想像一下,和孩子一起動手設計一個完全用硬紙箱和膠帶砌成的紙船,還能真的在水中航行!在製作過程中孩子能學到多少物理和工程知識?在紙船比賽中又會有多少搞笑又精彩的畫面?

三位丫丫小記者們:Karen、Isabel、Ryan 當天在現場採訪,跟主辦單位和參賽小健兒們互動,了解一下這個有趣活動的由來,更為所有參賽者積極打氣,玩得不亦樂乎。。。立即來看看當天的盛況吧!


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大家都知道在人生的旅途中,學習新知識是多麼的重要,目前各大名校均認為除了學識上的成長,還必須有良好的人格品德來匹配。音樂,美術的修養與薰陶便成了不可缺少的學習環節,而學習鋼琴成為許多孩子躍躍欲試的一種樂器。但其技術上的增長卻是需要花上十年八載的時間,才能在成年後享受到其成果。


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好動、不專心,是學習能力不足的結果,提升學習能力就能輕鬆學習。劉氏教育的理念在於提升孩子"耳聰" "目明" "動作反應快"三大學習能力,讓孩子在配合教育者的引導下發揮學習交率及先天資賦。讓教育專家來幫助您釐清孩子語言、行為、學科的致勝關鐽...!! 

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為人父母要擔心的事情還真多!除了擔心孩子會不會誤交損友、學習成績好壞、和關注身心健康之外,還有生活的各種大大小小的挑戰,總是要讓父母出手幫忙。。。真的嗎?其實有時候當孩子面對某些問題和難關時,家長不得不掙扎,到底該不該幫他們解決?怎樣解決呢?而以下這 7 個問題,我們是絕不希望替孩子解決的,還是讓他們自己面對吧!

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專家們都說,未來全球的經濟環境,需要更多擁有「軟技能」的年輕人。可是什麼是軟技能呢?我們又該如何培養孩子的「軟實力」呢?

簡單來說,「軟技能」就是人的情商、個性、社交禮儀、溝通能力、個人習慣以及人際關係的特質。許多研究證明,這些軟實力多數在小朋友的學前教育中就埋下了種子,為日後的人生、人際關係、事業發展等打好重要的基礎。能夠善用這些技能的人會在這個殘酷的社會上更加事半功倍喔!

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讓人期待已久的 Broad Contemporary Art Museum (布羅德現代藝術博物館) 將於 9月20日正式開幕!這座位於迪士尼音樂廳旁的白色現代化建築,從設計到施工都一直吸引著大家的目光,現在我們終於可以親自入場看看它的真面貌了!


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由四位911歲女生組成的Lunar Dragons 月龍隊參加今年的Google Lunar XPrize MoonBots Challenge ,從233隊中脫穎而出,取得晉級第二階段競爭前六名的資格。丫丫小記者也把握機會採訪了這幾位創意和能力十足的隊員,指導老師 Ms. Bing 也介紹了有關MoonBots 比賽的詳情,大家一起來看看小月龍們的精彩機器人作品吧!

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讓孩子從小學鋼琴是大部分父母的心願,但是什麼時候學琴?跟怎樣的老師學琴才適合?該不該買琴?如何讓孩子主動練琴?這些疑問總是困擾著每位家長。。。最近,丫丫園地很高興認識了一位既有才華,又有教學熱誠的鋼琴老師~~ Ms. Wendy,我們更親自參與了Wendy老師專門為父母設計的 Piano Mom 鋼琴媽媽課程,學習如何啟發和提升小朋友對學鋼琴的興趣,讓我們大開眼界,想知道這個課程為什麼短短一年內吸引這麼多家長參加?請留意下期詳細報導!

今期先為大家推介 Wendy老師即將舉辦的兩個免費教學活動,一個是Piano Mom 課程的免費示範,另一個是鋼琴陳列室實地考察,幫大家解決學琴和買琴的煩惱。

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今年入讀小學四年級的孩子真幸福!今年白宮提出一個名叫 Every Kid in a Park 方案,提供小四生或10孩子全美國家公園免費年票($80),鼓勵大家多帶孩子接觸大自然,並在探索大自然的過程中深入認識美國的歷史、文化和科學成就...

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【想不想到火星去?】對人類來,上火星暫時仍是個遙遠的夢想。不過,美國太空總署 (NASA) 現在提供一個機會,讓你的名字比你的肉身更早登陸火星!

98日前,只要到 NASA 網站登記,就可以將你的名字加到 InSight 探測器的晶片上,跟著它一同探索火星。當 InSight 起飛時,你更會收到由NASA發出的通知及虛擬登機證,好玩吧!

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你知道嗎?在每個孩子的生活中,父母往往是他們最有價的老師。家長每天都是孩子們在學校以外指導老師和榜樣, 他們設定的目標和態度給自己的孩子,父母更需要對孩子成功的信心。可是,像很多人一樣,父母都有可能犯錯誤,而且這些錯誤是特別有可能發生在繁忙學校裡的第一週。當您為新學年在做準備的時候,不妨提醒一下自己,看看會不會犯下了以下三個常見的錯誤...


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一般父母都會說某些經典對白:我希望我的孩子比我有更好的生活 這類話,完完全全體現了父母對自己孩子的愛。問題是,這類話對孩子成長和發展並沒有什麼幫助父母還是不斷重複地做著同樣的事、犯著同樣的錯、沒有改變!

以下幾個送給父母的好建議,讓你建立9個育兒的好「習慣」,讓你真正能幫助孩子得到更好的發展 . . .

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無可否認,這是個競爭激烈的世界,而每個父母都希望自己的孩子成為領導者,擁有勇敢、熱情、果斷和真誠這些珍貴的性格特質,更期待他們可以激勵別人,做他人的好榜樣,享受更美好的人生。不過要做到以上這個目標一點也不容易,以下這八種教育方法,可以讓大家更有效地培養孩子的領導能力,一起來試試吧!

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家裡的小朋友長大得真快!相信你家也有不少只是稍微用過、甚至全新的圖書和衣服吧。Global Chinese Lions Clubs 正在收集新的兒童圖書和衣服,送到社區圖書館和兒童庇護中心,給有需要的小朋友。活動分三個週末在三個不同地點設立收集站,方便住在不同地區的家庭。

既能清理家中舊物,又能讓小朋友培養循環再用和愛惜物品的精神,每位參加的小朋友更可獲得在 Magical Playgrounds 免費玩樂的優惠!這麼有意義的活動,大家別錯過喔!

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還記得我們上星期的活動預告嗎? 這星期三,丫丫小記者去參觀了南加州公立電視攝影棚。小記者們看到了電視攝影棚裡的現場實況,更由PBS SoCaL的職員們AlisonChristine親自為他講解攝影棚裡的設施。快來看看他們有什麼特別的經歷!

 


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Junior Journalist: Karen

Wednesday, August 19, 2015 1:45:33 PM PDT

Karen Shi, Age 10

 

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Junior Journalist: Aaron

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Junior Journalist: Angeline

Wednesday, August 19, 2015 1:31:59 PM PDT

Angeline

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Junior Journalist: Isabel

Wednesday, August 19, 2015 1:17:15 PM PDT

Isabel Lau, Age 10

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Junior Journalist: Jaslyne QQ

Wednesday, August 19, 2015 1:16:44 PM PDT

Jaslyne QQ, Age 9

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Junior Journalist: Anthony

Wednesday, August 19, 2015 1:16:03 PM PDT

Anthony Zhang, Age 8

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Junior Journalist: Ryan

Wednesday, August 19, 2015 1:14:47 PM PDT

Ryan Lin, Age 11

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Junior Journalist: Kyran

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Kyran Lin, Age 8

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Junior Journalist: Nay Nay

Wednesday, August 19, 2015 1:10:49 PM PDT

Nay Nay Kirby, Age 13

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孩子閱讀能力增長的15個重要里程碑

讓孩子從小培養良好的閱讀習慣是一個循序漸進的過程,你知道孩子在不同時期的不同表現會有很多線索可尋嗎?有專家指出:媽媽在懷孕的時候,已經對寶寶日後的閱讀能力有很大的影響。其實孩子從未出生到進小學是一個關鍵時期,寶寶的一舉一動都會告訴你他們閱讀能力的發展程度。如果你的孩子還小,這些里程碑可能會讓你更有針對性地去培養孩子的閱讀能力哦

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你的小朋友喜歡創意繪圖嗎?現在的小朋友經常花大部分時間玩電子遊戲,做課外活動,但卻忽略了家庭親子的活動喔!不管你的小朋友是三或是十五,你都可以跟他們玩這個鉛筆繪圖遊戲。只需要寫一個數字在一張紙上面,然後就可以開始畫了啦!點擊"Read More"還有更多的數字動物設計,你和你小朋友可以跟著畫或者畫些創意配搭喔!還在等什麼?趕快畫畫看吧!

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PBS SoCaL Studio Tour 南加州公立電視台攝影棚之旅

Friday, August 14, 2015 2:27:32 PM PDT

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我們的丫丫小記者計劃有了一個新的發展囉!丫丫園地之前在暑假招募丫丫小記者,經過大家的努力和支持,我們終於有新的丫丫小記者啦!下星期三,他們將會到南加州公立電視台進行一個攝影棚之旅。他們會現場分享攝影棚之旅的去後感想跟為什麼想去做一個小記者。我們都想小朋友長大會成材,這是一個可以給他們看看外面世界,有一點跟專業人士溝通的經驗,又可以認識一下新朋友的難得機會!

丫丫小記者還在招募中!別錯過這個難得機會,立即報名!

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很多人認為我們這一代的孩子比以前幸運,因為父母更有能力能給孩子們最好的教育。小朋友有多一些機會可以到海外學習,有些更可以移民到美國生活。可是有時候當文化有差異的時候,我們又可以怎樣面對呢?英國BBC記錄片有一連四個星期的整個中式教學實驗。上星期的第一集提到,因為英國學生的數學和科學的水平遠比中國學生差,因此校長決定讓英國學生嘗試一下中式教學。中國老師嘗試在課堂上用中式的嚴格教學去運用於英國學生上,最初沒太大的問題,但到後來卻出現混亂。第二集更進入了很緊張的局面。快來看看第二集發生了什麼...!

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待在家中小小的浴江消暑?暑假快要到尾,你然是要抓著夏日的尾巴,跟朋友和家人到丫丫推介的水上樂園又舒服的玩水去!又可消暑,又可一家大小去玩痛快,放一下,增一下彼此的感情!然有些只有喷水池,但也能一家的子活喔!


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【精彩活動推介】自油自在繪畫義賣同樂日

暑假有很多各式各類的親子活動,有學習類的,好玩的,慈善類的,由“自油自在”與“活現”合辦的“自油自在繪畫義賣同樂日”,就是一個可以讓你學習畫畫,又好玩,又可以幫助到別人的慈善油畫活動。

不用擔心自己沒有繪畫經驗,導師會循序漸進,以簡單易學的方法教授。完成後您可能發現自己的繪畫天份給埋沒了!

當天還有50款手做精品和藝品義賣,不參加繪畫班也歡迎來選購,以支持活現的事工。

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策略遊戲其實非常適合孩子們,尤其可以幫助他們腦部發育,增強邏輯以及數學能力喔! 特別是用解決問題來過關和戰略規劃等等的遊戲更是能刺激他們,因為這些遊戲是針對他們而設計出一連串策略性的關卡,能訓練和增強孩子的自主決策能力和挑戰他們的思維。以下是一些比較有教育性的策略遊戲可以與您的孩子分享一下喔:

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【暑假特輯】飲食可以抵抗紫外光?

Friday, August 7, 2015 3:41:16 PM PDT

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夏天的到來,不少人喜歡沙灘游泳、曬太陽和遊船。我們因此跟陽光特別靠近,尤其加州的紫外線就更不用講囉!相信愛美的你們為了保持白滑的肌膚,已在活動之前做好防曬的準備,來抵抗紫外光對皮膚的損害了吧! 其實除了要注重外表的保護,大家還可以由內開始做好防曬的準備,這樣就更有效全面保護皮膚!

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我們經常會為了教下一代而傷腦筋,想盡辦法找最好的給予我們的子女,可是有時往往弄巧反拙。每個國家都有不同的教育制度,更有不同的優點和缺點,要作出一個平衡是一樣很困難的事。今年春天,在英國的其中一所學校裡發生了一件趣事。五個中國老師去到英國親身用中式教育英國學生。老師和同學有什麼體驗?跟著丫丫來看看英國學生如何應付中式教育吧!

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The 6 Best Things about Being Bilingual雙語的6大優勢

Friday, July 31, 2015 8:19:50 PM PDT

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如果你擁有雙語能力,你可能已經意識到比普通人略勝一籌吧!你絕對可以不經意在咖啡廳用第二種語言跟朋友輕鬆地對話。這張王牌除了可以展示你的才能,還可以擴大你的視野喔!就算長大找工作,在面試的時候,經理也會問你懂什麼語言吧!不過這只是很表面的好處,以下有6大優勢,你一定會蠢蠢欲動去學習多種語言喔!

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【暑假好文推介】讓孩子在暑假成為家裡的好當家

你有從小培養孩子財政預算的習慣嗎?一個家,茶米油鹽醬醋茶,樣樣都是開支,你的小孩都知道嗎?有專家表示:“ 孩子平常在學校只注重學業,很少有實際技能的培養,暑假就是讓孩子學習如何當家的好時機!” 當孩子嘗試去為自己的家籌劃,從日常用品的購買到一日三餐的準備,他們就能體會到父母平時的艱難,這個暑假,讓你的孩子做一回小當家,讓他們不是只會花錢,還會如何善用錢!

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小時候,每個父母都會給小孩一個睡前故事,但當孩子長大一點點了,你有想過你的孩子也可念故事給你聽嗎?每個美麗的冒險歷程都是從一本書開始。你的孩子也可是其中一個愛讀書的孩子, 就讓這個暑假成為讀書計劃的開始吧!這個暑期讀計劃是在Vista Unified’s Learning Center 裡面。計劃是有雙贏的局面喔,因為它有助於提高家庭讀寫能力和鼓勵更多的,更讓孩子不要忘記閱讀的重要性!透過小朋友與小朋友之間的讀書分享,可能會讓你的孩子們愛上讀書喔!

 

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今年夏天,Portrait of Hope舉行了一個24小時的油漆馬拉松!你和你的小朋友有在其中嗎?洛杉磯將再次成為Masseys大規模項目之一的受益者:希望之球。若果你錯過了油漆希望之球的馬拉松。不要緊,開始在8月的第三週和其餘四個星期,洛杉磯市中心MacArthur Park的湖邊將會有7000個用手繪顏色鮮豔花卉和水上設計的希望之球浮起!記得跟你的小朋友去看看囉!

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炎炎夏日,想找個免費的地方跟你的小朋友聽聽音樂,玩玩遊戲,放鬆一下心情?那你就要去一下今年Levitt Pavilion Pasadena舉辦的夏日音樂會囉!86日當天會有Lythgoe Family Production Twinkle Time的兒童節目音樂演出!

我們丫丫園地也會在86日到Memorial Park跟小朋友一起做做手工喔!不要錯過!

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你和你的小朋友了解殘疾人士嗎?今年2015年世界特殊奧林匹克運動將在725日至82日洛杉磯舉行!這是一個好機會讓你和你的家庭成員關係可以變得更加親密,提出運動的重要性,與社區志願者成為好朋友和分享特殊人士的一些故事,讓你的小朋友更可以看到智障人的價值。

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【好文推介】15個小孩喜愛的YouTube教學頻道

Thursday, July 23, 2015 11:53:23 AM PDT

現今科技發達,各類網上教學多不勝數,不用出門也能知天下事,如果家長們能善用網絡媒介,小朋友能更輕鬆,愉快地隨時學習。YouTube其實就是一個很好的學習媒體,擁有大量豐富資訊,以下15YouTube Channels 運用適合小朋友的教學方式,讓小朋友更容易掌握科學知識,快來看看你的小朋友最喜歡哪一個?


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每個孩子的大腦都是由萬億腦細胞而形成,並通過光線色彩,氣味和聲音的刺激而發育。這些連接是學習的關鍵:當孩子擁有更多這樣的連接,他們處理信息的速度就會越快。許多專家認為,通過一個豐富有趣的環境去刺激嬰兒的感官,很有可能增加他或她的智商喔! 以下是14小辦法能刺激孩子腦部發育喔!

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【好文分享】職場媽媽能讓子女更成功

最近哈弗商學院一項研究指出,職場媽媽比全職媽媽更能培養出成功子女,多數職場媽媽的女兒在社會都是擔當領導職位,而職場媽媽的兒子都很細心體貼,主要原因是要讓孩子用正確態度看待自我性別的價值。長期在外工作的媽媽雖然未能經常陪伴子女身邊,但媽媽會教導男孩子和女孩子各應做的事情,讓孩子更獨立。看來我們應該多鼓勵媽媽們再去為自己的夢想努力工作,讓自己和家裡的孩子都變得更成功!


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丫丫小記者招募中 Recruiting Junior Journalists

Friday, July 17, 2015 9:40:05 AM PDT

你知道誰是約瑟夫·普利策,愛德華·默羅和本傑明·富蘭克林?他們都是史上有影響力的印刷和廣播的記者!

你想成為其中之一嗎?La JaJa Kids提供專門的丫丫小記者培訓,並邀請他們參加各種媒體活動!如果你還在猶疑暑假該提供孩子什麼有意義的活動,你應該今年嘗試讓你的孩子打破常規,參加丫丫小記者活動,讓孩子參與大型媒體活動、採訪社區專業人士、甚至與好萊塢名人見面,更可以培養自信和溝通技巧別錯過這個難得機會,立即報名

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你喜歡在炎炎夏日的暑假和家人共眾天倫之樂,放鬆一下心情嗎? 那你就要去2015蒙市夜市,而且免費入場喔! 那裡有各式美食美酒、精彩舞台演出、現場美術展覽、現場娛樂表演及DJ們、購物、手工製作的工藝品、遊戲攤位等。你錯過了星期五的蒙市夜市嗎? 那星期六一定要去喔!

《丫丫園地遊戲攤位》我們將在蒙市夜市設立親子遊戲攤位,和大家一起玩遊戲,做兒童手工,還送出好多精彩獎品,絕對讓您樂而忘返。今天7/18Barnes Park 約定你和你的家人喔!

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A…B…C…D…E…F…G…如果你的孩子知道這首歌,他們也應該知道一個蘋果A for Apple這小時候的拼音歌。但你知道恐龍的詞彙也可拼成A to Z嗎?  APATOSAURUS ZIGONGOSAURUS不知道就要試玩這個Dinosaur Train A to ZiPad 遊戲囉!

你錯過了第一和第二輪的丫丫有禮?不要緊,丫丫有禮這個星期將會再送你最後一輪由PBS SoCaL 提供的 Wild Kratts世界冒險和 Dinosaur Train A to Z 應用程序代碼!每個App各送出一個App Code!切勿錯過

 

最後一輪將在2015/7/23 截止。

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【暑期特輯】小朋友運動學習指引

Friday, July 10, 2015 10:28:52 PM PDT

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最近坊間出現了不少baby gym,「香港青年體育協會」體能教練陳振光認為,幼兒體能課程,應該要配合幼兒的發展需要,而不是促進幼兒發展,不然只會弄巧成拙。「其實衛生署已製定幼兒發展指引,表明初生嬰兒或幼兒有甚麼活動能力。例如滿1歲可學會自行坐下、需由成人攙扶才能走路若此時強迫他學跑步或跳躍,即使在課堂上勉強完成,回家後也很快忘記。」他強調,必需由小朋友親身完成動作才算學習。如果過程中一直由老師「招呼」孩子一直照顧著他們,則毫無幫助。「香港中文大學體育運動科學系」許世全教授也同意這個說法。去baby gym玩玩,活動手腳,總比呆在家中好,但其實幼兒日常的追逐、攀爬、跑跳遊戲都算是運動喔! 只要讓他們盡情玩,玩到累了就已經達到足夠的運動量囉! 家長其實不需要額外為他們安排特別的運動課程。

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你有看過PBS SoCaL Kids頻道的Wild Kratts你的孩子和他們也一樣有冒險精神嗎那你的孩子們就一定要試玩這個Wild Kratts 世界冒險的iPad遊戲囉!來看看我們如何評語這個遊戲吧!

你錯過了第一輪丫丫有禮?不要緊,丫丫有禮這個星期將會繼續送第二輪PBS SoCaL 供的 Wild Kratts 世界冒險和 Dinosaur Train A to Z 應用程序代碼 每個App各送出一個應用程序代碼!切勿錯過 !第二輪將在2015/7/16 截止。

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有想過小水坑也可以成為校園裡的一個遊樂場地嗎?最近日本的一所幼兒園裡有一個可以儲蓄雨水的庭院,晴天是運動場,可以打羽毛球和棒球, 雨天就會變成一個小水坑,孩子可以赤腳玩耍, 冬天還可以滑冰,讓孩子在不同的時候有不同的體驗,比起室內教學,多參加戶外活動可能更激發小孩的創造力和潛能喔 ~ 


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每年夏天,洛城與玲玲馬戲團都有一個約定,今年也不例外。Ringling Bros Circus 的大象、老虎、駿馬、蟒蛇,還有各個驚險刺激的表演和帶給大家歡笑的小丑們,就在7月9日開始進駐 Staples Center ,開始了今年的南加州巡迴演出。我們很榮幸成為座上客,率先欣賞了這場名為 Circus XTREME 的精彩演出!

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家長都希望讓自己的孩子在暑假可以過得充實一點,不要讓時間偷偷溜走。尤其每個暑假都會讓孩子們失去多達3個月的數學和閱讀能力,而我們的大腦就像肌肉一樣,當我們不運動他們,他們往往會失去它們的形式。每年都會一如往常,數學公式被遺忘,新的詞彙丟失。如何避免這種困境呢?以下是一些小技巧和活動,可以同時建立孩子們的生活技能,還可以讓他們不會覺得暑假無聊喔

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【合家歡電影日】Movie Family Day "Minions"

Friday, July 3, 2015 8:51:55 PM PDT

 

暑假電影紛紛出爐了!身在電影之都的洛杉磯,單單到戲院看電影是不夠有趣的,立即來看看我們為你推介的一系列電影特別活動吧~~

 

等了這麼久,小小香蕉人兵團終於殺入電影院了!如果你們也是 Minions 的超級粉絲,就一定不可以錯過這個電影合家歡活動,一整天的免費遊樂活動,有超過二十個不同類型的好玩兒童遊戲,三位 Minions 更會親臨現場與小朋友見面拍照,附近的多家餐廳也會提供實惠的 $5 兒童餐飲,的確是極佳的周末親子好去處!

 

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世界最大樂高瑪麗皇后號模型在 Queen Mary 展出!

兩位丫丫小記者Aaron  Jessica 專訪了樂高建築大師 Ed Diment 和艦長 Everette Hoard,遊覽瑪麗皇后號,更與樂高建築大師一起拼了一隻樂高綿羊!大家一起跟上小記者的腳步來看看他們的對話吧!

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隨著香港文化蓬勃發展, 音樂界也起了一股年青動力。當幼苗得到高質素的音樂教育, 就會茁壯成長, 成為未來的動力。今年七月, 音樂總監葉惠康博士將會帶領香港兒童交響樂團在洛杉磯舉行第一場海外演出交流音樂會,樂團一直積極參與音樂活動, 務求提升演奏水平!  對音樂有熱誠的你, 不容錯過! 這是一個最適合全家大小一起欣賞的交流音樂會。 和孩子一起聆聽音樂, 為孩子奠定一個充滿音樂素質的基礎吧!


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丫丫小記者開心回顧:

PBS SoCal Summer Learning Day 

Curious GeorgeDinosaur Train  Buddy恐龍、自然歷史博物館、Discovery Cube 等等,還有PBS Kids 的專屬小汽車。。。兩位丫丫小記者 Aaron Jessica 上星期在 PBS SoCal 暑期學習嘉年華玩了一個下午,更與 PBS SoCal 市場經理 Stacy 進行了小小訪問,認識公立電視台的暑期學習推動計畫;一起跟上小記者的腳步,來看看當天的精采回顧吧




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Happy July 4th

又到國慶日囉! 還在煩惱去哪裡嗎?還是正在搜索哪裡有精彩活動呢?丫丫為大家精心挑選一些有趣活動和煙火表演,大家快點來看看吧! 溫馨小提示: 玩煙火時記得要注意安全喔!

 

Are you still searching on google about the July 4th events? Here are our carefully screened lists of family-friendly celebration events. Enjoy!

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【暑期特輯】小朋友『音樂』學習指引

Friday, June 26, 2015 10:38:44 PM PDT

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為了爭取更多證書去報考小學,越來越多3歲以下幼兒開始學琴,報導甚至指出最小年齡只有半歲就開始學囉不過「香港鋼琴教育專業學院」何淑恩校長則反對,她表示學樂器並非越早學越好!

