Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem – Ranky Tanky CD Review

Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem – Ranky Tanky CD Review

RANI ARBO & DAISY MAYHEM “RANKY TANKY” The Sound: Flower power meets front porch rock-n-roll. In...
Alexandra and the Good Batch – Extended Playdate CD Review

Alexandra and the Good Batch – Extended Playdate CD Review

ALEXANDRA AND THE GOOD BATCH “EXTENDED PLAYDATE” The Sound: A mix of musical motifs that...
Coal Train Railroad CD Review

Coal Train Railroad CD Review

COAL TRAIN RAILROAD The Sound: Jazz.  Straight up, honest-to-goodness grown-up jazz music with kid-friendly...
Bari Koral Family Rock Band – Rock and Roll Garden CD Review

Bari Koral Family Rock Band – Rock and Roll Garden CD Review

BARI KORAL FAMILY ROCK BAND “ROCK AND ROLL GARDEN” The Sound: Bright, sunny pre-K rock-n-roll. In...

What an Onside Kick Teaches Our Kids

Musings on Parenting — February 8, 2010 at 9:35 am
Last night, Sean Payton, the most imaginative coach in the NFL, also proved to be the gutsiest. Down 10-6 at halftime, preparing to kick off to the offensively dangerous Peyton Manning, the Saints head coach dialed up an onside kick – a play with a success rate of roughly 25%.  If the play falls into the 75% failure category, the Colts have a very short field and likely take an 11 point lead.  Maybe...

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OWTK Kid's Music Reviews

Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem – Ranky Tanky CD Review

Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem – Ranky Tanky CD Review
RANI ARBO & DAISY MAYHEM “RANKY TANKY” The Sound: Flower power meets front porch rock-n-roll. In the Cafeteria,...
Feb 3, 2010 14:25

OWTK Kid's Music News

Free New Laurie Berkner Song

In a partnership with the Pajama Program, the newly penned Laurie Berkner tune “Open Your Heart” is now available...
Feb 8, 2010 5:57

Olympics

OWTK’s Guide to Watching the Winter Olympics with Kids

OWTK’s Guide to Watching the Winter Olympics with Kids
I’ve had a roller coaster love affair with The Olympics. As a child, I adored the games, both summer and winter. ...
Feb 8, 2010 7:58

Musings on Parenting

What an Onside Kick Teaches Our Kids

Last night, Sean Payton, the most imaginative coach in the NFL, also proved to be the gutsiest. Down 10-6 at halftime, preparing...
Feb 8, 2010 9:35

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What an Onside Kick Teaches Our Kids

Last night, Sean Payton, the most imaginative coach in the NFL, also proved to be the gutsiest. Down 10-6 at halftime, preparing to kick off to the offensively dangerous Peyton Manning, the Saints head coach dialed up an onside kick – a play with a success rate of roughly 25%.  If the play falls...
February 8th, 2010 | Musings on Parenting | Read More

OWTK’s Guide to Watching the Winter Olympics with Kids

OWTK’s Guide to Watching the Winter Olympics with Kids
I’ve had a roller coaster love affair with The Olympics. As a child, I adored the games, both summer and winter.  This is back when they were on the same schedule every 4 years.  Back when every U.S. athlete participating was an amateur, and back when NBC tried to make the games viewable through...
February 8th, 2010 | Musings on Parenting, Olympics | Read More

Free New Laurie Berkner Song

In a partnership with the Pajama Program, the newly penned Laurie Berkner tune “Open Your Heart” is now available as a free download (until 2/28).  Go here to get the song. Email a video (Quick Time or mp3 format) of your kids dancing to the song for a chance to be included in a compilation...
February 8th, 2010 | Free Kid's Music, OWTK Kid's Music News | Read More

A Very WorryWoo Valentine

OWTK loves the WorryWoo Monsters. Save 10% on every stitch of WorryWoo merchandise, now through the end of February.  Simply use the coupon code: iheartwoo when it’s time to checkout at the WorryWoo Monster store. Happy Valentine’s Day Nola, Squeek and Rue!
February 7th, 2010 | OWTK Children's Book Reviews | Read More

Free New Debbie & Friends Song

Pitchers and catchers don’t report for a few weeks, but you can pick up a free mp3 download of “Home Run Ronnie”, Debbie & Friends brand new baseball anthem, right now. The new song is from Debbie & Friends forthcoming sophomore album “More Story Songs and Sing Alongs”,...
February 6th, 2010 | Free Kid's Music, OWTK Kid's Music News | Read More

Two Great Books for a One Big Snow Storm

Two Great Books for a One Big Snow Storm
The OWTK backyard, through the snow covered window. Like much of the Eastern seaboard, my hometown is getting pounded today.  With nearly 2 feet of snow on the ground already, the Bear, the Mrs. and I (the Mouse is having a snowy sleepover with Mom mom and Pop pop) are spending pretty much the whole...
February 6th, 2010 | OWTK Children's Book Reviews | Read More