthful recipe AND an age-appropriate, eco-friendly craft project for each story suggestion and summary.</em><br />
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<em>~ Offers true-life scenarios and crucial tips to help every parent identify and deal with six of the fundamental components of child development that contribute to building self-esteem.</em><br />
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<em>~ Presents the program's key ingredient for success, positive parental participation, and shows how to apply it on a daily basis whether you are reading, crafting, cooking or doing ANYTHING with your child.</em><br />
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There is no question, there are enough activities in <a href="http://positiveparentalparticipation.com/">Show Me How</a> to keep you and your child busy for more than a year! The activities in the book are suitable for home use, daycare or early childhood classrooms.<br />
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<a href="http://kidlutions.blogspot.com/2011/04/no-naughty-chair-herehelping-kids-with.html">To see one of my most favorite excerpts from Show Me How, go here</a>. There, you’ll find one of the most beautiful interactions of helping a young child (whose behavior was less than desirable) to cope with the feeling, make amends and rejoin the family with full membership. <br />
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Welcome to the Kidlutions Preferred Product Award family, Vivian. We like your style. <a href="http://positiveparentalparticipation.com/">Show Me How</a> is a gift to the early childhood world!Kidlutions(tm): Solutions for Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00639051845440120108noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5166504702162877104.post-72607022734862753192011-03-29T08:17:00.000-07:002011-03-29T08:25:00.232-07:00Little Girls Can Be Mean: Four Steps to Bully-proof Girls in the Early Grades<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFshkACrflvL5-zLBebPC0rRAr3kYhev-1KR_KRc7lvKjyLmdOMzfwTqqi7MdfbEHABUe8TGoNiaD1V1ELvCTH4mlxz4rcSJSOPnhe_tPuVRteyHJFYMtXe5f49dz_50JA5JbuxDnpyLht/s1600/little_girls_can_be_mean_front_cover_lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFshkACrflvL5-zLBebPC0rRAr3kYhev-1KR_KRc7lvKjyLmdOMzfwTqqi7MdfbEHABUe8TGoNiaD1V1ELvCTH4mlxz4rcSJSOPnhe_tPuVRteyHJFYMtXe5f49dz_50JA5JbuxDnpyLht/s320/little_girls_can_be_mean_front_cover_lg.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Bullying Happens</span></strong><br />
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Bullying happens. It's happening at younger ages than ever and it's time for us to not only take notice and "do something about it", but to do something that is meaningful and promotes change. There are many anti-bullying programs on the market, but few address the issues of relational aggression. Even fewer address these concepts as they relate to young children.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Girls Have Unique Social Struggles </span></strong><br />
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Thanks to Drs. Michelle Anthony and Reyna Lindert, parents and educators can now be armed with a compass of sorts, that will help them navigate some of these uncharted waters of the unique social struggles that face elementary-aged girls. In their book, <a href="http://littlegirlscanbemean.com/Home_Page.html">"Little Girls Can Be Mean: Four Steps to Bully-Proof Girls in the Elementary Grades"</a>, they lay out a <a href="http://kidlutions.blogspot.com/2011/02/little-girls-can-be-mean.html">4-step process</a> that offers meaningful support. <br />
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By defintion, some of the unique relational issues that girls face are:<br />
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These experiences can result in emotional reactions such as depression, anxiety and more, which can take a huge toll on self-esteem. Physical manifestations such as headaches and stomachaches occur, and relational aggression even has an academic impact. This can be true for both the victim and the perpetrator of the cruel acts.<br />
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This book struck several chords with me, but one that sent shivers down my spine was this: "It's one thing to prepare yourself against the backstreet bully, but what do you do when your bully is your best friend?" This point is so very cogent to me, as many of the young girls that seek support in my office are doing so because of this <em>very</em> thing! <br />
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We provide kids with training on fire safety, personal safety and even have bulletins that come home from the school about trick-or-treating safety, yet what have we done to prepare kids for relational aggression? Very little. <br />
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No longer can we sweep relational aggression aside and say, "Just ignore her. You'll be friends again by next week." Knowledge is power, and with <a href="http://littlegirlscanbemean.com/Home_Page.html">"Little Girls Can Be Mean",</a> real support and assistance can be offered to our young girls. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Earlier the Better</strong></span><br />
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Much can be done to assist girls in having healthier relationships with each other, long before they embark upon the rocky road of middle school. <a href="http://littlegirlscanbemean.com/Home_Page.html">"Little Girls Can Be Mean"</a> provides the tools. This book is the missing puzzle piece in helping our girls deal with social skills issues before problems therein reach critical mass.<br />
What I adore about this book, aside from all of the aforementioned, is that it also provides the reader with an "Activity Bank". The activities are hands-on experiences that you can share with young girls to really help drive home what's important when it comes to treating others with civility, kindness and compassion. <br />
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Welcome aboard to the Kidlutions Preferred Product Award family, Drs. Anthony and Lindert! <a href="http://littlegirlscanbemean.com/Home_Page.html">"Little Girls Can Be Mean"</a> is a not to be missed book!<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">What’s in a name? Plenty, it turns out. We never tire of hearing our names. The same is true of kids who love all things personalized: bedding, backpacks, wall art, placemats, and the like. Savvy teachers know the importance of greeting children by name, wise business folks know it and those that are naturally connectors to others know it, too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="goog_1397223538"></span><span id="goog_1397223539"></span></div>With all the enthusiasm tied to our names, you can imagine the delight a child feels when there is a song written just about him! When there’s a whole CD dedicated to him, it’s nothing short of thrilling! The <a href="http://www.nameyourtune.com/010~Home/#Erica Ehm">Name Your Tune CDs, Volumes I and II</a>, provide your child with the kind of excitement that cannot be found in generic songs. With these personalized treasures, your child will be strumming along to the beat and be singing with wild abandon to well-known songs with his name in it.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nameyourtune.com/010~Home/#Erica Ehm">Name Your Tune CDs</a> are the mastermind of Candace Alper, a Canadian-based mompreneur and Eric Alper, her music-industry husband. The CDs were inspired by their daughter, Hannah. You can read more about their story <a href="http://www.nameyourtune.com/070~Blog/">here</a>. The foot-stomping, hand-clapping fun contained on each CD does more than offer a melody, though. These CDs can actually help build your child's sense of confidence and self-esteem. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>When we use a person’s name to address them, we acknowledge their identity and boost their self-esteem. The mere mention of someone’s name validates their existence…it says, “I see you!” and that fact alone is uplifting. When a song is written with a child’s name in it, it elevates the “name-game” to a whole new level! <a href="http://www.nameyourtune.com/010~Home/">Name Your Tune CDs</a> offer fun with a function!<br />