 

因為多種樂器如鋼琴、小提琴等,都需要手指的靈活度以及良好的手勢,然而幼兒的小肌肉、前臀、上臀尚未發育完成,過早開始有機會錯誤運用肌肉及出現姿勢錯誤。一旦養成習慣,便難以糾正。她建議不論男女,在4歲時開始學琴會比較適合。不過,何淑恩校長認為小朋友越早接觸音樂越好,除了有助加強音樂感之外,更有助穩定小朋友情緒呢!

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暑假開始囉! 孩子們終於不用早睡早起,不用為孩子每天的午餐煩惱,更不需要閱讀,寫作或做數學練習題。當然,孩子每天在學校裡努力學習,他們絕對值得過一個難忘有趣的暑假。但是根據國家暑期學習協會的統計數據,孩子有可能會因為暑假而忘形,甚至在開學後會減少對學習的興趣與靈敏度。如果可以在暑假期間偷偷的加入一點學習的元素,就可以讓孩子們維持對學習的喜愛和增加其知識。絕對為這個假期增加不少樂趣喔!到底如何讓他們在暑假學習而不反感呢?以下是一些小訣竅,希望可以幫到各位正在苦惱的爸爸媽媽。

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【父親節特輯】CEO 爸爸 Mohamed El-Erian 的故事

Saturday, June 20, 2015 9:33:19 AM PDT

【父親節特輯】CEO 爸爸 Mohamed El-Erian 的故事

2014 年時,Mohamed El-Erian  PIMCO基金的CEO,每日管理這個超過二萬億美元資產的基金,而自己也收入不菲,單單在2011年他的個人年收入超過一億美元,可以說是「人生勝利組」的超級成員!可以,當他的9歲女兒投訴他是如何一個失敗的爸爸,因為他在過去9年不斷缺席女兒的生命中最重要的各項活動,包括生日會和畢業禮等,Mohamed 才猛然驚醒,自已在父親的角色中是失敗的,所以在2014年底,他毅然辭職,和妻子分擔載女兒上學放學、做晚餐、與女兒談心等等的責任,而且做得非常快樂!想不想知道他的故事?

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【父親節特輯】天才爸爸 Mario Loiseau 的故事

Saturday, June 20, 2015 9:32:27 AM PDT

 

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今天是五月初五,傳統節日之端午節。除了賽龍舟和吃粽子,你對端午的認識還有多少?就讓我們來為大家補充一些關於端午節由來與習俗的知識吧!

【端午節午時立蛋】端午節的典故和粽子的傳統大家都耳熟能詳,但是關於端午節午時立蛋的傳說你又知道多少呢?據說,每年農曆五月初五的端午節的午時(上午11時至下午1時)如果你能成功將雞蛋直立起來,就會為全年帶來好運氣 . . .

美 味 粽 子 健 康 吃

要享受美味的粽子,同時要吃得健康,建議以粽子作為正餐的一部分,代替一餐的肉類及澱粉質。同時也要搭配青菜水果,以增加纖維攝取。此外,粽子本身已有調味料,所以應減少額外的調味料如豉油或白糖,以免攝入過多鹽及糖分。最後吃用粽子前都要充分加熱以殺菌,確保衛生 . . . 

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對於許多家庭來說,夏天一定希望可以擁有一個難忘的假期,但是全家人度假並不便宜。這個已經是公開的秘密了,每個人都想策劃一個不僅經濟實惠的優質旅程,但是每次都超出預算,實在讓人很不甘心。不過,丫丫尋找了各個地方,終於找到了這篇好文,可以幫助你們避免在家庭度假花費太多喔! 這篇文章收集了各位旅遊編輯的不同意見,更分享了他們如何規劃聰明有趣的旅行呢! 大家一起來看看吧!


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現在的小朋友真幸福,放暑假還會有電視台特別舉行好玩的活動,陪伴大家一同慶祝暑假的開始!

PBS Kids 南加州公立電視兒童台邀請大家一同迎接暑假的來臨,特地舉行大型社區親子活動~~《暑期學習嘉年華》,丫丫園地作為 PBS Kids VIP ("Very Involved Parent") 親子部落客,當然要把這個娛樂性和教育性並重的親子活動推介給大家囉!



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69日,我們有幸參與了的電影首映,率先欣賞了這部暑期猛片(以及片首短篇浪漫故事 Lava),當天更有電影導演 Pete Docter 出席,分享迪士尼與皮克斯團隊的一些不為人知的幕後趣事,以及他的早期作品:Toy StoryMonster IncUp 等的創作歷程,讓大家都上了一課難得的電影「課程」。

 

 

導演詳細地講解了整個 Pixar 團隊創作 Inside Out 的創作過程,從構思到各式試映會一共經歷五年的漫長歷程,同時更分享了這部電影的故事靈感來源,原來就是導演的11歲女兒,當年 Pete 苦惱於了解成長中的女兒的複雜情緒,靈機一觸,就想到了以擬人的手法創造出五種色彩鮮明的情緒「人物」,而這五個情緒主宰了每個人腦袋裡的思想和心情,從而創作出一個意義深長,而又讓人感動流淚的故事。

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試鏡甄選: 大型電視廣告徵 5至8歲混血女孩

Friday, June 12, 2015 6:23:57 PM PDT

Casting Call: Seeking a Eurasian-looking 5 - 8 Years Old Girl

試 鏡 甄 選: 大型電視廣告徵 5至8歲混血女孩

一個國際知名的汽車品牌將要拍攝大型電視廣告,現正招募5至8歲混血女孩參與拍攝。無須演出經驗,但必須能合法在美國工作。

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老師除了教育學生知識之外,最重要的應該是怎樣與學生建立良好關係。其實對於父母來說,也是一樣。在教育孩子或學生之前,必須要先了解他們才能對症下藥喔! 去建立良好關係,其實有很多不同方法,必須明確一個重點,跟孩子擁有良好關係並不代表可以控制他們的行為。他們也會有可能有不良行為,不過可以大大地減少這些錯誤。馬上來看以下的4個小辦法吧!

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你以為這是哪位藝術家的作品嗎?其實這是某位在美國加州大學的實驗室上班的技師兒子,在外出遊戲回家後的隨手打的手印。我們常聽到「飯前要洗手」,理由就在這裡。。。手印由大大小小不同顏色菌落組成,猛然一看煞是好看,不過近看就不是那麼回事了。

 

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暑假是最適合補充孩子人生實用知識的好時候。即使你不是渴望讓小孩長大成為企業家的父母,但是讓孩子從小培養創業精神,並學習有關銷售、領導、溝通、情緒管理的技能,仍然是非常重要的。今年暑假,就讓以下這些項目成為小朋友的學習重點吧:計劃慈善活動、在大眾面前演講、有效分配任務、計劃家庭旅行、和銷售組織 … 

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一部劇情短片需要一位年約10歲的華裔小女生參與拍攝,擔任女主角的童年角色,個性硬朗自信而不失純真、能說中文對白;如果你家的小女生符合以上性格條件,有興趣參加電影拍攝,請將照片和聯絡資料電郵給我們!

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一本小小的護照,就能為孩子帶來探索世界、開闊視野的機會。無論遠近,一家大小出動的家庭旅行總能讓全家人感到無限歡樂。隨著暑假旅遊旺季的展開,丫丫園地特別為大家推介五個小竅門,讓大家在親子旅途更順利、更開心!

Little Passports loves to give kids the opportunity to explore their world, whether on a family vacation or from their own kitchen table. We’ve put together some tried and true traveling with kids tips for parents who are hitting the road with their little ones this summer. Make your trips memorable, fun and worry-free for everyone!

 

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好消息!玲玲馬戲團又來洛杉磯和大家見面啦~!

炎炎夏日,最佳的闔家娛樂就是一起去看馬戲!每年都帶給我們不同驚喜的玲玲馬戲團,將會繼續呈現全新而又有活力的演出,一班冒險非凡的馬戲藝術家和一群珍禽異獸將帶你進入極美,充滿柔韌性與力量的世界。讓我們一起期待這次《超越極限》的震撼性演出吧~

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus is coming back to town!  What a great experience this is to share with your kids and loved ones! 

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印度東北部,有一個名叫“ Majuli” 的島,

自從1900年以來,由於氣候變化影響導致島上的土地質量變壞,

季風導致優質土壤大量流失,慢慢變成了貧瘠的荒地,

因此島上的野生動物也逐漸消失了…… 

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原來五月是美國國民運動月喔! 健康不只是成年人的重要資產,對於孩子來說,絕對是不可或缺的一環。政府為了慶祝這個運動月,已經退出了MoveInMay的社交媒體活動。這個活動不僅讓我們找到適合自己的運動,還因此幫助大眾提供資源。當然,除了運動月,平常運動也是親子活動中佔了一個舉足輕重的位置。但是,如果孩子并不是這麼熱愛運動,那怎麼辦呢?我們該如何激勵他們呢?以下是7個小建議,大家可以讓孩子除了燃燒多餘熱量,并吸收到一些新鮮空氣,讓他們變得更加健康喔!

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「活現潛能」教育獎助計劃

Thursday, May 28, 2015 11:28:02 PM PDT

「活現潛能」現正推出教育獎助計劃 (PPEOP),旨在幫助有經濟困難的兒童和青少年作進入大學和前途的預備。從20157月至12月,將會向低收入家庭,每月免費送出一份價值為$450-600的專業評估和咨詢服務禮包。歡迎大家鼓勵身邊有需要的家庭參加,讓更多的青少年找到夢想的方向!

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520日,Carlsbad 的藍色晴空中忽然砰一聲,彩球中飄出彩色繽紛的飄帶,慶祝樂高「好朋友」系列全新心形湖景點正式開業囉!長週末之前,在多位名人帶領下走過這條紫色的地毯,讓人感到十分受寵若驚。Legoland Freinds Heartlake City 終於隆重誕生了!一起來看看開幕當天的精彩慶典吧 . . .




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家裡的小朋友不愛學習可是卻充滿好奇心?其實爸媽可以用「暗中學習」的教育遊戲和活動去激發他們對學習的熱愛喔!從遊戲中激起他們的的好奇心,就會想對事物了解更多,家長就可以從中把學習元素加入,讓他們因此會增加對學習的喜愛。以下有10個小妙計,大家不妨參考一下喔

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credit to: http://www.gymnationsport.com/JSP_7716.jpg子晴 (化名)今年八歲,平常跟隨著自己的興趣去學習,一直都沒有上學,而在日常生活中自主學習。子晴最大的興趣是體操,她六歲半時開始學體操,短短兩年間,她掌握得非常好,進歩神速,最近在一個由三個體操會合辦比賽中。她奪得了三個金牌及一個個人全能獎。

 

重點不在於她奪獎這事實,而在於她在整個過程中的心理狀態。比賽後,子晴媽媽問她:「你比賽時有沒有很緊張?有沒有害怕?」子晴有點不解,單純地反問:「吓?為什麼要害怕?」對她來說,做體操就是做她最喜愛的事,她從來沒有競爭的壓力。



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【丫丫體驗】小QQ 的近視矯正 OrthoK 過程

Friday, May 22, 2015 1:14:27 PM PDT

轉眼間,女兒戴上晚間近視矯正鏡片已經滿一年了,上星期正是週年眼睛檢查的時候,小 QQ在醫生和設備面前還是忐忑不安,可是聽完了醫生的好消息(近視度數沒有加深,維持不變)後,小妮子竟高興的跳了起來 . . . 

第一次踏入高登眼科的兒童視力矯正科,我們一家大小都嚇一跳,原來每天在這裡進行視力矯正和試戴鏡片的小朋友是這麼的多!看到不同年齡的小孩都在努力地學著戴上矯視鏡片(最小的才6歲),本來戰戰兢兢的小QQ也鼓起來勇氣,敢於接受戴隱型眼鏡的挑戰 . . . 

 

現在回想起來,我猶豫著要不要幫女兒配矯視鏡片,就怕配了以後,因為適應不良,甚至造成感染傷害;可是事實證明,當孩子切身感受到鼻子上少了近視眼鏡,又怎麼會願意走回頭路,繼續背著越來越重的眼鏡呢?

 

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上個月,來自南灣的十位初中生組成的滾動機器人隊 - 7700B 2015 VEX 機器人世界杯競標賽上榮獲最高榮譽Excellence Award。丫丫小記者很榮幸可以和這批既努力又有才華的大孩子們交流,聽聽他們對這次比賽的感想。

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Oh Noah! by PBS Kids 跟著諾亞學西班牙語

Saturday, May 16, 2015 8:28:52 AM PDT

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PBS Kids 的全新兒童節目 Oh Noah! (諾亞 )通過動畫視頻和內置遊戲去幫助 6 - 8歲的孩子建立Spanish 詞彙。每一個視頻都會推出一段相關漫畫。孩子除了學習語言,他們還可以把它變成有意義的語言環境。就像動畫裡的 Noah --- 他們可能不明白所有的西班牙語對話,不過如果孩子可以通過豐富的視覺效果來看故事,理解能力很快就提升了! 

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Legoland 投資超過十萬元的全新景點 HeartLake City 下個星期就要開幕了!工程人員正在進行最後衝刺,為旋轉木馬上的60隻馬匹塗色。全新設計的Friends 園地裡,設計師精心加入了麥克風、彩帶、瓢蟲和胡蘿蔔等50多 LEGO 款式,從此Legoland 更吸引小女生了!

記得留意我們的開幕介紹,說不定你可以在《丫丫有禮》中贏得獎品喔!

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【好文推介】父母並沒有寵溺這些孩子,反而讓他們接觸家務及各種任務,像卸下聖誕燈飾等等。他們有著跟平常人一樣的生活煩惱,可他們卻很為自己的健康而感到驕傲。吃藥、看病、體檢,對他們來講有一種莫名的陌生感。那為什麼這三個孩子可以在18年度童年裡活得這麼健康,從不需要看醫生呢?看看著名博客網站 100 Hours Outside 的兩位媽媽怎麼說?

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REDCAT International Children Film Festival 2015

2015 紅 貓 貓 國 際 兒 童 電 影 節

一年一度的紅貓貓兒童電影節又來了~ 今年一如既往有一連串的好電影大放送,來自不同國家的幾十部電影,有可愛的卡通,有真人演繹,有令人發笑的情節,也有令人深思的故事,各式各類的電影絕對適合一家大小的你們,週末一齊去觀賞高素質的兒童電影,讓孩子放眼世界認識迪士尼以外的兒童電影世界吧~

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** 丫 丫 園 地 週 年 慶 特 別 活 動 **









California Strawberry Festival     

您曾吃過草莓比薩嗎?假如您在五月來到加州的草莓之都:​​奧克斯納德(Oxnard),您也許就有機會嚐到了!奧克斯納德位於加州的南部,而這個地區的人看待草莓的態度極為認真。身處一連兩天的加州草莓祭上,您有機會試吃到各式各樣的草莓制食物。。。

The belle of all things “berrylicious,” the California Strawberry Festival May 16 & 17 in Oxnard celebrates 32 years of serving up all day fun with delicious eats, entertainment and fine arts.










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2015母親節特輯【母親節的由來】

Saturday, May 9, 2015 12:07:02 AM PDT

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這週日就是美國的母親節了,而在世界各地母親節的日期當然也有點不一樣囉每年的這一天,子女都會獻出自己的小小心意去感謝母親;媽媽們在這一天裡通常會收到禮物;而在許多人心目中,康乃馨被視作最適於獻給媽媽的鮮花之一。

 

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Avengers上月已全球上映,全世界再次牽起英雄風,不知道是哪位男影迷嫉妒英雄們擁有太多粉絲?還是哪位女影迷過於迷戀英雄偶像?精心為一班超級英雄來個大變裝,立即變身成為可愛教主,看起來還挺萌的吧~ 不知道是萌到你,還是嚇到你呢?

 

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每個孩子都有獨特的創造能力。他們會經過創作,製造以及糾正這些過程去慢慢成長。這種運動精神除了在日常生活中可以發掘,其實在不同的學習領域裡也能起作用喔孩子們會從學習中通過探索而體驗當中的意義,因而漸漸會對症下藥,用他們的創造方法解決學習上的種種難題。學校也強烈鼓勵學生多創作,可以推動個人對生活體驗以及學習的各種興趣。但是,孩子的創造空間要怎麼建立呢?以下是建立的5大元素喔

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credit to: http://www.talkaboutgiving.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Grandmother-and-kids-finance.jpg父母需要從小培養孩子理財觀念,要讓他們學會世界上是沒有免費的午餐。賺取想要的東西就必須努力。大家有試過在商場看見一個孩子跟爸爸媽媽說,“我要這個,要那個”,並多次討要一個新的玩具呢?與其繼續盲目地把孩子寵壞,倒不如從小就灌輸他們的理財觀念。以下是4個小竅門,大家不妨參考一下喔!

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credit to: http://s3-media2.fl.yelpassets.com/ephoto/rpNOobXEUzOYGR3pSxQS2w/ml.jpgBrightPink乳癌意識和卵巢癌意識組織與西野廣場將會在這週末 (05/02 – 05/03) 舉辦了一系列呼籲全國募捐的活動。這個活動的所有收入將會捐給BrightPink。西野廣場的多家零售商店已經踴躍參加囉!他們捐贈了多種商品,會在當天拍賣以及活動攤位展示。當然,活動音樂也將會由Marie DigbyDJ全力提供。這麼有意義的活動,大家怎能不參加呢?謝謝大家大力支持喔!

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經過了兩年的漫漫等待,曼哈頓灘的圖書館終於又「回來」了!雖然佔地不大(海邊城市的通病),但是經過名建築師的精心設計,加上LEED金質環保認證的加持,這座新的兩層高圖書館將坐擁曼哈頓灘最精華的全海景,一樓大堂的波浪形天花板和二樓成人閱覽區的壁爐都將讓你流連忘返,重新拾起圍爐閱讀的無窮樂趣。

5月1日開幕這天,小丫丫和朋友們早已在海邊守候,就是等待著大門打開,一起來看看當天的盛況吧!

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       DIY workshop

你可能試過買花獻給媽媽,也可能試過親手製作勞作送給媽媽,是否有想過和媽媽一同體驗插花和手工藝創作的過程,並且讓媽媽擁有一份只屬於你們倆的特別作品?由羅老師現場示範與指導的母親節親子插花workshop,讓你快樂學習花藝創作,還可以讓你親手DIY插花的杯子,寫下你對媽媽的愛意與祝福。今年,一同來嘗試過一個不一樣的母親節吧!


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南加州中文學校聯合會的漢字文化節到囉當天的活動非常豐富絕對讓您樂而忘返不要以為漢字文化節非常嚴肅喔!相反,它其實是以遊園會的方式來舉行,而且是免費入場的喔大家可以用一個比較輕鬆的方式去更深一步地了解漢字博奧精深文化。當天會有不同的活動攤位有剪紙、認字遊戲、電腦中文打字、造紙、紙製吹笛、拓印、捏麵羊、猜謎、尋找成語、十二生肖賓果遊戲以及扯鈴等各項活動。入場觀眾可以憑各種遊戲攤位獲得積分禮劵,換取多份精美禮品。丫丫園地當然也會大力支持囉,屆時將會送出豐富獎品!大家還在等什麼呢?趕快一起參加吧!

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寫作廣場的獎學金計劃又要開始囉! 比賽經由初選和決賽兩個回合。除了前三名之外,另外還有最受觀眾歡迎獎喔!寫作廣場的中、英文寫作比賽,適用於所有在校學生,從小學一年級到博士生上網報名、提交作品和投票支持給自己最喜愛的作品。所有參賽者將收到一份參賽認可證書。

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優秀媽咪博客文章推介:曾小貓

Saturday, April 18, 2015 8:34:52 AM PDT

媽咪博客界臥虎藏龍,這位化名「曾小貓」的博客媽媽以她流利的中英文筆,和出身記者的時事觸角,加上一股愛孩子的心,寫下了許多精彩的媽咪心聲,尤其是對於給寶寶哺乳的心得,更是丫丫大力推介給新手媽媽看的好文章。曾小貓的博客甚至還結集成書,更入圍了2011第六屆全球華文部落格大獎初審!今天先分享她的一篇有關「外來孕婦來美產子」熱門話題的心聲博客文章。。

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夏日天清氣朗,週末最好是到戶外走走,做做運動5k慈善運動日"Miles For Melanoma" 5K Run/Walk可以讓你邊做運動同時又可以籌款做善事,帶上你的家人,馬上報名參加這麼有意義的活動吧!

This family-friendly event, Miles for Melanoma is a 5k run/walk to be held on Sunday, May 3, 2015 on the Universal Studios Backlot. Proceeds will benefit the Melanoma Research Foundation’s mission to combat melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, through research, education and advocacy.


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credit to: http://health.more4kids.info/uploads/Image/Nov/autistic-girl.jpg患有自閉症的兒童應該會一種潛在語言,而兩個患有自閉症的兒童則常會遇到溝通問題和語言發展的技能。父母們通常只會教會孩子一種語言。當然,其實醫學家並不鼓勵對患有自閉症的兒童教育兩種語言,因為雙語會阻礙到他們的語言發展。

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今天丫丫要和大家推介一個非常優秀的兒童英語詞彙應用程式(App)~~這個由 PBS Kids 公立電視兒童台的艾美獎獲獎連續劇系列 "WordWorld" 所呈現的英語詞彙的奇幻世界,讓小朋友重溫WordWorld 的情節,還可以透過每集故事內容所提供的詞庫重點去接觸以及增強識字技能,而每集故事的主題都來自生活上的千奇百趣,讓孩子看得和玩得好開心!

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在孩子們幼兒時期,千萬不要以為他們只是在玩,或者傻笑和胡言亂語。其實他們會對於好奇的物品,眼睛和一般成人一樣會閃閃發亮。幼兒時期其實是代表著黃金時間,父母要好好利用這個階段去好好了解他們吧!幼兒專家說,家長可以通過這些生活上的小細節觀察到其實小孩全神貫注的物品是建立著他們將來的學習和工作,所以絕不能輕視喔!

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10 Great Role Models for Boys 男孩的10個偶像

Friday, April 10, 2015 7:11:32 PM PDT

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一個男孩心中的典範偶像應該代表正義、陽光、正義、風趣;「他」是兒童模仿的偶像、啟蒙心智的老師。每一個年代都有不同的代表性的偶像。可是在今天的社會,隨著時代與科技的進步,男孩的典範和偶像有著跨越性的轉變,「他」的年齡層非常廣,甚至化身為卡通或遊戲,深深影響著每個男孩逐漸塑成的靈魂。以下十個男孩的典範偶像,你不可不認識。。。

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credit to: https://staynplaykids.wordpress.com/2011/05/27/cap-n-gown-kids/所有家長都會望子成龍,望女成鳳;相信各位讀者家長也希望孩子們可以遠離麻煩,乖巧伶俐,長大後更能成為一位成功的專業人士。這些小朋友到底有什麼共通點能預計他們成功的未來呢?據說,這不是教育方法,而是物理統計喔!


Anybody who has kids — or hopes to — wants them to stay out of trouble, do well in school, and go on to do awesome things in the professional world. While there isn't a set recipe for raising successful children, psychology research has pointed to a handful of factors that predict success. They are: 


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『 兔 子 和 復 活 蛋 』 的 典 故

Friday, April 3, 2015 11:00:24 PM PDT

credit to: http://myhealthessentials.ca/happy-easter-2/每到復活節來臨,兔子跟彩蛋都會被扯上關係。小朋友當然對這些可愛的小兔子和復活蛋當然感興趣囉!但是大家知道為什麼他們會跟復活節有關係呢?

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【好文推介】復活節 by Daddy Blogger Michael C

Friday, April 3, 2015 6:58:48 PM PDT

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沒有宗教的好處,就是什麼教的節我都可以過或者不過。在這冰天雪地的季節,那個叫Easter的節給寒風中

的人們帶來春天的氣息..
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為期四天的的中華花藝的『花史。傳承』花展,首度在Arcadia 植物園展出,這項由美國中華花藝基金會/台彎中華花藝文教基金會主辦的花展,在植物園的Aryes Hall 現場散佈著濃濃的花香和文化氣息,傳統中又不失時尚,展示中華花藝的歷史與臺灣在過去三十多年經營的成果。其中有宋人書齋修身養性的體驗、花藝演講、插花示範與品茗留香,展出的作品則分為春,夏,秋,冬,琴,棋,書,畫單元,每件作品自成一景,多件作品相互映襯後又成多景。;另有孩童書法、創意繪畫,將帶給你最佳的親子互動。
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一個國際知名的電子品牌將要拍攝大型電視廣告,現正招募真實華裔家庭參與拍攝。本次製作將在溫哥華拍攝,所有旅費全包,每人更可賺取高達 $406 演員工會日薪,廣告播出後另有高達 $813 額外酬勞

 

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大家在上週六有去由公立電上個週末,公立電視兒童台“Maya & Miguel”節目的粉絲同樂會在縣立自然歷史博物館舉行。將小朋友最喜愛的卡通人物和恐龍化石連在一起,吸引力何止 double!

