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Bright Night 2011: Fun for the whole family!

Bright Night 2011: Fun for the whole family!

[ 9 ] 12.15.2010 |

Kidoinfo is giving away 4 family fourpacks to attend this year’s Bright Night celebration. See details below to enter. This New Year’s Eve, don’t be surprised if you see two bald men in clown noses and tuxedos. It’s not a new fashion trend—it’s the headlining act of this year’s Bright Night Providence. The show, called BAMBOUK, [...]

Drawing Conclusions

Drawing Conclusions

By Megan Fischer, Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Providence Children’s Museum Lately I’ve seen a barrage of commercials for the new Wii drawing tablet and am astounded.  The concept: kids use a stylus to “draw” on a tablet connected to their television and the images they create appear on the screen.  It comes with a [...]

Learn All About It’s Top 10 List of Best Toys

Learn All About It’s Top 10 List of Best Toys

[ 3 ] 12.5.2010 |

I asked Jeff Dronzek from Learn All About It Toys in Warwick, Rhode Island to put together a list of some of his favorite children’s toys. Toys are sorted by type along with price and appropriate ages. If you have a favorite toy, please add it in the comments below. GAMES Erudition. Learn Sight Words [...]

What does it mean to “Buy Local”?

What does it mean to “Buy Local”?

[ 5 ] 11.23.2010 |

Around the holidays, I tend to be online a little less, taking a break from my usual post schedule. Whether my holidays are spent at home or away, I like to spend some of my time offline recharging my own batteries—playing with the kids, making things, spending time outdoors, reading and enjoying lots of delicious [...]

Real Stories

Real Stories

[ 4 ] 11.22.2010 |

By Janice O’Donnell, Executive Director, Providence Children’s Museum All holidays start with a story.  The day is special because a long time ago a child was born, a miracle happened, a war was won, a people were liberated.  In telling these powerful stories we impart our cultures – our beliefs and values – to the [...]