Jo's Editorial
Parenting Solo

Whether you decided to have a child on your own, are divorced and your former partner isn’t co-parenting, or you became a temporary single parent because your partner is away, at war, or in prison, there’s no question that single-parenting has its challenges. It’s all on your shoulders, and you don’t have support living under the same roof...... Read Full Article

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On The Aisle
MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO

Follow the adventures of Satsuki and her four-year-old sister Mei when they move into a new home in the countryside. To their delight, they discover that their new neighbor is a mysterious forest spirit called Totoro, who can be seen only through the eyes of a child...(Click through to read more)... Read Full Article

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The Reading Room
Wisdom's Kiss

Magic, cunning, and one very special cat join forces in this hilarious, extraordinary tale by the author of the Dairy Queen trilogy and Princess Ben...(Click through to read more)... Read Full Article

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The Chin-Wag
Packed Lunch

From salmonella issues to food poisoning, there are many risks to packing your own school lunch. A recent New York Times article offered some advice from experts on how to help prevent children getting sick from a brown bag lunch...(Click through to read more)... Read Full Article

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Little Nippers
The Last Days of Summer

When we checked in with them, Kathy and her family were enjoying the last few weeks of summer. Here’s how they spent the month of August... (Click through to read more)... Read Full Article

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Ten Questions With...
Ten Questions With ... The Team Behind Kimochis

Nina, Susan, and Ellen are three women who combined their skills and respective career histories to launch their own line of toys and products to help children understand their feelings. We talked to them about how they got started, where their inspiration comes from, and how their toys can help kids communicate better both at home and in the classroom...(Click through to read more)... Read Full Article

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Quick Tips
Plan Ahead

Here's a great tip to help keep both parents/caretakers and kids on schedule during the school year...(Click through for more)... Read Full Article

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Monthly Giveaway
September Giveaway: THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED

Enter for a chance to win a Kimochi! ... (Click through to read more)... Read Full Article

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Nanny Time
Nanny Time

Recently, Jo went to the Festival of The Arts Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach. From Jo:

I try to attend the annual Festival if I find myself in California whilst it is going on. It's an event that is not-to-be-missed if you're in Laguna. Mia Moore, a contemporary artist who works in collage/mixed media, was my favorite artist there this year. Accompanying this post is a picture of her work. To see more, visit her website: http://miamooreart.com/

I hope you are all doing well and getting into gear as we enter back-to-school season.

Friends in the U.S., I'll be appearing on Rachael Ray's show weekly this season, so keep a watch out for me. 

x-Jo

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