丫丫有這幸參加了這個同樂會!當日嘉賓雲集,每個粉絲都搶著要跟劇中兩位主角 Maya 和 Miguel 合照呢!以下是同樂會的一些精彩照片,沒有去的粉絲們趕快來欣賞吧!

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Hop To The Bunny Museum for Easter 復活兔兔博物館

Thursday, March 26, 2015 6:55:48 PM PDT

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復活節將要來臨,大家已經準備好節目了嗎?如果還沒有,你絕對不能錯過在帕薩迪納的這個獨特兔子博物館。它歡迎任何時候參觀,尤其是復活節。這個博物館是一個私人收藏的兔子天堂,而且是吉尼斯世界紀錄保持者喔! 大家快點去看看吧!

 

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運動對於不同年齡層的孩子都十分重要~~它不僅可以幫助孩子發育,還可以因此維持良好的體能。尤其在現今的美食爆表的時代,很多孩子從小就面對過重的問題,甚至是有關肥胖的身體疾病。。。作為家長,為孩子們發掘更多運動機會是必須的,而你知道嗎?「你」才是孩子多做運動和達致健康生活習慣的最重要元素!

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從學習中到底會領悟到什麼呢?要學會一種新的語言,其實是有不計其數的小技巧可以增強我們的學習能力。以下是其中15個喔!

What are some of the most encouraging known facts about learning? From taking a walk to learning a new language, there are countless things we can do to improve the way we learn. Below we list fifteen steps toward a better brain:

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America’s Family OC Pet Expo 南加州橙縣寵物展

Friday, March 20, 2015 8:15:02 PM PDT

年已經是26屆寵物展了,一連3天的展會,怎麼可以錯過呢?屆時將會有各種可愛的小動物,像貓咪,狗狗,迷你馬,小鳥,還有上千種動物共聚一堂,為大家帶來精彩絕倫的演出。大家拭目以待囉!溫馨提示:請不要帶自己的寵物喔!

 

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迪 士 尼 冰 上 樂 園 之 魔 幻 世 界 Disney on Ice Presents  Worlds of Fantasy  

迪士尼冰上樂園之魔幻世界將會呈現4個大家最喜愛的迪士尼故事。一幕幕經典的片段將會吸引著大家的目光,讓人驚喜不斷! 多場表演從4月15 - 26日在洛杉磯兩個地點舉行,門票現正熱賣,大家趕快搶購吧!

Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories when Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy - Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, comes to SoCal from April 15 – 26 playing at the Los Angeles Sports Arena and Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario.  This action-packed ice spectacular showcases beloved characters from Disney•Pixar’s Cars and Toy Story 3 and Disney’s Tinker Bell and The Little Mermaid.

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《童心。童藝》南加州巡迴藝展上週末在希望之城總 Kaplan Family Pavilion 舉行盛大開幕典禮,數百位小畫家們聚首一堂,一起享受陽光下的藝術活動。當日並展示了所有參加的小朋友三百多張畫作,孩子們用色活潑大膽,繪畫的角度新奇有趣,每張作品都讓人愛不釋手。現在讓我們一起來看看這些充滿小朋友對未來的願景和希望的追求的畫作!

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一年一度的『兒童華語文能力測驗』Children's Chinese Competency Certification 即將於 4月 18日上午在哈崗中文學校舉行。這套由台灣華語測驗推動工作委員會研發及推動的測試準則,針對檢定7至12歲母語非華語的海外兒童的華語能力,以聽力閱讀以及紙筆測驗的形式進行測試,各等級測驗答對總題數之60%以上者可獲得證書。 詢眾要求,報名截止日期延後至 320日,有興趣參加的家長要把握機會喔!

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《有一天》Someday

Thursday, March 19, 2015 9:25:28 AM PDT

《有一天》是《紐約時報》暢銷書榜首繪本。講述了父母與孩子之間的情感,是一本令人動容的親子讀物。常常會有時光轉瞬即逝的感覺,尤其是當看著自己的孩子熟睡的側臉,仿佛上一秒他還在自己的懷裡呢喃,下一刻却就要離家遠航。而總有一天,他也會如自己這般,深情地凝望著孩子的睡臉,也許到那一天,他終將懂得此刻你的心情。一本詩一樣的繪本《有一天》,送給所有的孩子和父母。

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家長難免會擔心自己的孩子,尤其是女兒,他們一定會將女兒視為掌上明珠。當女兒到了上學的年齡就更加擔心不已了。如何讓女兒在學校得到同學和老師的喜愛,而不被孤立呢?以下是6大重點

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國際知名電器品牌拍攝大型電視廣

 

徵求華裔爺爺及孫女角色參與演出

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【電影推介】 ANITA HO THE MOVIE

Thursday, February 26, 2015 4:23:41 PM PST

Harry Ho, a down on his luck 30-something, finally decides to propose to his girlfriend Anita on her 30th birthday. But when Anita decides to spend her birthday in Las Vegas with her entire family – the fireworks begin...

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在美國,大約有3200萬個小孩子每天都會吃學校的營養午餐。而在這麼多孩童當中,也似乎看到了孩童肥胖的趨勢。


一個致力於對抗孩童肥胖問題並提倡健康飲食的組織Sweetgreen, 決定來看看在世界各地的孩童,他們營養午餐都吃些什麼,來看可以如何改變美國當前的問題。


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閱讀,廣泛地佔據了我們生活的每一個角落。我們必須坦然地面對它。如果孩子不喜歡閱讀,這將會直接影響到他們在其他領域的成績。家長除了要讓孩子們養成閱讀的習慣,還應該要幫助他們成為更好的讀者。看看一下五個技巧來激發孩子們對讀書的興趣吧!

 

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洛城首演 -- 奇幻超級英雄秀 Marvel Universe LIVE

Thursday, February 26, 2015 11:42:47 AM PST

洛城首演 --  Marvel Universe LIVE 奇幻超級英雄秀

你是超級英雄的忠實影迷?想看蜘蛛俠,鋼鐵俠,綠巨人… 所有super hero一同出現拯救宇宙?你一定不要錯過全新大型巡迴表演“奇幻超級英雄秀 326日正式在洛城首演。一個集合尖端特效,空中特技和投影視頻的現場動作片,再加上動感十足的舞台,保證帶給英雄迷的你前所未有的震撼經歷。

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很多家長都會在床邊對著孩子講睡前故事,大家都有這樣的經驗吧其實有時候也可以跟他們做一些數學問題。當針對他們在理科的某些弱點,因而設計的練習計劃,可以讓他們對的吸收能力更加強一點,將來他們一定會感謝您的不妨試試吧!

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Piano Mom - Be Part of Us 鋼琴媽媽 - 成為我們一份子

Friday, February 20, 2015 6:53:43 PM PST

音樂從家裡學起。鋼琴媽媽絕對是孩子們的最佳選擇!”

鋼琴課對於初學者來講通常是昂貴以及效率較低的。鋼琴媽媽為您提供了一個寓教學於娛樂的方法,授予父母教學力量去幫助孩子們。這個課程只需要5小時, 將會是一個合符經濟原則, 效率高的方法! 讓父母變成鋼琴爸爸/鋼琴媽媽, 自然而然孩子在家學習也會比較得心應手, 為一個更好更自信的表演鋪上一層階梯。”- 鋼琴媽媽

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Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker Run events

洛城鞭炮鳴醒獅 齊來奔跑迎新春

新春四處拜年,相信大家吃了很多美食吧?那是時候到戶外跑跑步,做做運動,下週末在洛杉磯中國城將會舉辦一個跑步大會,當天更會點燃上萬條的鞭炮,還有舞獅環節,各類精彩新春活動和禮物,讓大家一齊在鞭炮聲中度過喜慶的新年。


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MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE!

Friday, February 13, 2015 6:04:35 PM PST

Marvel Universe LIVE! will captivate audiences with an authentic and original story that brings more than 25 Marvel characters together on one epic quest.  The story is framed around the battle over the Cosmic Cube, the source of ultimate power and one of the most feared and coveted treasures in the Marvel Universe, that has been shattered into pieces by the Mighty Thor in order to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. With the pieces scattered across the globe, Thor’s villainous brother Loki devises a scheme to clone its powers, inciting a threat that could not only decimate Earth but also obliterate the Universe. 

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新春專題:喜氣“羊羊”迎春花 一家大小逛南加

Thursday, February 12, 2015 5:13:44 PM PST

春暖花開,適逢新春前夕正是情人佳節,除了情人節給情人送玫瑰花,其實,新年也有更多充滿祝福意義的年花,接下來讓我們來介紹一下新年最常見的五種花,這個春節,挑選一種送給你關心和關心你的他/她們吧~
新春來臨之際,在賞花的同時,也可以與家人享受節日的氣氛。丫丫為大家精心挑選了一些新年節目,希望大家喜歡喔!

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Learning math early a key to success 孩子成功的數字階梯

Thursday, February 12, 2015 3:48:07 PM PST

在南加州某座城市統計,幼兒從小開始學習數學,會更有機會上大學和成為成功人士。這種理科教育能補缺幼兒腦袋裡面的一些空隙,讓他們為將來鋪上數字階梯走到屬於他們成功的大道。我們一探究竟它的奧秘吧!


“Early math education has been a critical missing piece of a child’s development,” said event organizer Susan Wood, executive director of the Children’s Center at Caltech. “One of the things we know about young children is that they are a fertile ground for learning.”


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最近常常看到攝影師帶來的「各國孩子的早餐吃什麼」、「世界各地小孩的睡房」等紀錄性照片,讓筆者很好奇的是,不同風俗文化的小朋友都在玩什麼?還是都已經被電子遊戲機攻陷?最近的一次歐洲之行,讓我得以親身找尋答案。。。

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全新處境喜劇: Fresh off the Boat

Thursday, February 5, 2015 9:30:15 PM PST

以華裔家庭為主軸的全新處境喜劇Fresh off the Boat本週三正式在ABC啟播,首播一連播放兩集,大家有看嗎?是否感覺對白和情景似曾相似?裏面有哪個角色可能就是你的寫照?.... 

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根據各種研究顯示,有氧運動可以增強成人腦部發展。這個觀點已經有很有力證據,但對於青少年的腦部發育,有氧運動到底有怎樣的作用和幫助呢?

The new study, published in the journal Psychophysiology, comes from the University of Otago in New Zealand, where lead investigator Dr. Liana Machado is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology.


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PBS KIDS Writers Contest 公立電視兒童台小作家徵文比賽

Saturday, January 31, 2015 12:06:32 AM PST

PBS SoCal encourages Southern California children to create an original story as part of the PBS KIDS Writers Contest. This year, we are locally offering the Writers Contest to K-6th grade students! 

 

Entry Date: January 12, 2015

Closing Date: March 16, 2015 

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人生最重要除了身體健康之外,當然就是樂活囉!樂活,就是快樂生活。為了更加能感受到生活的樂趣,4位演講者為大家帶來了「樂活人生」演講系列。有興趣的朋友快點報名參加吧! 


時間: 02/01(Sun) & 03/14(Sat) from 2:00pm to 4:30pm

地點: San Marino Public Library 【map

門票: 免費, 請提前預定 


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** 丫丫有禮 **

答對以下問題,將有機會贏取兩張佳音社全新舞台劇【B計劃】門票。丫丫將會以抽獎形式抽出四組得獎者。事不宜遲,大家快點踴躍參加吧!

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從小開始學習各種語言,不僅可以促進大腦發展,也對將來打好穩固根基。經過時間的洗禮,在現在這個社會上只會一種語言是不夠的。對於大部分的留學生和交換生,語言更加是一個障礙。如何能夠提升學習外語的能力呢?以下是一些小小的提示,必定讓你事半功倍喔!

It’s that time of year again when students from universities all across America are making their way to various study abroad sites. Studying abroad is an exciting and challenging time in a student’s academic career, but those who travel to non-Anglophone countries usually face an added challenge — the language barrier.

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萬眾期待的迪士尼冰上世界《冰夢奇緣》終於要在年底開演,門票已經開始接受預購囉!這麼炙手可熱的表演,門票一定要提早出手,大家趕快搶購吧!

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【好文推介】未來30年,孩子們的職業世界

Saturday, January 10, 2015 8:58:12 AM PST

未來的世界是一個怎麼樣的世界,今天的孩子到那個時候在追求怎麼樣的生活?有沒有可能其實每一個小孩都沒有輸在起跑線上,而未來其實是一場游泳比賽呢?我們努力讓他拼命往一個起跑線上奔跑,但是其實未來就不需要跑步,可能出現一個全新的規則 . . . 我想下一代人,一定不會像我們這代人,追求房子,追求安全感,追求生存,追求賺錢,而是為了追求什麼?他們會真真正正的代替我們開始追求幸福,我們這一輩子覺得有點小奢侈的話題。這其實也符合馬斯洛的需求層次理論。馬斯洛的需要層次分成三個:底層的生存、中間的社交和高層的自我實現。人的主要需求是出現在14到18歲這段時間,他的需求會慢慢固化下來 . . .

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放完寒假,是時候收拾心情準備上學囉!除了要學會收拾房間和亂糟糟的書桌衣櫃以外,新的一年,和大家分享三招聰明的整理方法,讓孩子的學習變得更有效率,希望這些小提示可以幫到大家喔!

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有"玩具業奧斯卡"之稱的『TOTY 2015 年度最佳玩具頒獎禮』每年都備受家長和小孩的關注,因為每個大人和小孩都有機會決定哪一個玩具被選上,你也要快點參加投票,一起選出你心目中的"最佳玩具",還有機會贏取玩具大獎喲!

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準備好倒數過新年了嗎?在這個充滿節日氣氛裡,除了跟家人吃飯和跟朋友倒數,是不是十分期待還有一些特別的節目呢?丫丫已經幫大家精心搜羅了一堆新年節目囉! 新年快樂喔!

Happy Holidays! Up to this point, did you think of any special events for New Year’s Eve? Dinner with your family at home, watch the fireworks on the television, hangout with your friends or still waiting for some wonderful ideas? JaJa would like to share with all of you some amazing events! Let’s see below…

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一直以為好萊塢服飾只能在電影裡面才會看到,這次竟然有機會在洛杉磯的好萊塢服裝巡禮可以一睹各套星光雲裳,真的讓丫丫驚喜不已!千萬不要覺得只是衣服而已,沒有這些精心設計的戲服,怎麼可以承托出好萊塢明星的獨特氣質呢

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你家裡的小男孩喜歡對著鏡頭擺pose如果他的表情多樣、姿勢有型有款、千萬別錯過這個讓他在鏡頭前展現自我的好機會!快來報名預約試鏡!

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研究指出,小學生每個星期抽 1 個小時下西洋象棋會提升他們的專注力、數學能力、獨立思考能力和提升運動家精神。經過統計,有持續下象棋的小學生在學校的表現更是有明顯進步,尤其是數學這一科。這種技能專家也稱為是軟實力. . . 

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總以為成為一個企業家是長大以後才需要的一門學問!其實我們應該從小就要開始慢慢學習。因為隨著科技的進步和時間的腳步,如果等長大才開始學習成為企業家,可能已經比別人慢了一大截。要怎樣才能讓小孩慢慢向企業家方向走,但是又不會倍受壓力呢?以下一些小攻略,應該會幫到你喔。。。

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Kids' Holiday Book List 聖 誕 童 書 推 介

Saturday, December 6, 2014 7:22:05 AM PST

丫丫為兒童和青少年挑選了不同系列的聖誕童書,讓您在這個冬季裡不僅可以享受節日帶給您的快樂,還可以在這些書刊裡了解到屬於自己的冬季故事呢!

This Christmas, you can give the gift of reading with the best seasonal selections for kids, as recommended by Common Sense Media . . . 

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當今世界級的鋼琴演奏家包括郎郎及王羽佳在世界主要演奏廳都是使用史坦威鋼琴。 想要知道160 年的世界名鋼是如何在紐約市的工場手工造出來的嗎?這部紀錄片深入介紹一台九尺長的 Steinway 經典演奏級鋼琴的全手工製作過程,讓你對鋼琴這個「樂器之王」有更全面的認識。非常適合全家大小一同觀看。

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每當聖誕節的來臨,大家除了對聖誕老人送的禮物感到萬分期待,當然還有不能缺少的一桌豐盛的聖誕大餐囉!聖誕節,其實不一樣的國家都有不一樣的氣氛,還有他們獨有的傳統食物。讓丫丫帶您去發掘這些讓您垂涎三尺的美食吧!

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雖然身在LA可能感受不到氣溫的變化,可是冬天的腳步的確正向我們走來,也就是說。。。《迪士尼冰上世界》Disney On Ice 又快要開演囉!這一次的主題是《Let's Celebrate!》,帶您穿梭16 個熟悉的迪士尼故事,和超過 50 個經典卡通人物這次的演出更加入了中國元素喔!一個表演,卻帶給您包羅萬有的開心和享受!LA 的演出日期是 1210 - 14日,門票已經開始預售,先送給大家網上購票優惠折扣 MOM14,趕快行動吧!

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讓寶寶從小自信的28個方法

Thursday, November 27, 2014 5:31:50 PM PST

作為父母,當然希望自己的寶寶從小就很自信,但自信不是天生的。以下是打造自信寶寶的28個方法,你不妨試試。

 

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【Hello Kitty熱潮停不了】 吉蒂貓可愛睡房大巡禮

Thursday, November 27, 2014 11:02:23 AM PST

有這樣夢幻的 Hello Kitty 睡房陪著小女生入夢,每晚都應該睡得好香甜吧!

 

 

 

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PBS Kids 新劇【神奇小探員】感恩節首播

Watch ODD SQUAD on PBS Kids 11/26


PBS Kids 兒童台將於11月26日推出全新兒童劇 Odd Squad 神奇小探員,講述小偵探 Olive 與 Otto一同偵查各類古怪案件的趣事,過程十分搞笑,而且還要用上許多數學知識,讓小觀眾看得過癮之外,更愛上數學這一科 . . . 


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【好文分享】先進國家的教育有什麼不一樣?

Friday, November 21, 2014 10:18:30 AM PST


先進國家的教育方式是如何呢?為什麼許多人都說那樣「比較好」?藉著了解他們的教育方式,我們或許也能想想:對教育而言,到底應該重視什麼?讓黃農文以綜觀各國教育精華的文章告訴你 . . . 


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【佳節好去處】LA Zoo Lights 幻彩燈色動物園

Thursday, November 20, 2014 12:45:12 PM PST

洛杉磯動物協會將會在洛杉磯動物園推出一個全新概念的節日燈飾嘉年華,裡面結合了各種壯觀的燈光設計,走過動物園的繽紛環境,讓人耳目一新。一家人漫步在一個夢幻般的動物園,仿佛來到了仙境。在特定日期,你還會遇到騎著麋鹿的聖誕老公公喔!屆時還會有節日小點心呢!這個可以與家人歡度佳節的好時機,大家別錯過囉!

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40 NIGHTS OF HOLIDAY LIGHTS 

40 個 夢 幻 繽 紛 的 晚 上

邊感受著冬季的溫暖,邊欣賞著這深藍色的大海景象。簡直令人眼花繚亂,甚至會一度以為眼前的海景仿佛海市蜃樓一樣,美得不真實。這種享受只有在南加州才有喔!

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今年秋季,新的視像遊戲 – 現在不只是用遊戲機才能玩, 它已經移植到您的iPhone裡面 – 剛好為假期做好了準備。一個12歲的渴望恐怕已經不是一盒LEGO積木了, 而是Xbox One的遊戲。其中索尼的PlayStation4新遊戲叫做“小小大星球3”是最有趣的,從11月18日玩家必須找出如何解決問題的解決方式去過關。更重要的是,他們可以利用空間推理去設計自己的水平。

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很多爸媽都知道,多和寶寶說話是讓寶寶更快學習語言的好方法,但是最新研究發現,原來和寶寶說話的方式也很重要,而且方法用對了,效果也更顯著~~寶寶兩歲時的詞匯量會比一般嬰兒多出兩倍!!趕快來一起看看這三個簡單又有效的好方法。。。


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一連 4 天的 Hello Kitty Convention 終於圓滿落幕了,這次的活動門票一早賣光光,相信有很多Hello Kitty 粉絲未能夠參加這次博覽會。。。不用沮喪,告訴你一個令人興奮的消息,吉蒂貓明年會再來和大家見面的~~


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丫丫小記者Hello Kitty Con 訪問記

Saturday, November 1, 2014 10:26:46 AM PDT

丫丫小記者 Sabrina, Angeline, Emily 一同出席 Hello Kitty Convention, 快來看看她們的訪問記吧~~

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第二屆【兒童慈善騎車樂 】已圓滿結束,感謝一班小騎士的出力,讓我們不但籌得破記錄的善款,更受到各界更多的關注,現在讓我們聽聽其中一位小騎士的感想,因為有你們的意見和支持,才能讓我們未來做得更好!

 

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多帶孩子探索大自然吧。。。早上被小溪的潺潺聲喚醒,即使窗戶緊閉,水聲還是源源不斷地在我們腦裡打著節奏。。。我們在北卡羅萊納州茂密山林裡,享受著難得的家庭渡假。別看它只是渡假,可是意義非凡~~看著我的三個小男孩沿著陡峭山路走到藍嶺山脈的小溪,抓小龍蝦和魚,完全沒有電子產品、與大自然合而為一的感覺很滿足。孩子很高興,這不只是單純的快樂嗎,而是他們發掘了驚喜、興趣、熱情和喜悅,這就是大自然為他們帶來的滿足感。

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吉蒂貓粉絲大聯盟博覽會 Hello Kitty Convention

Thursday, October 23, 2014 10:19:23 PM PDT


這次的吉蒂貓粉絲大聯盟博覽會是為了慶祝Hello Kitty 誕生40週年而特別設立的,整整四天的活動包羅萬有,不僅有獨家展品、吉蒂貓工作坊、特色公仔紋身、可愛小點心,還有更多的驚喜讓你目不暇接,難怪門票一早已經賣光光了。丫丫小記者會全程為你報導整個活動的內容和好玩之處,還會找出最精緻的禮品送給大家作禮物,一定要留意下星期的《丫丫小記者訪問》和《丫丫有禮》喔!


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最新研究顯示,每天放學後定時運動,更能提升孩子的專注力、記憶力、和應變能力。這項重大發現也隨即成為了兒科雜誌10月份的討論重點。伊利諾州大學人體運動學和社會健康教授 Dr. Hillman 對一群孩子進行深入測試,衡量他們的「拘束感」和「認知靈活性」,以測試他們的專注力、記憶力、以及對協調不同任務的轉換能力,研究發現,經常參加課後運動的孩子比較懂得抑制情緒,以及擁有更好的認知靈活性,包括專注度(摒除身邊幹擾事物的能力),以及應變能力(瞬間改變進行中的任務的轉換能力)...

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絲竹秋季國樂音樂會 String and Bamboo Music Fall Concert

Wednesday, October 22, 2014 1:37:59 PM PDT


地點: 基督福樂之家, Vineyard of Harvest Church, 21167 Commerce Pointe Dr. Walnut, CA 91789

時間: 10/25/2014 - 7:00pm

門票: 免費入場


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STEAM Carnival 數理科技嘉年華

Sunday, October 19, 2014 10:13:11 PM PDT

雷射激光秀、親手造一個會彈鋼琴的機器人、瘋狂科學家的新發明、電子舞衣時裝秀。。。這些充滿奇趣的科技新遊戲,全部可以在 STEAM Carnival 找得到!數理科技嘉年華以高科技特色出發,再注入遊戲的獨特因素,和嘉年華般的娛樂風格,為小朋友對學習數理科技的知識有打開了異想天開的奧妙!

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10/18 Family Fun Day 家庭歡樂日

Thursday, October 16, 2014 7:35:52 AM PDT

這個週六, Santa Anita Park將會有一個盛大的家庭歡樂嘉年華。其中各種活動當然是全免費囉! 當中活動非常豐富,250個家庭將會得到...

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學生畢業電影製作招募華裔小演員 


徵求:5  8 歲華裔小女孩參與演

如果你的女兒喜歡演戲,或有意晉身演藝圈,這是一個難得的好機會,想擁有與別不同的電影演出經驗快來報名預約試鏡!



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自閉症~~大家對這個名詞並不陌生,但真正了解又有多少?有人甚至覺得自閉症只不過是比較內向和安靜,應該不至於對生活有太大的影響。其實自閉兒不僅對外界有防備心以及有溝通障礙,連面對家人朋友也是一樣!雖然藥物和心理治療可以慢慢改善病情, . . . 

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大家對吉蒂貓一定充滿少女般美好憧憬吧?想了解她色彩繽紛的過去嗎?這次絕對是一個好機會,因為吉蒂貓將要跟我們在洛杉磯一起渡過她的四十歲芳辰喔!

