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Holiday Theatre

by Mimi Jenkins

December 18, 2008

When we lived in England, there were Panto 's going on all over the country this time of year. I vaguely remember seeing similar type performances when I was younger, but haven't seen much of them around these days. But there are still lots of holiday performances going on! Christmas at Sweet Apple : Theatre on the Square, Marietta. Collection of holiday stores from Celestone Sibley  Read more...

Favorite Songs of the Season

by Mimi Jenkins

December 12, 2008

So, are your kids singing Christmas songs nonstop? I sure know mine are. In fact, we had to tell the kids that The Christmas Carol Police don't allow Christmas songs to be sung after New Year and before Thanksgiving or we'd hear them all year round. We don't do it to be curmudgeonly, we want to keep the songs and Christmas movies special. If you sing them year round, they just aren't  Read more...

Put Your Dancing Shoes On

by Mimi Jenkins

September 29, 2008

There's no doubt that kids love to dance and listen to music.  Not only is it fun to let your hair down and cut a rug with your preschooler, it's great exercise and helps develop coordination.  And there is some research to suggest that music makes your kids smarter.  You could sign up for a dancing class at your neighborhood community center or music and play place like the Little Gym ,  Read more...

Teaching Children Music: At Home and Away

by Amy Davis

July 14, 2008

Today I'm super-pleased to bring you a guest post from children's music writer Stefan Shepherd. Stefan writes Zooglobble , a blog about kids and family music, and is a co-creator of the Fids and Kamily Music Awards . When I write about kids music, I usually focus on recorded music for kids. But I'm a firm believer that it's important to spend time making music with your family. I'm not  Read more...

Live Music for Kids in the ATL

by Amy Davis

May 30, 2008

Maybe my expectations were too high coming in, but I've been a bit disappointed in the music offerings for children in and around Atlanta . We love taking our kids to see and hear live music, whether it's a local symphony concert in the park, an outdoor music festival, or a family-friendly folk-rock-pop concert. Having followed dozens of kindie rock artists over the last several years Dan  Read more...

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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