Review of The Garden

A Christ-centered children’s cartoon series aimed at teaching your kids the Gospel in a way they can understand!

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The Garden features Lenny the Lion and Lucy the Lamb, two best friends who work inside a magical garden where anything can grow...

The Garden

Leo: Inventor Extraordinaire by Luke Cunningham

Enter a world where X-men meets DaVinci in this exciting middle-school mystery that's perfect for puzzle solvers!

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Imagine a kid who's a genius inventor attending a school for incredibly gifted orphans, all set in a world inspired by Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance and you'll wind up with this intriguing new novel:

Leo: Inventor Extraordinaire

Vooks: Storybooks Brought to Life

A streaming library of storybooks brought to life that will encourage the love of reading!

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It's no secret that we're pretty wild about books over here, so we were pretty excited to get the opportunity to investigate this online children's resource for books:

Vooks

Loved & Cherished: 100 Devotions for Girls by Lynn Cowell & Michelle Nietert

Perfect for any girl who deserves to know she is cherished, treasured, valuable, and worthy!

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Devotionals are just now starting to become a "thing" around here, so we were pretty excited when this one arrived:

Loved & Cherished

Arcade & the Dazzling Truth Detector by Rashad Jennings

Experience plenty of adventure in this fourth and final book in the humorous and imaginative Coin Slot Chronicles series!

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Boy, did I have a happy little girl on my hands when this book arrived the other day:

Arcade & the Dazzling Truth Detector

Ashton's Dancing Dreams by Camryn, Kaitlyn, & Olivia Pitts

The continued story of four sisters who rebuild their lives and find joy in unexpected ways after their mother's death.

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Gv was too tickled to see the newest Daniels Sisters story arrive the other day:

Ashton's Dancing Dreams

Fiona, It's Bedtime by Richard Cowdrey

Follow Fiona the hippo as she wanders through the zoo helping her animal friends snuggle up for the night!

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Fiona the Hippo was born 6 weeks prematurely at the Cincinnati Zoo and is the smallest hippo ever to survive. Her story of perseverance has served as an inspiration to people from all around the world and now you can follow her latest adventures in this third title in her picture book series:

Fiona, It's Bedtime

Buckets & Loops to Save the Day!

Take the drudgery out of your school days by integrating the concept of buckets and loops into your plan!

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All of the Molly of Denali graphics are actually photos of the show on my tv. 

I'm over at Pam Barnhill's site again today, sharing my Hit the Reset Button with Order & Wonder post that explains why her 3-part mini-training is so perfect for this time of year.

Click on over to see what it's all about and grab it for yourself (you can get it here, too), then read on with this post to see how we're integrating this concept into our own days.

Including Pictures in Memory Work

Do your kids (or even you!) find it difficult to memorize things? Use this trick to help make the task a snap!

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I'm over at Pam Barnhill's site again today, with my Using Drawings to Help Kids Remember post that shares why drawings are such a fantastic memory aid.

Click on over to see what the research has shown, but check out the examples below for ways we've used this memory trick in our own house.

“Write” Habits from the Start

Think writing is something to wait to tackle until the kids are older? Think again! There are many ways you can begin introducing writing instruction to your kids.

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I'm over at Pam Barnhill's site again today, sharing my The Importance of Writing for Young Children post that explains not only why young children should write, but how to promote the practice with your kids.

Click on over to see what I've shared there, but also make sure to read the ideas here on how to begin easing into formal writing instruction with your children.

Expand Your Child's Cultural Horizons with Molly of Denali!

PBS Kids has done a wonderful job of including diverse characters in its shows for years, but they've now raised the bar with their Molly of Denali series!

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I'm over at Pam Barnhill's site again today, sharing my Teaching Young Kids About Cultural Diversity post that gives you ideas for how to expose your family to different cultures around the world.

Click on over to check out that list after you read all about Gv's favorite new show that will be a fun way to accomplish that goal!

Road-Trippin' 2019

We love to travel and explore the world, but this year's massive summer road trip had a few surprises up its sleeve...

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I'm over at Pam Barnhill's site again today, sharing my The Power of the Road Trip for Preschoolers post that will (hopefully) help convince you that despite all the potential negatives, it's worth it to take your young children on road trips.

