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Your Child’s Strengths: Blog Blast Today & Campaign Launch

Friday, February 29th, 2008

So often, parents hear where their kids are lacking, what they need to work on, and what changes they need to make. Well, we think it’s high time that we get a chance to tell the world about how great our kids really are without feeling bad for trying to show up other parents.

So, we’re asking you to get out your brag books and tell us all about the wonderful, fantastic, and brilliant things your kids can do.

We’re collaborating with author Jenifer Fox to promote her new book Your Child’s Strengths, a book that will give parents the tools to help their children discover strengths in three main areas: Activity Strengths, the tasks that make you feel engaged and energized; Relationship Strengths, the things you do for and with others that make you feel valued and competent; and Learning Strengths, the unique ways we approach and understand new information.

Pairing inspiring and funny stories with practical workbook tools this much-needed book is a user-friendly guide for parents that will improve individual performance and an indispensable road map for young people and society to a future that plays to strengths.

To participate in today’s Blast, simply write a post on your blog by Midnight PST and tell us all about your own child(ren)’s strengths (how easy is that?!)

Make sure to link http://blog.parentbloggers.com as well as http://www.jeniferfox.com somewhere in your post (be creative!).

Send the link to your post to us at parentbloggers@gmail.com and we’ll link your post on our blog.

Two randomly picked winners will receive the following –

- Autographed book “Your Child’s Strengths”
- Choice of tee from Emotional Armor (www.emotionalarmor.com) — fantastic positive message tees
- $50 Amazon Gift Certificate

Check out these amazing kids:

A-Drumming We Will Go

And Now For Something Completely Different

Cater to Your Children’s Strengths

Crowning Achievements

I’m Not One to Brag, Unless of Course You Ask Me To

Mah Preshus Boi

The Meeting That I Was Dreading

My Smart Little Writer

Not That I’m Bragging, Oh Wait Yes I Am

Not What, But Who

Oh, You Didn’t Know I Had a Maid, Did You?

Pardon Me, But My Kid Is Brilliant

Permission to Brag

The Power of Positive Thinking

The Pride Runs Deep

Report Card: English

She Actually WANTS To Do Math?

She is Beautiful, No Matter How Long Her Hair Is

She’s Got a Way About Her

Strengths

Strengths of the Small

Strong

This Is An Easy One

The Way They Were

What Are Duckyboy’s Strengths?

When I Grow Up

Working on Weaknesses, or Celebrating Strengths?

A World Through Eyes of a Child

And if you’re interested in learning more about Jenifer’s new book and The Strengths Movement, stay tuned for a series of Parent Blogger Network reviews. Make sure to check them out daily. I’m betting you might get a chance to win Jenifer’s book!

Mon 3/3 - From Dates to Diapers, Mummy’s Product Reviews
Tues 3/4 - Laura Williams Musings, Seabird Chronicles
Wed 3/5 - Karianna, SusieJ
Thurs 3/6 - Little Bird Reviews, Tales from the Dad Side
Fri 3/7 - Growing Your Baby, Mother May I
Mon 3/10 - Suburban Oblivion, Toddler Planet
Tues 3/11 - Builder Mama, Chicken and Cheese
Wed 3/12 - Mom Reviews, Mothergoosemouse and Mid-Run Round Up
Thurs 3/13 - Crazy Momcat, Growing a Life
Fri 3/14 - Motherhood Uncensored, Not Quite Crunchy Parent
Mon 3/17 - PunditMom, Quarter Rest, Taste Like Crazy
3/20 - Final Round Up

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The Sky Isn’t Visible From Here: A Book That Just Might Change Your Life

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

This story is Felicia’s; it’s about her life as a child with her mother, without her mother, around her mother’s family and her mother’s men. It’s not in chronological order, but that has no detrimental effect on the vignettes that are set down, each stark naked and raw. Each moment is given as what it is and there is no choice but to take it in. And this is so achingly, gorgeously written, I had no choice but to keep reading.

Thus represents many of the sentiments shared by our bloggers in reading Felicia Sullivan’s new memoir, The Sky Isn’t Visible From Here, a story of tragedy and triumph by one brave woman.

Our first group of bloggers shared their deep felt thoughts about her amazing story, and our second group of bloggers didn’t hold back.

