Archive for The Hilltowns Region
Poetry by A.A. Milne for Sick Kids & Their Grown-ups!
Jan
23
2013
Phtheezles May Even Ensue This month I offer up a poem by A.A. Milne, of Pooh fame, that’s about being sick (or pretending to be), which a lot us can probably relate to right now. It’s also terrifically fun to say out loud. I don’t know about your kids, but mine are especially prone to [continue reading]
5 Resources to Supplement & Support Asian Studies in the Pioneer Valley this Winter
Jan
22
2013
Asian Studies Supplemented in the Pioneer Valley Exhibit, Educator Workshop, Guided Tours, Performance Art & Free Family Day Educational opportunities are numerous over the next few months for those interested in teaching and learning about Asian art! The Smith College Museum of Art in Northampton, MA will be opening a new exhibit on Asian art [continue reading]
3 Folktales for National Folktale Month
Jan
22
2013
Three Favorite Folktales It’s National Folktale Month! And I’m digging into the vaults to share three of my favorites, all starring leading ladies. For me, folktales are food for the soul. And when packaged into a picture book, also provide a feast for the eyes. They are an important part of your child’s literary diet, [continue reading]
“Special Treatment” for Children with Disabilities
Jan
21
2013
Special Treatment Those words mean different things to different people. Raising a child with a serious disease, I’ve come to embrace everything that’s positive about these two words. That puts me at odds with lots of people, including with my own husband, who never wants our daughter to feel “different” because she has diabetes — [continue reading]
6 Ways to Observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Western MA
Jan
16
2013
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Opportunities and Celebrations in Western MA Monday, January 21, 2013 Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and dedication to creating change in our country can be done in many ways. The day will be celebrated in Western MA at concerts, lectures, worship services, and ceremonies throughout the region. [continue reading]
Let’s Play: Great Day for Snow Play!
Jan
16
2013
Go Out in the Snow a Bit Each Day! It’s a great day to get out into the snow! Just add kids and go! But before you head out, prepare so as to optimize the fun! Set up a healthy snack for the kids to energize and hydrate, then have them take a bathroom break [continue reading]
Community Conversation: Talking to Your Kids About Sex, Part 2
Jan
15
2013
Hilltown Families presents… Talking to Your Kids About Sex A Community Conversation at Cup & Top Café Evening of Tuesday, January 29th in Florence Hilltown Families and Cup and Top Café are presenting a series of free talks for parents with Brooke Norton, Certified Sex Educator. Continuing with this series, the second talk will continue [continue reading]
Hindsight Parenting: New Siblings and Imaginary Friends
Jan
15
2013
Introducing Jess… So Ila has a sister. Now stop calculating and clutching your chest. I am not and never will be pregnant again. The vasectomy and heart condition has ensured that (And honestly…phew.). And no, no there is no illegitimate child involved. Although, I am sure there are some who live to fuel the small [continue reading]
Great Halls & Great Spaces in the Pioneer Valley
Jan
14
2013
Mash Note No. 21: On Great Halls and Great Spaces The day after Christmas, my daughter Saskia and I took the grandparents to the Eric Carle Museum. For the most part, we followed Saskia’s lead: a juice box and pretzel snack in the cafeteria, a book perusal session in the library, and a puppet show. [continue reading]
Exploring D.A.R. State Forest, Goshen, MA
Jan
3
2013
By Gini TraubWinter is such a funny season. Easy to love. Easy to loathe.
We all have our lists: My “love” list includes the brightness of sun and moon on a smooth white landscape. Bare branches interlaced against a blue sky. How a light cover of snow reveals the lay of the land. How icicles build [continue reading]
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