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Years ago, when I was a child, there was a television show called “Romper Room”…some of you may remember that…which aired from my then hometown of Baltimore, MD. At the end of every episode, the teacher would use her “Magic Mirror” to “see” her friends in television-land. I would watch every episode my mother would allow me to, in hopes of hearing my name called out. To this day, I can remember how exciting it was to actually hear my name! <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">With <a href="http://www.nameyourtune.com/010~Home/">Name Your Tune Volumes I and II </a>, your child will hear his name more than 80 times, which is exciting in and of itself. However, when you factor in some of the titles of the songs, they go a long way towards developing a strong sense of self-confidence. One of my favorites is “Boom, Boom, Ain’t It Great to be YOU!” Other topics covered in the CDs include being friends, dealing with feelings, counting, letters and more. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The songs range from upbeat and fun-loving to relaxing and calming. I absolutely <em><strong>love </strong></em>some of the sound effects in the songs. I’ve listened to the CDs numerous times as part of my review, one time being on a road-trip with my 16-year-old son. (This was a huge departure from his usual techno or metal tunes.) Interestingly, he spontaneously offered, “A kid would love these!” That out of the mouth of a once-upon-a-time babe! <br />
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The <a href="http://www.nameyourtune.com/010~Home/">Name Your Tune CDs, Volumes I and II</a> make a great gift for a baby shower, birthday, get-well, Christmas, Hannukah, Easter, etc. It's a great anytime gift for no reason at all, too. Just a way to celebrate your child! It would be a gift the recipient would not soon forget.<br />
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Welcome, <a href="http://www.nameyourtune.com/010~Home/">Name Your Tune</a>, to the Kidlutions Preferred Product Award family! I know your songs are already warming their way into the hearts of children across the world! You have warmed my heart with your “giving back” through the “Hear Here” foundation, to help underprivileged kids get hearing aids. Now, that’s music to <em><strong>my</strong></em> ears!<br />
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You can also check out their <a href="http://www.nameyourtune.com/020~Go_Shopping/">website</a> for more products that are personalized for the special child in your life!<br />
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</div>Kidlutions(tm): Solutions for Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00639051845440120108noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5166504702162877104.post-47778483370713380452011-03-05T07:54:00.000-08:002011-03-05T07:54:31.581-08:00Great products for kids!<table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
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Last weekend, several of our Kidlutions Preferred Product Award winners were featured in a door-prize giveaway basket for one lucky winner at the MACs Kids Expo 2011 in New York! How exciting! All of our product winners can be seen at: <a href="http://www.kidlutions.com/awards_winning_products.html">http://www.kidlutions.com/awards_winning_products.html</a>Kidlutions(tm): Solutions for Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00639051845440120108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5166504702162877104.post-19400612886609647622011-02-23T06:54:00.000-08:002011-02-23T08:38:28.265-08:00The Nightmare Nibbler Promotes Sweet Dreams<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjskDToD_rzJXWgu80VgD7UUeL4Ic2Rp1E_cY_DOpO5rggJZBLBH7J6kFYAOog-JQH6L1EXj_zZXx_6TTLsXUt7LOUZ-ZwOEtnCsqWZAWryBJaC28njMA-aSaoc-cGR9EWZGwi48rJoEby_/s1600/kidlutions.nightmare_nibbler.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjskDToD_rzJXWgu80VgD7UUeL4Ic2Rp1E_cY_DOpO5rggJZBLBH7J6kFYAOog-JQH6L1EXj_zZXx_6TTLsXUt7LOUZ-ZwOEtnCsqWZAWryBJaC28njMA-aSaoc-cGR9EWZGwi48rJoEby_/s320/kidlutions.nightmare_nibbler.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Anyone with a young child can tell you about night time fears that can take hold and sometimes disrupt the sleep of everyone in the household. Nothing good comes from sleep-deprivation, so thank goodness for the <a href="http://www.nightmarenibbler.com/">Nightmare Nibbler</a> who makes a snack out of bad dreams! This adorable little creature is so incredibly soft and sweet, your child is sure to form a fast friendship with him.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The <a href="http://www.nightmarenibbler.com/">Nightmare Nibbler</a> was created by Susan Smith, a mom whose own son, Sam, was dealing with nightmares. Susan soon discovered, as have many other parents, that Sam's sleep issues affected the whole family. Not to be outsmarted by these unwelcome dreams during her son's slumber, this savvy mama set to work to remedy the situation. The Nightmare Nibbler made his debut and it worked so well for Sam, and for others in Susan's circle, that she wanted to share with others. Hence, the Nightmare Nibbler went global. </div><br />
The <a href="http://www.nightmarenibbler.com/">Nightmare Nibbler</a> works for young children, but would also be applicable to older kids who have to undergo scary or painful medical procedures, and particularly to kids that have experienced trauma. For some of these kids, their nightmares come in the daytime. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>The Poem</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>I’m a Nightmare Nibbler who’s on duty through the night,</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>protecting you from scary things that might give you a fright!</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>It doesn’t matter what it is, I’m not afraid at all </strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>whether 1 inch, 1 foot or a bazillion feet tall!</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>You see, as a Nightmare Nibbler all I do is eat,</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>bad dreams, scary dreams, I think they’re all a treat!</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Those dreams do not stand a chance, when I am here with you </strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>since I chew them up and swallow them, before they can say boo!</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>So hug me tight, close your eyes and wipe away your fears, </strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>I’m here all night to protect you, if anything appears.</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Good Night and Pleasant Dreams…</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Times;"></span></strong></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>The <a href="http://www.nightmarenibbler.com/">Nightmare Nibbler</a> contributes to social-emotional development in a big way. When kids learn how to conquer their fears, and master situations that make them feel helpless, their self-confidence soars. Now, that is something to cheer about!<br />
