Archive for January, 2016

There are many ways we express our love. Whether you are someone’s Lovebug or Peanut, no matter the name, it comes from a place of love. Read about the fun, silly, and cute names we call the ones we love!

Baseball fans! For a limited time (through Feb 5th) you can purchase DISCOUNTED tickets to the ODU Baseball Game against UVA on April 26, 2016.

If you want an amazing children’s story, jam-packed with suspense, excitement and great life lessons for your child… then look no farther!! Lucky is a little lion cub who has an itch for adventure and mystery. You’ll meet some amazing animals on your journey through the African Jungle, make great friends and have lots and lots of laughter. So what are you waiting for?!

Families to Families is offering a 6 week ASL class to parents/teachers/friends of deaf children beginning February 10, 2016.

“Soccer Sami and the Big Meanie Coach” is the story of an enthusiastic little hippo named Sami, who loves to play soccer. She joins her friends on a young girls soccer team only to be bullied by a big meanie coach. The coach only cares about winning so he never plays Sami…until he has to…in the championship game. See how – with friends, family and determination – Sami wins the day…in more ways than one. It’s got a few laughs…it’s got a few tears…it’s even got a bit of soccer. It’s a charming kids soccer book about sportsmanship, teamwork and compassion for everyone from toddlers to young readers.

The New Muse Writers Center is holding their Grand Opening Ceremony this Saturday with tours, readings, songwriting performance and more.

Hey there, my name is Buster. I love to go, go, go! Running and playing are my two favorite things. I’m looking for a an active family looking for a fun-loving dog.

There are a lot of princesses in the world. There are so many that a person could name one for each letter of the alphabet!

Square Zair Pair is a children’s picture book about embracing our differences. The story takes place in the magical land of Hanamandoo, a place where square and round Zairs live. Zairs do all things in pairs, one round with one square. But one day when two square Zairs pair for the first time, the others reject them before realizing different pairs of Zairs make their village stronger.

Attention Target shoppers! Here are some of the current discounts on child & family related items at Target!

This inspiring tale tells the story of a young boy named Kyle who one day, out on a walk with his mother, offers his beaming smile to a sad stranger who immediately smiles back. Later that day, the same stranger makes the mighty decision to pay it forward to his former teacher which causes a domino effect of positivity from there. Follow Kyle on his adventure to spread positivity and happiness with a single smile and see how it brings joy to those around him.

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is coming to Chrysler Hall February 2-4, 2016 and there is a current ticket discount!

Children always have questions. In a subtle way, some of the basic questions children ask about cancer are answered in this charming story. Mrs. B Has Cancer is a non-threatening way for children to gently learn about the realities of those dealing with cancer. It is also a book that can easily be read aloud as a discussion starter.

Do you want to give your child a head start towards lifelong wellness? Are you looking for a suitable physical activity that is safe, fun and beneficial for their bodily growth and mind development? Yoga—that ancient body-mind practice that originated from the East—is a great tool to help children achieve these.

Military Families, there is some Active Fun planned over the next few months – the first Free Family Fun Night event kicks off tonight!

Giveaway! We have teamed up with Rover.com to offer a great Family Date Day/Night with dog walking included.

A nice offer for savings on the upcoming performance of CINDERELLA from SevenVenues!

We have ANOTHER ticket giveaway for one lucky MyActiveChild.com Family!

“But Aren’t I Lucky That…” is a fantastically illustrated children’s book that helps kids learn to find and celebrate the positive as they work through everyday challenges. By using evidence-based concepts from Positive Psychology, Dr. Beech weaves an enjoyable story that guides readers through easy to apply tools that foster happiness, optimistic thinking and resiliency.

For those of you interested in trying out Life of Fred, Educents has many of them on sale right now… I know many homeschool families love this series!

This is a cute look and find book for children: Ages 5-older. Enjoy searching for the characters and their items. It is an activity book for children good for hours of fun!

This weekend new subscribers can save BIG when they sign up for Amazon Prime!

This week we bring you a sweet girl named Pompei! Please share with other animal loving families who may be just the right fit for Pompei’s FURever home!

"You forgot the mail??" The king yelled at the snail. But the snail stayed as calm as could be. He was not afraid of the king, you see. He knew where the gift was; he knew what to do. The monsters learned that patience pays off too.

Monkey and Rabbit are the jungle’s unlikely best friends, and they are inseparable. But after an accident, Rabbit becomes distant from Monkey. But Monkey isn’t going to let this friendship go.