After 32 years of teaching, Piper is currently an educational consultant working primarily with early childhood and elementary teachers with No Child Left Behind requirements. She can be reached at priddle52@cox.net.
Parents are always looking for new places to take their kids for new experiences. Bouncin' Craze, at 10409 N Lincoln in Edmond, is locally owned and operated, and is a great place to get some good exercise on indoor...
Jumpstart is a charitable organization dedicated to early learning, and successful, happy readers in low-income communities. Students and volunteers help year-round to give the best possible tutoring and mentoring in a one-on-one setting. It is...
One of the best publications in the Oklahoma City area is Kids' Directory. Found in specific locations all across the metro area, the magazine is a pictorial listing of some of the most popular and...
The Arts Festival is only a few days away, and you're beginning to think about your venture to the center of the city -- Oklahoma City, that is, with its one-way streets and numerous street construction...
Make time in the upcoming weekend for another family friendly event right here at home! The Live Earth Oklahoma Eco-Festival is scheduled for April 17th-18th, and will involve the Zoo, Remington Park, and the Softball Hall...
Whole grains, fruits and veggies are important foods for your toddler. If you are going to try to serve healthy foods, it would be nice, then, to be able to get the freshest foods possible. Oklahoma City...
The Festival of the Arts has been a popular event for the Oklahoma City area for many years---44 years, to be exact. Since 1967, the free street fair has been a favorite of young and old. The food, crafts...
In a recent article, The Little Gym was mentioned as being a sponsor and exhibitor in Kids Fair USA at the Fairgrounds here in OKC. Located at 10400 S Western, Suite 12, The Little Gym continually proves to be a...
Few parents are aware of the organization called OPAT---Oklahoma Parents as Teachers---and its value as a support system. Expectant parents and parents of children from birth to 3 years old are eligible for this free program ...
Your local Borders is planning a fun Saturday on April 3 for its youngest customers and their parents. Called "Springtacular," the day will involve stories and crafts, and the music of the Laurie Berkner Band will...