Martha the maestro
PBS will air 5 brand new children’s cartoon episodes of Martha Speaks during President’s Day week February 21-25. If you haven’t yet tuned in to see the talking dog on PBS, this would be a great week to give your pet loving kids a peek at the show’s clever canine.
Our youngest guy is a dog lover, and absolutely adores our little Beagle, Daisy. He’s only in preschool, so teaching him how to play appropriately with his doggie has always been a challenge. About six months ago he and I happened to catch an episode of Martha Speaks by chance, and since then we’ve both been hooked. Martha taught my little guy the right way to play with his dog in the very first episode we ever watched. Because Martha talks, she’s able to teach kids from a canine perspective things that they might not otherwise learn …continue reading
This topic idea was born out of necessity in our house. My very precocious 4 year old has run the gamut on dangerous and costly experiments, always conveniently performed in the space of 90 seconds or less. When he finally stopped up my toilet with an entire double roll of toilet paper I decided it was time to stimulate his devious mind with something a bit less destructive than an inch of water splashed across my tile floor and a pipe so stopped up we needed a plumber. I powered up the computer and began to show him the ropes. Within a few weeks he had a basic grasp of dragging, dropping, clicking, and closing. Together with my boys, and with the help of a few other moms, I have compiled a list of the top ten websites for preschoolers and their parents that do more than just entertain, they educate too! 