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When the Nightmare Nibbler was granted a <a href="http://www.kidlutions.com/awards_winning_products.html">Kidlutions Preferred Product Award</a>, it marked the momentous occasion of us going international with our award! The Nightmare Nibbler hails from Canada, our neighbor...and we are pleased as punch to be able to showcase great products that promote social-emotional development from around the world!<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The <a href="http://www.nightmarenibbler.com/">Nightmare Nibbler</a> is a Green Parents' List Approved product, which means you can count on it to be safe for your child to snuggle with and drag around. This distinction means that the product was tested using the guidelines set forth by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">To sweeten the deal even more, every purchase of the <a href="http://www.nightmarenibbler.com/">Nightmare Nibbler</a> gives back to an organization that ensures a good nights' sleep to children around the world. The Sleeping Children Around the World (SCAW) organization provides a bedkit that consists of a mat or mattress, pillow, sheet, blanket, mosquito net (if applicable), clothes outfit, towel and school supplies. Bedkit contents vary from country to country depending upon local needs.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The care and keeping of that precious bundle of joy that you brought home includes feeding the heart, head and soul. Parenting is no small task and the mere thought of all that it entails can sometimes take your breath away.</div><br />
No fears! Dr. Maria Chesley Fisk has whipped up a quick-serve dish that will change the very way you approach talking to and interacting with your kids. Her book, <a href="http://www.thinkparenting.com/">Teach Your Kids to Think: Simple Tools You Can Use Everyday</a>, provides just the right dose of intellectual and emotional nutrition. Even the most harried of parents are sure to find this book a necessary and pleasurable read.<br />
While the book is small enough to fit a purse, a diaper bag or a jacket pocket, it is big on information. Dr. Fisk has removed unnecessary and excess verbiage, paring things down to the essential and most pleasing parts. Like a delectable piece of cheesecake, this book is rich and satisfying.<br />
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Dr. Fisk, in sifting out the erroneous pieces of information, provides you with bite-sized nuggets of parenting wisdom that you can start to use immediately. That is one of the things I most adore about <a href="http://www.thinkparenting.com/">Teach Your Child to Think</a>. Your can read it one minute and implement what you’ve learned the next.<br />
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Never preachy or academic, <a href="http://www.thinkparenting.com/">Teach Your Kids to Think</a> is a book that is written for real parents, with real kids and it gives real results. Dr. Fisk is an in-the-trenches kind of gal, as she is parenting right along with the rest of us. This book is so user-friendly, even book-shy parents will enjoy it. <br />
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Acting as an appetizer, the first part of the book answers why we need to teach our kids to think in the first place. <br />
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Dr. Fisk then serves up five main courses:<br />
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General Tools for Teaching Thinking Skills<br />
Tools for Teaching Analytical Thinking Skills<br />
Tools for Teaching Creative Thinking Skills<br />
Tools for Teaching Social & Emotional Thinking Skills<br />
Tools for Teaching Practical Thinking Skills<br />
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<a href="http://www.thinkparenting.com/">Teach Your Kids to Think</a> teaches parents how to encourage critical thinking skills that will serve a child across his lifetime. Imagining, pretending, considering, being curious about, predicting, and being a little silly and zany are all part of the full package that encompass essential thinking skills. Sprinkle in problem-solving, positive thinking, and more and you have a perfect recipe to grow a thinking child.<br />
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All that and I haven’t even gotten to the social-emotional part, which of course, is my personal favorite. Dr. Fisk has left nothing to chance in rounding out this scrumptious book with research-based strategies that will help your children identify and manage big emotions. Here at Kidlutions, we know that social-emotional skills lay the groundwork for all other learning, and we are glad that Dr. Fisk joins us at the table on this one!<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.thinkparenting.com/">Teach Your Kids to Think</a> helps you teach your child to talk to himself in a helpful manner, handle difficult situations, recognize how his actions impact others, and to find motivation. This book can even help your child's school <a href="http://www.thinkparenting.com/fundraiser.html">raise money</a>! Now, that's good thinking!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Ahhhhh! When you read <a href="http://www.thinkparenting.com/">Teach Your Kids to Think</a>, you won’t walk away hungry! It’s satisfying, indeed!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Welcome to the Kidlutions Preferred Product Award family, Dr. Fisk! Your book is delish!</div> <br />
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Open up a box of fun! Open up the <a href="http://www.dotellthegame.com/index.html">Do Tell Game</a>! It's hard to imagine that your family could be more entertained playing a game other than this one. Even the box shouts excitement! The colorful lid beckons you to open it up and look inside, and once you've flipped off the lid, the fun just never ends. <br />
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The <a href="http://www.dotellthegame.com/index.html">Do Tell Game</a> earns a coveted Kidlutions Preferred Product Award because it just exemplifies what social-emotional development is all about. The obvious reason is that it brings families together to talk and laugh in a very meaningful kind of way. The question cards (four whole boxes of them: Do, Tell, Wild and Risk) are ingenious at getting family members to open up, to talk and to delve into conversations that help them get to know each other better than they did before the game started. They also help family members to be silly, let go, step on the wild side and share a good belly laugh.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fun for all ages. Intergenerational magic!</td></tr>
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</div>One of the first things that impressed me with the <a href="http://www.dotellthegame.com/index.html">Do Tell Game</a>, besides its whimsical, vibrant design and spirited game pieces, was the generosity with which this game was created. Literally everything you need to play this game is included, right down to the timer, pencils (ten of ‘em, already sharpened) and paper! Where else do you see that, today? (This fact alone had my youngest son doing back-flips.)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kathy Jacobson, creator of the Do Tell Game.</td></tr>
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It just keeps getting better from there. Kathy Jacobson, the creator of the <a href="http://www.dotellthegame.com/index.html">Do Tell Game</a>, has poured her whole heart and soul into this game. The quality and the richness of the questions asked on the playing cards clearly reflects the time and thought that went into devising this most clever game.<br />
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Here is just a sampling of the topics covered in the <a href="http://www.dotellthegame.com/index.html">Do Tell Game</a>, which clearly sets it apart as a game that amps up social-emotional skills: <br />
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Handling Conflict<br />
Being Patient<br />
Honor<br />
Positive Thinking<br />
Dealing with Disappointment<br />
Being Flexible<br />
Sadness<br />
Dealing with Mistakes<br />
Self-discipline<br />
Trust<br />
Confidence<br />
Responsibility<br />
Respect<br />
