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The naming of a child is an important event, whether it’s during a christening, baptism, a Jewish b’rit bat, or an informal, secular naming party. Naming a child is an opportunity to welcome a baby into the family, the community, and the larger world. It’s a time that should be both celebrated and commemorated. Giving a newly-named child a kid’s name book is an ideal way to honor her new name. Fairies, animals, and other
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Teaching your child to read is a long and involved process and one that won’t yield results overnight. Every child learns to read at her own pace, and with her own setbacks and successes. Here are five ways to foster a love of books and reading in your child that will last a lifetime. Read to Your Child How to teach your child to read begins with this one simple piece of advice: read to
Building a library of books for kindergarten classes takes time, and teachers are always on the lookout for new reading material to help little ones develop a love of reading. Here are some of the most popular types of books for kindergarten storytime. Big, Bright, and Colorful Illustrations help young readers follow a story—it’s one reason why personalized children’s books like My Very Own Name are illustrated by award-winning artists. During storytime, you’ll be showing
Wondering which personalized gift to buy for your child this Christmas? We’ve put together twenty-five of our most popular products in this kids’ gift guide, from long-standing favorites to some of our exciting new releases. This is more than a kid’s book gift guide—we’ve included gift sets for imaginative play, a new personalized board game for the whole family and, of course, beautifully-illustrated customized books to make your child’s holiday season even more magical than
A baptism or christening is a formal religious event during which a child is baptized into the faith. To be invited to a baptism is an honor, as such events are usually intimate affairs only attended by relatives and close friends. If this is the first time you’re arranging to have your child baptized, you may have questions about how to arrange the event and how to act. If you’ve been invited to attend a
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A My Name Book is more than just a story—it’s a unique keepsake that reinforces your child’s self-esteem. Each of I See Me’s name books makes the child the star of the story, whether they’re holding court in a fairy kingdom, going on a world adventure, or sailing the seas as a bold pirate. Why are Name Books So Special? children have deep connections to their own names. For them, their name is who
Between Halloween and Thanksgiving, the humble pumpkin becomes one of America’s most popular foods. If you’re making pumpkin treats for the family, why not get the kids involved? Our selection of kid-friendly pumpkin recipes will help you teach children the basics of cooking while whipping up some tasty treats. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes These pumpkin treats are delicious. They’re also gluten-free, making them ideal for family members who have gluten sensitivities. You’ll need: 1/3 cup
It’s becoming clear adults as well as kids enjoy the benefits of coloring. A whole range of adult coloring books are now available for older members of the family. Parents can color their grown-up books while kids use their own, or you can find coloring books designed for parents and children to color together. The Benefits of Coloring Books for Children For such a simple activity, coloring helps children develop a wide spectrum of
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Tracking a child’s height as he grows in one of the great traditions of parenting. Children love seeing how big they’re getting as inch-by-inch they work their way up kids’ growth charts. Children, as the old cliché goes, grow up so fast, especially once they reach school age. Here are a few suggestions for tracing your child’s height throughout the school year. Walls or Growth Charts? The traditional method of tracking a child’s height
Just when you think you’ve successfully bought all your child’s first day of school supplies, something else always seems to crop up. It’s the joy of sending kids to school. Supplies get lost, broken, or suddenly become essential—usually five minutes before it’s time to head out for the bus. Here are a few school supplies it’s always good to have on hand, whether it’s the first day of school or the last. An Extra