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社會學研究人員採集了不同社會背景家庭樣本,分析他們的日常工作,發現中產家庭的孩子幾乎每週五天都參加各類課外活動,如芭蕾舞、音樂、外語、游泳等。每週參與5個以上課外活動的中產家庭佔42%,而藍領階級只有6.5%。而勞工家庭的子女即使參加課外活動,大多只是每週一兩次而已 . . .

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萬聖節快到了, 丫丫為大家搜羅了多個觀賞南瓜的好去處。這次的推介無論是喜歡親自收割南瓜的你們, 還是喜歡觀摩好萊塢明星的你們, 還是喜歡看南瓜燈籠的你們, 都一樣會為這次活動推介感到驚喜連連喔! 你們喜歡哪一個活動呢?

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Painting for Hope Drawing Art Contest 彩繪希望繪畫比賽

Thursday, October 2, 2014 10:24:29 PM PDT

 通過藝術創作,我們可以傳遞信息,表達思想,還可以抒發內心的感受。一項充滿希望,鼓舞,和激勵的藝術,甚至可以給予心靈受挫的人很大的支持和鼓勵,特別是正在與癌症對抗的病患。參加由希望之城主辦的彩繪希望繪畫比賽,用藝術點燃希望,讓更多的病患感受到愛的鼓勵。

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什麼?玩電子遊戲也能有益身心?是真的!這個消息可能讓小朋友樂翻了天!

上週末,小丫丫們懷著興奮的心情, 參加了第三屆 GameOn!兒童電玩活動展慈善大行動。這個由 Common Sense Media  主辦的慈善活動,讓家長和小朋友以正面的態度去面對新一代電子媒體的潮流,教大家如何分辨大眾娛樂中兼備教育性和娛樂性的好節目、好電影

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時間: Sep 26, 2014

地點: 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802

Free admission to the ship continues through 7:00 PM. The 80th Anniversary

Reception and Press Conference will begin at 4:00 PM in the Grand Salon.

Over 1000 Guests to be Served in Honor of Ship's 80th Anniversary, Sept. 26

One Lucky "Cake-Eater" May Win Luxury Trans-Atlantic Crossing on Cunard's QM2

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《11歲的我》電影首映 Opening of "I AM ELEVEN"

Friday, September 19, 2014 11:48:26 PM PDT

還記得你11歲時的模樣嗎? 

時光機將我們帶到了11歲的時候,你還記得當時的夢想是什麼嗎?”I AM ELEVEN”主人公勇敢地抱住小小的夢想帶你出發,尋找11歲不一樣的天空。



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製作花燈的技術人員王先生告訴我們,他們一共50為來自四川自貢市的花燈技工,一共花了好幾個月,才完成所有的展品,像比薩斜塔、自由神像等屬於高難度的製作,更是用了十幾人的合作才能完成。那麼,你猜猜王先生自己最引以為傲的作品是哪一個?

 

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你知道嗎?錦鯉的生命週期長達5075年,是吉祥和幸福的象徵。由現在到930日期間,亞太博物館呼籲大家為館內魚池裡的新來客。。。「金色錦鯉」取一個好聽又好記的名字。一經選中,這條錦鯉會以你的創作來命名,相信也會為你帶來福氣和好運的,你更可獲得 4 張貴賓全年門票,讓你可以時刻探望「你的」錦鯉。。。還等什麼?  立即發揮你的創意吧!

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Supermarket Etiquette 生活禮儀篇之超級市場購物禮儀

Tuesday, September 2, 2014 10:38:22 AM PDT

原來逛超市也是有學問的,知道了這些超市的守則和規律,相信大家可以在超市裡節省很多時間, 來超市購物也會變得更輕鬆愉快。

As parents, we spend a lot of time in the supermarket, but unfortunately, some people tend to ruin the whole experience for others. Supermarket etiquette is important in order for everyone to have an enjoyable shopping experience.

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經歷了多個月來的積極籌備和不懈訓練,《兒童粵劇耀洛城 2014》終於在掌聲和歡笑聲中落幕了。回想這一晚,洛城和香港兩地的十四位小演員們天真又充滿誠意的演出,深深地感染了所有觀眾。小演員的演出非常精彩,現場氣氛熱烈,觀眾反應十分投入,每個精彩唱腔和動作造手,都獲得如雷的掌聲,而小演員們的精湛技藝和熱愛傳統戲曲藝術的精神,更令觀眾們感動不已。

最後,演出在所有小演員及工作人員的一曲大合唱中結束,觀眾們也帶著依依不捨的心情與小朋友們告別。感謝社區的大力支持,讓這次演出活動空前的成功,讓我們再期待兩地兒童下一次更輝煌的互動演出吧!


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中國少林功夫,聞名世界,西方很多國家也開始流行學習中國功夫,身為中國人的我們, 對這獨特的中國文化又瞭解多少呢?現在機會來了, 美國.少林功夫協會將於 9月 13日在聖蓋博大劇院舉辦一場“ 少林功夫鑒賞大會邀請了十八名少林武僧,還有少林功夫院的弟子們,為大家呈現一場少林功夫盛會。表演的項目包括︰少林傳統拳﹑象形拳﹑十八般兵器﹑硬氣功及養生功法等,讓在海外長大的我們和西人更了解我們中國少林一千五百年傳統和禪、武、醫的文化 . . . 

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【睡眠健康】你的孩子每晚睡幾小時?

Is Your Child Sleep Deprived?

針對青少年越來越晚睡和缺乏睡眠的問題日益嚴重,美國兒科醫生協會  (American Academy of Pediatrics)  正式發表呼籲,希望學校將上課時間延遲到八點半之後,讓小孩子能有足夠的睡眠時間(醫生的建議是,青少年每晚需要8.5  9.5 小時的睡眠)。。。
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你知道巨型黃色小鴨停泊的位置轉換了嗎?那一項兒童手工藝遊戲最好玩?別錯過我們親身視察現場後的玩樂推介 . . .

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很多孩子都喜歡寫寫畫畫,如果你想多瞭解自己的孩子,不妨可以嘗試從孩子的圖畫中去探索。一項心理研究發現,孩子的藝術能力與思考能力是有關聯的,遺傳基因是影響孩子先天能力的一大因素 . . .

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想像一下,你孩子最喜歡的25名迪士尼人物變身成為真人,在舞台上載歌載舞,加上大家都喜愛的音樂與歌曲,是不是一個不可錯過的精采舞台秀?

It's not every day that your child's favorite Disney character comes to life! This wonderful show is bound to take your child's imagination to a whole other level. 25 famous Disney characters join together to create the spectacular musical that brings your childhood to life. Sing along to the well-known Disney songs and dont be shy to bust out a few dance moves!


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大型電視廣告甄選試鏡 CASTING CALL for TV Commercial

Saturday, August 16, 2014 9:42:14 AM PDT


一個國際知名品牌將要拍攝大型電視廣告,現正招募亞裔演員,如果你或你的小孩敢於在鏡頭前表演,秀出自我風格,我們誠邀你參加試鏡。一經選中,你將有機會參與好萊塢的大型製作, 更可賺取高達日薪$700的酬勞

A major Hollywood TV commercial production is seeking Chinese talents to participate in an audition.  Once chosen, you can participate in top quality TV commercial production, appear on TV screen, and earn up to $700/day in pay.  


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還有一個星期,《兒童粵劇耀洛城》就要正式登場了,大家可能已經在各大媒體的專訪對小演員們有了一定的認識,上個星期,AM1430 中文電台的訪談節目《天空下的彩虹》與兩位小演員和媽媽做了一個專訪,如果你錯過了收聽的機會,就讓我們一起來重溫吧!

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丫丫推介: 藝聚雙城~~ 香港 x 洛杉磯聯展

Saturday, August 9, 2014 10:17:38 AM PDT

這次藝術聯展將展現分隔太平洋兩岸的殘障藝術家的才華,藉着他們對藝術的熱愛而連繫在一起,希望喚起散居世界各地的華僑持續的對話,彼此分享這個社區共有的故事、歷史、以及各種挑戰,並且展現社區一直致力關懷殘疾人士和如何強化他們的能力。也是華美博物館 10 週年慶典的重點活動之一。

  


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日式超市 Mitsuwa 每個月都會舉辦一個大型的親子料理班,教十五個家庭親手做簡單的料理,完全免費,而且還有好豐富的禮物袋,所以每次報名人數都很多,這次小丫丫幸運地被抽中了,立即跟我們來看看有什麼好玩的 . . . 

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We can't think of  a better way to end the summer than this fun family event!  The Tall Ships Festival is taking place at the Port of Los Angeles in late August.   


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We asked the question:

What is Chinese Opera to YOU?


小演員的心聲:我為什麼喜歡學粵劇?


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英國王室相信全球最受注目的家族吧,而出生於這個顯赫皇族的兒童也注定備受舉世所矚目,據說剛滿一歲的小喬治王子的公關照片數目已經快要追上爸爸威廉王子了。

到底這些含著金鑰匙出生的小朋友過的是怎樣的一個童年?他們平日的玩具和我們有什麼不同?今年夏天在英國白金漢宮推出的《王室童年展》將首次向公眾披露 250年來25位王室成員的童年生活面貌,包括許多首次曝光的珍貴畫面和玩具等。

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有人說,人生像一個舞台,而司儀就是舞台上的主導者。一個優秀的主持人必須具備以下10大能力:自信、個人魅力、組織能力、良好態度、主動表達、清晰咬字、情緒管理、記憶力、領導能力、專注力,也正是重要的成功個性素質。在暑假快要結束前,想不想給你的孩子一個難忘的體驗與學習機會?丫丫園地正積極招募兩位小司儀來出任8月23日兒童粵劇耀洛城大型匯演的舞台主持人。


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【眼睛去旅行】日本藍色花海

Saturday, July 26, 2014 7:42:30 AM PDT


位於日本茨城縣的日立海濱公園(Hitachi Seaside Park)是著名的旅遊勝地,佔地達到190公頃,而且一年四季都有不同的花朵在公園內盛放,放眼過去四周都是美麗的花海。而在剛過去的春季(4月下旬至5月中旬),是粉蝶花(學名:Nemophila)盛開的季節,讓日立海濱公園呈現一大遍的藍色花海,十分特別 . . . 


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原來除了華人以外,好多不同族裔人士都熱愛划龍舟這項運動,而長灘龍舟節已經成為一年一度南加州的運動盛事。雖然舉行日期不在傳統的端午節,但是熱鬧刺激的比賽氣氛在暑假更是激烈 . . . 

 The Dragon Boat Festival is a great place to experience the liveliness of Chinese Culture. Though it does not take place on the actual day of the festival marked on the Chinese calendar, the Long Beach Festival celebrates the tradition with many booths for families to eat and play in and the opportunity to watch Dragon Boats race across the beach.

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選個靈魂高貴的人做伴侶

Thursday, July 24, 2014 9:27:36 AM PDT


等我女兒長大一些,我就要讓她看這篇文章(但是先要讓她懂得林徽因和張愛玲,也是很不容易的事)

人是唯一一種接受暗示的動物,和什麼樣的人在一起,就會把你變成什麼樣子。一生中有三種人會不斷地給你暗示,用行為影響你,他們是老師、朋友和伴侶。良師益友可以有很多,但伴侶只能一個,一定要為自己負責任,因為這件事情決定你一生的高度。


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華美博物館 Chinese American Museum 轉眼間成立十週年了,925日將舉行第18屆歷史締造者年度頒獎晚會,表揚六位傑出的個人及機構,這六位「歷史締造者」對於美國主流和華人社區都有傑出的貢獻及影響,也是華裔下一代的典範。

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【週末看電影去】Disney's Planes + Shirley Temple

Saturday, July 19, 2014 9:20:19 AM PDT

這個週末有兩個好玩的親子電影活動,非常適合一家大小一同出席。。。

1) Regal Family Day 電影家庭日  Disney《飛機總動員2》Planes: Fire & Rescue

 2) 《國民甜心》莎莉譚寶電影欣賞 Curly Top by Shirley Temple

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炎熱的夏天夜晚當然應該到夜市逛逛,725日在蒙市也有大型夜市,就在交通方便的 Barnes Park 公園,而且免費入場,有美食美酒、精彩舞台演出、美術展覽、遊戲攤位等等,絕對是炎炎夏夜的最佳消暑方法!

《丫丫園地遊戲攤位》我們將在蒙市夜市設立親子遊戲攤位,和大家玩遊戲,做兒童手工,還送出好多精彩獎品,星期五在 Barnes Park 不見不散喔!


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夏日炎炎,最好就是泡在水裡暢泳一番。這個位於智利的 San Alfonso del Mar 渡假村游泳池,佔地超過八公頃,深度最深35米,泳池的水是抽取自太平洋的海水,經處理過濾後再注入泳池,確保天然 . . .

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7月的夏天傍晚,最適合帶著小朋友到戶外享受音樂和清風,丫丫園地特地為你推薦逢星期三晚在 Pasadena Levitt Pavillion 舉辦的"夏日免費家庭音樂會",舒適的戶外環境、不同類型的音樂會、還有精彩的各類表演,絕對精彩又好玩!

而這個星期三的演出,大家將更不能錯過,因為除了有舞台上的《公主與海盜》兒童音樂劇外,丫丫園地也將與藝程文化的粵劇小演員們來到 KidsZone 親子遊樂區現場,與大家親手做小手工、體驗舞台彩妝,還會和大家玩互動遊戲,送出精彩獎品!716號約定你們,不見不散喲~

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2011年夏天,香港聲輝兒童粵劇團 13位天才小演員來洛杉磯演出,全院滿座,造成很大的轟動,今年的8月23日,藝程文化和丫丫園地將再度邀請他們來LA,與9位學習傳統粵劇的美國小朋友一同交流演出,聯手打造「兒童粵劇耀洛城2014」!

丫丫園地作為協辦單位,將和大家分享幕後精彩花絮,為大家送上粵劇文化第一手資料 . . . 


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Happy Birthday USA!

我們為你精挑細選了多個精彩又好玩的國慶日好活動和全洛杉磯的煙火秀地點,還有,玩煙火時記得要注意安全喔!

 

If your July 4th celebration is missing a BOOM, then look no further, here are our carefully screened list of family-friendly celebration events, you and your kids would LOVE it!

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手寫文字除了優美好看之外,原來還有實質的學習功能!法國科研人員發現,當小朋友手寫字體時,腦部的三個重要區域活動量會提升:left fusiform gyrus、inferior frontal gyrus 和 posterior parietal cortex,其作用就跟成人進行閱讀和寫作時的腦部運動量一樣,也就是說,手寫文字可以幫助刺激大腦閱讀和寫作能力,而這種效果,在使用鍵盤打字時是完全不會發生的 . . .


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Music for the Mind 音樂有助兒童智力發展

Friday, June 27, 2014 3:05:20 AM PDT


音樂不但能陶冶性情,還可以有助智力發展。研究顯示,從小學習音樂的孩子,學習能力比較強,學習音樂能幫助孩子提高組織,思維,記憶等能力....

Taking music lessons early in life can benefit the brain. Musical training helps set up children for a better academic future. It helps bring out abilities needed for academic success including planning, reasoning, organizing, and memory . . . 


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語言的魅力 Importance of Language

Friday, June 27, 2014 3:03:39 AM PDT


讓孩子提早學習外語的好處很多,如:提高記憶力、增加自信心、更容易理解外國文化等;更重要的是,在當今這個競爭激烈的社會,給自己增加多一份競爭力!所以,孩子們~~爸媽讓你去學習中文的時候,可別再抗拒了,將來你可能會感謝父母給你一個學習多種語言的機會。



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你有想像過平日被我們踩在腳底下的樓梯,可以從平平無奇,搖身一變成為一件藝術作品嗎?發揮想像力,加點創作,不可能都可以變成可能!就讓丫丫帶大家一起去看看世界各地的藝術樓梯~

These artistic stairs depict colorful and stunning images that brighten up the streets in cities around the world. Walking up these stairs is like walking into a new world....

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Pasadena Kidspace Museum 上個週末人頭湧湧,因為又到了每年舉辦兩次的《兒童跳蚤市場》,這是讓小丫丫們期待已久的活動,讓孩子從小培養對金錢的概念,認識經營企業的決策和運作,由賣什麼貨品、設立小攤位、跑銷售、講價錢、到計算收入和利潤,都是很難得的學習經驗!




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住在 L A 的小朋友實在太幸福了! 10月份Kitty 小貓要來慶祝生日,8月份黃色小鴨和復古三帆船也要來看我們,日期就在8月20-24日的 Tall Ship Festival LA,媽媽們的荷包又要打開了!

【記得留意丫丫園地的專題報導和丫丫有禮的送票行動喔!】

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孩子愛閱讀是值得恭喜的事,可是家長也要注意孩子是否只愛看某一類型的書。校園生活、搞笑、歷險、還是 . . . ?美國童書的流行類別不少,但是以少數族裔或女生為主角的卻不多,這個由公立電台提供的 diversity books 建議書單,讓孩子多認識社會的不同層面,你絕對不可錯過


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這是一個很可能讓媽媽比孩子更興奮的活動:陪伴我們一代成長的日本可愛族代表~~ Hello Kitty 將要迎接40歲生日,總公司 Sanrio 將在全球推出一系列大型慶祝活動,亞洲地區將有百變Hello Kitty 40週年巡迴特展(10月開始在 L A 展開),但最令人期待的將是匯聚全球 Kitty 粉絲的  Hello Kitty Convention,日期訂在10月底,但現在就可以預訂門票 . . . 


【留意丫丫園地報導和丫丫有禮送票行動喔!】


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越來越多老師感嘆,現在的學生眼睛都只看手機電腦,就是不愛看書上的字。根據Renaissance Learning 的針對九百多萬學童進行的研究,指出現今學生閱讀習慣的三個現象,值得大家深思:


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做父母的,我們都知道網上學習是未來教育大趨勢,而讓孩子及早上網,才能培養他們的新世紀科技知識,為將來的網路世界做好準備,可是。。。可是。。。網路世界充斥著各種可怕的危險,我們怎樣才能適當而不過分地保護孩子呢?讓網路權威 Common Sense Media 告訴你。。。如何拆解兒童網路安全的5大迷思!

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【小 知 識】廚 房 好 幫 手 Kitchen Cheat Sheet

Friday, June 6, 2014 11:57:20 PM PDT

送給媽媽們的小幫手:廚房常用單位或度數換算表、還有一些烹飪的實用資料,例如:食物重量的換算表、肉類的烹調溫度、儲存食物的溫度 等,掌握這些廚房小知識,讓你在廚房更能大顯身手!

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【好吃推介】 National Donut Day 全國甜圈餅日

Thursday, June 5, 2014 11:49:41 PM PDT

每年六月第一個星期五, 也就是 6 月 6 日,  是全國甜圈餅日 ~ ~ 全美最大的兩家連鎖店都有送 free donut 的推廣活動,你還等什麼?

這個逐漸變得商業性的活動,原來是源自第一次世界大戰時,救世軍免費向士兵派發 donut讓大家懷念家鄉的行動。

National Donut Day is on the first Friday of June each year, succeeding the Doughnut Day event created by The Salvation Army in 1938 to honor the women who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I.

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迪士尼的溜冰秀一向極受歡迎,可是它也從未將整場演出單獨以一套電影故事作主題,FROZEN 將會是第一次,可見迪士尼對 Elsa  Anna 情有獨鍾。洛杉磯的演出日期還沒有公佈,有消息時再告訴大家!

 

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6 月 2 日就是農曆五月初五端午節了,來到美國後,就很少有機會享受和媽媽奶奶一輩聚在一起包粽子的簡樸快樂,只怪自己廚藝太差,每年只能到店裡買粽子,頂多是買到別人媽媽包的粽子 . . .

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【眼睛去旅行】悉尼藝術節 Vivid Sydney

Saturday, May 31, 2014 8:36:02 AM PDT

每年冬季,澳洲悉尼都會舉行 Vivid Sydney,以藝術活動和精美佈置,讓悉尼以新的面貌呈現在澳洲人和遊客眼前。今年藝術節的重點節目之一是著名藝術團隊 59 Productions 為悉尼歌劇院上色的光影騷。由不同的絢麗燈光照射這個舉世聞名的地標景點,模仿潑墨、外星表面、蝴蝶掠影等,使這個猶如即將乘風出海的白色風帆的歌劇院,顯得如花似錦,華美嬌嬈

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全新電視廣告小演員甄選試

 


一個國際知名奶粉品牌將要拍攝大型電視廣告,現正招募亞裔小演員,如果你的小朋友擁有亮麗的外型、開朗自信的個性、喜歡在鏡頭前秀出自我風格,我們誠邀他參加試鏡

一經選中,你的小孩將有機會到海外參與拍攝工作,所有旅費全包(包括一名家長) 更可賺取高達$5,000 的豐厚酬勞  >>>



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你是否有想過,「天使」並不是生活在天堂?其實,你的一個認同的眼神、一句問候的話語、一個安慰的擁抱,可以給予別人支持和鼓勵;你、她、或他,也可以成為別人生命中的天使!相信讓我們的下一代成為更多人的“天使”會讓世界變得更有愛。

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Legoland 全新 CHIMA Water Park 524日隆重開幕

游泳衣 . . . 有! 沙灘巾 . . . 有! 太陽帽和防曬油 . . . 都有了!

小丫丫們準備就緒,要向 Legoland 的全新 CHIMA Water Park 神獸傳奇主題水上樂園出發,想第一時間知道這個南加州最新的遊樂設施有什麼驚喜好玩之處?來,跟著我們一起探索吧!

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柏拉圖說過:感情是所有學習的基礎。

當小孩子在鬧情緒時,怎麼可能集中精神去學習呢?好文分享,教你如何辨識小朋友的情緒,還有(最重要的)破解方法

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為了讓小朋友在輕鬆歡樂的氣氛裡,接觸氣質高雅的古典音樂和西洋歌劇,洛杉磯歌劇院 L A Opera 每年都與多家公立圖書館合作,舉辦一系列的小型親子歌劇表演,以講故事和輕歌劇的形式,將精彩有趣的莫札特歌劇故事帶給小朋友們(相信應該都是喜劇囉!)
今年參與的圖書館有好多都在華人社區,實在是家長們的好消息!




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【丫丫體驗】 The Color Run: 走在彩色人生路上

Saturday, May 17, 2014 7:48:29 AM PDT

久仰 Color Run 慈善競跑活動的大名,聽說參加過的人都會被鮮豔的顏色和歡樂的氣氛感染,變成大叫大笑的「瘋子」,這天小丫丫的學校發起參加,當然第一時間報名,想親身感受它的魔力,更想知道這個活動如何在短短兩年(是的,只有兩年)就席捲全球130個城市!當大家一起走過黃色、粉紅色、藍色和紫色粉末的「洗禮」,變成一隻隻 . . . 

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教育界社區機構發表最新的研究報告,探討如今的兒童和青少年對閱讀的喜好和能力。調查以三個年齡層作主要研究對象:9歲(小學生)、13歲(初中生)、17歲(高中生),調查結果不禁讓人對青少年的閱讀能力產生憂慮。。。

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大華母親節兒童繪畫比賽頒獎典禮

Friday, May 16, 2014 9:23:36 PM PDT

 剛過去的母親節,你有為你的母親做點什麽嗎?畫幅圖畫?還是做張小卡片? 上週六丫丫園地特別參加了由大華超市主辦的"母親節兒童繪畫比賽"的頒獎典禮,一同見證一百多位小朋友通過圖畫表達對媽媽的愛 .  .  .

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Joaquin Phoenix 為了拍攝暑期夏令營紀錄片,現正招募13-18歲不同種族的青少年,7天的夏令營將在加州Big Bear進行,所有費用全免。一個可以發掘自我,提高領導才能的機會,你絕對不會想讓你的孩子錯過!

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遊戲 Apps 減慢兒童語言發展

Sunday, May 4, 2014 10:41:17 PM PDT


美國一項針對 0至 3歲幼兒進行的研究發現,用智能手機或平板電腦玩遊戲的幼兒在語言能力的發展會較緩慢,至於經常使用所謂具教育性的學習 Apps 的幼兒,其智能發展與其他幼童分別其實不大。


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【丫丫讀者優惠】太子行100%威州參展銷會

Friday, May 2, 2014 2:31:55 PM PDT

 

市面上花旗參品種這麼多,你能嚐得出來真100% 威斯康辛州花旗參的特有味道嗎?  這個週末,位於工業市的太子牌花旗參直銷中心舉行年度開倉展銷會,有好多母親節購物優惠等著大家,太子牌的專家更會為你解答所有關於花旗參的疑慮,丫丫園地讀者更可以獲得驚喜禮物呢{優惠期 至5月4日結束}

多款優惠任君選擇:

* 散裝花旗參 --$15 off

* 花旗參禮盒/禮袋 -- $10 off

* 野山花旗參 --85折

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以下這些成就卓越的女性有何共同之處:Hilary Clinton、德國總理Merkel、流行天后BeyonceOprah Winfrey。。。?答案就是:她們全是家中的長姊


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【世界愛護地球日】Earth Day

Thursday, April 24, 2014 8:54:03 AM PDT

我們並不擁有地球,它是我們的祖先「借」給我們,也是我們要「歸還」給下一代的;4月是慶祝"世界地球日"的月份,讓我們一起建立更健康環保的生活吧!