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The beauty of it is, the questions and the sentence stems do not seem contrived or blasé. This means that even the sometimes hard to engage tween and teen crowd won't be put off by the game. The questions are so well written, that they draw the reader in and make her really think about how she might respond or react to a given situation.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The entire Do Tell Game team!</td></tr>
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But we’ve merely talked about the cards, thus far. There's a whole lot more to the <a href="http://www.dotellthegame.com/index.html">Do Tell Game</a>. Once you add the game board, the timer and various family members, the game just comes alive. Every time you play, the game will be different, and the instructions give you lots of variations for playing. This is one of those items which you could give with confidence as a gift. This game is for everyone, because we all strive to be understood and to understand others. <br />
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Currently retailing on Amazon.com for $29.95, this game will bring you a lot of fun for your buck! It's a game that can help your kids do better in school, too. That's because kids with good social-emotional skills tend to do better in all other areas of their lives. But don’t let us convince you, play it once and see for yourself!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Welcome, Kathy, and the <a href="http://www.dotellthegame.com/index.html">Do Tell Game</a>, to the Kidlutions Preferred Product Award family! We’re so happy to have you aboard! When it comes to the Do Tell Game, everyone is a winner, because building relationships is what life is all about.</div>Kidlutions(tm): Solutions for Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00639051845440120108noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5166504702162877104.post-88092682668843724082010-11-20T09:29:00.000-08:002010-11-20T12:37:41.599-08:00Canson and Eric Carle Capture Your Child's Imagination<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Kids. Art. Eric Carle.</span> </span>Blend all three and you have an unbeatable mix of fun, opportunity and the prospect of unlimited exploration. Most important, this line encourages the use of your child's imagination. The unrivaled combination of all three of the aforementioned was not lost on the <a href="http://www.what-do-you-see.com/">Canson</a> paper company. When they unveiled their Eric Carle, <a href="http://www.what-do-you-see.com/">“What Do You See?”</a> line of eco-friendly papers, they uncovered a whole new world of possibilities for young dreamers and thinkers. <br />
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What we like best about Canson’s Eric Carle line is that it allows kids to dream as big as they wish. The theme that is echoed throughout the line is that of open-ended potential. The very premise of <a href="http://www.what-do-you-see.com/">“What Do You See?”</a> offers kids a blank canvas upon which they can express their hopes, dreams, fears and concerns. There are no expectations, no demands, no pre-fabbed directions on how a child is to use the <a href="http://www.what-do-you-see.com/">"What Do You See?"</a> line. This allows kids to experiment and just enjoy creative endeavors. <a href="http://www.what-do-you-see.com/">“What Do You See?”</a> simply invites the budding artist to share his or her internal world with others. And that is pretty powerful. <br />
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When kids are given free license to create whatever their hearts' desire and encouraged to share their innermost world on paper, magic happens. When a child takes a blank piece of paper or construction paper and makes a piece of art, a new creation is born. What a celebration of imagination! And using our <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9572006">imagination</a> is a key piece to developing self-regulation, or the ability to control strong feelings. That is social-emotional skill building at its finest!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Congratulations, Canson, and welcome to the Kidlutions Preferred Product Award family! We are so happy to have you aboard!</div>Kidlutions(tm): Solutions for Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00639051845440120108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5166504702162877104.post-17905087513491244502010-10-22T17:09:00.000-07:002010-11-29T12:57:01.068-08:00"That's Like Me" Brings Possibilities to Life for Kids with LD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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We all need role models. Somebody to look up to and emulate. Somebody that shows us what can one day be ours, if we put forth the work and dedication necessary. <br />
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But what if what you want to become and what you see as your options seem totally at odds with each other? What if you yearn to become a veterinarian, yet cannot put the words together to spell that very thing that you aspire to become? <br />
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What if every day were a struggle? What if the words that were before you on a paper danced around until they seemed backwards, inverted, juxtaposed? What if you worked 10 times harder than everyone else and only got half of the return for your efforts? <br />
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What if you had LD…or a Learning Difference (also known as a Learning Disability)? What if the very nature of your Learning Difference closed in on you and narrowed the choices of what you could wish for, dream of, become?<br />
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What if you didn’t know of any other person who had the same Learning Difference you did and succeeded despite and in spite of it? What if you lacked a role model?<br />
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Such has been the case for many children and teens that have lived with Learning Differences. But, that’s all changed now. <br />
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In her book, <a href="http://www.jilllauren.com/home/thats-like-me-stories-about-people-with-with-learning-differences/">“That’s Like Me”</a>, Jill Lauren, BS, MA, takes the myths associated with Learning Differences and stands them on their head. She flips them around, inverts them and juxtaposes them next to the real stories of individuals who have overcome the obstacles that can be associated with Learning Differences.<br />
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People with Learning Differences can become firemen, Arctic explorers, wrestlers…and yes, even veterinarians. Lauren shares the story of 15 real people, all of whom live with LD, expanding their horizons and living out dreams.<br />
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<a href="http://www.jilllauren.com/home/thats-like-me-stories-about-people-with-with-learning-differences/">"That’s Like Me"</a>, while written for tweens and teens that struggle with LD, is a beacon of hope for all of us. It demonstrates what anyone can accomplish when they have determination and the will to accomplish a dream. <br />
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But what if a tween or teen that this book is meant for has a Learning Difference in the area of reading? Fear not! Jill Lauren thought of everything. "That's Like Me" is written at a third grade level, but it looks every bit the part of a tween or teen book. Thus, the struggling reader can even find success while perusing this book!<br />
Welcome to the Kidlutions Preferred Product Award family, Jill. <a href="http://www.jilllauren.com/home/thats-like-me-stories-about-people-with-with-learning-differences/">"That’s Like Me"</a> exemplifies social-emotional skills because it is a lesson in perseverance, belief, hope, and the refusal to allow circumstances to dictate one’s options in life. <br />