Click on over to see why you should do this, then come back here and see what it really looks like, plus, check out these photos from the journey, if you missed them earlier.

Dog Days of Summer

Pets can add so much to the life of a child! Finding the best pet for your family is an important decision; use this list of pet options to get you started!

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I'm over at Pam Barnhill's site again today, sharing my Perks of Pets for Preschoolers post that explains all the wonderful benefits pets can provide for your youngsters.

Click on over to read all about them, then come back here and check out my list of pets to consider for your family.

If you build it, they will, too…Preschoolers practicing with tools

Tool time doesn't have to be one full of anxiety for parents. Introduce working with tools early on and you'll have your own Mr. & Miss Fix-Its living in your house!

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I'm over at Pam Barnhill's site again today, sharing my Tool Time for Tots post that details some benefits of working with tools for young children.

Click on over to see why to get started, then come back here and see how.

Greenhorn Gardeners: How to get started with your little landscapers

Whether it's starting a few seeds in a pot or helping to plant an entire vegetable garden, giving your kids the chance to get their hands in the dirt and grow something is a great experience!

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I'm over at Pam Barnhill's site again today, sharing my Greenhorn Gardeners post that shows just how beneficial horticultural activities are for young children.

Click on over to see why to get started, then come back here and see how.

Money-Savvy Moppets: Getting an Early Start with Financial Literacy

So many people struggle with money issues. It's never too early to begin setting your kids on the right financial track for their lives!

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I'm over at Pam Barnhill's site again today, sharing my Wee Financial Wizards post that will help you see that it's never too early to start developing good financial sense in your kids.

Click on over to get a bit of a background on it all and then jump back here to see how G and I decided to handle the allowance issue and start things off with Gv.

Needlework and Kids: Sew Much Fun!

Think your kids are too young to learn to sew? Think again! Unleash the fun and creativity in your child by introducing the world of needlework!

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I'm over at Pam Barnhill's site again today, sharing my Needlework & Preschoolers: Sew Much Fun! post that will help convince you it's not too early to introduce even your 3-to-5-year-olds to the world of sewing.

Click on over to learn all the ways needlework activities can benefit your preschoolers along with how to get started, then jump back here to see what types of projects they can begin to create!

Pint-Sized Chefs

It might mean a bit of a mess, but it's worth the effort to teach even young children to get comfortable in the kitchen!

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I'm over at Pam Barnhill's site again today, sharing my Pint-Sized Chefs post that will help convince you to let your little ones roll up their sleeves, don their aprons, and get to work in the kitchen. 

Click on over to see just how possible it is for kids to bake and cook all by themselves, as well as get a few ideas for simple dishes they can start off with.

Do your kids have any special things they're experts at preparing? I'd love to hear!  Either leave a comment below or email me at lisahealy (at) outlook (dot) com.

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Children and Chores: Lighten Your Load!

I'm not saying to turn your little princess into Cinderella, but it's actually good to have your kids help out around the house starting at a young age!

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I'm over at Pam Barnhill's site again today, sharing my Children and Chores: Start 'Em Early! post that shares why it's not only good for you, but good for your kids if you have your little ones lighten your load a bit by doing small jobs around the house. 

Click on over and check it out, then stop back by to let me know what you think!

Do you have your kids help out at home, or do you somehow have more hours in your day or more than two arms to get everything done yourself? I'd love to hear!  Either leave a comment below or email me at lisahealy (at) outlook (dot) com.

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Collect All the Things! The Perks of Piles for Kids

Barbies, Pokemon cards, stickers and rocks -- does your child have any collections like these piled up around the house? These clumps of miscellany might appear to be all mess, but really serve to promote development!

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I'm over at Pam Barnhill's site again today, sharing my post All the Things! Collections and Kids (It's not live yet, so I'll let you know when it is) and why it's actually a fabulous thing to have piles of collected "stuff" taking up space in your house. 

Click on over and check it out, then stop back by to let me know what you think!

Do your kids have any collections? I'd love to hear!  Either leave a comment below or email me at lisahealy (at) outlook (dot) com.

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