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May 19, 2013
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- National Learn to Swim Day May 19th
- Spring Outdoors - With Together Counts!
- Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting
- Macaroni Kid Meets Bethenny Frankel!
- National Train Day - May 12th
- Brave - Pixar's Latest Film
- Mother's Day Giveaways
- The Mother Company
- Brave
- A Macaroni Kid Interview with Katherine Sarafian
- The Disney Family Museum
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National Learn to Swim Day May 19th
We get a lot of pitches here at Macaroni Kid. Most of them we pass on, but this one is too important, so thanks to Swimways, May 19th is National Learn to Swim Day. As the weather heats up, pools, lakes, beaches and rivers beckon, and knowing how to swim can be the difference between life and death for kids (and adults) this summer.
Here are some facts:
According to the Red Cross, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years ...
Here are some facts:
According to the Red Cross, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years ...
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Spring Outdoors - With Together Counts!
Now that spring is in full bloom, it’s time to throw off the heavy coat, stash away those winter recipes and get ready for fun-filled family time around the dinner table. It’s the perfect season to enjoy more family meals and dash outdoors with the kids. If you’re looking for different recipes easy enough to involve the kids or are searching for new activities for your family, the Together Counts™program is here to help.
With a variety of resources on family fitness, meal planning and healthy ...
Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting
Our 5 year old is ordering us around!
A Macaroni Kid Reader Asks:
My daughter just turned five, and lately she has been getting into the habit of talking back to us. She doesn't do it with her friends or teachers, but when my husband and I ask her not to do something, she will put her hands on her hips, give us this face, and tell us to "Stop it". Help?
Noel Janis-Norton
You are bound to be frustrated by this especially since she’s polite to her friends and teachers. We sometimes assume that children ...
My daughter just turned five, and lately she has been getting into the habit of talking back to us. She doesn't do it with her friends or teachers, but when my husband and I ask her not to do something, she will put her hands on her hips, give us this face, and tell us to "Stop it". Help?
Noel Janis-Norton
You are bound to be frustrated by this especially since she’s polite to her friends and teachers. We sometimes assume that children ...
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Macaroni Kid Meets Bethenny Frankel!
My Full Interview with the Skinnygirl Power Mom Herself!
I recently got the amazing opportunity to meet and interview Skinnygirl Power Mom, Bethenny Frankel! With an adorable two-year-old daughter, successful reality TV show, growing Skinnygirl empire, hilarious sense of humor, and so much more, Bethenny’s got a lot of experience to share! Here's her take on life as a mom, businesswoman, wife, skinny girl, and the balancing act of doing it all...while living in the moment, of course!
K: I’m from Macaroni Kid, the online newsletter for moms and families.
B: Oh, perfect!
K: First ...
K: I’m from Macaroni Kid, the online newsletter for moms and families.
B: Oh, perfect!
K: First ...
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National Train Day - May 12th
Find Great Events Near You!
Now in its 5th year, National Train Day is back to celebrate train travel and the ways trains touch the lives of people with events across America. This year, festivities will highlight the unique perspective passengers enjoy as they take in the vastness and beauty of the American landscape, from cities big and small, to country vistas and everything in between, when traveling by rail. There are events all over the Country, and a few major ones include:
New York: Grand Central Station, 87 E. 42nd Street
Philadelphia: 30 ...
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Brave - Pixar's Latest Film
On our Radar
Next month, Pixar will release their much anticipated new movie, Brave.
The story takes place sometime between 800 and 1200 AD, and gives us the first female lead in a Pixar film. Merida (voice of Kelly McDonald) is the headstrong and independent daughter of King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson). She's an expert archer and as fiery as her incredible mane of red curls. Her determination to take hold of her own destiny and defy century old tradition unleashes unexpected consequences as the story unfolds.
Merida ...
The story takes place sometime between 800 and 1200 AD, and gives us the first female lead in a Pixar film. Merida (voice of Kelly McDonald) is the headstrong and independent daughter of King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson). She's an expert archer and as fiery as her incredible mane of red curls. Her determination to take hold of her own destiny and defy century old tradition unleashes unexpected consequences as the story unfolds.
Merida ...
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Mother's Day Giveaways
Moms today are busier than ever with to-do lists a mile long. That is why we at Macaroni Kid like to remind you to take care of Mama Bear too. In honor of Mother’s Day, this month we will be celebrating Mom! And to let you know how terrific we think you are, we will be giving away 6 fabulous prizes that will inspire you to take care of you for a change!
Entering is easy! Just follow Macaroni Kid National on Facebook by clicking HERE. Then check back ...
Entering is easy! Just follow Macaroni Kid National on Facebook by clicking HERE. Then check back ...
The Mother Company
Sally Simon Simmons' Super Frustrating Day
When is a book not just a book? When it's Sally Simon Simmons' Super Frustrating Day from The Mother Company, a company devoted to "helping parents raise good people."
We have all seen our children wrestle with frustration. The blocks that don't stack right, the day that doesn't go as planned, the cookie denied. "We created Sally Simon Simmons' book to provide children and their parents with the tools they need in life to cope with big emotions such as frustration," explains The Mother Company President, Samantha ...
We have all seen our children wrestle with frustration. The blocks that don't stack right, the day that doesn't go as planned, the cookie denied. "We created Sally Simon Simmons' book to provide children and their parents with the tools they need in life to cope with big emotions such as frustration," explains The Mother Company President, Samantha ...
A Macaroni Kid Interview with Katherine Sarafian
Producer of Brave!
Katherine Sarafian , the producer of Brave has been with Pixar since 1994 and has worked on countless Pixar films including A Bugs Life and Monster’s Inc.
During my recent trip to Pixar the group of bloggers had the chance to sit down with Katherine and ask her some questions about Brave and her career at Pixar.
Brave is set in Scotland and tells the story of Merida, a young princess with a strong will and a mind of her own. Merida is determined to change her destiny and heads ...
During my recent trip to Pixar the group of bloggers had the chance to sit down with Katherine and ask her some questions about Brave and her career at Pixar.
Brave is set in Scotland and tells the story of Merida, a young princess with a strong will and a mind of her own. Merida is determined to change her destiny and heads ...
The Disney Family Museum
Located on the main base of the Presidio in San Francisco is the Disney Family Museum. The museum provides visitors with an amazing account of the life and times of Walt Disney. The 40,000 square foot museum is home to 10 galleries that offer visitors the chance to see one of a kind items from the Disney family.
When you first enter the museum you are greeted with a glass case filled with awards including the special honorary Oscar created for Walt Disney’s movie Snow White and the ...
When you first enter the museum you are greeted with a glass case filled with awards including the special honorary Oscar created for Walt Disney’s movie Snow White and the ...
Brave
From Page to Screen
When I was out visiting Pixar last month I was treated to a variety of experiences in anticipation of the release of Brave on June 22, including how the took the film from page to screen.
Bringing Merida and the cast of Brave characters to life presented filmmakers with a new set of challenges; how to dress the royal family and their many layers of clothing, how to recreate the rugged terrain and architecture of Scotland and how to bring all of their drawings and ideas to life.
Dressing the ...
Bringing Merida and the cast of Brave characters to life presented filmmakers with a new set of challenges; how to dress the royal family and their many layers of clothing, how to recreate the rugged terrain and architecture of Scotland and how to bring all of their drawings and ideas to life.
Dressing the ...
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