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<a href="http://www.jilllauren.com/home/thats-like-me-stories-about-people-with-with-learning-differences/">"That's Like Me"</a> is a treasure for those needing a successful role-model with LD, and even for those that just need a role-model in perseverance and dogged determination. It’s a book for all of us.Kidlutions(tm): Solutions for Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00639051845440120108noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5166504702162877104.post-51347079621510986362010-10-06T16:06:00.000-07:002010-10-06T16:10:08.861-07:00Kleen Slate Concepts<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtgoeBFeJZo7wLws366dbuTfGvF8xCk5VRhqGKrIzv1iJzNvbFyyCL-_b8S3dPK0j-Q5ERZrWfBQy5ZaGBeb8LdoeNrz3ow47CHBOgoZeQ8-j5g84yB4nQdNqorBfo6Rrgt5T7Uy6Jcv4/s1600/kleen+slate+logo.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtgoeBFeJZo7wLws366dbuTfGvF8xCk5VRhqGKrIzv1iJzNvbFyyCL-_b8S3dPK0j-Q5ERZrWfBQy5ZaGBeb8LdoeNrz3ow47CHBOgoZeQ8-j5g84yB4nQdNqorBfo6Rrgt5T7Uy6Jcv4/s320/kleen+slate+logo.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">It's erasable. It's portable. It's fun.</span></strong> </div><br />
The <a href="http://www.kleenslate.com/">Kleen Slate</a> was originally developed for use in the schools for math, writing and other such academic pursuits. But why end there? It's unstoppable when it comes to helping kids deal with feelings, handle big emotions and work out things that might weigh heavy on their minds. <br />
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The <a href="http://www.kleenslate.com/">Kleen Slate</a> paddle for drawing, writing, dreaming and more provides the perfect palette for kids, tweens and teens to do all of the above. It offers hours of fun and creative expression when it comes to having your kids communicate about their inner worlds. Want a peek into your child’s psyche? Hand him a Kleen Slate and let him go to town.<br />
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</div>One of the neatest things about the <a href="http://www.kleenslate.com/">Kleen Slate</a>, is that one side is completely blank. It doesn't provide a prompt or lead a kid in any way. Kids are free to journal on it to get their thoughts out...and POOF!...just like that, they can erase it all. This is a huge boon to kids who may like to "bottle up" their feelings because they are afraid of upsetting somebody or getting into trouble. The Kleen Slate offers a great place to get those feelings out, yet be able to erase them as well. No harm, no foul. <br />
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The round paddle seems like it was made for drawing faces. It provides the perfect silhouette for the human face to take shape and show off a little emotion. Sad, mad, glad…none of them are bad. Feelings simply are. And here at Kidlutions, we believe that feelings make the world go round. And we know that mastering those feelings leads to success. <a href="http://www.kleenslate.com/">Kleen Slate</a> provides the perfect tool to do it all. And since there is no waste after all of the angst, sadness or joy is “drawn out”, the Kleen Slate earns high marks as being eco-friendly, as well.<br />
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The other side of the paddle has lines for writing. This is the perfect place for kids to carve out plans, make goals, or maybe write out a solution to what is troubling them. They can draw a face that depicts their inner-world on one side, then flip over the <a href="http://www.kleenslate.com/">Kleen Slate</a> and write out how they can solve the current situation and deal with their feelings on the other. A kid who can do that is learning skills that will last a lifetime. Talk about empowerment, confidence and a can-do attitude. It’s all included in that simple, yet, insightful activity. <br />
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The Kleen Slate has so much applicability to helping kids “draw out” whatever is on their minds, that it was even used for group sessions for kids when Hurricane Katrina decimated parts of Louisiana. <a href="http://www.kleenslate.com/">Kleen Slate</a> was also put through rigorous testing in my very own office. I have used it as part of the intervention for traumatized children and families. The Kleen Slate performed beautifully in even dismal-seeming circumstances. It offered a bright, cheerful and non-threatening way to open up conversations about some really tough stuff. <br />
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The founder of Kleen Slate, <a href="http://www.kleenslate.com/">Julia Rhodes</a>, is no stranger to being a socially and emotionally well-adjusted individual herself. She takes part of her profits from Kleen Slate and donates it to programs to help make the world a better place! Who amongst us hasn’t at one time or another needed a clean slate? Well, now you can have one both figuratively and literally!<br />
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Welcome to the Kidlutions Preferred Product Award family, <a href="http://www.kleenslate.com/">Kleen Slate</a>. We’re so proud to have you!<br />
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We are so proud of all of our winners and the work they do on behalf of helping raising the next generation of socially and emotionally capable adults! Hats off to all of you!Kidlutions(tm): Solutions for Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00639051845440120108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5166504702162877104.post-98504564271613712010-09-21T09:27:00.000-07:002010-09-28T13:40:50.353-07:00Around the Table Games: Family Talk and Buddy Talk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.aroundthetablegames.com/"><img border="0" qx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPjEOoMg5a-8uIlFZyhViNuUkbun3cyHpeJ5o-KbfYamwr2dX0m_geTg04fwA-6ACHWEKYyT-je6lpCr1RxXIXRJ6NU6JRt43LJg0dOSmDIeQ7NrtPKYM-K5pPsgb3B6ZPsoHSlI-NgvrI/s320/family-talk-280.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Talk! Talk some more! Keep talking!</span></strong> <br />
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<a href="http://www.aroundthetablegames.com/">Family Talk</a> and <a href="http://www.aroundthetablegames.com/">Buddy Talk</a> by <a href="http://www.aroundthetablegames.com/">Around the Table Games</a> is on a mission to help the world do just that. In this day of mass electronic connection, our ability to engage and interact with each other in "real-time" seems to have taken a back-seat to high-tech communication...and that is not necessarily a benefit to our children. <br />
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<a href="http://www.aroundthetablegames.com/">Family Talk</a> and <a href="http://www.aroundthetablegames.com/">Buddy Talk</a> can get your family and your kids talking. And talking is good. Learning how to interact with each other, take another person's perspective and to listen and respond are critical skills to social and emotional development. And with <a href="http://www.aroundthetablegames.com/">Family Talk</a> and <a href="http://www.aroundthetablegames.com/">Buddy Talk</a>, it's all in there. They've managed to pack it all into those little pint-sized cards on a caribiner clip, that you can take anywhere! Trains, planes and automobiles...campsites, bedrooms and kitchens...anywhere people can go, <a href="http://www.aroundthetablegames.com/">Family Talk</a> and <a href="http://www.aroundthetablegames.com/">Buddy Talk</a> can go, too!<br />
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Better yet, there are no activation fees, no monthly minute restrictions and no "dead zones". Best of all, there are no batteries required. We're talking good old-fashioned fun and games, only with a modern twist. The bright and cheery cards will draw your family towards them...and the ingenious and well thought out questions will keep them coming back!<br />