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世界閱讀日 World Book Day 2014 丫丫園地免費派書

Wednesday, April 23, 2014 10:49:02 PM PDT

丫丫園地很榮幸再次被 World Book Night 選為協辦單位之一,負責向華裔社區免費派發 20本優秀少年讀物。 

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On April 22, get a FREE Disneynature Bears reusable tote bag when you bring in 5 plastic bags to recycle.

 

只要拿五個塑膠袋到南加州任何迪士尼商店參加回收活動,就可以免費獲贈迪士尼新電影BEARS 主題環保袋一個

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四月是全美詩詞月,這個由美國詩人學院在1996 年推出的大型文學慶祝活動,目的是提高美國大眾對詩歌的認識和欣賞度。那麼,就趁著這個浪漫的文學四月,讓我們一起來欣賞由中國著名才女林徽音為新生兒子創作的新詩《你是人間的四月天》. . . 

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消失的童年記憶 Children Amnesia

Friday, April 18, 2014 11:12:35 PM PDT

這個星期小丫丫就滿八歲了,醫學研究發現兒童在成長中會慢慢失去早年的記憶,稱為「童年失憶」,因此大部分成人都無法記起三歲前的童年往事;但我深信,即使 . . . 

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一年一度, 最盛大的洛杉磯時報書展將於4月12日及13日週末在南加大校園舉行。每年的書展吸引超過13萬民眾參加, 超過300個大小書商攤位參展,是全美規模最大的書展。書展中不但有書籍特賣、新書發表、還邀請上百位人氣暢銷書作者與書迷互動,分享作品內容和概念及現場簽名,更有精彩現場表演,和讓孩子們玩得樂而忘返的兒童舞台、童書坊、和遊戲廣場 . . . 想讓孩子從小培養愛讀書的興趣?這絕對是不可錯過的週末親子好去處!

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咖啡是什麼顏色的?

Friday, April 11, 2014 9:58:25 AM PDT

法國咖啡機品牌 「Carte Noire」創作的四個新廣告,用輕快而靈活的節奏,將美味的咖啡和甜點以色彩與動感連結起來,會不會讓愛吃的你食指大動?

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The 25th Annual America's Pet Expo is coming to Southern California -- with more than 1,000 animals on display – from fish, rabbits, cats, dogs, miniature horses to exotic lizards –  show guests can get up close to all creatures great and small in a variety of interactive exhibits, educational shows and displays . . .

世界上最大的寵物及寵物用品博覽會 America's Pet Expo 將在橙縣隆重登場 ! 超過1,000可愛的小動物將與您見面,包括狗、貓、馬、鳥、魚、駱駝、鍋腹豬、羊、鼠、爬行動物、兔子、微型馬將進行舞台表演, 比賽及示範 . . .

 

 


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埃菲爾鐵塔 -- 40個獨特之處

Friday, April 4, 2014 9:58:18 PM PDT

今年巴黎鐵塔已經是125歲了,每年都有很多人前往觀賞這座美麗的鐵塔,但又有多少人真正瞭解這位“鐵娘子”呢?最近,英國Telegraph旅遊網站發佈了一篇介紹埃菲爾鐵塔40個特別之處,現在,就讓我們來遊巴黎鐵塔,為大家介紹她幾個最特別的美!

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都檢孩子的功課作業?今年初德州大學發表一針對父母如何幫助子女學習的究報告,其中最令人訝異的發現之一,就是父母越少手孩子的功課,小孩的考試成績反而越高,尤其在初中階段,父母幫忙甚至會讓成績降低


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洛縣串字小蜜蜂比賽冠軍: Kai Morita

Saturday, March 29, 2014 8:46:25 AM PDT

Kai Morita Wins LA County Spelling Bee


恭喜恭喜!經過多個回合的激烈比賽,今年的洛杉磯縣串字小蜜蜂比賽冠軍由Arcadia 學區(First Avenue School) 的Kai Morita (11歲) 奪得,他除了可以獲得大獎杯和$300書券外,更會代表洛杉磯縣參加四月舉行的全加州比賽。加油喔!


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上週末在 L A Live 舉行了一個別出心裁的《巨星名廚匯聚洛城》All Star Chef Classic 美食活動,廣邀二十多位名廚齊聚一堂,以好萊塢式的明星包裝,讓名廚們在特別搭建的 Restaurant Stadium 《廚房大賽場》舉行一連三天的美食活動和廚藝表演,聽著就讓人食指大動!

愛吃又愛玩的小丫丫當然不會錯過這個大好機會,這天我們試吃了好多家名廚的經典菜,各位名廚使出看家本領,食材運用不惜工本,味道當然是超美味咯!

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現年 28歲的殷兆基 Adrian Anantawan,長於多倫多,是中泰混血,他生下來右手肘下面只有半截手臂,沒有手掌,但這個差異沒有影響他的成就,其出色的小提琴演奏令他在本國及國際上獲得多個獎項,可以說音樂改變他的人生方向 . . .



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【眼睛去旅行】2014 荷蘭 Keukenhof 花展

Saturday, March 22, 2014 12:41:27 AM PDT

位於荷蘭首都附近的 Keukenhof (「庫肯霍夫」的荷蘭文是Kitchen garden 之意,因為它在15世紀時以種植貴族廚房所需的草藥和蔬菜為主,又稱歐洲花園(Garden of Europe),佔地32公頃,是全世界面積最大的花園,園內花球數目超過七百萬株。

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【好文分享】4歲孩子應當懂些什麼?

Thursday, March 20, 2014 11:22:56 PM PDT

作為父母,我們實在太容易掉進「讓孩子贏在起跑點」的迷思中,隨便打開網上任何一個育兒論壇,到處在討論『寶寶生長指標』、『3歲孩子能學鋼琴嗎?』、『幼稚園初班學習內容』等話題,似乎大家都很焦慮自己的孩子會在人生的競爭中落敗。。。

可是,當我們忙著用學習來填滿小朋友的時間表時,一些更重要的東西是否已經悄悄離開了他們的心靈?

讓我們一起來聽聽一位幼兒園老師的心聲。。。

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There is a growing field of research that supports the French belief that handwriting is an important skill—not just for its own sake, but because it is correlates with other important skills and brain functions…the very thinking needed for the 21st-century skills of literacy, creativity, and critical thinking may actually be directly correlated to the acquisition of the very 20th-century (or earlier) skill of handwriting.

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【母女同修】瑜珈媽媽與女兒的可愛攝影

Monday, March 17, 2014 12:02:19 PM PDT


資深瑜珈教練 Laura Kasperzak 修習瑜珈已經 17 年,在她自己的 Instagram裏,除了貼滿各種厲害的高難度瑜珈動作外,最近還新增了一些非常有趣的照片,就是由 Laura 和小女兒的一起做瑜珈的合照,在難度之外又加添了一份可愛感 . . . 


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【蘋果核紀念日】Today is Johnny Appleseed Day

Tuesday, March 11, 2014 1:32:23 AM PDT


蘋果相信是最能代表美國文化的食物吧,更何況他還是美國大都會紐約的代名詞呢。那你又知道有關 Johnny Appleseed 這個有名的美國拓荒時期故事嗎?關於 Johnny Appleseed Day 的正確日期有兩個說法,一個是他的生辰926日,另一個則是其死忌311日,這兩天各地都有不少慶祝和紀念的活動。

既然蘋果是如此美味又營養的好東西,一年兩次的慶祝活動實在是不嫌多,你說是嗎?


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起風了,讓我們去放風箏

Saturday, March 8, 2014 10:04:38 AM PST

看過宮崎駿的新動畫電影《風起了》嗎?電影裡點題的一句話,是引用法國詩人Paul Valéry 的著作Le Cimetière Marin 《海濱墓園》中的一句話《風起了,我們唯有努力試著生存下去》

 Le vent se lève, il faut tenter de vivre

三月是刮風的季節,這個週末有好幾個很有特色的風箏活動,最適合一家大小去追風!

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新 的 SAT 考 試 制 度 2016 實 施

Saturday, March 8, 2014 9:24:49 AM PST

2005SAT考試大改革後,College Board 最近宣佈將在2016年再改,為什麼十年內又要改革?新的SAT 考試制度將會如何?讓我們先來看看。

這次改革的另一項創舉,是College Board 將與著名的網上學院Khan Academy 合作提供免費網上練習與及教學影片。相信這將會引發新一波的SAT 輔導班的轉型和競爭。

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迪 士 尼 冰 上 世 界《百 年 魔 幻》

Disney On Ice 100 Years of Magic

不知不覺,迪士尼已經成立接近一百年了,這麼多經典的卡通人物陪伴著我們成長,帶個我們好多歡笑和美麗的回憶。想不想一次過與它們見面,共度一個難忘的夜晚?4 1620日及 2327日 ,迪士尼冰上世界《百年魔幻》的六十多位卡通人物將與大家重溫18個經典故事,當然少不了Mickey  Minnie 咯!


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【親子好去處】L A Marathon 洛杉磯馬拉松

Monday, March 3, 2014 9:10:59 PM PST

這個星期天是一年一度的洛杉磯馬拉松比賽,全長 26.2 英哩的長跑比賽是耐力、體力和意志力的終極考驗,但同時也是適合讓一家大小參與的體育活動,小朋友除了可以見證跑手們不懈的努力外,更可以參與打氣和給跑手們派水,為活動出一分力。

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【好文分享】唸名校就能找到好工作的迷思

Saturday, March 1, 2014 8:26:47 AM PST

最近的SCA5提案鬧得沸沸揚揚,也讓我們對子女大學教育問題有了更迫切的關注。以下幾篇有趣的文章,從最近的蓋洛普調查結果,和 Google 不看重學業成績的聘請政策開始,探討社會上普遍認同的唸名校就能找到好工作的迷思,已經逐漸瓦解。但是名校的吸引力,真的就會因此而消減嗎?你怎麼看?

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SCA5提案限制亞裔入學比例遭抗議

Friday, February 28, 2014 11:56:39 PM PST


這條法案要求將1996年的 209提案針對大學入學標準的部分廢除,使加州公立大學(包括加大和州大 UC & Cal State U)在錄取學生時以族裔與膚色別因素為考量,而不再是擇優錄取,這勢必使亞裔入學人數受到影響,初步的分析是:UC 的亞裔學生比例有可能從 40% 降到15%(以反映亞裔在加州的人口),其他種族的比例將會相對提高。


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【好文分享】怎樣培養一個心理陽光的孩子

Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:30:01 PM PST

一個陽光快樂的孩子是一個能自主的孩子,他有能力面對生活中的各種困難,也能在社會中找到自己的位置。 這是法國兒童教育學界共同認可的觀點。那麼怎麼培養一個心理陽光、遠離陰暗的孩子呢? 法國不少資深育兒界專家一起,給父母們提出了一系列操作性很強的建議。

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虎 媽 和 虎 妞 們 的 聯 想

Saturday, February 22, 2014 10:14:19 AM PST

索契冬奧接近尾聲了,相對於每屆運動員讓人動容的艱苦努力,今年更吸引我的是有關小提琴手 Vanessa Mae 代表泰國出戰速度滑雪的故事,讓我們再度反思為人父母在栽培子女方面的不懈努力,是否真正讓孩子得到他/她內心所要的快樂

 

認識 Janet 謝怡芬嗎?無敵 MIT 學歷、演奏級小提琴手、跆拳道黑帶、流利五國語言、還有完美模特兒身裁,可是她卻放棄了醫學院,踏上了當旅遊節目主持人的演藝路,真想知道謝媽媽的感想和心情 . . .

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紐約圖書館年度100本優秀童書推薦書單

Saturday, February 22, 2014 10:03:52 AM PST

很有"江湖地位"的紐約公共圖書館年度100本優秀童書推薦書單出爐,更好的是,大部分童書在各圖書館都能免費借到,分文不花就可以讀遍好書,真是愛看書的孩子的福音!

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Learning to focus on one task while tuning out the many distractions vying for attention is a crucial life skill that some students are missing . . . 


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世 界 各 地 馬 年 紀 念 郵 票 (part 1)

Friday, February 7, 2014 11:09:01 PM PST

還記得小時候的集郵簿嗎?成長在電郵時代的小朋友大概對郵票沒有什麼印象,更別說要收集珍藏了。但其實每個國家的郵票代表了它的國情、文化和風格,是很好的一個 social studies課。

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根據統計,2007年全美國有超過150萬名學生是 home-schoolers,佔全國學生比例2.9%,相對於1999年度1.7%,增長可是相當快。在這些學生中,華人所佔的比例相對不高,是因為我們對美國中小學教育制度很滿意?還是因為在家教學看起來太神秘?

先來個小測驗吧!著名網球手 Williams 姐妹、美國總統羅斯福、發明家愛迪生、世界溜冰冠軍關穎珊、偵探小說家 Agatha Christie 有什麼共同之處?答案是:他們都是在家接受教育長大的。

         

      


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【好書推介】分離, 是為了更美滿的團圓

Wednesday, January 29, 2014 11:30:43 PM PST

幾年前在很偶然的情況下買到這本剛出版的繪本書,當時女兒年紀小,只能約略給她看看漂亮的圖畫,講解一下新年的氣氛。

幾年下來,這本書獲獎無數,包括紐約時報插畫獎,也成為了我們家最喜歡的新年讀物,因為女兒開始看懂了書裡面那淡淡的離愁 . . .

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2014 洛杉磯遊艇大展 Los Angeles Boat Show Opens Feb 6th

Monday, January 27, 2014 11:09:13 PM PST

說到玩水和坐遊艇出海,相信沒有人會不喜歡,但是洛杉磯雖然擁有許多優美的海港,但擁有遊艇的家庭還不算太多。想不想讓孩子親身感受一下上船和出海的滋味?下個月6日至9日舉行的洛杉磯遊艇大展,讓你不必真的買一艘遊艇,也可以享受一個好玩的「模擬」海上週末!

Pack up the car and grab the kids - it's time for the 2014 Progressive Insurance Los Angeles Boat Show, showcasing hundreds of vessels from entry-level family cruisers to million dollar yachts, plus the latest in boating accessories and gear to prepare for fun on the water.  Even if you aren't a boater, there's nautical fun for everyone throughout the weekend.

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宮崎駿退休前最後一部長篇動畫《風起了》終於快要在美國上映了。丫丫有幸在上週參加了電影的特別放映場,優先看到這部讓人感動不已的電影。

從《風之谷》到《天空之城》,到處可以見到宮崎駿對飛行一直特別著迷。在堀越二郎的童年夢境中,經常出現意大利飛機工程師卡普羅尼,但其實他們從未真正相遇,但這位偶像,卻激發了二郎的飛行夢,我絕對相信,這其實也是宮崎駿的夢。

 

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【另類的Home-School教育】Tippi Degré的非凡童年!

Saturday, January 18, 2014 11:34:24 PM PST

這個充滿靈氣、有如真人版泰山的小女孩,名字是 Tippi Degré,她於1990 年非洲納米比亞在出生,父母均是法國裔自由生態攝影師,她也就在野生動物和原始部落中成長,開始了一個不平凡的童年時代。

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說在21世紀要栽培好男孩是越來越難了,當女生們越來越積極外向,在各行各業取得成功,男生們卻似乎原地踏步,裹足不前。今時今日,男生的大學入學率遠遠低於女生,而退學率卻節節上升,似乎傳統價值裡推崇的優秀男生已經不多見了,反而常常見到的是一群群沉迷電子遊戲、人生目標不明朗、甚至逃避長大的「宅男」們,是傳統的思維已經過時了?還是新一代的好男孩早已變了樣子?

沒有了舊式社會的先天優勢,今日的男孩面臨的挑戰更多了,如何教養出優秀自信的男生?且來聽聽一位育有五名兒子(及一名女兒)的媽媽分享她的心得 . . . 

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我們必須承認,生活在洛杉磯的確是幸福的,溫暖的加州冬日陽光和氣候,除了讓我們盡享戶外活動的樂趣外,更將無數珍奇的海洋哺乳動物,包括海豚和鯨魚,吸引來到南加州的海岸線。最神奇的是,這些高智商的海洋哺乳動物體內的生物時鐘,每年定時提它們從嚴寒的北極洋遷移到溫暖的南半球,而每年的一月份,體型龐大的太平洋灰鯨途經南加州,正是讓我們可以近距離欣賞它們的黃金時機!

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新的一年是重新出發的時候,就讓我們以著名詩人紀伯倫 Kahlil Gibran 的詩篇來一同重新審視我們親子關係吧! 

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為人父母的十個「真實」心聲

Friday, January 3, 2014 11:31:52 PM PST

從前單身的時候,聽著做了父母的朋友興奮莫名而且鉅細無遺地分享他們初生嬰兒的吃奶時間表和排便狀況,總覺得不可思議,兩個事業有成的成年人怎會突然出現智商大倒退,每天在尿布奶瓶和卡通片中打滾而又樂此不疲?

每次得到的答案就是。。。等你做了媽媽你就明白了!

 

現在自己做了媽媽這些年,當然已經明白這其中不為人道的苦與樂。成立了丫丫園地這三年,有機會認識了不少家長,從軟綿綿的初生寶寶,到個性掛帥的高中生,為人父母的從來都是以孩子為先,把自己放到最後。在2014年的開始,就讓我們也來聽一聽爸媽們的內心的真實心聲,看看和你有沒有一些共鳴?

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今年是新年玫瑰花車遊行的125 週年,演出規模將會更加盛大和隆重。官方預計超過七十萬觀眾將沿途夾道觀看,而因為有許多來自不同國家的演出隊伍,全球電視觀眾將超過七千萬人!這個年度全球盛事,你有怎能置身事外?其實,除了當天凌晨出發佔位子,或者安坐家中看電視直播 (中文獨家直播有天下衛視提供),還有好多好多有趣的周邊活動正在熱烈進行中~~做裝飾花瓣義工、看馬術預演、軍樂團預演、參觀花車展覽等. . . 就讓丫丫園地的導覽手冊帶你立即進入Rose Parade 的花花世界吧!

This year marks the 125th occurrence of the Rose Parade.  The theme is "Dreams Come True," and the Grand Marshal of the Tournament of Roses festivities is famous Dodgers sportscaster Vin Scully.

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五歲寶貝必學的生活技能

Thursday, December 26, 2013 9:31:21 PM PST

孩子長到五歲,語言表達能力、四肢協調能力和大腦功能基本上都完善了,此時,父母千萬不能因為太溺愛孩子,為孩子包辦一切,要按照孩子的成長規律,教孩子掌握一些基本的生活技能,這既能夠從小培養孩子的獨立個性,也對孩子未來的健康成長更加有利。


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今時今日為人父母,大多都準備讓孩子學習音樂,到處的合唱團、鋼琴班、小提琴班、甚至是傳統的中樂班,都可以看見辛勤的家長們不辭勞苦地帶著小朋友去上課和學習。爸媽們心裡都知道,學音樂對小朋友的發展是有幫助的,可是到底好處在哪裡,又不一定能說得上來。

終於,最近由腦神經醫學會 (Society of Neuroscience) 發表的研究報告,證實了練習和演奏音樂的複雜性有助於學生的認知發展,增強創造力,幫助負責決策和複雜記憶的大腦區域間的神經連接,提高腦部對處理複雜信息的能力(也就是增強 multitasking 多工作業能力)。研究還發現,越早開始音樂教育,成效越大!

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Share Your Child's Holiday Wish 丫丫有禮:分享佳節願望

Saturday, December 21, 2013 8:29:37 AM PST

你的孩子今年的聖誕願望是什麼?新玩具?電腦遊戲?還是好多新書?其實,早在商業氣氛籠罩之前,聖誕佳節的原本意義在於分享愛。這個星期,就讓我們一起看看小朋友最純真的節日願望,感受佳節的溫暖和愛!

What do kids want for the holidays?  a new toy? more books? or it could be something that completely surprises you.  This holiday, share with us your child’s writing about his/her holiday wish, and let’s find together the deep-rooted spirit of holiday before the “attack” of commercial and consumerism.  

 

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電腦科技帶來的好處多多,但隨之而來的健康問題:低頭族、注意力下降、頸椎問題、近視眼等也讓許多家長開始頭疼不已。最新研究發現,家居常用的人造光節能燈和各類電腦屏幕藍光都可能導致兒童顯著的睡眠問題。

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這個世界巡迴的大型展覽帶領大家橫跨數千里,從古都長安開始,往西經過吐魯番及撒馬爾罕,最後到巴格達。認識這4個城市人們的生活、宗教信仰、娛樂、科技發展和商業活動等。

12/22 星期天開幕:當天早上還有精彩慶祝活動,包括免費騎駱駝 (200名入場觀眾)、木偶表演、故事劇場等 . . . 

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Holiday Lights Viewing 漫 步 火 樹 銀 花 中

Saturday, December 14, 2013 9:27:50 AM PST

這個週末開始,南加州幾個著名的聖誕燈飾街道將一同點上繽紛燦爛的燈飾,讓大家感受濃濃的佳節情懷。除了開車欣賞燈飾外,街道上還會有各類慶祝活動,如聖詩報佳音、聖誕老人降臨、熱巧克力贈飲等,讓大家盡情享受歡樂的聖誕氣氛

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加州 529 大學儲蓄計劃可以讓家長為每名子女一次過存入最高14萬元,而且享有免禮物稅(Gift Tax)的優惠,而且沒有家庭收入限制。好好利用省稅之道,就是精明投資的第一步 !  如果你已經開設了529儲蓄計劃,不要忘記在年底前為孩子存入一筆資金;假如你還沒有開始儲蓄,別再遲疑,立即行動吧!

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阿拉丁的聖誕狂想 Aladdin and His Winter Wish

Saturday, December 7, 2013 8:55:20 PM PST

在擁有一百多年歷史的 Pasadena Playhouse 古老劇院欣賞著名歌舞劇演出,是難得的佳節體驗!《阿拉丁的聖誕狂想》音樂劇揉合浪漫和搞笑,讓你一家大小都看得開心!

An updated version of the classic Arabian Nights tale, in the style of a traditional British family Panto, ALADDIN AND HIS WINTER WISH is a singing, swinging and soaring adventure ...


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電影《飢餓遊戲》主角之一 Elizabeth Banks 和她的兩位可愛小女兒共同主持了Legoland 樂高主題公園的聖誕樹亮燈儀式,並同時啟動了一場精彩的煙火秀,和播放了由 Banks 和多位大明星聲演的 Lego 動畫卡通《The LEGO Movie》的搞笑預告片, 讓現場的來賓看得好開心! 


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看煙花和逛海灘是夏天的專利?才不是!海灘是加州的特色文化,冬日的海灘又另有一番風味。這個週末,南加著名海灘 Manhattan Beach 將舉行一年一度的冬日親子嘉年華,有 60噸真雪讓小朋友玩個痛快、音樂表演、聖誕老人、晚上 7點還有由 Sketchers 贊助的精彩煙火匯演,帶領大家迎接火樹銀花的聖誕節。


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洛城最佳的美術館特地在這個冬日佳節破例在星期六開放至晚上 9點,你除了可以遠眺整個洛城有如繁星的點點燈光,還可以一面喝著溫暖的 cider,一面欣賞來自坎特伯雷教堂和聖奧爾本斯修道院的彩色玻璃藝術展,和名攝影師 Abelardo Morell 的攝影作品;而這美好的一切,通通都是免費的!
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CHILL at Queen Mary 冰雪銀裝的瑪麗皇后號

Saturday, November 23, 2013 8:22:18 AM PST

【開擊】一起進入冰雪連天的好玩世界吧!

 

去年首次登場的瑪麗皇后號冰雕節大受歡迎,今年捲土重來,以家傳戶曉的「胡桃仙子」Nutcracker 人物造型為主題,一萬四千呎的展覽規模更大更好玩,除了有繽紛冰雕節、六千呎戶外溜冰場、六條冰滑梯、聖誕老人村、全世界最大的搖搖馬和雪人彈跳床 . . . 等,當然還有每天都出現的聖誕老人囉!

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與玫瑰皇后共進晚餐 Dinner with the Rose Queen and Princesses

Saturday, November 23, 2013 12:51:25 AM PST

 

每一位經過嚴格選拔入圍的玫瑰公主,都是出類拔萃的優秀女生,也是許多小女孩的榜樣和典範。上星期,位幸運小女生與應屆玫瑰皇后和公主們見面交流,共進晚餐,還獲得她們的親筆簽名照,度過了一個夢幻又美麗的夜晚 . . .  

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今年的聖誕鐘聲早在感恩節火雞還未下肚前就已響起,似乎急著要讓大家快快進入假日的歡樂心情。現在就讓丫丫率先為你介紹洛城的各種冬日好去處吧!

