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Let them read books
Throughout history, adults have worried about what their kids read. On a small scale, this meant parents limiting what is read in the home. On a bigger scale, this has lead to banning books from schools, libraries and other public spaces. Not long ago, a Tennessee school chose to ban…
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Creative ways to connect this Valentine’s Day
When my husband and I first got together, Valentine’s Day meant spending an evening out at a fancy restaurant. As we have gotten older, and have added kids to the mix, February 14th is more often celebrated at home with a meal we cooked ourselves and watching a favorite movie…
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Connecting environmental and racial justice on Tu B’Shvat and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
My nine-year-old and I were updating his PJ Library reusable wall calendar for January, when he noticed Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish holiday celebrating the new year of the trees, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, fall on the same day this year, Monday, January 17. As we look ahead to…
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Screen-free ways to spend a family road trip
As a parent, I tend to be more on the laxer side of the screen time debate. I know letting my kids have an extra 30 minutes on their devices can be just what I need to keep my sanity in check. However, when we travel, I prefer to limit…
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I tried to turn my kid’s art into an NFT and failed miserably
Cryptocurrency. Chances are you’ve heard of this digital form of money, and may have heard of the phrase, “Non Fungible Tokens” or “NFTs.” You may have also read about people making thousands — even millions — of dollars by buying and selling NFTs on various digital marketplaces. You may be…
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Menorahs, Maccabees and more: Hanukkah explained
The Jewish celebration of Hanukkah began on Sunday evening, and you may have noticed your friends sharing pictures and videos of their Hanukkah festivities. Hanukkah is a joyous celebration, and a popular Jewish festival. It is my kids’ favorite holiday, and for good reason! Who doesn’t love eight days of…
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Recipes, books, games and more — PJ Library’s got everything you need to celebrate Hanukkah
Hanukkah is almost here, and I can already smell the latkes and see my kids smiling from all the holiday fun. If your family is like mine, your kids are already looking forward to Hanukkah, and you are ready to make some special memories. To help families embrace and share…
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FREE Hannukah coloring pages: Dreidels, Dinos and Donuts!
Channukah, Hannukah, Hanukah, however you spell it, the Festival Of Lights is coming soon! Though I am far from a professional artist, I was inspired to create these whimsical, Hannukah coloring pages to help kids of all ages get into the Hannukah spirit. I hope you enjoy these, and please…
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