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Q&A with Shareena C. Clark Ascher about education, diversity, books and toys today.

Q&A with Shareena C. Clark...

Shareena C. Clark Ascher - Programs Coordinator of Our Family Coalition talks to us about diversity, books and toys today. Q: What do you think about MyFamilyBuilders toy-set? Q: Sometimes kids...

Q&A with Tarah Fleming about education, diversity, books and toys today.

Q&A with Tarah Fleming about...

Tarah Fleming - Education Director of Our Family Coalition talks to us about education, diversity, books and toys today. Q: What happens when kids don't see their reality reflected in...

The Power of Children’s Literature

The Power of Children’s Literature

Any­one who has ever read to or with a child—parent, fam­ily mem­ber, teacher or friend—knows books leave last­ing impres­sions. Beyond the edu­ca­tional ben­e­fits, books have the power to instill empa­thy,...

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Standard Unit Blocks (60 pieces) Kids will be thrilled with this block set.  It will provide hours of fun as children build castles, towers and more.  Toddlers will love stacking...

The importance of introducing children to different languages and cultures

The importance of introducing children...

Nowadays parents are becoming more and more aware of the great importance of introducing their children to other languages and cultures. There are several reasons why parents decide to “embark...

Making Classrooms Inclusive for All Families

Making Classrooms Inclusive for All...

In Stella Brings the Fam­ily, a recently pub­lished children’s book, a young girl’s teacher announces that the chil­dren can bring a spe­cial guest to school in cel­e­bra­tion of Mother’s Day....

8 Ways to answer your kids' questions about LGBT families

8 Ways to answer your...

We know many parents struggle with discussing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues with young children, Olivia Higgins drew on her experience as an elementary school teacher and mother...

5 Ways to Talk about Racism with Your Kids

5 Ways to Talk about...

Your kids are little sponges and they are looking to you to show them the right way to live life.  They are looking to you teach them ethics, values and...

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Toys That Inspired Us ·16

Magna-Tiles (32 Piece Set) This building set will change the way you look at playing with blocks!  Your child will be enthralled by the colorful magnetic blocks and spend hours...

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Toys That Inspired Us ·15

SumBlox (43 blocks) These blocks are way more than just fun building toys.  They are an innovative new way to help children grasp mathematics skills.  Many children just need to...

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Toys That Inspired Us ·14

Tegu 42 piece set These colorful magnetic blocks will surely generate hours of fun for your children.  It is the type of set that will ignite a passion for building...

5 Ways to Teach Your Kids about Race and Cultural Diversity

5 Ways to Teach Your...

Racism is a learned trait.  Intolerance is a taught behavior.  No one is born with stereotypes in their head.  No infant looks around the nursery and thinks, “Oh that baby’s...

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Toys That Inspired Us ·13

Naef Bahaus Baspael Blocks are some of the best toys on Earth! They are fun, educational and provide hours of entertainment.  With these colorful and unusually shaped blocks, your child...

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Toys That Inspired Us ·12

Zoo by Shusha Your future zoologist will be delighted with this well-made wooden toy.  They can learn about the animals that they have seen in movies, TV and books as well...

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Toys That Inspired Us ·11

Make a Portrait by Shusha  This toy is sure to keep your child entertained for hours.  With 48 pieces to add to the base face, your child can make almost...

How to Raise Your Kids to be Kind

How to Raise Your Kids...

Do you want kind kids?  Well, you need start with yourself and your home.  You need to model kindness, you need to directly teach it and you need to talk...

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Toys That Inspired Us ·09

Cuboro Plus Marble Maze This is a toy that allows children to create their own marble maze!  Can you imagine the hours of fun and entertainment that kids will get...

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Toys That Inspired Us ·08

Kay Bojesen Alphabet Blocks Imagine the fun and hours of creative play that can be had with these simple and beautifully made wooden blocks. They were designed on 1950 by famed Danish...

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Toys That Inspired Us ·06

Balancing Blocks You haven’t ever seen a set of blocks quite like this.  Your child will be delighted at the new type of block that will allow them to create...

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Toys That Inspired Us ·05

Around the World Puzzle This adorable puzzle is adorned with the smiling faces of children from all over the world.  The circular shape of the puzzle makes it a change...

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