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小小大學生體驗日 Be a UCLA Student for a Day

Saturday, November 16, 2013 9:00:52 AM PST

著名學府 UCLA 多個科學學院聯手打造這個親子體驗日,用淺易的遊戲實驗將深奧的科學介紹給普羅大眾,今年已經進入第五屆,還增設了多個由名教授親自為小朋友主講的科學講座,讓孩子親身體驗和觸摸科學實驗和理論的難得機會,更可以在UCLA 漂亮的校園裡倘佯拍照,你又怎能錯過?

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女童軍成立於1912年,至今已有超過100年歷史,透過許多學習和社會服務活動,培養女生的忠誠、勇氣、關愛、自信、獨立思考和團隊精神。讓人最熟悉的應該是每年的賣曲奇餅籌款活動,相信大家都嚐過不少吧!原來全洛杉磯就有超過 4萬名女童軍,數目十分驚人!你能想像一萬名小女孩一起尖叫的聲浪和分貝嗎?上週末的 Girltopia 現場就有超過一萬名女童軍參加,丫丫園地恭逢盛會,親身體驗了這股強勁的 Girl Power

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上星期的的《十大練習樂器要訣》很受家長歡迎喔,近期介紹的另一篇好文章,集中向父母介紹多個由專業音樂老師和音樂家提供的練琴秘方,讓家長敦促小朋友練琴不再是一件苦惱事!

Getting kids to practice music can sometimes cause lots of emotional stress for both children and parents, we came across this wonderful article from NPR that shares lots of excellent advices from professional music teachers, seasoned parents, and musicians on how to motivate kids into practicing their music.  You’ll find it very helpful if you have a little musician-to-be at home!

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The Art of Javier Perez 生活小藝術

Thursday, November 14, 2013 9:25:24 AM PST

厄瓜多爾籍藝術攝影家 Javier Pérez 將身邊不起眼的小物件變身成為小巧可愛的攝影藝術,為生活帶來點點創意和驚喜。

Whimsical Illustrations made from ordinary objects from everyday life ~~ by famous Ecuadorian art director and photographer Javier Pérez



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Get ready to rock out with some of the most magical idols of all in Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After, an all-new live production coming to the Southland!  

迪士尼冰上世界年度最後一“滑”— 冰上搖滾!在這個冬季,帶大家瘋狂一遍,盡情搖滾一次。就讓“冰上搖滾”來溫暖你的心吧~

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十大不可不知的練習樂器要訣

Friday, November 8, 2013 10:44:47 AM PST

如果你家裡有小孩在學習樂器,練琴常常成為讓家長苦惱、孩子發愁、甚至衝突的導火線,以下由 NPR (國家公共廣播公司) 整理提供的十大練習樂器要訣,讓你掌握更聰明練習方法,讓練習變得更輕鬆,更事半功倍,對親子關係也很有幫助喔!

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孩子早用筷子的 3 大好處 Fun facts about chopsticks!

Thursday, November 7, 2013 12:21:21 PM PST

 

研究發現,越早開始使用筷子進餐的孩子,其智商和動手能力都較其他孩子優勝。 那麼,使用筷子對孩子有哪些實質的好處呢?丫丫園地特地向著名兒童及嬰兒用品製造商 Piyo Piyo 請教了有關這方面的重要資訊,很高興在這裡和大家分享!

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Rowland Assistive Technology Academy (RATA) 學院共有32名殘障學生,所有老師都是經過專門訓練的持證教師,羅蘭聯合學區每年都撥備專門的經費支持特殊教育項目。我們特地和羅蘭聯合學區教委陳正治先生一起帶來RATA學員探訪並了解學生上課情況,也和老師們見了面 . . .

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Tooth Fairy Really Do Exists! 牙 仙 子 今 晚 要 來 嗎?

Friday, November 1, 2013 10:02:16 AM PDT

A creative dad goes out of the way to preserve the his little girl's dream and belief in tooth fairy ~~ 

小朋友的夢想和童真是無價的,這位爸爸用創意和愛心為小女兒編織一封由牙仙子寄來的信!

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媒體關注組織 Common Sense Media 今年進行的調查發現,38%兩歲或以下幼童還未學會說話,便曾使用智能手機玩遊戲或觀看影片,較前年增加 28%

Common Sense Media announces the 2013 Zero to Eight Report on Child Media Use in America

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為了慶祝迪士尼音樂廳成立十週年,Music Center 特地舉辦了一個大派對,將傳統的古典音樂藝術帶上街頭,用舞蹈、現代藝術、建築美學結合親子遊戲,使殿堂級的藝術文化變得親切易懂。

 

丫丫參加了當天的慶祝活動,一同感受它的文化氣息!現場有免費舞蹈班讓你跳個夠、精彩音樂演出、現代藝術手工藝坊、Flash Mob 體驗、當然還有生日蛋糕咯!我們還遇上了幾位丫丫的讀者一起來捧場,真是高興!

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農 夫 市 場 寫 生 美 術 課 Drawing Farmer's Market

Saturday, October 26, 2013 1:00:41 AM PDT

秋天的農夫市場是充滿顏色和活力的,下週五舉行的戶外寫生美術班,教孩子觀察季節的細微變化,用他敏銳的觸覺,把所見所聞用畫筆記錄下來,構成一篇秋天的詩... 這個讓小朋友將生活融入藝術美感的畫畫班,只舉行一次,你還等什麼?  

The Farmer’s Market have a special program on the 1st Friday of each month,  the coordinator invites Rainbow Art’s students to come down to the site and draw the scene of farmers’ market  as well as their entertainment with different media.

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每年經過精心打扮,出席各類萬聖節派對的你,一定拍下不少趣怪照片,今年就讓我們一起來分享大家的狂野一面吧 ~ ~ 參加由天下衛視主辦的《萬聖節兒童造型攝影比賽》,把你最喜歡的Halloween 照片,並附上你覺得最適合的標題, 以電郵發送到 event@skylinktv.us 有機會贏取豐富獎品喔 !

 

 

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二十年前我們極少探究男孩和女孩的不同,因為擔心這暗示了性別的不平等。如今我們知道兩性確實存在許多差異,藉由了解這些意異同,就能讓男孩和女孩都能發揮長處,彌補短處,獲得最好的發展。

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當孩子放學後,你會讓他/她到補習班學習下一年的數學?還是到球場打球出一身汗呢?哪一樣對小朋友的學習成績有更長遠的幫助?以下的學術研究報告可能給你一個不同的看法:

根據 British Journal of Sports Medicine 的報告指出,蘇格蘭兩間大學研究發現,體育運動有助促進智力和學習能力--青少年每天做「中度至激烈」運動,其學習表現能相應提升,對女孩子學習科學尤見效益。

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即使在今天,戴安娜王妃的美麗,經典,時尚和她的慈善事業都讓人無限懷念,她仍然是牽動全球數以百萬心靈的人物。如果你也是曾深深被戴安娜王妃所吸引,又或者你的女兒對公主情有獨鍾,正在瑪麗皇后郵輪上展出的《華麗展覽:戴安娜王妃》就最適合你!



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享譽全球的太陽馬戲團向來堅持以各種方式引發創意、刺激感官和挑動情緒,其中蘊含無限的創意和美學藝術,將馬戲表演融合完整故事展現於觀眾面前。和傳統馬戲表演一個不同之處是太陽馬戲團的表演主要集中於表演藝人,而並非傳統馬戲表演般以動物為主。而且,他們的表演揉合了多種不同藝術表演的風格,如街頭表演、馬戲、歌劇、芭蕾舞、搖滾樂等...

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【好文轉載】為何數理和閱讀那麼重要呢?

Saturday, October 12, 2013 12:15:23 PM PDT


一項由國際教育學者進行的研究,以小學4年級學生的數理和閱讀能力來評估,發現成績最好的頭五個國家/地區的成功因素...


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【好文分享】為何要讓孩子經歷失敗?

Saturday, October 12, 2013 11:46:23 AM PDT


現今大多數的小孩都被父母呵護備至,從小就給予很多的讚美與獎勵,因怕他們心靈受傷,而不讓他們經歷任何失敗。中國人有句俗話,“失敗乃是成功之母!” 人一生總不能一帆風順,總有遇到挫折的時候,如果父母太過於保護小孩,從小就讓小孩活在“美好世界”,他們長大后可未能承受這個“現實生活”....


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2014 Rose Parade 「天馬」玫瑰花車設計初次曝光

Saturday, October 5, 2013 8:36:54 AM PDT

 Pasadena 看新年玫瑰花車遊行 Rose Parade 是許多家庭的年度指定動作,如果你還沒有帶孩子參加過這個熱鬧的盛況,明年更不可以錯過,因為明年遊行隊伍將增添一個代表華裔社區的新花車!

這輛以《融和文化,追求夢想》為題的「天馬」花車造型獨特、融合東西方文化元素,是誠保利集團第一次參加玫瑰花車遊行的力作,造價約30萬元 . . . 

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幾歲開始學音樂最好?

Thursday, October 3, 2013 8:46:39 AM PDT

答案當然不只一個,而是有三個重要年齡「窗口」,父母們要留意喔! 以下是著名音樂教育學者、南加州大學音樂系主任、Raising Musical Kids: A Parents Guide 一書作者 Robert A. Cutietta 教授的看法 . . . 

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【丫丫小記者】專訪得獎童書作家 Grace Lin

Wednesday, October 2, 2013 9:43:27 PM PDT

自從看了Grace Lin  Ling & Ting 雙生兒系列童書之後,小丫丫就一直做夢都想要一個 twin sister,可惜這點做媽媽的真是無能為力了。還好,藉著 Grace 的推出最新童書之時,我們特地讓小丫丫連同她的好朋友 Anika 一起為  Grace 作了個專訪,兩人以 twins 打扮出現,更用上大半天來準備了十多條問題來訪問,完全是寓學習於娛樂!

想不想讓你的孩子參與我們接下來一連串精彩人物專訪和活動採訪?立即報名加入丫丫小記者行列!

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為了讓更多家庭能體驗聖地亞哥市的親切和舒適,San Diego 旅遊局特別舉行《開心十月》兒童免費玩轉聖地牙哥 Kids Free San Diego 大型推廣活動。 整個10月份,所有12歲以下的兒童都可以免費享受各類旅遊優惠,包括:動物園和海洋世界免費入場、免費乘搭火車和遊船、免費兒童餐飲,還有各類免費遊樂課程體驗等等。。。

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【桃姐與我】舞台劇

Monday, September 30, 2013 12:36:29 PM PDT


根據真人真事改篇的舞台劇「桃姐與我」,共分四幕26場,將六十載的主僕情誼,並當中不可言喻的感動,透過劇情一一訴說 . . . 


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今年是迪士尼音樂廳成立十週年慶。還記得『十年樹木、百年樹人』這句話嗎?音樂文化的栽培當然不是一年兩年就可以見效的,可是十年下來,效果就不一樣了。十月五日(星期六)就讓我們一起參加慶祝活動,並一同感受它的文化氣息吧!Music Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary, on this Saturday, come join the crowd and have some musical fun, because nothing says fun like a party for a 10 year-old.

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CASTING CALL 中文電視劇兒童角色甄選試鏡

Friday, September 27, 2013 7:19:22 AM PDT

徵求

* 兒童:3 - 8 歲 男女生

* 少年:9 - 12 歲 男女生

* 青年:13 - 18 歲 男女生

一經選中,你將參與明年初開拍的大型中文電視連續劇拍攝工作,有機會成為下一位耀眼的亞洲新面孔。別錯過這個在鏡頭前發光發亮的難得機會,立即報名參加試鏡!

Disclaimer: La JaJa Kids is not affiliated with the production team.  Our job in this project is to post and announce this casting notice, we are not responsible for the result of the audition or production project.  免責聲明:丫丫園地與節目製作單位並無隸屬關係,本網站僅提供付費廣告刊登服務,有關試鏡甄選結果、拍攝內容及製作過程等,本網站恕不負責。

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Legoland Brick-or-Treat Night 樂高樂園歡樂十月萬聖派對

Thursday, September 26, 2013 10:03:06 PM PDT

Brick-or-Treat Party Nights is back and better than ever!   Featuring nighttime trick-or-treating, the largest kids vampire costume party in the world, Halloween themed shows and musical entertainment, a dance party, the Boo Crew plus bonus Brick-or-Treat station at SEA LIFE Aquarium.

 

又來到年中Holiday season, 首先迎接的當然是小朋友最喜歡的Halloween day 厭倦了每年都一樣的派對模式?參加樂高樂園全新歡樂10月萬聖派對,一定帶給你無限驚喜!

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都說如今做小朋友真幸福,一切你想到和想不到的才藝都能讓你學到,還有許多在全國媒體表現自我的機會,讓你一夕成名,可是,從小就要面對殘酷的競爭和淘汰,也不是件容易的事 . . . 這麼看來,如今做小朋友到底是幸福還是不幸福呢?

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【丫丫體驗】聰明家長的選擇 Common Sense Media

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 4:05:08 PM PDT

Common Sense Media 一直是丫丫園地最常瀏覽的資訊網站之一,這個非營利機構由多位媒體和科技界成功人士和好萊塢著名製作人組織成立,其宗旨是幫助家長認識和辨別媒體和網路上的訊息,保護孩子避免受到不良內容的荼毒,並聰明地選擇有益有教育性的資訊給孩子。

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美國教育部今天宣布了2013 年度《全美藍絲帶獎》National Blue Ribbon School Award 286 間得獎學校名單,全加州一共有 13 間公立學校及 2 間私立學校獲得殊榮,而南加州的公立小學中,得獎的包括 . . .

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好文推介【培養數學力】

Tuesday, September 24, 2013 4:36:40 PM PDT

大多數四年級小學生在學習分數(fraction)時都會遇到瓶頸。教育專家說,我們小時候學習分數的方法已經落伍了,現在的新方法是以「數字線」來取代傳統的「分大餅」法,當然還有各式各樣的線上遊戲來輔助。

其實新舊各有好處,你又會喜歡哪種方法?

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Producers of Disney On Ice and Disney Live!, is taking  top performing cable TV series for preschoolers to the stage in Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure. Featuring characters from the smash hits Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates.

小丫丫欣賞了上星期的精彩演出,先送上大團圓結局的歌舞表演,台上的米奇和米妮帶著海盜傑克和他的夥伴,加上索菲亞公主和她的好朋友們,一起載歌載舞,台下的小朋友們也興奮得一齊拍手和跳舞,大家一同度過了一個開心又歡樂的夢幻一夜!

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【丫丫禮儀篇】中式餐桌禮儀 ~ 從拿筷子開始

Thursday, September 19, 2013 12:24:55 PM PDT

無可否認,餐桌禮儀反映個人修養和家庭教育,許多父母會讓孩子學習西式餐桌禮儀。但事實上我們進食中餐的次數高得多,現在也是時候讓小朋友好好學習正規的中餐用餐禮儀,從小培養一位小君子、小淑女吧! 丫丫園地即將推出《中式餐桌禮儀班》,有興趣的家長們敬請留意課程公佈。

 

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秋 分 ~ 秋 天 的 童 話

Thursday, September 19, 2013 8:37:58 AM PDT

過了中秋,就要迎接「秋分」的來臨(922日星期天),這天全球晝夜等長,從這天起,北半球各地日漸短夜漸長。秋分以後,氣溫逐漸降低,所以有「白露秋分夜,一夜冷一夜」和「一場秋雨一場寒」的說法。還有,秋分在日本是放假日,稱為「秋分之日」。

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【本週美食攻略】北海道物產展 + 泰國美食週

Sunday, September 15, 2013 9:58:01 PM PDT

踏入秋季,美食節紛紛開鑼,先瀏覽丫丫的美食攻略,讓你吃得更開心!

星期四~日 9/19~9/22

泰國餐廳優惠週 + 泰國美食嘉年華

 9/23~9/29 


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【好文轉載】一封家長向教師致敬的信

Friday, September 13, 2013 5:06:11 PM PDT

小學教師的薪水和社會地位都不高,而他們每天守護著我們的孩子,陪伴他們成長,塑造他們未來的人格,是什麼驅使他們去不斷付出和犧牲?大概就是對孩子的愛吧。
新學年已經開始,別忘了向所有老師們說聲謝謝。

與你分享一位家長的心聲...

 


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送 你 NASA 太 空 人 簽 名 新 書

Saturday, September 7, 2013 9:47:54 AM PDT

錯過了KidsFest 當天NASA 太空人 Dr. John Olivas 的精彩演講?不要緊,我們有 10  Dr. Olivas 的最新簽名版童書送給你!只要到丫丫園地的臉書上點LIKE,就有機會成為幸運得獎者,讓你的孩子從小學習不屈不撓的奮鬥和探索精神,立即行動來按《讚》吧! 

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【丫丫有禮】Street Food Cinema 街頭美食電影派對

Saturday, September 7, 2013 8:02:07 AM PDT

洛杉磯的天氣最適宜戶外電影會,所以這個將老電影、美食餐車和現場音樂秀合而為一的戶外派對越來越受歡迎,記得買票要提早喔!注意:這個戶外電影派對歡迎狗狗出席,愛狗人士不要錯過!

【丫丫有禮】

我們將送出一套 4 張 VIP 門券,讓你一家大小入場看電影,而且還是貴賓座位啊!


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九月是《全美大學儲蓄月》,ScholarShare州大學儲蓄計劃為大家準備了一個有趣又精彩的慶祝和抽獎活動!讓你贏得 ScholarShare 大學儲蓄賬戶!除了 9 月底的 $5000 大獎外,還有每星期五送一個 $1000 的賬戶,越早參加,中獎機會就越高!你還等什麼?立即行

Did you know that September is National College Savings Month?  Summer is over and kids are finally back to school.  This is also the best time to look into your plan for savings for your kids college tuition.

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宮崎駿宣佈退休

Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:58:32 AM PDT

日本動畫大師宮崎駿宣佈要正式退休,不再導演長篇動畫(也就是還可能有短篇作品),在個人口味重於一切的今天,他的作品仍是極少數能跨越種族年齡國籍和階層而被廣泛接受,而且充滿了對純樸自然的愛,與和平世界的嚮往,讓人好感動。

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無腿男孩與無鰭海豚的暢泳

Tuesday, September 3, 2013 10:22:40 PM PDT

8 歲的小男孩Cieran Kelso 因為在一歲時患上腦膜炎,要切除一雙小腿,也因此無法游泳。家人為了鼓勵他,特別打造了一對仿似蛙鞋的義肢,並安排Cieran 飛赴 Florida一個水族館,與他的偶像、失去尾鰭的海豚明星 Winter一齊游泳。

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Babies' First Lemon 寶寶的第一口檸檬

Friday, August 30, 2013 8:29:37 AM PDT

都說小孩子的感受和反應是最直接的,所以才能喚醒成人們對事物久已忘懷的感覺。還記得你第一次吃到好吃的壽司、喝一口好酒、或是聞到一種讓你舒服的味道時,是什麼樣的感受?攝影師用鏡頭捕捉了十多名小寶寶第一次舔到酸檸檬的表情,那種從心裡發出來的表情,實在讓人莞爾不已!

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【好文轉載】為什麼ABC們恨中文

Friday, August 30, 2013 8:18:00 AM PDT

什麼叫做「一石激起千層浪」?這篇中文版紐約時報的教育觀察文章大概就是了。最近在家長界瘋傳的一篇評論,再次引起了大家對中文學校和如何讓孩子學好中文、喜歡中文的關注,文章後部提到了幾個建議方案,不知道你的看法又是如何呢?

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Hello Kitty 貓貓飛機啟航 LA

Thursday, August 29, 2013 8:45:37 AM PDT

著名的長榮 Hello Kitty 貓貓飛機下個月要啟航洛杉磯-台北航線了,聽說飛機餐都是用 Kitty 餐具的!丫丫感想:不知道大人能不能 order 兒童餐呢

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全新的海盜主題玩水樂園佔地兩萬呎,是橙縣規模最大的玩水設施,難怪才剛開幕就已經人潮湧湧。Boomers 兒童樂園的遊樂設施一向很受歡迎,這次加上了以海盜為題的新玩意,就更吸引了。

Orange County 's Largest Water Parks --  The Irvine Boomers! "Buccaneer Cove" is now OPEN!    All the kids are already having a blast at this theme park! It is a great place to host a birthday and to enjoy your summer time!  

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今天是丹麥著名的美人魚雕像的一百歲誕辰,讓我們遙祝「她」生日快樂吧!原本的安徒生童話故事其實相當傷感,讓人十分感嘆;相對而言,迪士尼版本的小美人魚故事就開心得多,作為家長的你,會比較喜歡忠於原著?還是把悲劇劇情過濾掉呢?

August 23rd, 2013 is the 100th anniversary celebration of the Little Mermaid Statue at the Copenhagen harbor.  Please join us in saying "Happy Birthday" to her! 

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Little Tokyo Nisei Week 小東京二世週夏祭

Friday, August 16, 2013 10:55:03 PM PDT

轉眼暑假就要進入尾聲了,想在開學前來個日本之旅?不用上飛機,這個週末開車到小東京就可以了!Nisei Week 小東京二世周祭最初是為紀念美國的日本移民而創辦。現在已逐漸演變成讓美國人瞭解日本文化的節慶活動 . . .

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2013「親子童樂日」Kidsfest 的榮譽贊助單位 -- ScholarShare 誠意推介「加州的529大學儲蓄計劃」,目的是要提提家長們,為孩子開始大學儲蓄計劃的最佳時機就是現在。不論你的孩子是否尚在幼兒園、還是已經完成初中,為你的寶貝預備一個大學基金,永遠不會太早或太遲。ScholarShare 的經營理念與 KidsFest 的親子哲學十分吻合,希望藉著支持這個大型親子活動,將「聚沙成塔、未雨綢繆」的訊息進一步推廣致華裔社區的每個角落 . . . 


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【好爸爸的8個標準】

Tuesday, August 13, 2013 10:56:15 PM PDT

最近 Psych Central 網站列出好爸爸的 個標準,爸爸們可以對照看看自己是否合格。

1.多花時間陪孩子~~培養感情是需要時間和精力投入的,如果你能夠在孩子身邊,和他們一起玩樂,聽他們說話,他們會記住 . . . 

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Make a Splash at SEA LIFE Aquarium!

Sunday, August 11, 2013 8:20:45 PM PDT

 

Right next door to Legoland, Sea Life Aquarium is a child-focused, adult friendly experience of the aquatic world. Sea Life Aquarium gives families a fun, interactive way to discover the wonders of our oceans while learning about the marine environment and the importance of ocean conservation. Its highlights include the mysterious Lost City of Atlantis and a walk through a 200,000-gallon ocean tank via a 35-foot long acrylic tunnel.

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中國傳統有說『食不言、寢不語』,可是英國最近對三萬五千名816歲兒童進行的追蹤研究發現,每日全家一同進餐時的談話,大大有助於提高兒童的溝通能力,也可以增強自信心,讓孩子變得更積極自主,提高學習能力。An UK study on 35000 children ages 8 to 16 show that conversation during family mealtime helps boost children's communication skills and enhances confidence level.  Data also suggests that sitting in silence at mealtimes is worse for children's confidence than not sitting down for family meals at all.

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【精選美食推介】海邊小鎮法國風

Friday, July 26, 2013 12:40:24 PM PDT

剛過去的星期天,丫丫一家特地到了 Pacific Palisades,在享負盛名的 Maison Giraud 餐廳嘗試了名廚 Alain Giraud 的法式午餐,當然不可錯過的還有他們號稱全LA最『法國』的法式麵包和牛角包。

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Cheerios 廣告引發的社會討論 The Cereal Controversy

Saturday, July 20, 2013 8:08:48 AM PDT

最新的 Cheerios 產品廣告引發了美國社會的軒然大波,可是社會學者作了一個小研究,觀看這些孩子自發的反應,誰也看不出來混血家庭的差異,更不用說要他們猜想為何它會讓有些人不舒服。

丫丫想:假如廣告裡的孩子是中美混血兒,效果又會如何呢?

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Steve Songs -- Orangutan Van 兒童音樂專輯 CD

Friday, July 19, 2013 5:59:28 PM PDT

特別鳴謝 PBS 兒童音樂節目主持 Mr. Steve 送給我們的簽名音樂專輯 CD -- Orangutan Van,小丫丫每天都要聽好幾遍呢!你也想擁有這隻CD? 馬上將以下問題的答案發送給我們,就有機會贏得音樂CD 

SteveSongs has been writing and performing his award-winning music for kids and families for the past eleven years. Steve blends participatory songs, clever stories and great melodies to create what the Boston Globe called “not just a musical journey but an entertaining, interactive and educational one.” ....

