Can you hear me now???  If you have a small child, then you're sure to know the answer is, "probably not."  Listening is a skill that has to be practiced constantly, which can be quite difficult for a preschooler with a boundless amount of energy.

Educational Insights has always been one of my favorite go-tos for high quality toys that are not only fun, but teach valuable lessons and concepts too.  Of course, they hit it out of the park with their newest toy, the Magic Moves Electronic Wand.  Practicing listening skills has never been this much fun!

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One of my all-time favorite books as a child was The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.  As a matter of fact, once I found out I was pregnant, one of the first things I bought for Riley was a copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and a large stuffed plush of the caterpillar himself.

To this day, she still loves it when we read this story together, especially the part about the caterpillar eating so much that he gets a tummy ache.

Riley even had a few toys from The Very Hungry Caterpillar Early Learning System when she was a baby, namely the Developmental Ladybug.  We had that toy hung from her baby carrier, her car seat and even her crib and it never failed to thrill and delight!

Now that Riley is almost 4 years old, I've had to part with many of the playthings she had as a baby, but I actually hung on to the Developmental Ladybug so that I'll never forget how much she loved it and used to play with this particular toy.

The World of Eric Carle has recently introduced four brand new additions to their The Very Hungry Caterpillar Early Learning System and I had the chance to review them.  Keep reading to learn more!

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With childhood obesity quickly reaching epidemic proportions in our country, I think it is in everyone's best interest to teach healthy eating habits to our kiddos.  While the food pyramid is an effective visualization tool for learning basic nutrition, sometimes it's helpful to bring the lessons directly to where they are put into practice...on our plates.

That's why I was thrilled to learn of a brand new game designed for children ages 4 years old and up from Learning Resources, entitled Healthy Helpings MyPlate Game.  Keep reading to learn more about a fun, family way to make good nutrition a top priority!

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Some of my favorite things have come from "across the pond"...the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Jude Law, Christian Bale.  :awe:  You get the idea!  Now, Peppa Pig has also jumped across the pond to delight preschoolers everywhere with her award-winning television show.

Peppa Pig is a top-rated animated series in the U.K. geared for preschool-aged children.  What's unique is that each episode is only about 5-minutes long, instead of the typical 15-minute format of most children's shows my daughter watches.  Peppa Pig follows the daily adventures of Peppa, a lovable, energetic little piggy who lives with her brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig.

My entire family has long enjoyed the antics of Peppa Pig and her clan and now, thanks to the new Peppa Pig merchandise from Fisher-Price, my daughter can be delighted by Peppa any time!

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One of the things I LOVE about being Riley's mommy is having an endless supply of silly entertainment on hand at all times.  My daughter is only 3 years old, but she keeps me laughing and giggling on a daily basis with her innocent wit and silly antics.

Sesame Street believes in having fun through education and is a brand that both my daughter and I grew up with.  Elmo was actually my daughter's first true love and she's always enjoyed anything and everything from this furry little guy.  That's why I was thrilled to learn of a brand new Sesame Street toy that's sure to be huge this holiday season...LOL Elmo!

Keep reading to learn more about how you could bring home a huge Sesame Street toy prize pack, just for having a good laugh with your little one!

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This product is a way to help bring change to a world that so desperately needs it.

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