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A Partial Picnic?

The Peculiar Performance

“It’s time!” Ducky shouted while bouncing about, “It’s practically perfect for picnics! No doubt!” So, with happy hopping and songs on the lips, Dear Ducky went searching for friends with big skips. “I’ll find all the pals,” said Ducky, “All six!” And so Ducky bobbed to the bushy-tailed Bunny, and said, “Let’s go picnic right [...]

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Biomimicry – How We Can Learn From Nature

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Let’s face it – all the “stuff” in our modern lifestyle creates a lot of waste, and isn’t doing the earth any big favors. But what are the alternatives? Rather than manufacturing products that create tremendous waste, using the “heat, beat and treat” techniques, we can learn from the natural world, watching closely how earth [...]

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The Biggest Bouncing Bout

Bouncy Bunny Picnic Pal

“Hooray!” they all cheered when Bunny appeared to bounce in the Biggest Bounce Bout of the year. So Bunny lined up with the squirrels and crickets, ready to bounce through the perils and thickets. “All ready?” Asked Cubby, “Get set!” and then, “Go!” And bouncing commenced with a grandiose show. Some bounced with large leaping, [...]

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Parenting the Whole-Brain Child

The Whole-Brain Child

We at Apple Park understand that parenting can be complicated, especially with all of the dynamics to consider these days. Over the decades, many parenting books have been written to help with this task. The challenge today is to sift through the books, weed out the ones that have done more harm than good, and [...]

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7 Ideas for Celebrating New Year’s Eve With Kids

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Family-Friendly Ways to Bring in the New Year Spending New Year’s Eve with children can be loads of fun, and hiring a babysitter isn’t necessary if things are planned well. Here are a few ideas to help kids enjoy the New Year’s celebration in a way that they can appreciate. Have a party at home [...]

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