And as plugged-in Parent Soupers, help is at hand on the World Wide Web. Luckily there's a treasure trove of children's fiction available free for the asking on the World Wide Web. The Fisherman and His Wife is a wonderful adaptation of an old favorite for young readers, while The Boy Who Drew Cats should appeal to sixth graders or thereabouts. Storytime Theatre is heard at noon every weekday on Radio Aahs, which is broadcast in only a few cities but available everywhere via the Internet. Just download and install the free RealAudio player and your child can enjoy a half hour of lively storytelling at home.
Food is love.
Freud knew it. My grandmother knew it. Your kids know it. And while bags of McCalories will keep them happy, they'll have even more fun if you bring your kids into the kitchen and let them help with the mixing, measuring, beating and spoon-licking. The following sites are tasty sources of kid-friendly recipes.