Articles By: Jeff

On Silver Linings

On Silver Linings
Tweet I don’t think I’m a glass is half full kind of guy.  Nor am I the pessimistic opposite.  I believe that if we at least have a glass, I can and will find something to fill it up with that will satisfy. ********* I thought I’d...
May 10th, 2012 | Musings on Parenting | Read More

Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band – I’m So Glad Kid’s CD Mini Review

Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band – I’m So Glad Kid’s CD Mini Review
Tweet ALEX & THE KALEIDOSCOPE BAND “I’M SO GLAD” Despite attending and enjoying their intimate indoor, air-conditioned Philly concert last year, an event most memorable because it occurred smack dab in the middle of an historically...
May 10th, 2012 | OWTK Kid's CD Reviews | Read More

iPad App for Kids Review: Happipets

iPad App for Kids Review: Happipets
Tweet A versatile letter recognition-cum-art design app that is as eye-candy-delicious as it is finger-licking-good.  How odd, I wasn’t even a teensy bit hungry as I typed that opening sentence.  Hmmm.  Oh, and kids, don’t lick your...
May 10th, 2012 | OWTK TECH REVIEWS | Read More

iOS App for Kids Review: Build Cars with Edward and Arthur

iOS App for Kids Review: Build Cars with Edward and Arthur
Tweet Yeah, you can have Arthur sit on a toilet to test drive your car. So kids (and lighthearted adults) will love this one. Build cars, race them, unlock new auto parts and tracks; the Mouse’s new favorite iPad app provides all of that fun...
May 9th, 2012 | OWTK TECH REVIEWS | Read More

Sweat Skirts (or My Daughters Are The Size of My Legs)

Sweat Skirts (or My Daughters Are The Size of My Legs)
Tweet Unmemorable school papers, broken down boxes of Rice Chex, rinsed-out jars of mayonnaise; they’re all curbside come Tuesday morning, ready to be reborn. ********** Each year, at a point coinciding with leaves cascading downward and temps...
May 8th, 2012 | Musings on Parenting | Read More

Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band – A Potluck Kid’s CD Mini Review

Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band – A Potluck Kid’s CD Mini Review
Tweet LUCKY DIAZ AND THE FAMILY JAM BAND “A POTLUCK” Like a well stocked jukebox being funneled (somehow) through a Lite Brite, Lucky Diaz’ music is colorful and childlike.  But not at all square.  Although maybe slightly cubist. The...
May 8th, 2012 | Best New Kid's Music, OWTK Kid's CD Reviews | Read More

RIP Maurice Sendak

RIP Maurice Sendak
Tweet Legendary children’s author & illustrator Maurice Sendak has died. As a hopeful kid’s book author myself and as a fan of the outlandish in what we read together as a family, a hearty thank you from me to you, Mr. Sendak.  You...
May 8th, 2012 | OWTK Children's Book Reviews | Read More

Renee & Jeremy – A Little Love Kid’s CD Mini Review

Renee & Jeremy – A Little Love Kid’s CD Mini Review
Tweet RENEE & JEREMY “A LITTLE LOVE” A covers album. Yeah, I know. I feel pretty much the same way. Seems like tiptoeing through the tulips for wrinkled dudes like Manilow, Stewart, and Sir Paul – a way to keep one hand inside...
May 8th, 2012 | Best New Kid's Music, OWTK Kid's CD Reviews | Read More

Watch This: Birdie’s Playhouse “Iguana Wants to Baila” Kid’s Music Video

Watch This: Birdie’s Playhouse “Iguana Wants to Baila” Kid’s Music Video
Tweet I get oodles of emails every week from children’s musicians sending me links to songs and videos to sample and, potentially, write about here on OWTK.  Just this morning I clicked on the new music video from Birdie Mendoza’s Birdie’s...
May 7th, 2012 | OWTK Kid's Music News | Read More

Mr. Putter & Tabby – An Early Reader Chapter Book Series To Grow Old With

Mr. Putter & Tabby – An Early Reader Chapter Book Series To Grow Old With
Tweet It’ll help if you and/or your kids have or have had a memorable grandpa and/or if you and/or your kids have or have had a meaningful relationship with a feline. If one or more of those scenarios are true then you and your kids are going...
May 3rd, 2012 | OWTK Children's Book Reviews | Read More
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