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Clifford Is In the House! The Magic House, That Is

The Magic House has a very special houseguest, and he's everyone's favorite big red dog.

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Hearing Loss in Kids and Teens: Here are the Warning Signs

Kids today are more "plugged in" than ever. With most tweens and teens, and even younger kids frequently using smart phones and tablets, they are also spending more time using headphones or ear buds to listen to music or watch videos.

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A New Spin on Date Night: Child Care During the Show

Remember those days before kids when you spent your nights of freedom at concerts or movies? When an outing at the theater didn’t mean Sesame Street Live or Disney on Ice? Once you become a parent, a night out can be as a rare as a full night’s sleep. Finding a babysitter is hard enough – paying said babysitter can be traumatic on your ever-shrinking wallet.

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Mother & Daughter Workshop

Enjoy a girly afternoon with your daughter(s), and grandma too! Make springtime projects and enjoy lemonade and cookies. For moms, grandmothers, and daughters (age kindergarten and up). Each participant makes their own springtime project. You'll learn how to cut glass and china and create your very own beautifully designed mosiac bird.

1-3 p.m. at Yucando Art Studio in Webster Groves. Cost is $30.

More information: yucandu.com

 

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St. Louis Artists Help Students' Dreams Come True

For even the youngest kids, art is a way to let their creativity flow. With every swipe of paint or scribble of a marker, they create something from the heart the moment they touch a piece of paper. But when encouraged by those around them, art can evolve from a hobby into a passion, and over the years, even the career of their dreams. 

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Jungle Jams

Kids will learn the basic elements of musical theater by singing, dancing and acting to Broadway hits like "The Lion King," The Jungle Book," and "Tarzan."

 

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Free Series from Parents as Teachers Will Strengthen the Parenting Skills You Already Have

This parenting stuff can get rough. Especially when magazines, mothers-in-law and mom group frenemies tell us everything we think we’re doing right is utterly wrong. It’s no wonder we feel less than confident in our parenting skills, panicked that any mistake we make now will scar our little ones for life. But cheer up, mom and dad! You’re doing a better job than you – or any of your friendly naysayers – may think. By simply playing with your child day after day, you’re stimulating his or her development, setting the foundation for a healthy and happy life now and for years to come.

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Why Summer Camp is Great for . . . Parents

Being able to focus on yourself, your partner, and other people in your life who mean a lot to you is no small matter. As parents, we’re used to being responsible providers and caregivers. However, there’s so much more to a person: we’re also partners and friends. These are important parts of our identities that we need to cultivate. Sending your kids to summer camp may bring out your more playful side that you haven’t shown for a while.

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Don't Miss These May Events Your Family Will Love

May is the perfect time for your family to get out and enjoy the (sometimes) perfect St. Louis weather. Have some fun as a family at these delightful outdoor events before the summer heat takes hold. 

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7 Signs Your Kids Are Ready For Their First Sleepaway Camp

It’s time to decide whether to send your kids to sleepaway camp, but how do you know that's the right thing to do? How can you tell whether your kids are ready for their first extended stay away from home? Here are 7 important signs that experts say should inform your decision.

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Greenway Quest 2025: A TOAD-ally Fun Adventure for Your Family

It's the time of year to get outside (finally!!) and have some fun, and Great Rivers Greenway's Greenway Quest is just the adventure your family needs. This year, they partnered with the Saint Louis Zoo for Greenway Quest, a TOAD-ally awesome greenway hunt throughout the month of April. Plus, enter now to win prizes!

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Want Your Kids to Learn? Teach Them It’s Okay to Make Mistakes

It’s normal for parents to want to protect their children from failure. It’s also normal to want them to achieve, win, and do their best. But here’s the truth: We don’t learn anything new without making mistakes. I’ll say it again. Making mistakes is a crucial step in learning. If we’re fearful of making mistakes, learning comes to a screeching halt.

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