My husband and I recently had a date night that was not our traditional night out away from the kids. Typically, we opt for dinner out and the occasional movie, but this time we opted for a workshop, crafted by contributing writer Erin Goodman—a lovely evening of refreshment for more than a dozen couples at [...]
Great Cookbooks for Families Reviewed by Katy Killilea Nutrition advice books are a drag. I already know about Ezekiel bread, that juice is full of sugar, and that everyone needs to eat colorful fruits and vegetables. The same advice is churned over and over, repackaged, and disseminated to readers who are bored to tears. Recently, [...]
Claire Duckmanton, originally from the UK and a former East Side resident, lives in Seekonk, Massachusetts, with her husband and four children. Below she shares her experience as a Fresh Air Fund host family and her role as the local chairperson for the Fresh Air Fund. My family started hosting children from inner-city, low- income [...]
Thanks to all the fabulous people who have become part of the Kidoinfo community—it is the collective talents and voices of our readers, contributors and supporters that make Kidoinfo a relevant guide for parents. My mission to connect parents online with useful information, businesses and services and local events has brought parents together offline and [...]
By Mary Smith Every year since 1937, the Caldecott Medal has been awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. Administered by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, the award was first presented in 1937 to English illustrator Randolph J. Caldecott for [...]