Many of the bloggers personally identified with Felicia’s experiences. “I had no right to feel smug or superior to Felicia considering I battled my own demons while trying to figure out where I fit in the world except my addiction was sex rather than drugs. It was my power and a way to feel loved and worthy. Besides this is Felicia’s story and not mine.” One mom said this “As someone who has struggled with my own parental demons, although not nearly to the extent that she did, I can completely relate to Ms. Sullivan’s fight to not become just like the mother (in my case it was my father) who took so much away from her. ”

And even if they didn’t, many still felt her story could be appreciated by all parents. “I believe that every person can relate to one part of Felicia’s story. Perhaps your childhood wasn’t as challenging. Perhaps you didn’t have a coke addiction. But we’ve all struggled with finding our way and vowing in one way or another to NOT be like our parents, only to find ourselves being sucked into that trap.” Added another mom “This book has inspired me to be a better mom to my kids, because their childhood will surely affect their lives, the lives they touch and the lives of their children.”

A few bloggers pointed out the honest discussion about addiction. “Anyone reading this very personal, powerful, and moving memoir, should come away knowing at least one thing for certain: That the wreckage of substance abuse isn’t just physical, and it isn’t just mental. The wreckage is emotional, and it’s raw… and despite what you’ve been told, time doesn’t heal all wounds.”

Bloggers appreciated Felicia’s approach to the memoir. “Without following the usual chronological formula account of her childhood through adulthood, Sullivan’s memories of growing up with different men around, some abusive, others addicted are woven with her memories of hiding her past during college, and also with the relationship between her and her mother as an adult.” Another added, “The memoir is written not in strict chronological fashion. Rather, Felicia alternates between excerpts from her childhood and from her young adulthood. This juxtaposition of time periods adds both interest and suspense - at the end of each excerpt, I looked forward to the continuation of the excerpt that had come before - and kept the pace from bogging down (as I’ve found that it often does in chronologically-told histories).”

While Felicia’s story was heartbreaking, the bloggers saw the fantastic light at the end of the tunnel. “As I made it through the story, I saw that Felicia’s gift was to reveal how strength, power, love and hope can be found in the darkest places. Her life is a testament to these truths.” ”The fact that she wrote this memoir - a book as raw and choppy as she must have felt inside - is evidence of her ultimate triumph: the ability to face her past.”

Check out more fantastic book reviews here at Parent Bloggers Network.

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Blog Blast This Friday 2/29: Get Out Your Brag Book!

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

So often, parents hear where their kids are lacking, what they need to work on, and what changes they need to make. Well, we think it’s high time that we get a chance to tell the world about how great our kids really are without feeling bad for trying to show up other parents.

So, we’re asking you to get out your brag books and tell us all about the wonderful, fantastic, and brilliant things your kids can do.

We’re collaborating with author Jenifer Fox to promote her new book Your Child’s Strengths, a book that will give parents the tools to help their children discover strengths in three main areas: Activity Strengths, the tasks that make you feel engaged and energized; Relationship Strengths, the things you do for and with others that make you feel valued and competent; and Learning Strengths, the unique ways we approach and understand new information.

Pairing inspiring and funny stories with practical workbook tools this much-needed book is a user-friendly guide for parents that will improve individual performance and an indispensable road map for young people and society to a future that plays to strengths.

To participate in this Blog Blast, simply write a post on Friday, 2/29 (by Midnight PST) and tell us all about your own child(ren)’s strengths (how easy is that?!)

Make sure to link http://blog.parentbloggers.com as well as http://www.jeniferfox.com somewhere in your post (be creative!).

Send the link to your post to us at parentbloggers@gmail.com and we’ll link your post on our blog.

Two randomly picked winners will receive the following –

- Autographed book “Your Child’s Strengths”
- Choice of tee from Emotional Armor (www.emotionalarmor.com) — fantastic positive message tees
- $50 Amazon Gift Certificate

Mark your calendars and don’t forget to join us! Someone has to win — it might as well be YOU!

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And make sure to check out This Full House’s review of Brainetics.

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Relish! Menu-Planning Service: Here’s What They’re Saying So Far

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

If you ask most moms out there about how to make life easier, I’d put money on the fact that they’d have “menu-planning” in their arsenal of tips. Not only does it save money, but having the ingredients and recipe right at your fingertips really does make life easier.

But planning meals, writing lists, and figuring out new and exciting recipes can be time consuming, especially for folks who might be domestically challenged.

