Marvel Universe Live! Brings More Than 25 Marvel Characters to DFW

Marvel Universe Live Good Guys

Marvel Universe Live! Jan 30th-Feb 1st at American Airlines Center

Marvel fans, assemble! Marvel Universe LIVE! is taking the live entertainment experience to a whole new level, with a mind-blowing show unlike anything you’ve seen before. Watch your favorite Marvel Super Heroes including Spider-Man and The Avengers (Iron Man, Black Widow, Hulk and more) and threatening villains come to life in an action-packed arena extravaganza.

 

SkippyJon Jones at Dallas Children’s Theater

SkippyJon Jones at Dallas Children's Theater

SkippyJon Jones at Dallas Children’s Theater January 23-February 22, 2015

SkippyJon Jones  is a celebration of the unbridled imagination of the very young as seen through the eyes of a Siamese kitten who longs to lead the life of the swashbuckling Chihuahua Skippito Friskito! While raucous and full of infectious humor, the story also demonstrates a child’s ability and need to explore all aspects of their identity.  When faced with loneliness and self-doubt, the determined young Skippyjon retreats to his toy-strewn closet to find adventure and become a hero. Peppered with joyous wordplay and colorful language, this will be an invigorating exploration of the imagination.

7 Activities to Keep your Kindergartner Busy at Home During Winter

Indoor Kids Activities for Kindergartners

Guest post by Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies

It’s easy to fill the time with video games and television, but there are many activities that are much more beneficial for your kindergartner or preschooler. When it’s cold outside and begins to get dark earlier in the day, children may spend less time outdoors. There are ways for parents to keep their children engaged with fun learning activities that can be enjoyed indoors.

Here are 7 ideas to help keep your kindergartener busy at home on cold, winter days:

Making Healthy Choices in the New Year

Making a Few Healthy Choices can Lead to a Healthy Lifestyle

By Sonja Kabell 

Did you know that one of the TOP resolution for a New Year is to get more healthy and to lose weight?  No surprise I am sure! We all know that being at a healthy BMI (body mass index) will add years to our lives. It is not only important for the parents to be slim, but also our kids.  Making a few changes can make a big difference in achieving a healthy lifestyle! Here are some quick and easy tips you can started today:

Lone Star Circus Returns to Dallas Children’s Theater

Dallas Children’s Theater brings the Lone Star Circus back by popular demand!

Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable circus extravaganza featuring an international cast of acrobats, aerialists, hand balancers, jugglers, clowns and more. As part of its season themed Believe, Dallas Children’s Theater invites patrons to believe in the unbelievable with acts from the award-winning Lone Star Circus’ presentation of Oh lá lá, an all-new holiday production.  The spectacular runs December 27, 2014 through January 4, 2015 at the Rosewood Center for Family Arts and it’s definitely a New Year’s tradition the whole family can enjoy.

Teach Your Child How to Build a Resume

Teach Your Child How to Build a Resume

5 Ways to Start Building Your Child’s Resume

It’s true that most children don’t get real work experience until high school. However, they should learn how to create a resume long before that. In fact, many adolescents seeking their first real job struggle to find one because they don’t have a resume and don’t know how to build one.

Instead of waiting until the need arises, parents can help children boost their future careers by fostering activities that look good to future employers – and teaching them how to include them in resumes from an early age.