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The ability to handle difficult, challenging or upsetting situations, as well as to think things through are skills that will last a lifetime. Helping our children build a foundation of these social-emotional skills in childhood is an unparalleled gift that parents can give. And with the proper tools, like <a href="http://www.aroundthetablegames.com/">Family Talk</a> and <a href="http://www.aroundthetablegames.com/">Buddy Talk</a>, it's both fun and easy to do just that.<br />
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But what if your kids seem to answer in monosyllabic responses that leave much to be desired? No worries. <a href="http://www.aroundthetablegames.com/">Family Talk</a> and <a href="http://www.aroundthetablegames.com/">Buddy Talk</a> have a built-in, fool-proof way to get them really talking. Each card asks open-ended, thought-provoking questions that really get your kids to open up. The cards are non-threatening, yet really have a way of getting to the heart of the matter.<br />
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These talking cards cover a broad range of issues that all stack up nicely to contribute to building character, encouraging empathy and understanding, as well as introspection. They get kids and families talking about feelings, concerns, hopes and dreams in a way that is neither contrived nor forced. <br />
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In short...<a href="http://www.aroundthetablegames.com/">Family Talk</a> and <a href="http://www.aroundthetablegames.com/">Buddy Talk</a> cards put the FUN in functional. And that's what the <a href="http://www.kidlutions.com/awards_win.html">Kidlutions Preferred Product Award</a> is all about.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">We are so excited to have <a href="http://www.aroundthetablegames.com/">Family Talk</a> and <a href="http://www.aroundthetablegames.com/">Buddy Talk</a> join the family of <a href="http://www.kidlutions.com/awards_win.html">Kidlutions Preferred Product Award winners</a>. When you play a game by <a href="http://www.aroundthetablegames.com/">Around the Table Games</a>, everybody wins!</div>Kidlutions(tm): Solutions for Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00639051845440120108noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5166504702162877104.post-57588679986508339462010-09-20T10:23:00.000-07:002010-09-20T10:23:10.000-07:00The Pocket Referee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEVDtMtL2mdcvrzBkMfe5SC6-vNCyks2dcyyZ82bs1u_wZ8EsLDW5HKFiNuwaE61F0qkSeE2xtKhEpOVo_baLd1I8FWBlRLIaDnslAhdZaIcrbXOs5UH0TDnyUz1CyRpRdf1RqFZWU_6yX/s1600/pocket+ref.logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" qx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEVDtMtL2mdcvrzBkMfe5SC6-vNCyks2dcyyZ82bs1u_wZ8EsLDW5HKFiNuwaE61F0qkSeE2xtKhEpOVo_baLd1I8FWBlRLIaDnslAhdZaIcrbXOs5UH0TDnyUz1CyRpRdf1RqFZWU_6yX/s320/pocket+ref.logo.png" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Referee-Antique-Solution-Conflicts/dp/B002N65HKC?ie=UTF8&tag=comcoucon-20&link_code=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="The Pocket Referee Antique Coin- A Fun Solution for Kids to Use to Resolve Every Day Conflicts" height="133" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B002N65HKC&tag=comcoucon-20" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">The Pocket Referee: Antique Finish</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=comcoucon-20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B002N65HKC" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px! important; padding-left: 0px! important; padding-right: 0px! important; padding-top: 0px! important;" width="1" /></em></div><br />
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<em><strong>Fast forward several years and the peace in the kingdom comes to a screeching halt. Grandchildren enter stage left and the age-old sibling squabbles takes up with a new generation. Jennifer recalls the "magic coin" her father had invented decades earlier and she and her dad set out to not only restore the peace to their own kingdom, but to neighboring kingdoms across the land. </strong></em><strong><br />
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<em><strong>The birth of </strong><a href="http://www.thepocketreferee.com/"><strong>The Pocket Referee</strong></a><strong> heralded the beginning of restored order to lands near and far...well, at least as far as the ear can hear! </strong></em><strong><br />
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Dr. George Vraney, now a semi-retired physician, is a weaver of stories so fantastical that he convinced his two daughters, Jennifer and Amy that he had a magical coin that could help them settle disputes. He found an elaborate way to engage them in the use of this coin, which really worked wonders.<br />
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With the help of daughter Jennifer, his original idea has now evolved into <a href="http://www.thepocketreferee.com/">The Pocket Referee</a>. It is one of the smallest, quietest and least invasive products around that helps kids deal with daily conflict and personal choice-making. Imagine your kids being able to settle disputes without having to drag you into it. Picture, if you will, your kids quietly negotiating who gets the front seat or who gets to pick the movie.<br />
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While Dr. Vraney may have spun a tale of momentous proportions, he was spot-on with one thing. The coin has magical properties. And they have somehow managed to get it into every single one of <a href="http://www.thepocketreferee.com/">The Pocket Referee</a> coins. <br />
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The best thing about <a href="http://www.thepocketreferee.com/">The Pocket Referee</a>? It keeps parents from feeling compelled to intervene in every sibling situation. When we are quick to step in to solve these daily dilemmas for our little darlings, something is lost in the translation. We rob our children of the chance to think critically, to problem-solve, to negotiate, and to develop the ability to compromise and come up with a win-win situation. (Can you think of any adults who might have difficulty with any of the above? That's what I thought!)<br />
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All of the above mentioned skills are crucial characteristics of social-emotional development, that have predictive qualities for our children's future success and happiness in life. When we allow our kids the opportunity to learn how to engage their brains and think for themselves, we provide them with a skill that will serve them well throughout their lifetimes. (Think board meetings, negotiating big deals, and just being a decent human being.)<br />
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Ah! But, you may be thinking..."Right! I could never imagine my kids doing any of the above. Not without a referee in the room!" You might be right, and it's called <a href="http://www.thepocketreferee.com/">The Pocket Referee</a>. <br />
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</div>This ingenious coin holds more peace and serenity than you can imagine. The coin, either gold or antique finish, comes with it's own velvet carrying pouch and caribiner clip. The coin is larger than a regular minted coin and has a nice weight to it. It can go wherever your kids go, and it's properties are magical. <br />
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The premise is simple and easy to follow: One child is the keeper of the coin. When a squabble comes up, the keeper of the coin can get her way, but she must then relinquish the coin to the other sibling. Or, she can decide to pass on this issue and hold onto the coin for a more important matter in the future. <br />