Thanks to services like Relish!, a reasonably priced subscription service that providers subscribers with a plethora of helpful services, from menu planning to crock pot recipes to printable shopping lists and more, moms can truly make one part of their day a whole heck of a lot easier.

Bloggers pointed out some of Relish!’s wonderful features:

- Shopping Lists: The program easily tabulates your chosen meals together to form your grocery list and the cooking instructions in a pdf form. I simply printed it off and took it with me to the store. Relish! compiles a list of ingredients from your meal selections. They are listed in order of how they positioned in the grocery store making your shopping trip quick and organized.

- Budget Conscious: The recipes for each week are linked in some way through common ingredients so you don’t blow a lot of money buying items you’ll use only in one dish. For the most part the ingredients are all pretty budget-minded and are easy to find in most well-stocked groceries.

- Dinner & Movie: I really kind of like the dinner and movie section - much like the Valentine’s message, it features a movie of the week with a menu to match. It reminds me of a show that used to be on Friday nights where they would show a movie, and in between segments and commercials, the hosts would cook up a dinner or snack that went well with it.

- Freezer Meals: Basically, you assemple and precook as necessary - putting all in freezer containers/bags, and then affix the beautiful labels that remind you how to prepare it later. For me? This was great as I can never remember what’s “in” the magic freezer bags nor how to cook it later. I also enjoy giving away freezer meals but never have a good way to make them easy to prepare later (handing the directions to them only assures that they too will lose the directions).

Our bloggers received subscriptions to Relish! and have been testing out their services. Here’s what they had to say so far.

The bloggers commented on how easy the site was to use.”First, the ease in using this site is superb. I log on and can quickly view a variety of meals that Relish is offering that week. Each week the menu selection changes and I can easily point and click my way to creating a plan. I can also go back to previous weeks and choose meals from there as well.” Another added “When I first signed up, I was impressed at the simple graphics and ease of use of the site. I’ve used lots of menu software in the past and they’ve all fallen by the wayside as they were too cumbersome or complicated for “it’s 5 oclock what do we eat?” nights.”

Almost all the bloggers mentioned the phenomenal shopping list feature. Here’s one blogger’s take:

Where they have all failed me have been in the grocery store. I hate constructing a grocery list with a fiery passion. If I have to produce a grocery list, even if it is partially done for me, I want to blow things up. Enter Relish! It took me a grand total of five minutes to select from their weekly menu of delicious entrees, click click click and I was sitting there looking at a beautifully organized grocery list for the week’s dinners.

Then! I cut and pasted the list into my local online grocery’s shopping list function - and click click click did my weekly shopping.

And most importantly, the bloggers liked the recipes. “Each dish tasted fresh and healthy. They even passed the toddler taste test which typically is only reserved for such tasty treats as Mac ‘n’ cheese and other forms of gooey pasta or baked cheese mixed with melted cheese.” Another agreed “Are the recipes any good? You bet. I’d say that we stuffed ourselves to the point of quiet contentedness about 80% of the time.” One mom noted that the recipes were in-season. “What I like the most, however, is that the meals are in-season. When I clicked on my menu last week, I was pleased to see “The Beet Goes On” with a stunning picture of my favorite vegetable, and a recipe that included walnuts and blue cheese.”

Stay tuned for more reviews, or try a free trial for yourself. But at $7/month, you might want to give the three-month subscription a whirl. Making life easier is definitely worth $20 (sometimes even more depending on how my day is going).

Wed 2/27 - My Five Little Monkeys
Thurs 2/28 - Lather Rinse Repeat
Fri 2/29 - Delaney Diaries
Mon 3/3 - Just Not Martha
Wed 3/5 - Round-Up Review on PBN

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High Five Campaign Launch

Monday, February 25th, 2008

While you might not yet be familiar with High Five Magazine, chances are, you are familiar with Highlights. Who isn’t? Celebrating 60 years of publication, Highlights has recently launched a new magazine for 2-6 year olds, chock full of many of your favorite Highlights features but aimed at the preschool set.

High Five magazine, similar to Highlights, is a monthly magazine that will keep your preschooler entertained with everything from easy crafts to wonderful stories to our favorite “hidden pictures. ”

Our bloggers and their preschoolers will be checking out High Five magazine and offering their thoughts. And if you’re interested in getting your own (I’ve been a subscriber since I found out about it), stay tuned for a Blog Blast on 3/7 where we’ll be giving away subscriptions to lucky participants. If you can’t wait until then, grab a subscription for a little under $30 for the year.