今年 Steve 灌錄了一張全新 CD,主打歌叫 Brush Brush Brush,87 (星期三) SteveSongs 將會在 Pasadena  Levitt Pavilion 免費戶外音樂會演出。記得帶好野餐藤籃和毯子, 與小朋友一起享受一個屬於音樂的盛夏之夜吧


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下一代孩子最大的挑戰是,科技剝奪了他們與真實世界互動的時間和機會,使得現代孩子的同理心比二十年前的孩子明顯下降。僅僅聚焦於成績的學習體系,犧牲了孩子們發展精神靈性、體能、人際關係和情緒的全人教育。這也使得他們更容易憂鬱,更不容易得到幸福。

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一直風聞今年的玲玲馬戲團表演非常精彩,昨天親自到場,才知道所言非虛!除了傳統的老虎大象演出、這次更添加了十多項驚險動作、雜技奇藝、諧趣小丑與可愛小狗演出融合於一個舞台上,讓小丫丫驚呼連連,玩的好開心! 

We were amazed by how many non-stop fun on stage at Ringling Bros. Circus Built to Amaze at Staples Center.  No wonder they call it the "Greatest Show on Earth"!

 

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【我們能擁有孩子多少年?】

Saturday, July 13, 2013 9:52:50 AM PDT

 

3歲,他去上幼兒園了,看著他小小的堅強的背影,心中又喜悅又有點小小的心酸。離別了一整天,孩子看到你高興得奔跑過來,撲在你的懷裡。跟你說:媽媽,我想你了。那一刻,抱著孩子就像抱著了整個世界。 
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歲,他上小學了,孩子終於走進校門,這是多麼值得紀念的事情,孩子的人生從此翻開了新的篇章,卻沒想到,這也是孩子離開我們的第一步。他已經對與你分開一天習以為常了,而且他喜歡每天去學校,這是他更喜歡的生活。甚至,他有時還會說:媽媽,在家好無聊,沒有小朋友和我玩 
12歲,他上初中了 . . . 



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Family Guide to Summer Concerts 夏日戶外音樂會精選

Friday, July 12, 2013 11:32:23 AM PDT

 

What kind of music does your family like?  No matter what your musical taste is, here's a list of all summer concert series in Los Angeles area that will suit you!  Let's see which one you like the most, go to all of them!

讓丫丫為你介紹暑假各處不同特色的戶外音樂會,還是免費的喔!相信總有一個能令你打破呆在家的念頭,跟隨著音樂拍子,擺動身體盡情享受美好的夏日!

 

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【星期五晚上也有夜市?】

Thursday, July 11, 2013 2:17:10 PM PDT

 

不想排長隊去擠上週末的夜市,不如今晚參加小型夜市,享受一個舒舒服服的另類週末活動?嚐嚐傳統的台灣夜市美食:新竹炒米粉、台南擔仔麵、嘉義雞肉飯、烤香腸、油飯、刈包、刨冰、波霸奶茶。。。還有純樸的兒童遊戲:路邊攤、草地人把戲等

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兒童歡樂暑期家庭短片招募

 

丫丫園地首部電視廣告誠邀的參與

 

好消息!丫丫園地將要開拍首部丫丫電視廣告,我們現正召集各年齡兒童(包括初生嬰兒)的暑期歡樂短片。想讓你的孩子在螢幕前亮相?立即將你孩子暑假的歡樂片段拍成一分鐘短片(手機視頻也可)發送給我們,你的孩子將有機會成為丫丫園地第一部電視廣告的主角! 

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100 Sketches of My Sleepy Girl 【女兒百睡圖】

Friday, July 5, 2013 11:32:27 PM PDT

This illustrator from Beijing sketched 100 of his daughter's sleeping poses . . .

這位北京的畫家爸爸將每晚女兒入睡後的姿態速寫下來,用畫筆來表達對女兒的愛和珍視,讓人看了甜在心頭。

所以說:「將一件小事堅持一萬次,就成為藝術了」果然是真的!




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結婚70年的老伴,四歲拍攝第一張「婚照」

Friday, July 5, 2013 9:54:32 PM PDT

 

是一段真人真事。1921 Ron Everest 在英國出生,七個月之後 Eileen 也在同一間醫院出生,而他們的父親是第一次世界大戰的戰友兼好朋友。1926 年,他們在一個名為 Gillingham Carnival 的節慶上扮演新郎和新娘,拍下一張「結婚照」,那時他們四歲 .  .  .

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【真正的教育是什麼?】

Thursday, July 4, 2013 2:29:13 PM PDT

轉眼已經 7 月了,小朋友成長的步伐飛快,作為爸媽的你,有沒有與踏入「少年叛逆期」前的孩子鋪好一條溝通之路呢?以下是最近我們讀過的一篇對華人家庭教育非常有見地的文章,尤其是對 8 至 13 歲間成長中期的孩子的轉變和教養需要方面,和我們 7 月 7 日的親子講座主題不謀而合,這個星期天下午,就讓我們一同來探討教養之道吧!

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Little Angels Children Chorale Summer Class 

洛城小天使合唱團暑期班

LACC First Experience in Singing 

洛城兒童合唱團暑期聲樂課程

Learning Nexus Academy Summer Day Camps

學聯教育 STEM 暑期課程夏令營

Shaolin Kung Fu Yuan Summer Enrollment 

少林功夫院暑期兒童武術訓練

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【芬蘭媽媽盒】Finland Baby Box

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 10:25:45 PM PDT

有沒有聽過「芬蘭媽媽盒」?這個最近爆紅的新生 baby 禮物連威廉與凱薩琳夫婦都收到,原來它一直是歐洲的 baby shower 紅人。為什麼?當然不只是因為裡面的漂亮衣服,而是盒子本身--當寶寶出生後,紙盒就變身成為一個小搖籃,孩子稍大又稱為玩具,不但環保和省錢,更是陪伴孩子長大的伴侶呢

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一年一度的國慶節即將來臨,國慶煙花何其多!可是真正做到有特色又讓人印象深刻的沒有多少。丫丫園地為你精選了南加最有特色的六個國慶活動,最適合一家大小參加!

Have you planned for your family's Independence Day celebration yet?  Here is a list of fun family activities on July 4th.  Click on our event calendar for a full listing too.

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猜猜看什麼人可以讓 LA 其中最繁華的街道之一:Wilshire Boulevard 沒有了機動車,大家都只靠步行、自行、溜冰鞋、滑板車、滑板和其他非機動車來代步?想知道究竟是什麽讓大家回歸自然,使用最原始的交通工具?(然後還有美味的韓國烤肉吃哦!)快跟丫丫來看看!

Loving the idea of living a healthy life in a sustainable world, last Sunday we were glad to support CicLAvia, which aims to make the streets of LA safer for people to walk, skate, play and ride a bike. There are lots of fun activities along the route. Shop owners and restaurants are encouraged to open their doors to people along the CicLAvia. 

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DNA Match Registry: Save Nina 救救Nina愛心大行動

Friday, June 28, 2013 12:06:36 PM PDT

Time is ticking, and Nina needs help! We have two months to find a bone marrow donor that is Nina’s match in the registry. Could it be you? Join us this Sunday, June 30th, at Children’s Orchard Manhattan Beach from 11am-4pm in an effort to save Nina’s life and many others.

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【女性健康專題】認識女人「心」

Friday, June 21, 2013 2:03:00 PM PDT

據統計,在美國每 4個女性就有1個死於心臟病,而在亞洲,女性心臟病的發病率也僅次於癌症,可見亞裔女性也不容忽視這個潛在的健康風險。丫丫園地特地造訪位於 Pasadena Huntington Hospital 最新成立 Women Heart Center,和負責策劃和統籌的 Cindy Bacon 了解更多有關女性心臟健康的知識...

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讓大家久等的洛杉磯機場國際航廈雖然還沒有正式開幕,不過為了讓公眾早些看到它的設施和特色,LAX 特地開放興建中的 Tom Bradley 國際航廈給媒體和公眾參觀,丫丫園地上週參加了媒體預覽,還在 Villaraigosa 市長的帶領下參觀了新航廈的建築。現在就讓我們一起來參觀一下吧!

 

The New Tom Bradley International Terminal is a world-class transportation facility befitting a cosmopolitan city like Los Angeles.  It is also a modern engineering marvel, using the latest in computer-aided design techniques, three-dimensional modeling, and state-of-the-art construction practices.   Join us on a quick tour to see this new building for the first time!

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這個洛城最古老的博物館換上了全新裝扮和大家見面。百年慶當晚的派對和音樂會人山人海,大人小孩一起玩到深夜(我們撐到10點就投降回家了),想知道全新開幕的戶外花園和 Otis Booth 展館的一切好玩事物?立即看看丫丫的體驗吧

 

We had a BLAST at the Natural History Museum 100th Anniversary Bash last Sunday. Wanna know all about the celebration and the new outdoor Nature Garden and Otis Booth Pavilion?  read on . . .

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彩瓶愛地球活動一推出,受到廣大家長們的熱烈歡迎,爭相為孩子報名,與知名香港藝術家Eileen Chan (陳綺妮)學習獨特的彩瓶藝術。



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學習和發展 S T E M 才華 (Science Technology Engineering Math)是目前的熱門趨勢,我覺得最能鼓勵孩子喜愛科技項目的方法,就是讓孩子親身參與和觸摸它。這次的親子活動由醫院主辦,目的就是給小朋友一個接觸醫療科技的好機會。

We won’t miss the chance to take a hands on test drive of “Surgio” the da Vinci Surgical Robot.  Here’s little Doc tackling her first pre-medical school assignment - - peeling the skin off a piece of grape by controlling 3 robotic arms and tiny grips.  Luckily, the “grape patient” survived the whole process. Whew!

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由丫丫園地、學聯教育和聖安台福教會聯手舉辦的迎接『少年叛逆期』的挑戰親子講座上週末舉行了第一場講座。在講座裡,親子教育專家Eileen首先幫助家長了解和認識何謂"少年叛逆期" ,通過真人實例分析小孩在叛逆期時的行為特徵,並引導家長如何面對各種難題. . . .

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Summer is just around the corner.  Living in the sunny Southern California, what can be a better way to enjoy your summer than to go explore the outdoors?  Crazy creatures, awesome antics, hidden treasures! Thrills, hills, sun and fun, there's everything you need for an excellent adventure! 

聽過「死前必到的100個旅遊地點」這本熱門旅遊書吧?還有 'Bucket List' 這個理論,要在走完一生之前給自己定一個目標, 把人生最想做又還未做的事情都一一完成,這樣才走得安心(好像還拍成了一套電影呢!

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In late May, we enjoyed the exclusive ride time and special preview of Summertime Entertainment very much. Wanna know all about the newest features of the theme park and what’s the most exciting thing you could expect for this summer?  Read on...

開幕當日,丫丫一早來到『諾斯農場樂園』就是要體驗驚險刺激之旅!我們親身嘗試了三個專為一家大小開設的全新機動遊戲,還特別嘗試了幾個全場最刺激的遊戲,現在就讓丫丫告訴你,這個暑期諾斯農場樂園為你準備的特別驚喜!

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自然歷史博物館100歲了!為了慶祝這個大日子,NHM將在前一天閉館準備,69日當天下午開始就有一連串的慶祝活動,包括參觀特別展廳、兒童手工藝坊、戶外花園展覽 . . .

NHM is officially 100 years old! A day-to-night celebration featuring our new Nature Gardens and Nature Lab. Bring your family to kick off summer with kid friendly activities, workshops in the gardens, behind-the-scenes collection tours with our scientists and musical entertainment.....

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 Do you know that La JaJa Kids provides special training to all our Junior Journalists and invite them us in attending various media events?  If you want to gain unbeatable experience as a little reporter this summer, apply today!

 

今年,就讓你的孩子打破常規,參加丫丫小記者活動,讓孩子參與大型媒體活動、採訪社區專業人士、甚至與好萊塢名人見面,更可以培養自信和溝通技巧... 別錯過這個難得機會,立即報名!

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Instead of paying for summer camp, let your child gain valuable experience in acting and performance by joining a film project. If your daughter loves acting and is interested in the film industry, here is a great opportunity for her! 

你還在為你的小孩尋找有趣且有意義的暑期活動嗎?如果你的女兒喜歡演戲,或有意晉身演藝圈,這是一個難得的好機會,想擁有與別不同的電影演出經驗? 快來報名預約試鏡! 

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Summer is around the corner! As caring parents, it’s time for you to do some research on the summer activities and mark it down on your calendar. Begins with this week, we are happy to introduce you the best and the most interesting Summer Fun for you and your kids!

不知不覺暑假的腳步越來越近!作為一個貼心的父母,想必你們已經為暑假有哪些好玩的地方在努力籌謀當中。從這個禮拜開始,丫丫園地很樂意作為廣大家長的嚮導,為大家介紹各種好玩又有意義的親子活動

 

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剛過去的母親節週末,丫丫出席了由活現機構和 真愛家庭協會聯手舉辦的親子交流座談會,與幾十位家長一同聽專家們探討電腦遊戲的真相-究竟電腦遊戲休閒還是毒害?它的教育意義在哪裡? 

丫丫聆聽了親子專家和名作者胡慧玲老師的精彩演講,更謝謝她的同意,讓我們在這裡與大家分享部份精彩內容,絕對不要錯過胡老師的精闢建議,教大家如何防止小小孩成為電子遊戲的俘虜


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Homemade Ice Pack is so easy

Friday, May 17, 2013 8:37:23 AM PDT


It is so easy to make your own homemade version of ice pack, there is no need to spend money to buy one any more!

Recipe:

  • Plastic Freezer bags (up to 1 gallon size)
  • Water
  • Rubbing Alcohol


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活動回顧 ~ 大華母親節兒童繪畫比賽頒獎禮

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 8:05:34 PM PDT

上個禮拜的母親節,不知道你們是怎樣慶祝的呢?

丫丫就去了好幾個母親節活動,感受不同活動的節日氣氛。其中就有大華舉辦的“兒童繪畫比賽頒獎禮”,當中得獎的一位可愛小女生,Yvonne 就坐在丫丫旁邊,我們訪了她的得獎心情,還有分享了她作品的特別之處。

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丫丫的母親節隨想 Happy Mother's Day

Saturday, May 11, 2013 12:42:30 AM PDT

丫丫園地 3 歲了!

既是媽媽的女兒,自己也是孩子的媽,而且丫丫園地更是在三年前的母親節正式成立,所以母親節對我們的意義的確深遠,今天就讓我們感性一下 . . .

La JaJa Kids Turns 3 Years Old !

Three years ago on Mother's Day, we launched this parenting site to share our thoughts and questions with our fellow moms in the community.  If la JaJa Kids is a child, today we will say goodbye to “terrible two” tantrums, start pre-school, learn to count to 20, and still be struggling with toilet training . . .  

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Benefits of Doing Chores 讓孩子做家務的好處

Friday, May 10, 2013 4:49:44 PM PDT

 你又是否知道,其實做家務是一個有益身心的活動,不但是一項運動能鍛煉身體,還是一個很好的機會讓孩子去思考怎樣才能把事情做好。如果你還在猶豫是否要讓孩子做家務,那現在就讓我們來告訴你,“讓孩子做家務的好處”

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Casting Call: Asian Talents for a TV Commercial

Thursday, May 9, 2013 3:30:08 PM PDT

 

Casting Call For:
13 to 15-year-old-looking boys and girls
25 to 35-year-old-looking Chinese-looking men and women

A TV commercial production for a major brand is seeking lively and cheerful individuals with sweet smile to participate in the audition.

 Apply now!

 



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We were finally here for such a wonderful night with amazing skating, magic and music -- Premiere of Disney On Ice Treasure Trove!  Follow us to experience this fantastic journey, let's get going!!! 
丫丫終於在星期三晚來到期待已久的迪士尼冰上世界-"神奇寶庫"首演之夜!精彩的舞蹈、高超的溜冰技術、熟悉的迪士尼音樂,真的令我們目不暇接。如果你還沒有機會到現場一睹這一個陣容鼎盛的全新精彩製作,現在就跟丫丫率先體驗這一次尋寶之旅! 

 


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背負著將讀書精神傳承下去的使命,我們終於在上週末將  Middle School, The Worst Year of My Life  送到小讀者們手中。除了本身送書活動的參加者外,我們還遵從"世界圖書之夜" 的目標,從我們身邊挑選了幾位平常少看書的小朋友,希望透過這本圖書能激勵他們對讀書的興趣! 快來看看究竟誰是獲得《世界圖書之夜》免費圖書的小小幸運兒?


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丫丫話你知 廣東話嘅*得意嘢*

Saturday, April 27, 2013 8:58:48 PM PDT

常說美國是個多元社會,其實華人社區更是多彩繽紛,除了國語普通話之外,還有很多不同的方言口音,而廣東話應該是海外華人講得最多的方言吧。為了讓大家對廣東話有更深的認知,丫丫園地特地四處訪問了各界粵語人士,學習到很多有關粵語文化背後的來源與發展,並製作成這個專題特輯,由今期開始,一連三個禮拜,就讓我們帶你認識更多廣東話嘅得意嘢!

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在媒體資訊極度發達的今日社會,大家都似乎接受和習慣了下載和個人化的娛樂節目,也因為這樣,一個為兒童和家庭而設的電影節就變得更難能可貴了。接下來的三個週末,就讓我們放下電腦、手機、和各種主流訊息,一家大小一起去接觸來自全球各地的電影,放眼世界,擴展視野吧!

With three weekends of acclaimed, international short-film programs, the beloved festival returns to delight movie-goers big and small. This global tour of charming, funny and poignant films —hailing from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Japan, Puerto Rico, Russia, Singapore, Spain and Taiwan, among others—is an awe-inspiring journey for the whole family. Festival highlights include the latest in both live action and animated shorts, and a very special Nickelodeon Family Fun Day! 

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Discover endless riches when an extraordinary lineup of stories from the Disney Vault come to life for the ultimate Disney animation celebration with the new production, Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove.  

這是一個陣容鼎盛的全新精彩製作,保證令你耳目一新。迪士尼冰上世界貫徹一向高質素的標準,加入全新壯觀的故事劇情,內容由迪士尼五十年間多部著名動畫裡的經典情節貫穿而成 . . . 

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【好吃大發現】紫山藥刀削麵

Friday, April 26, 2013 11:16:12 PM PDT

坊間能買到的乾麵種類雖然很多,可是真正入口香Q有嚼勁的並不容易買到。這次不經意在「悅意心田」市場閒逛時,竟然看到這包紫山藥刀削乾麵,除了標榜手工製作和日照曬乾之外,更是無添加的健康材料所製,而最讓人愛不釋手的是它淡紫的山藥顏色,實在非常吸引。

 

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音樂的積極影響力不可忽視,想不想讓這種美的藝術感染你的小孩?別錯過這個週末的小天使音樂教室音樂表演,這絕對是一個讓小孩感受美妙音樂的好機會,相信動聽的旋律和歌聲會讓你體會音樂之「美」

 

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洛杉磯時報書展 L A Times Festival of Books 2013

Saturday, April 20, 2013 8:19:59 AM PDT


一年一度, 最盛大的洛杉磯時報書展將於4月20日及21日週末在南加大校園舉行。每年的書展吸引超過13萬民眾參加, 超過300個大小書商攤位參展,是全美規模最大的書展。書展中不但有書籍特賣、新書發表、還邀請上百位人氣暢銷書作者與書迷互動,分享作品內容和概念及現場簽名,更有精彩現場表演,和讓孩子們玩得樂而忘返的兒童舞台、童書坊、和遊戲廣場 . . .


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We are at the first day of America's Family Pet Expo, rubbing shoulders with Captain Megasis, the doggie star of Disney's new summer movie Super Buddies.  Wanna know more about this fun family event for animal lovers? read on. . . 

 

 

你知道嗎?洛杉磯還有一項世界第一!世界最大的寵物及寵物用品博覽會原來就在南加州舉行的全美寵物嘉年華, 丫丫趕著第一天就率先前來,與這些可愛的寵物們來個親密接觸! 

 

 

 

 

 


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Education Talk on STEM Education

Friday, April 12, 2013 11:35:49 PM PDT

Education Expert Ms. Eileen Pisula will be giving an introduction to STEM Education (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math), and what it means to children entering the workforce of tomorrow.  

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全美首個樂高樂園酒店已經在4月5日隆重開幕了!

我們期待已久的樂高酒店旅程終於來到了,小丫丫們緊張又興奮,在短短一個多小時的車程中不斷發問問題,還好路程交通十分暢通,中午時分就到達目的地 - - 樂高酒店!想知道這個南加州最新景點的一切?別錯過丫丫園地的第一手報導 . . . 

 

We celebrated the grand opening of the all new LEGOLAND Hotel and got an unforgettable trip!  Read on to learn everything about this fun new destination of SoCal that has everyone’s attention!



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Easter, which celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead, is Christianity's most important holiday. It has been called a moveable feast because it doesn't fall on a set date every year, as most holidays do. 

 

復活節是基督教最重要的節日之一,是爲了慶祝耶穌基督從死裡復活。復活節與其他節日不同之處在它沒有一個固定的日期,每年3月的最後一個禮拜,基督徒門就會聚在一起紀念耶穌對世人的愛。

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真無法想像這些企鵝父母是如何可能找到自己的孩子的!即使我們已經知道牠們是透過叫聲來辨認,可是成千上萬隻小企鵝站在你面前,聲浪是震耳欲聾的,我看還是憑直覺更快一些吧!

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丫丫影話:《克鲁德家族》Croods is fun for all

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 11:05:01 PM PDT

這部電影的笑位好多,主要是將各種現代人的想法套落在蠻荒世界,這種落差往往讓大小觀眾都笑得開懷。至於故事的主線,則落在爸爸與女兒之間的關係,面對突如期來的巨變,原本保護家人的所有規條都被一一推翻,而結局也十分感人和溫馨,讓大人小孩都滿意而歸 . . .

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If you missed the spectacular ice skating show by Disney on Ice last holiday season, don’t be sad, they are coming to town again this spring to Long Beach and Ontario in May.  The show is called Treasure Trove and it will be filled with wonderful Disney characters from its famous animations throughout the years. 

如果你錯過了去年底的迪士尼冰上世界的精彩演出,就絕對不可錯失這次的機會 - - 今年五月,迪士尼將捲土重來,在 Long Beach 和 Ontario 市演出全新節目『神奇寶庫』。好多經典迪士尼卡通人物將登上冰舞台,帶給你一個奇妙的體驗。

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這個星期天就是聖帕特里克節,到處已經是綠色和三葉草的天下了。想知道這個源自愛爾蘭的宗教節日如何在世界世界各地廣泛慶祝,別錯過丫丫的介紹。我們更為大家列出了南加州各處的慶祝活動,總有一項會讓你一家玩得開心!

This Sunday is Saint Patrick's Day.  Is your family going to celebrate it?  Whether you do or not, you'll be seeing lots of green and cloverleaf this weekend.  Read on to learn more about how this Irish holiday has grown into a worldwide event celebrated by countries all over the world. 

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Enrolling children in quality preschool, engaging them in interactive reading with parents and supplementing their diets with fish oil are all effective ways to raise a young child's intelligence, according to a new report.

最新的科學研究發現,小孩的智商除了是父母的遺傳以外,後天也是可以作出影響的,而提高孩子智力最有效的三個方法分別是:報讀高水準的幼兒園、每天與孩子作互動式閱讀,和補充魚油!

 

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丫丫體驗:新界圍村盆菜宴

Thursday, March 7, 2013 10:27:41 PM PST


今年的農曆新年剛好碰上小丫丫的學校假期,我們當然把握黃金機會到香港一遊,順便還去了一趟台灣呢!除了探親以外,我們總希望每次旅行都能讓小丫丫體驗和領會一些獨特的中華文化。
我們這次探訪的是位於元朗十八鄉的南邊圍。當日正是為慶祝正月十四土地爺寶誕而設的一年一度盆菜宴,還有戲台的演出和舞獅匯演,我們當然要一同去樂一樂!

 


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Good News~! From now on, you can buy aTangle from us, La JaJa Kids!  Tangle is not just a toy! It’s a great invention which not only can bring you enjoyment but also provide you with brain training and therapy

好消息! 丫丫新產品推介:好玩又益智的兒童產品 --- Tangle

別小看這個小小的 Tangle,它可不是一個普通的兒童玩具,那是一個適合一家大小的“玩物”。它不但能帶給遊戲的樂趣,玩樂的過程中還能提供腦部智能訓練,更有減壓、訓練手部肌肉的功效!

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March 1, 2013 is NEA's Read Across America Day

What better way to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday than reading to a child? Random House and the National Education Association (NEA) urge you to participate in the annual Read Across America and read to a child....

一年一度的“全美閱讀日”又來啦~~~~ 又是好時機向小孩宣揚“閱讀精神”!通過活動來激發孩子閱讀的興趣,讓“閱讀精神”傳遍美國....

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The Audubon Center at Ernest Debs Park is one of my favorite places in Los Angeles, it is such a hidden gem, the rolling green hills, twisty trails, stark trees and hidden bits of views of downtown, make this park one of the best spots to take your family for a leisurely outdoor afternoon.