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<a href="http://www.thepocketreferee.com/">The Pocket Referee</a> gives one other huge boost to social-emotional development and that is delayed gratification. Being able to hold off and wait for something is another major life skill that figures prominently in one's success. (Remember that little experiment with the marshmallows?) When a child weighs her options and decides to hold onto the coin and pass on getting her way, she has just practiced delayed gratification.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The unstoppable <a href="http://signingfamilies.com/about.htm">Louise Masin Sattler, Nationally Certified School Psychologist</a> and founder of <a href="http://signingfamilies.com/">Signing Families(tm)</a> has produced a DVD worthy of two parental thumbs-up. This film <em>isn’t</em> coming soon to theatres near you, but it <em>should</em> be. It should also be one of the loop tapes that play from kiosks in grocery stores and malls, as well as on electronic billboards in metropolitan areas. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Communication is a key aspect to getting our needs met, expressing ourselves and building relationships. And of course, all of that is directly tied to social emotional development. But, what if a child is too young to talk, has delays that inhibit speaking or has other conditions or factors that mitigate verbalizing their needs? Frustration. Irritation. Tantrums. Explosions.<br />
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The <a href="http://signingfamilies.com/store.htm#2">“Baby, Toddler, and Preschool Sign Language” DVD</a> helps you help your child reduce frustration and increase cooperation. In her own inimitable style, Louise will have you signing with the best of them. She’ll give you quick, easy ways to remember the signs and she spends plenty of time explaining the origin of most of the signs. All of this helps anchor the signs in your memory, meaning easier recall and a smooth transition to teaching your child!<br />
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You’ll have your youngster learning how to share, take-turns, clean-up, pay attention, wait, and use caution sooner than you can say "jump"! Louise even teaches the sign for “STOP”, but, as any admirable psychologist would do, reminds us that using the sign too much will make it lose its effectiveness! Save that sign, <em>and</em> that word, for times when it is <em>really</em> necessary! <br />
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This DVD is appropriate for use in the home or the school setting. Parents, as well as teachers will find applicability to their respective settings, and will be able to utilize what is taught on this DVD.<br />
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<a href="http://signingfamilies.com/about.htm">Louise</a> remembered all of the important words to increase social awareness and courtesy, too, helping you teach your youngster the signs for “please”, “thank-you”, “sorry” and “you are welcome.” You’ll teach your child how to ask for help or indicate they are hurt, as well! <br />
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Of course, to be worthy of a Kidlutions Preferred Product Award, there must also be a link to helping kids recognize, identify and/or deal with feelings. Yep! It's in there, too! The <a href="http://signingfamilies.com/store.htm#2">“Baby, Toddler, and Preschool Sign Language” DVD</a> features 50 English signs, numbers 1-10, the ABCs, as well as Spanish words and numbers in sign, as well.<br />
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When she isn’t busy signing, or training teachers and parents on the merits of signing, Louise spends time entertaining the masses on <a href="http://toginet.com/shows/learningandlaughterwithlouise">her radio show, “Learning and Laughter with Louise</a>”, which airs Wednesdays at 8 a.m., Central Standard Time, on <a href="http://toginet.com/shows/learningandlaughterwithlouise">Toginet Radio</a>. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Welcome, Louise and <a href="http://www.signingfamilies.com/">Signing Families</a>, to our <a href="http://www.kidlutions.com/awards_win.html">Kidlutions(tm) Preferred Product Awards</a> family. We're so proud of all of your accomplishments and pleased to have you join us!</div>Kidlutions(tm): Solutions for Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00639051845440120108noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5166504702162877104.post-32902536195193663852010-08-13T14:04:00.000-07:002010-08-13T19:27:36.641-07:00Worry Woos™: Monsters that Matter!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSEEe50D5DslCmiFU6Qx79KDtKYdvnmt75TadTd3v6vRQBWM4sxSgYw3B8Eosd7xNkrdepT886FDO1r9jXy5nVZvuZ3ZbkM0qApQ3jeZKHV-W18Yqj_y6Ht-3RWdElRszGt0NBTbHx4sr/s1600/worrywoos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSEEe50D5DslCmiFU6Qx79KDtKYdvnmt75TadTd3v6vRQBWM4sxSgYw3B8Eosd7xNkrdepT886FDO1r9jXy5nVZvuZ3ZbkM0qApQ3jeZKHV-W18Yqj_y6Ht-3RWdElRszGt0NBTbHx4sr/s400/worrywoos.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
Emotions can swirl up inside of kids and cause upsetting and confusing times. Frequently, kids may feel as if they are the only ones experiencing certain problems. With few life experiences and limited coping skills from which to draw, kids can become overwhelmed with it all. <br />
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Enter the <a href="http://www.worrywoos.com/">Worry Woos™</a> ! Like a fairy godmother with a magic wand, the <a href="http://www.worrywoos.com/">Worry Woos™</a> have the power to change things!<br />
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Never before have such cuddly charmers warmed their way into the hearts of both kids and adults, creating clarity during uncertain times, a safe harbor in which to explore and contemplate some common, yet perplexing concerns. The <a href="http://www.worrywoos.com/">Worry Woos™</a> are an ingenious answer to all of the above. They are the spectacular creation of Andi Green, a woman who is clearly no stranger to the social-emotional realm.<br />
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With great aplomb, Ms. Green tackles issues with friendship and loneliness, feeling confident and accepting of personal differences, as well as feeling brave, courageous and secure in oneself. The <a href="http://www.worrywoos.com/">Worry Woos™</a> themselves are endearing plush figures. They are as unique as the stories that go with them. The approach is magical and the text is lyrical. Ms. Green's illustrations in the hardcover books seem to come alive as you are reading them. The rhyming text flows beautifully and slips under the radar of even the most skeptical kids, and touches their hearts in a way that will change them forever.<br />
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There is a <a href="http://www.worrywoos.com/">Worry Woo™</a> for everyone. <a href="http://www.worrywoos.com/">Worry Woos™</a> belong in the hands of every child, parent, teacher, counselor, therapist and human being. I wouldn't limit the Worry Woos(tm) as a product for only young children, either. I see their applicability to tweens, teens and yes, even adults. The stories are powerful and non-preachy. They get their point across and the story stays with the reader long after the book is put down.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: blue;">So, without further ado, I give you Rue:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: blue;">Next, take a peek at Squeek:</span></strong><br />
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</div>Squeek will waste no time making fast friends with whomever encounters him. In true <a href="http://www.worrywoos.com/">Worry Woos™</a> fashion, he is charming and non-threatening. Squeek shows kids and others how to break free of self-imposed limits, how to let go of whatever they have allowed to hold them back and to SOAR! Squeek's story is titled, "The Monster in the Bubble", and it is highly recommended for kids who may be dealing with fears and anxiety. It's true that the book and plush would also benefit, well, just about anyone who picked it up and read it!<br />