Mon 2/25 - Campaign Launch on PBN
Tues 2/26 - Chicken and Cheese
Wed 2/27 - Karianna & Mommy’s Must Haves
Thurs 2/28 - Island Life & Suburban Oblivion
Fri 2/29 - Rookie Moms & Toddler Planet
Mon 3/3 - Boston Mamas & Chicky Chicky Baby and Mid-Campaign Post
Tues 3/4 - Bananas and Toddlers & Ebony Mommy
Wed 3/5 - Formula Fed and Flexible Parenting & One Chic Mama
Thurs 3/6 - Mayberry Mom & Lawyer Mama
Fri 3/7 - Round-Up Review and Blog Blast on PBN

Don’t miss out on any of our Blog Blasts. Stick our feed into your feed reader or better, sign up for our mailing list! You’ll get “in your inbox” announcements for our Blog Blasts as well as our monthly newsletter that will give you tips on how to build your blog traffic (plus lots of special deals from our reviewees).

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Bringing Science Back, Baby! - Blog Blast Winners

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

Thanks to everyone who participated in Friday’s Blog Blast - “Bringing Science Back, Baby!” - sponsored by the Zula Patrol and the Zula Intergalactic Inquirer. It’s obvious that we’ve got plenty of parents who value science education!

The randomly drawn winners of the $100 VISA gift cards are Jozet of Halushki, Christina of A Mommy Story, and Multi-Tasking Mommy of Circle of Life. Congratulations ladies - please email us at parentbloggers@gmail.com to claim your prizes!

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Blog Blast - Bringing Science Back, Baby!

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Let’s face it - science projects aren’t a favorite activity of most parents. They’re messy and time-consuming, and what are you supposed to do with the papier-mache volcano after it has “erupted” anyway? Most parents would prefer to take their kids to storytime at the public library.

Likewise, answering scientific questions such as “Why is the sky blue?” requires coherent thought, a lot of patience, and maybe even some research on the Internet. Most parents would prefer to pop in an “educational” DVD (and then check their email).

But what most parents don’t realize is that if we don’t take the lead on introducing our pre-schoolers and young elementary school students to science, they probably won’t start learning about science concepts before the fourth grade. Considering how many parents actively engage their young children in extracurricular activities like art, music, dance, and foreign language, it doesn’t make sense that the planetarium, natural history museum, and botanic gardens aren’t on the educational agenda too.

As parents, we ought to encourage our children’s natural curiosity about the world around them, even if it means scrubbing papier-mache off the kitchen walls, digging out your college anatomy textbook for a diagram of the cardiovascular system, or scheduling a weekend field trip to the local science center. Many of us would probably be quite surprised by how much our kids are interested in basic science concepts.

Today’s Blog Blast is sponsored by the Zula Intergalactic Inquirer (a newsletter based on the show “The Zula Patrol” which airs on PBS), and it’s all about what we as parents are doing to bring science back for our kids. The Zula Intergalactic Inquirer is a great place to get ideas for introducing science to your kids - right there at home (and with a minimum of preparation and cleanup!).

Here’s how to participate:

1) Write a post on your blog discussing what you’re doing to bring science back for your kids, anytime before midnight PST today, February 22.

2) Make sure to link http://blog.parentbloggers.com in your post.

3) Additionally, please link to the Zula Intergalactic Inquirer via this link somewhere in your post:

http://campaign-archive.com/archive.phtml?cid=8NuPBVjl6O

4) Email us the link to your post (parentbloggers@gmail.com) and we’ll be rounding them up all day, right here on this post.

What can you win?

One of THREE $100 VISA gift cards to use as you choose (but we suggest checking out a family membership to your local science center!).

Check out all the posts below about how these parents plan to bring science back for their kids!

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Do You Believe In Science?

Worms, Gardens, Veins, and Science

Science and the Joys of Homeschooling

Next Week She’ll Be Starting Physics

Backyard Bugs

Blinding Him With Science

An Appreciation of Science

AHA! It’s Evolution, Baby

Weird Science

Momma? How Are Snowflakes Made?

Science These Days

Homegrown Scientists

PBN Blog Blast: Bringing Science Back

But Why is the Moon Red?

Weird Science

Boob Tube

Science is Important!

