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Painting Ideas for Children

Painting is one of those childhood activities that allows children to be creative and messy without worry. Beyond just colors and shapes, painting encourages children to use the right sides of their brains. The left side of the brain controls logic, linear thought and analysis and the right side of the brain is where spatial relations, creativity and a focus on the bigger picture take place. Encouraging children to paint not only increases their creative abilities, it also sets them up for a future where, according to some thinkers and writers, including Daniel Pink, the right side of the brain is becoming increasingly important in the workplace and in the world.

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Organic Threads for Hollywood Tots

Moms like Cate Blanchett can score more than just a little gold man on Sunday night. Oscar-winning moms and dads will be getting some cool threads for their kids in this years official awards night swag bags. Obli Organics, a Midwestern company started by sisters Michelle Young and Melissa Blanco a year ago, was chosen as one of many fabulous brands to donate items on Hollywoods biggest night.