Archive for January 2012

The Caldecott Medal 2012

Jan 23rd, 2012 | By

The Caldecott Medal is awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American Picture Book for Children published in the United States during the preceding year. The award is for the artist, who must be a citizen or resident of the United States. The artist is eligible to win even if they did
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Winter Reading

Jan 20th, 2012 | By

Winter is a great time to catch up on all of your reading. What better way to spend these dark and cold winter evenings than reading to your children? A less hectic schedule allows for time for more than just a quick bedtime story; it’s a great time to share
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Stop Bullying!

Jan 20th, 2012 | By

We can all do our part to help stop bullying. http://www.stopbullying.gov/ It’s never too early to teach our children to respect each other and our differences. It quite frankly should begin in our own homes; respecting parents is a must. It is also equally important for siblings to respect each other and
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January Awareness Topics

Jan 20th, 2012 | By

The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. Each year in the U.S. approximately 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and more than 4,000 lives are lost as a result.  http://www.nccc-online.org/awareness.html Make a note to check with your doctor to make sure you are up to date
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