Am I the only one with a child under the age of 10 who doesn’t need to head to Toys R Us this year? In fact, I didn’t need to head there last year either. It seems strange to admit this, but my daughter doesn’t really play with toys any more. If you are […]
Want to write a poem, a story, a memoir? Need a jump start on some new inspiration? Try surrounding yourself with something new. Change is good. The Muse loves change. Turn off the computer and TV. Put away the iPhone. Go out to eat. Go to a live play or concert. Attend a sporting event. […]
It’s no secret that the world has changed quite a bit over the past 40 years. When we were young, kids anxiously checked mailboxes for the latest print issue of Cricket. Now they check inboxes for messages from friends. Getting something tangible is still a thrill, but now children access content digitally. They’ve moved from […]
The latkas have been eaten. The dreidles have been spun. The candles have been lit. The presents have been opened. But your family is still clamoring for more Hanukkah, right? Who can blame them? Hanukkah is meant to be celebration, a joyous event, a simcha. Here is a Hanukkah story guaranteed […]
Check out the cover above. It’s from the pilot issue of Cricket magazine which appeared nearly 43 years ago in September 1973. What do you notice? If you said “diversity” I won’t point out that you probably figured that out from the title of this blog post. You see, today we aren’t at all surprised […]
Parental confession time: I’ve hidden books from my children. (Start shame spiral) Yes. It’s true. Don’t get me wrong – I love, *LOVE* reading to my kids. I love snuggling with them in bed. I love watching them become engaged in the story and when they turn the page to find out […]
Are you one of the millions of readers who have been touched by the stories and art that have graced the pages of each of the magazines in the Cricket family? Do you remember your monthly dash to the mailbox, filled with anticipation and excitement, to see if the latest Cricket issue arrived? Did […]
As we begin celebrating the holiday season, it’s important to find ways to help others and act on our collective generous spirit. Giving Tuesday was created to celebrate generosity and to give. “It’s a simple idea. Just find a way for your family, your community, your company or your organization to come together to […]
Cyber Monday turns 10 this year, as does my daughter. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we’re going to have the Talk. Not that Talk. This one is in regards to shopping online. Any savvy shopper knows there are lots of benefits to shopping online on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, such as: a lack […]
Happy Turkey Day everyone! While you are waiting for the turkey to get perfectly browned, the potatoes to get soft, the drinks to get cold, and the football game to begin, why not settle down with your favorite kids and enjoy this smorgasbord of Thanksgiving treats from Cricket, including a poem appetizer, a non-fiction […]