PBN Blog Blast: Bringing Science Back

The Killer Pigs are Coming!

Bill Nye, Science Guy

Bringing Science Back

Got Science?

Bringing Science Back, Was it Lost?

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Bob the Builder On Site: Roads and Bridges: Final Wrap-Up

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

An overwhelming theme of the reviews of Bob the Builder On Site: Roads and Bridges is the “can’t peel ‘em away” property that this DVD has. Just as reported in the first set of reviews, Bob entertains existing fans, construction aficionados, and those for whom Bob was brand-new. Alas, one otherwise-inclined girl decided she wasn’t that into Bob; however, her mom says “I have known plenty of construction-vehicle obsessed children, however, that I’m sure would love a movie like this. Most of my fellow testers… said their kids were fascinated by it. I think it’s just that my daughter is not all that into construction vehicles.” Bob crossed gender-lines, too: several reviewers had enthusiastic daughters giving the DVD their seal of approval, just as in the first set of reviews.

Sure, it was a fun DVD, but Bob the Builder On Site: Roads and Bridges isn’t just plain entertainment: one reviewer noted ”We found it very educational and informative which is always a great thing for children’s videos. Another reviewer admitted her own lack of knowledge was rectified by this program, “I thought cement and concrete were the same thing. Nope! Concrete is cement mixed with rocks. Ooops. And before watching this DVD, I’d probably lay a road right on top of dirt without digging down first. Double-ooops! She isn’t the only mom who enjoyed the education-for-adults: “I visit job sites on a regular basis. I have my own steel toe boots and hardhat. So I was thrilled to see this DVD that breaks down construction in understandable language.” Although kids are used to creating things in the sand, one reviewer notes: “when your kids are building their road in the sandbox, they can make sure they don’t use shoddy construction practices! Bob even gets into simple engineering problems and makes it understandable for toddlers.”

The enthusiasm about the DVD didn’t stop with seeing it over and over again. Instead, the reviewer-kids ended up inspired to continue the construction-theme in their homes: “The footage of really big machines made [my son] run to his room, grab a “digger” and come back to fix our living room floor into a road.” one reviewer explained. And it didn’t stop there: “Of course, I then had to read our whole library of big machine books immediately after we were done watching the show together but, hey, I’m all about the books so I didn’t mind all that much!” Another reviewer also noticed her boys gravitated towards the “Bob” themed books after watching this DVD.

Of course several reviewers’ kids were motivated to build their own construction sites: check out the photographs of a road built with “toy trucks, cookie sheets and cornmeal” and of “the only toddler in his preschool class who could manage a project site.”

Our reviewers had a couple critiques: “The only downside is that I wished the other members of Bob’s team were vocally present. It just didn’t seem right for them to be there but not speak.” said one. Another wasn’t sure about its running-time: “The length of this video is both a drawback and a plus. At one hour, it’s beyond a TV episode but short of a movie. I typically like my kids’ viewing fare in short chunks, so I can limit TV time without drawing howls of protest. Our review copy of this DVD doesn’t have scene selection… so it’s harder to skip forward and back if you want to catch certain parts only. Then again… sometimes Mama needs an hour to get something done.”

Head over to “An Island Review” if you’d like to win your own copy of Bob the Builder On Site: Roads and Bridges.

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Sex Detox Final Round-Up: On the Road to Relationship Rehab

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Having kids can wreak havoc on any relationship, so when our bloggers learned about New York Times best selling author and relationship counselor Ian Kerner’s new book, Sex Detox, they were definitely interested in learning more.

As one mom wrote “I don’t know about you but just thinking the word “sex” tires me out most of the time so to actually get to physically wanting it again… Dr. Kerner has my attention!”

In Sex Detox, Kerner asks readers to detox their relationships by abstaining from sex.

“The “replacement” for sex is hours spent instead in solitary contemplation, and the art of mindfulness. Kerner provides a daily agenda of questions to ponder and journal about, starting with that one element that keeps popping up in so many self-help books: your childhood. He asks you to delve into your past and remember what triggered your current perceptions of sex, and how those beliefs are still operating in your life today.”

Our bloggers from the first set of reviews appreciated his candor. Bloggers from this round of reviews shared their sentiment. “Even without following through on the whole program, I think we benefitted from the open communication this book advocates. Simply putting oneself out there in word and deed is the underlying premise of most self-help books worth their salt, and this one is no exception. Sometimes talking–to each other, not at each other–is the simple necessity. Sex Detox gives you a framework for that conversation.”

