This holiday season, many more people will feel the pinch from tough economic times. When giving time or money becomes more difficult, even a little bit can mean a lot to someone else. Although community giving can happen any time of year, the holidays provide an opportunity or a [...]
This list was so handy last year, I decided to re-use it. Here is a summary of articles from the Kidoinfo archives that may be helpful as readers plan their month. Find craft projects, local events, and books to read, along with tips and ideas to make your holidays a [...]
• Monday, December 7th at 6:00 pm at Central High School
• Wednesday, Dec. 2nd at 6:00 pm at SORICO, 646 Camp Ave., North Kingstown
This open invitation from Deborah Gist, education commissioner, invites parents to join the conversation about transforming education in Rhode Island at two upcoming Race to the [...]
Pleased to announce Families First Rhode Island, an amazing local grassroots organization, received a grant award of $40,000 from the Rhode Island Foundation. This grant allows Families First to expand its services now into Southern Rhode Island by providing in-home evaluations, treatment referrals, social support, [...]
I was put on bedrest after a routine visit to my midwife’s office thirty weeks into my pregnancy. Although bedrest is not uncommon when expecting twins, I still did not think it would happen to me. Pregnancy is already a busy and stressful time—you may be setting up the nursery [...]
Vegetables from A to Z
By Hannah Marcotti
I’m not going to write about iceberg (oddly enough), but rather making the smartest nutritional choices at each meal. Iceberg is fine and crispy and quite yummy on a taco. The variety of lettuces and dark greens that are available in [...]
Alizah Holstein is the owner and founder of Kowalli, a new company based in Providence that makes fleece baby-carrier covers. Kowalli Baby Carrier Covers keep parents and their babies close and warm when on the go and allow them to get out of the house quickly without worrying about [...]
Here’s my round-up of crafty projects to do with kids:
Full Circle
Leaf Garland
This one is my favorite. Have everyone write something they are thankful for on a leaf. Hang in a doorway, window or from a chandelier.
Cakies [...]
Reviewed by Katy Killilea
Look how cute! A seven-inch square book, filled with muffins donning patterned paper cases—there are a million variations on this theme, most often found waiting for a kindly shopper to rescue them from the clearance aisle of HomeGoods. There’s a muffin book glut. Why? [...]
By Kristen Kardos
DONA International explains a doula as follows;
The word “doula” comes from the ancient Greek meaning “a woman who serves” and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after [...]
By Janice O’Donnell,
Executive Director, Providence Children’s Museum
On a chilly, wet day, a woman opens the door to the Children’s Museum. She has a toddler on her hip, a preschooler by the hand and a large diaper bag over her shoulder. As they enter the lobby, [...]
Okay, hold on to your holiday hats! This is the ultimate RI Handmade Holiday Shopping Guide with gift ideas, online shopping, holiday show links, and more. This season, it’s easier than ever to buy handmade products from local artisans and crafters! Whether online or at an upcoming arts and crafts [...]
Letterboxing mixes treasure hunting, art, and navigation while exploring the great outdoors and out-of-the-way places.
Here’s the basic idea: Someone hides a waterproof box somewhere outside; it should contain at least a notebook and a carved rubber stamp (it may also include a pen, stamp pad or other [...]
By Elyse Major
I have always liked pine cones. To me, they are like wooden roses in constant bloom. Because my backyard abuts a wooded area, it often looks very much like an autumnal wonderland. One would never know that just days ago, my family and I spent the day collecting [...]
With your child: The six towers of this sculpture are taller than most grown-ups. They are made up of many identical open cubes stacked together. Sol LeWitt created works of art like this one by writing a set of rules or instructions that other people could follow. He said, “The [...]
By Jeanine Silversmith
No, I don’t have a DVD player in my car. Yes, there are times when I really wish I did. Like on my way to my parents’ house a few weeks ago. My husband was working, so just the kids and I made the two-hour trek, smack in [...]
Sesame Street first aired November 10, 1969 introducing us to a wonderful neighborhood—home to Bert, Ernie, Big Bird, Mr. Hooper, Maria and more. Sesame Street helped define children’s programing as a positive and creative place where kids can learn while tuning in, setting high standards for children’s [...]
By Roger Williams Park Zoo, Education Department
Winter is just around the corner and it’s time for the Pinnipeds! Pinniped is a word from the Latin language meaning fin-foot, Pinna means fin and ped means foot. Seals are a type of pinniped because their feet are in [...]
TV does not have to be a bad thing for children; it just depends on what they watch, how much, and what happens to them when they are done watching. Parents decide. I could always count on PBS for shows that engaged my children—but my boys are choosy and not [...]
Financing Your Child’s Education Workshop is Monday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gordon School in East Providence. This event is free and open to the public.
At this time of year, many parents start to think about school options for next year. With [...]
Looking for new music for your kids that you won’t mind playing while driving in the car? Or that you may have to listen to over and over once your children decide it is their new favorite CD?
You may want to check out Peter Himmelman, the Grammy [...]
Putumayo Kids is the children’s and educational division of Putumayo World Music, committed to introducing children to other cultures through music from around the world. Always on the lookout for new music to sample, here’s the latest from one of our favorite labels: Two new Playground [...]
Has anyone noticed there are more than a few kids home sick these days? Although some with suspected or confirmed cases of H1N1, many kids are sick from the usual ailments; common colds, strep, croup, flu, etc. As parents how do we cope? How do we keep our kids healthy [...]
via ProJo
Governor Carcieri and the Department of Health have teamed up with the Rhode Island Broadcasters Association for a four-hour effort to provide information about H1N1 and the vaccine against it.
1. From 4 to 7 p.m today, 20 knowledgeable people selected by the Health Department will answer phones at [...]
The Wonder’s of India: Celebrating for Freedom. A family celebration of Indian Culture on November 7, 2009 aims to help International Cause.
Where: Jewish Community Center, 500 Elmgrove Avenue (on the East Side), Providence, RI 02906
When: Saturday, November 7, 2009
Time: Noon to 8 p.m
Admission: $2 per person, children [...]
Check Your Smoke Alarms
November 1 marked the end of Daylight Savings Time. When you change your clocks back one hour, you should also change the batteries in all of your smoke alarms. So if you have not done so yet, make a plan to check today. Find [...]
Cirque Mechanics “Birdhouse Factory” performance illustrates how art and imagination can elevate us through hard times. FirstWorks believes in the transformative power of shared experiences in the arts – and with that offers our Kidoinfo readers a chance to win tickets to the show plus two special ticket offers in [...]
There is another great reason to head down to Warren these days as the Warren Art Spot is officially open. Right in the heart of downtown Warren, the Art Spot promises to be the place in Warren for kids to take art classes, participate in crafty [...]
Reviewed by Maura Keating
This review has been brought to you by the (divine?) intervention of the product that I am reviewing. Hallelujah! My hands are completely free!
Last year, I reviewed the Medela Freestyle Hands-Free Breast Pump and I loved it–I still love it. The pump is [...]
Anisa, LindaDemers, New Moms, jeanine, Katy, Hannah, Jill