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<strong><span style="color: blue;">Finally, let's say hola to Nola:</span></strong><br />
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Nola struggles with loneliness in her book, “The Lonely Little Monster”. She shows all of us how to look around and see that what we are searching for may be right under our noses. Lessons are woven throughout the fabric of the story with multiple layers. I read the book several times and could find new meaning each time. The same is true of all of the <a href="http://www.worrywoos.com/">Worry Woos™</a> books I read.<br />
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We are so proud to have the <a href="http://www.worrywoos.com/">Worry Woos™</a> as part of our <a href="http://www.kidlutions.com/awards_win.html">Kidlutions Preferred Product Award™</a> family. The books and plush characters embody everything that this award stands for...helping kids cope, handle feelings, and succeed! Congratulations <a href="http://www.worrywoos.com/">Worry Woos™</a> and we look forward to seeing all of your future endeavors!<br />
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For the rest of you, my wish is that you, too, find a way to embrace your inner Woo!<br />
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There's a whole lot going on behind the scenes at Kidlutions(tm) Preferred Product Awards. Of course, we know that all of our winners are the cat's meow when in comes to championing the social-emotional realm in children's lives. We're so sure, that we're shouting it from the rooftops and people are listening!<br />
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We've completed several radio interviews where we discuss our award and have just completed a couple of press interviews regarding it. We'll be featured in a major media outlet for an upcoming holiday spread on gift-giving. We'll also be appearing in some regional parenting magazines on topics related to social-emotional development. Other media ventures are also brewing...so we'll keep you in the know!<br />
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Social-emotional development is not just some fad that seems like a "good idea"...it is a crucial area of growth that determines how successful we are in life. Plenty of research backs that up.<br />
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Kidlutions(tm) is proud to be the <strong><em>first award of its kind</em></strong> in the industry that honors exemplary products that specifically and intentionally promote social-emotional development and literacy!<br />
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Congratulations, again to all of our winners! We can't wait to unveil some of our newest products that are currently under review!Kidlutions(tm): Solutions for Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00639051845440120108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5166504702162877104.post-86989650708671730692010-07-21T11:18:00.000-07:002010-07-21T11:29:10.881-07:00Grow Good Kids with Bingzy and Bing Note Products!<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNJ2gNeeIqjRFLhlQtphgvAI9N_vLuTXHP7RSHVkcDvjgx-Z6QgI24Ujzv3FQ8v8J7Q_SmBXw23VqcsXkmJsdilkyVjmVlXuW-F_Vps3Ur5ivTeO6REW5xpcs_YVR_zBxOFXV2-oLl4Hhr/s1600/bingzy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNJ2gNeeIqjRFLhlQtphgvAI9N_vLuTXHP7RSHVkcDvjgx-Z6QgI24Ujzv3FQ8v8J7Q_SmBXw23VqcsXkmJsdilkyVjmVlXuW-F_Vps3Ur5ivTeO6REW5xpcs_YVR_zBxOFXV2-oLl4Hhr/s320/bingzy.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Oh, that every school child would know the likes of <a href="http://www.bingnote.com/">Bingzy</a>! <br />
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Bingzy, the fun-loving character for <a href="http://www.bingnote.com/">Bing Note’s</a> series on social and emotional development will warm his way into every child’s heart as he teaches important social-emotional skills to the PreK-Second Grade crew. Early childhood is a key time to begin intentionally teaching these concepts and Bingzy does it in a way that is non-threatening, fun and easy to remember. Those factors all add up to some incredible products…worthy of the Kidlutions Preferred Product Award.<br />
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We test-drove the <a href="http://www.bingnote.com/store">“That’s BINGZY! Let’s Talk About It Discuss & Do Activities”</a> and <a href="http://www.bingnote.com/store">“That’s BINGZY! Busy Building Self-Esteem: Sing with Me - Book & CD”</a> and WOW, we can’t say enough good things about them!<br />
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It’s one thing to tell a child, “Be nice, play fair,” or “Believe in yourself, you can do it,” and an entirely different thing to SHOW them how to do it. Bing Note products and BINGZY do that in spades. With activities, worksheets, talking points, a story and songs, these products cant help but grow good kids!<br />
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There are many, many curriculums out there for which you can pay hundreds of dollars to teach kids social-emotional skills. What we like about this workbook and story/songbook, is that it is accessible to both teachers for classroom and daycare use, as well as to parents for home use. It can be used with ease in all types of settings.<br />
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The website for Bing Note shares the following:<br />
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"Bingzy! Let’s Talk About It – Discuss & Do Activities" and "Bingzy! Picture Book & CD" helps kids become:<br />
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STRONG, POWERFUL, HEALTHY, LOVING, HARMONIOUS, CREATIVE, SUCCESSFUL, AND HAPPY. <br />
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According to Bing Note’s website:<br />
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The activities were created by a group of experienced teachers who have taught children for numerous years. These activities have proven to be effective learning tools in the classroom, in small group settings, and one-on-one.<br />
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Includes 48 activities plus additional discussion questions. <br />
Developed by award-winning teachers! <br />
Grades PreK – 2 <br />
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Some of the topics include:<br />
Feeling Discouraged: Keep Trying – I AM STRONG <br />
Gaining Knowledge Through Reading – I AM POWERFUL <br />
Learning The Food Groups – I AM HEALTHY <br />
Giving Gifts From The Heart – I AM LOVING <br />
Including Others At Playtime – I AM HARMONIOUS <br />
Recycling:Other Uses For Plastic Water Bottles – I AM CREATIVE <br />
Starting The Day Being Organized – I AM SUCCESSFUL <br />
Helping Others Makes You Happy – I AM HAPPY<br />
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With Bingzy and Bing Note Products, you’ll get a surefire way to help your children develop crucial social-emotional skills. And you’ll do it for a most reasonable price.<br />
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Find the Bing Note crew around the web at:<br />
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<a href="http://www.bingnote.com/">Bing Note Website</a> - Be sure to visit for some great printables on all things self-esteem related!<br />
<a href="http://twitter.com/bingnote">Twitter</a> - Sweet tweets by the Bing Note gang<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oakland-CA/Bing-Note/70588121848">Facebook</a> - Fun, fast, easy tips to grow good kids!<br />
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Congratulations, Bing Note and welcome to the <a href="http://www.kidlutions.com/awards.html">Kidlutions Preferred Product Award</a> family! We’re so happy to have you aboard!<br />
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