Aside from the 30-day detox plan, bloggers did feel as though the sentiment of getting in touch with your relationship again was important. “All in all, Sex Detox is a good book to get if things are getting stagnant and you’re dying to mix things up. It provides a catalyst for discussions that you might not have had otherwise.”

Similar to a few of our previous bloggers, a couple of our bloggers from this round were a bit skeptical of Dr. Kerner’s approach. “Here’s the deal, life is hard and I’m busy and I’m stressed enough without giving up sex. I would rather drink a double shot of espresso and have a roll in the hay than be irritable.”

Another stated the following:

Let’s face it: “sexual problems” are symptoms of relationship problems. If you can’t talk to your partner about your needs, then you need more than this pretty pink book to get your sex life and relationship back on track. If anything, you should “detoxify” yourself. Keep a diary, ask yourself some tough questions, and become better attuned to your own personal needs. Then open your mouth and communicate exactly what you need.

Even I chimed in about the idea of doing deep relationship work with a book. “To be frank, if you’re really in a toxic relationship, then I say grab the book and bring it to a therapist, because chances are, you’re not going to be able to get your spouse to do it with you. In fact, I’m betting that even if your relationship is just in need of minor repair, it’s still going to be a bit hard. For some people, talking openly about sex is incredibly easy and for others, it’s worse than pulling teeth.”

Others were skeptical about doing the program alone, without an agreeing partner. “Kerner says you can participate in the sex detox without your partner, and even without telling your partner that you are doing it. I have a problem with that, if you are having sex more than once a month. I don’t think you should withhold sex from your partner without letting them know what is going on. I would be hurt if it was done to me, even in the name of bettering our relationship.”

But aside from a few gripes, the bloggers, for the most part, enjoyed Kerner’s book. “This book was exceptional. The premise, although at first seemingly unpossible (you want me to go without WHAT for HOW LONG?), is so very needed and insightful.”

Check out Ian Kerner on Motherhood Uncensored Blog Talk Radio tonight from 9-9:30pm EST!

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Bringing Science Back, Baby! - Join our Blog Blast Friday, Feb 22

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

With early elementary education focusing on teaching to the test, science education is getting lost in the stardust. Kids are not getting enough science prior to 4th grade, even though research shows that introducing science to children before 4th grade is most effective. We’ve all heard of the “brain drain” - and we don’t want our kids to be part of it.

The Zula Patrol - a show on PBS promoting science education among 4-8 year olds, and its accompanying newsletter - the Zula Intergalactic Inquirer, are ideal ways to help you open your kids’ eyes to science. The newsletter is full of fun activities that can easily be done at home with common everyday items. Better yet, these activities are designed to help parents encourage and nurture their child’s natural curiosity and promote the development of critical thinking skills - skills that are vital for excelling not just in science, but in all subjects.

This Friday, February 22, we want to know:

How will you bring science back for your kids, and why do you think it’s important?

1) Write a post on your blog discussing this topic with your readers anytime before Midnight PST on Friday, February 22.

2) Make sure to link http://blog.parentbloggers.com in your post.

3) Additionally, please link to the Zula Intergalactic Inquirer via this link somewhere in your post:

http://campaign-archive.com/archive.phtml?cid=8NuPBVjl6O

4) Email us the link to your post (parentbloggers@gmail.com) and we’ll be rounding them up all day on our blog.

What can you win? One of THREE $100 VISA gift cards to use as you choose (but we suggest checking out a family membership to your local science center!).

We look forward to hearing how you plan to bring science back for you kids!

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The Parent Bloggers Network

Archive for February, 2008

Your Child’s Strengths: Blog Blast Today & Campaign Launch

The Sky Isn’t Visible From Here: A Book That Just Might Change Your Life

Blog Blast This Friday 2/29: Get Out Your Brag Book!

Relish! Menu-Planning Service: Here’s What They’re Saying So Far

High Five Campaign Launch

Bringing Science Back, Baby! - Blog Blast Winners

Blog Blast - Bringing Science Back, Baby!

Bob the Builder On Site: Roads and Bridges: Final Wrap-Up

Sex Detox Final Round-Up: On the Road to Relationship Rehab

Bringing Science Back, Baby! - Join our Blog Blast Friday, Feb 22

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