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Here's Looking at You, Kid

by Rachel Orfila

January 13, 2009

My daughter' s fascination with her own body began when she was a baby, and discovered she could chew on her toes. When she was a toddler, she tried to touch and kiss that other kid she saw reflected in the mirror. (I spent a lot of time cleaning off all those smudges.) At three she was obsessed with her shadow, and these days, she's very curious about the inner workings of her body. M y  Read more...

Exploring the Discovery Science Center

by Rachel Orfila

January 05, 2009

Toddlers and preschoolers are little scientists, always conducting experiments in their ongoing mission to learn about the world around them. How many blocks can I stack before the tower falls over? What will happen if I pour this cup of milk on my head? How does sand taste? If you want to encourage your child's sense of wonder, head to the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana. The fun  Read more...

Book Nooks for Tots

by Rachel Orfila

October 10, 2008

I'm addicted to books, and I hope that one day my daughter will be a little bookworm too. To that end, we've clocked a lot of hours at the library together, starting off with lots of Eric Carle and Spot , then graduating to current faves like Best Friends for Frances and The Gruffalo . The children's section at the Cerritos Library is one of our favorite  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in long beach

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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