 

距離洛杉磯市中心只有十分鐘之遙的公園,一直是小丫丫最喜愛的市區公園之一,裡面的奧都邦親子活動中心2003年開放,可是遊人一直不多,是百分百的鬧市清泉,也是我們一家常常到訪的遊玩之地。

 

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We enjoyed a whole day of family fun at the Queen Mary's Scottish Festival last Sunday in Long Beach.  The bagpipers parade was the highlight of the day, but we were especially fascinated by the shepherd day demonstration and highland game competition.....

丫丫上個週末在瑪麗皇后號度過了一個愉快的下午,第20屆蘇格蘭節熱鬧非凡,大型傳統蘇格蘭樂隊遊行是當日活動的焦點,高原運動競賽吸引了不少大朋友參加

 


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一個成就銀色夢想的機會 ~ The Playground TRYOUTS

Sunday, February 17, 2013 12:09:48 AM PST

成立多年的好萊塢權威明星選秀機構The Playground ,現正招募具有演藝細胞、個性開朗、外形可愛的華裔小童星,只要您的孩子通過試鏡,就有機會在好萊塢電影、電視、廣告中亮相。The Playground 提供的試鏡機會,可以讓您家的寶貝獲得在鏡頭前演出的經驗、建立自尊心與自信心、訓練口語技巧與聆聽的能力, 請不要錯過這個難得的機會,讓您的孩子有機會發崛自己的演藝天份,實現在好萊塢的夢想。

The Playground is a specialized acting conservatory for talented children ages 6-17, it is also the most reputable one in the industry.  Located in Beverly Hills and just opened in Costa Mesa, The Playground is the top notch training ground for children actors and has a solid portfolio of famous movie and tv stars, such as Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Amanda Bynes, Hilary Duff  and many, many more.

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Education Talk 校 園 熱 話

Friday, February 15, 2013 5:12:35 PM PST

Here are four parenting topics published on various reputable print media this week, encompassing children’s reading habit, praising children, resilience against pressure and stress, and more:

  • ♦    Busy parents creating another at-risk group of poor readers
  • ♦    Early education: Education is critical to staying healthy for a lifetime
  • ♦    Praise children’s effort, not their intelligence
  • ♦    Why Some Kids Handle Pressure While Others Fall Apart?
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54屆洛杉磯遊艇大展終於完滿結束,丫丫園地趕在最後一日(也是農曆新年的大年初一)與幾位小記者一同參與了這一年一度的盛大活動...

 

Guess where we were on the first of the Year of the Snake?  We were paddling, surfing, dancing and playing up tons of fun at the 54th Los Angeles Boat Show.  It might not be exactly what you have in mind for lunar new year celebration, but we had a wonderful time at this fun family event!

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LEGOLAND 正為即將開幕的酒店作密鑼緊鼓的籌備工作。現在樂高正積極招募六位精靈可愛的孩子出任酒店的少年禮賓長(concierge)一職,負責在4月5日開幕典禮上協助招待出席的嘉賓、傳媒和客人。

In preparation for the upcoming opening of its first hotel in North America  on April 5th, LEGOLAND in San Diego is searching for a few dynamic kids (six to be exact) to help assist VIPs and guests during the grand opening month.

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Children’s creativity is beyond our imagination. Their creative words and drawings always can bring us to a fantastic world. That’s the reason why PBS SoCaL is looking for your child’s original stories!  The 2013 PBS KIDS GO! Children Writers Contest is a great opportunity for your kids to show their creativity.

著名美國公立電視台兒童頻道 PBS Kids 希望藉著這次寫作比賽能鼓勵父母支持小孩發揮他們的創意,寫出屬於他/她們自己的故事!或者你未曾發現你小孩的創作能力,不要緊,就讓這次比賽來激發你孩子的寫作潛能吧~

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農曆新年將至,喜慶的鑼鼓聲漸漸響起,由這個週末開始直至二月底,陸續會有大小不同的新春慶典,每個週末都有好去處!你還在猶豫帶你的孩子去哪裡感受新年氣氛?讓丫丫為你推介一連串好玩又有趣的親子新年活動吧

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Both the Caldecott and Newbery Medal awards are annually given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.  The 2013 Caldecott Medal award winner is This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen, whereas The 2013 Newbery Medal winner is The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Congratulations to these two talented authors.


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Happy Groundhog Day! 春天的腳步在哪裡?

Monday, January 28, 2013 11:09:13 PM PST

According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, then spring will come early; if it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its burrow, and the winter weather will continue for six more weeks.  土撥鼠日是北美地區的一個傳統節日。每年22日,美國和加拿大許多城市和村莊都會慶祝。自從1887年以來,一代又一代的土撥鼠一直擔負著預報時令的任務 . . .

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洛縣美術館的童真之行 Target Free Monday at LACMA

Friday, January 25, 2013 6:05:30 PM PST

 

 

 

這次到美術館的目標鎖定在小朋友喜歡看的東西,所以展廳裡的藝術品基本上沒有時間去看,反而是參觀了館內最受歡迎的三個展示藝術家 Michael Heizer 的傳作構思可能很複雜,可是在小丫丫眼裡,這就是一塊好大好大的石頭,最適合她們擺 pose 拍照

 

 

 

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Flu Vaccine for Your Family

Friday, January 18, 2013 11:09:45 PM PST

The news is scary. Nearly every state in the union has reported widespread outbreaks of influenza, some in epidemic proportions, during the first two weeks of 2013. There have already been several pediatric and hundreds of adult deaths attributed to this year's flu, and many hospitals are turning patients away from their ERs due to an inability to cope with the numbers of patients complaining of flu-like symptoms. 

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JaJa review: The Queen Mary - “CHILL” Closing Ceremony!

Friday, January 11, 2013 12:04:10 PM PST

We attended the closing ceremony of Queen's Mary's CHILL Ice Kingdom on Jan. 6th. to enjoy the last chance to "chill" in this holiday season. The whole event filled with indoor and outdoor fun activities, creative ice creations and traditional ice lanterns, live performance by Hollywood pop singers definitely brought us to a fantastic ice paradise. Now, let’s experience the ice Kingdom again!

 

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Approaches, with names like "parent management training" and "parent-child interaction therapy," are backed up by hundreds of research studies and they work on typical kids, too. . . The general strategy is this: Instead of just focusing on what happens when a child acts out, parents should first decide what behaviors they want to see in their kids (cleaning their room, getting ready for school on time, playing nicely with a sibling). Then they praise those behaviors when they see them.

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World Holiday Cultures: How New Year is Celebrated in Japan

Saturday, December 29, 2012 10:53:03 AM PST

 

The traditional evening meal to have while waiting to greet the new year is a bowl of hot soba noodles, called 年越し蕎麦 (としこしそば toshikoshi soba), which roughly means "end the old year and enter the new year soba noodles". 

 

 

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JaJa's Review: The Premiere of Disney On Ice "Dare to Dream"

Saturday, December 22, 2012 10:12:23 PM PST

We went to the premiere show at Staples Center prepared to see many of our favorite princesses, but what we didn't expect were the superb skating performance and beautiful choreography.  What a spectacular!

 

 

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Share Your Love ~ HIS Foundation

Saturday, December 22, 2012 8:47:06 AM PST

We are counting our blessing at the end of year as we attend Christmas parties, getting together with friends and families, exchanging presents.   While we are thankful for what we have, let’s not forget to share our love and extend a helping hand to needed in remote China.  If you are considering a worthy organization for your yearend charitable contribution, let’s take a look at “HIS Foundation” and their work in providing medical and educational support in rural regions of China.

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We also want to thank many of our parents and associates reaching out to us to help us find many helpful resources for parents to deal with this troublesome incidents, and try to make it a bit easier for all our children to navigate onward.We also want to thank many of our parents and associates reaching out to us to help us find many helpful resources for parents to deal with this troublesome incidents, and try to make it a bit easier for all.

記得上次寫關於這類暴力事件是7月份科州戲院槍擊案,想不到這麼快竟然又有一個讓人心痛的慘案,希望以下内容能對家長們有幫助。我們也十分感謝很多家長和社區朋友與我們分享了很多有用的資訊,讓更多父母可以一同分享和學習。

 

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Staying Fit during the Holidays

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 8:12:23 AM PST

Are you busy attending Christmas parties or annual dinners this holiday?  Maintaining a good balance between exercise and caloric intake could be challenging during the holiday season, let alone being a good role model for our kids!  The following family guide provided by Smarteater shows us how to stay healthy with your children in this holiday season!

 


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國際教育成績評估協會 (The International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement "IEA")評估了57個國家及地區小四學生的數理能力。新加坡和南韓佔據首兩位,香港、台灣和日本緊隨其後,亞洲國家地區再次包辦頭五名。

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看梵高自畫像 See Van Gogh Self Portrait at Norton Simon

Saturday, December 15, 2012 9:49:22 AM PST

看博物館就和人生一樣,如果只是追求最大最多,反而欣賞不到美的精髓,位於 Pasadena 市中心的諾頓西蒙美術館(Norton Simon Museum),最能發揮小巧而精緻的美學精神,佔地不大卻件件精品,還有一個很有“Monet”感覺的花園和水池,是小丫丫最喜愛的美術館。

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瑞典聖誕節的慶祝活動由每年1213日的聖盧西亞節揭開序幕持續一個月。在這一天,每家人的長女將穿起白色長禮服,戴著一頂綴有蠟燭的王冠,並擔起為父母和家人奉上甜點和熱葡萄酒的任務聖誕前夕的平安夜是瑞典聖誕節的慶祝高潮,說中的聖誕精靈Tomte會帶上禮物到訪,並和大家講笑話。 

Christmas is a perfect time to visit Sweden.  Swedish Christmas celebrations begin with the December 13th  celebration of Saint Lucia and run all the way until Knut, on January 20th. In fact, there is a famous song in Sweden that says Christmas lasts until Easter!

 

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Winter Holiday Festival at Downtown on Ice

Friday, December 7, 2012 10:03:59 PM PST

Ho, Ho, Ho, hurry to be the first to share your holiday wish list with Santa when Pershing Square is transformed into a winter wonderland with free holiday activities like tons of snow, a train ride, make & take children's crafts, community youth performances, concerts, memento photos, and more. Santa's emporium features stocking stuffers and tasty holiday treats for purchase.

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Showing Your Appreciation This Holiday 聖誕佳節送禮指南

Thursday, December 6, 2012 7:09:03 PM PST

 

 

The Christmas season is the time for us to show our appreciation to people around us.  While we are busy seeking for the best gift for our friends and relatives, we should not forget to show our gratitude to the people who are important to our lives at many levels.  From babysitters to hairstylists, we've organized the rules of proper Holiday gift giving etiquette to ensure jolly spirits all around.  What is your holiday thanking list?  Share your thoughts with us. . . 

 

 

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JaJa's Book Picks

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 2:00:05 PM PST


Books are always one of the best ideas for holiday gift giving to children, but how do you pick good ones from so many of them?  Below are three of our recent favorites. . . 

 


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Casting Call for Chinese-Looking Boys, Girls and Young Fathers

Friday, November 30, 2012 6:20:44 PM PST

 

We are looking for Chinese-looking boys and girls (ages 4-5) and young fathers to appear in a global advertising TV commercial production.   Auditions are held in Pasadena and Hollywood.  To make an audition appointment, please e-mail your headshot (max. file size 1MB) with full name, date of birth, parents name and contact number to us:  talent@lajajakids.com

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CHILL at Queen Mary ~ Snowy Days Are Coming to SoCal

Saturday, November 24, 2012 1:15:19 AM PST

We had so much fun visiting CHILL at Queen Mary in Long Beach.  This not-to-miss holiday extravaganza is going on from now till 1/6/2013, it features the magic of The Ice Kingdom -- a 13,000 square foot world of frozen enchantment created with more than two million pounds of ice. Families can also enjoy ice skating, ice tubing and a holiday village including mesmerizing holiday decorations, gingerbread house decorating, Santa Claus, festive carolers, food and beverages, and much more!

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We and our kids had a splendid time at the Phineas and Ferb LIVE show at the Long Beach in October.  If you missed out on this year's show, be sure to check in with us at la JaJa Kids for its new show schedule in 2013!

 

今年的飛哥與小佛真人秀精彩無比,所有小朋友喜歡的人物載歌載舞又搞笑,大家都看得好開心!可惜排隊拍照和買紀念品的人龍實在太長了,只好下次再找機會送出紀念禮品吧!明年飛哥與小佛還會再回來洛杉磯,記得留意丫丫園地的親子活動推介喔!

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Lighting of the Tallest Christmas Tree in LA

Friday, November 16, 2012 12:03:02 AM PST

I've always wondered: "When does the Holiday Season officially start?"  It seems like as each year passes this date gets earlier and earlier on my calendar.  In my distant memory, Black Friday after Thanksgiving used to be the official start date of the holiday season, but this year we start seeing Santa and Christmas tree before we even take down our Halloween decorations! 

Also, read about the top 10 tallest holiday trees in America! 

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Fun IQ Test: How smart are you?

Friday, November 9, 2012 12:26:38 PM PST

Here is a fun IQ test for you and your kid to try out ..... in fact, 95% people get these questions WRONG!

1. What do you put in a toaster? 

 

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Manhattan Beach Pumpkin Race Highlights

Saturday, November 3, 2012 9:09:50 AM PDT

The annual Manhattan Beach Pumpkin Car Race and Festival was held on the Sunday before Halloween.  We had loads of fun watching kids and parents racing their pumpkins in so many creative designs!  Of course, the warm balmy autumn sun was another great reason for us to hit the beach too!

 

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Spooky Superstitions 萬聖節傳統迷信禁忌

Saturday, October 27, 2012 7:43:32 AM PDT

萬聖節除了是小朋友第二最愛的西方節日(第一名當然是聖誕!),也是讓大家進一步了解西方文化的好機會。眾所周知的迷信和避忌,像:黑貓,打碎鏡子和號碼13等,都已是大家所耳熟能詳的了,但是以下這些鮮為人知的迷信,你可能從來沒有聽說過。今天就讓丫丫帶領大家一起探討吧:

We all know about these well known taboos such as black cats, broken mirrors and the number 13, but there are many lesser known superstitions that you might have never heard of.  To get us into Halloween spirits, here is list of our favorites:

 

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Fall Umaimono Gourmet Fair 日本秋收美食節

Friday, October 19, 2012 3:39:11 PM PDT

Event Name:   秋の旨いもの紀行

If you believe that 2012/12/21 is the end of the world, then this will be your last chance to sample some real Japanese tastes in Los Angeles without flying to Japan.  This is the last gourmet Japanese food fair by the famous Mitsuwa Food Store.  Several well-known popular shops from Japan will bring their “chefs-d'oeuvre“ to be showcased here in SoCal.  We went there today for a sampling tour of the food galore...

 

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October Special: Stop Bullying on the Spot

Friday, October 19, 2012 2:56:12 PM PDT

When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying behavior over time. There are simple steps adults can take to stop bullying on the spot and keep kids safe.

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Space Shuttle Endeavour at La Tijera and Sepulveda想帶孩子去親身觀看努力號太空梭“慢駛”前往加州科學館的盛況,星期六就要提早起床喔!以下是今明兩天太空梭的行駛路線和明天4個開放給公眾參觀太空梭的熱點:

(photo from L A Times by Bryan Chan)

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October Special: National Bullying Prevention Month

Tuesday, October 9, 2012 12:25:11 PM PDT

There is no single way to tell if a child is being bullied. The way a child reacts will depend on how bad the bullying is, as well as the child’s personality. Apart from obvious physical signs of bullying, the things to look for are changes in your child’s social or emotional behaviour.

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中秋野餐賞月晚會精彩花絮 Full Moon Over Arcadia

Thursday, October 4, 2012 5:50:36 PM PDT

亞凱迪亞華人協會首次和洛杉磯植物園聯合擧辦第一屆【中秋野餐賞月晚會】。第一次開放給大家在繁花似錦,綠草如茵的洛杉磯植物園裏和繁花和孔雀們共賞明月,歡渡中秋,實在是賞心悅目!丫丫園地攤位的親子遊戲,兒童故事坊,”猜燈謎得大獎有獎遊戲和中秋填色活動吸引了每個小朋友的參與!

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這次藝程破天荒加入了由兩位土生土長的小朋友在短期內學懂的粵劇折子戲 ~ 唐伯虎點秋香,10歲的 Anthony 和11歲的 Tiffany 首次粉墨登台毫不怯場,造型好亮麗,而且造手也有板有眼! 會後還有粵劇舞台化妝示範,小丫丫當然不會錯過這個有趣的體驗機會!

Over 100 children and parents enjoyed a culturally enriching afternoon at "A Taste of Chinese Opera".  This free event was an opportunity for children and youth to see the colorful opera costumes, stage makeup, opera video clips and enjoy an opera performance by a 10 year old and an 11 year old kids.

 

 

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Arcadia Arboretum Celebrates Moon Festival

Monday, September 24, 2012 10:34:31 PM PDT

This unique cultural experience will pay tribute to the Harvest Moon and celebrate one of the most important holidays in the Chinese community. Learn about the legends, folklore and customs associated with this significant occasion. Twilight, bilingual tram tours of the grounds will be offered, along with Chinese cultural performances.  Feel free to bring a picnic to enjoy on the Lawn, or be adventurous and try some Chinese food that will be available for purchase.  Enjoy the evening with family and friends as we watch the moon rise!

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photo courtesy: Chris Yo 十月起將在加州科學館展出的 Space Shuttle Endeavour 下個月會從洛杉磯機場緩緩駛向展館,大家可以沿途觀賞這架太空科學結晶的風姿,也是最佳的親子教育活動(丫丫園地會為你介紹最好的觀賞地點,記得留意喔!)

Did you get a good viewing of the low flying Space Shuttle Endeavour this morning?  We were lucky to catch a good sighting of it! 


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中秋野餐賞月晚會 Arboretum Moon Festival Celebration

Friday, September 21, 2012 9:50:35 AM PDT

中秋節快到了,亞凱迪亞華人協會首次和洛杉磯植物園聯合擧辦第一屆【中秋野餐賞月晚會】。月到中秋份外圓,在繁花似錦,綠草如茵的洛杉磯植物園裏和繁花和孔雀們共賞明月,歡渡中秋,實在是賞心悅目!

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戲曲知多少 A Taste of Chinese Opera

Friday, September 14, 2012 2:37:19 PM PDT

小朋友們,傳統中國戲曲你知多少?臉譜又是甚麼呢?想認識更多嗎?快來參加由藝程文化交流協會舉辦的「戲曲知多少」免費文化活動,近距離接觸這項優美的表演藝術。

Although Chinese operas were once like the pop music of today, the number of people learning their techniques has dwindled. "A Taste of Chinese Opera" is an opportunity for children and youth to see the colorful opera costumes, stage makeup, opera video clips and enjoy an opera performance by a 10 year old and an 11 year old kids. 

 

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Good Read: How Children Succeed 好書推介:成功兒童的秘訣

Thursday, September 13, 2012 5:27:51 PM PDT

華人家長最關心的育兒項目,大概除了健康,就是如何栽培孩子成為一個成功的人。無論你對成功人生的定義是什麼,這本書將幫你重新釐定對教育成功孩子的方向。作者 Paul Tough 一開首就引用多個社會科學研究報告來指出,在現今高壓力和競爭殘酷的社會裡,只有擁有成功人格特質的人,才能克服挑戰,成為有成就的人,這些特質包括:自律,耐性,堅忍,樂觀,毅力和好奇心等。 

The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs.   But in How Children Succeed, Paul Tough argues that the qualities that matter most have more to do with character: skills like perseverance, curiosity, conscientiousness, optimism, and self-control.

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Discount Code for Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!

Thursday, September 6, 2012 9:00:52 PM PDT

Disney Channel's animated gem, the critically acclaimed "Phineas and Ferb," TV's #1 animated series among Tweens 9-14 for three years running, has reached a new pinnacle by inspiring an exciting live touring stage show!

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National Grandparents Day 全國祖父母日

Thursday, September 6, 2012 12:09:00 AM PDT

這個星期天也是全國祖父母日, 別忘記要好好孝敬你身邊疼愛你的爺爺奶奶和公公婆婆們, 同時也要對所有老人家更親切關心一些啊!

This Sunday, September 9th is National Grandparents Day, the 35th celebration of grandparents since President Jimmy Carter first declared it a National Holiday in 1978.


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華爾街日報報導:本身數學能力不強的父母,也會擔心自己的孩子同樣厭惡學習數學。教育專家指出,即使患有數學恐懼症的父母,也能教養出精於數字的小孩,秘訣是要改變自己平時不自覺的消極行為,如在對話中暗示數學很困難,將數字遊戲和問題融入日常生活,並鼓勵孩子勇敢面對問題

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Once in a Blue Moon 藍 月 亮 的 隨 想

Friday, August 31, 2012 11:58:03 AM PDT

今年八月是一個特別的月份,因為它會有兩次滿月!就在今晚(8/31),請抬頭一看,這難得一見的藍色月亮。今晚的藍色月亮,就好像也要一同紀念剛剛逝世的登月第一人岩士唐(Neil Armstrong)。

Don't miss the blue moon toniught.  The moon will be at its fullest at 9:58 a.m. EDT today, which means it will be below the horizon for most of the Western Hemisphere. 

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校園熱話: Avoiding Homework Wars 避 免 功 課 戰 爭

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 11:36:07 AM PDT

轉眼又開學了,做功課是否常常成為你和孩子拉鋸的戰爭?小朋友是否無法在目標時間內完成作業?要避免被扯進趕作業的漩渦,父母就要學會保持清醒,用聰明的方法幫助孩子成功『戰勝』功課!

Does your child have trouble finishing homework within a reasonable amount of time? Do you and he do battle over his assignments? Learn how to stay sane and help your child succeed.

 

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Smart Parenting: Turning a Deaf Ear

Thursday, August 16, 2012 10:11:59 PM PDT

 

WHILE having supper with several friends recently, one of them told an interesting story. It was an inspiring one, involving a bunch of frogs. A quick search on the Internet revealed various versions of the story, but the most interesting one went like this:

 

 

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deTerra Family Physician Essential Oils 家庭醫生精油套裝

Tuesday, August 14, 2012 11:18:01 PM PDT

Family Physician®家庭醫生套裝

FamilyPysician® 家庭醫生新會員套裝囊括十種滋潤精油,其中有六種單一精油和四種複方精油。其間,希爾博士教導大家如何運用本套裝中的十種精油,以簡單安全的方法來解決家庭日常生活中會遇到的健康問題。套裝包括5毫升裝的薰衣草、檸檬、薄荷、茶樹、牛至草、乳香,Deep Blue®BreatheDigestZen™On Guard™ 各一瓶。能幫助全家解決各式各樣的疑難雜症。 



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Creative Japanese Toys 創意日本玩具

Thursday, August 9, 2012 8:44:07 PM PDT

In our recent trip to Japan, we explored a huge collection of innovative children toys that will sure bring big smile to both kids and grown-ups.  Here are some of our favorites....

 

日本的兒童出生數目雖然年年下降,可是市場內專為小朋友設計的新意玩具卻多不勝數,以下六樣新設計良品,相信不只讓小孩子玩得開心,大人們也會心動吧。

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When: 812日星期天下午一點

Where: Children's Chinese Library, 18927 Daisetta St. Rowland Heights CA 1748

What...

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What is better than reading a good book that inspires your imagination and opens your mind to a new world? The only answer I can think of is meeting with the author of the book in person. Many experts suggest that the best way to inspire children ...

什麼會比讀一本好書更能激發您的想像力,為您的心創造一個新的世界呢?我覺得只有跟作者面對面才能有更多啓發。很多專家建議,激發孩子們成為好的讀者就要讓他們...

 

 

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童書繪本作家 Grace Lin 簽名會

Thursday, August 2, 2012 8:29:03 AM PDT

你也是童書繪本作家 Grace Lin 的粉絲嗎?別錯過她在洛杉磯舉行的簽名會,僅此一場 !

Are you a fan of Grace Lin and her brilliantly illustrated children's books? Grace is coming to LA and will attend a special Book Signing session for one day only. Md have your kids grab all their collection! 

 

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小孩泳池消暑 切記六大提醒

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 9:42:39 PM PDT

 

防止小孩出現意外須多方努力

對於游泳池裡客觀存在的安全隱患,相關人士是如何看待的?游泳館有規定,禁止小孩在泳池裡跳水、追逐、打鬧以及潛水等等。而他們救生員就是要在岸邊監管那些違規的小孩。在泳池平峰期,他們救生員還可以在救護觀望台上休息一下。但一到晚上泳池高峰期,前來游泳的小孩人滿為患,游泳館裡不僅增加救生員,而且救生員們只能在泳池旁來回走動巡看。

 

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兒 童 近 視 主 因 ~ 接 觸 陽 光 太 少?

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 9:12:30 PM PDT

亞裔兒童的近視比例,近年來已經達到20%之高。以前眼科醫生的研究都認為與亞裔的基因有關,可是最近有了新的說法:根據澳洲學者 Ian Morgan 博士的研究報告,指出一個新的觀點 --- 亞裔兒童的近視誘因是由於功課太多,缺乏戶外活動,接觸日光太少所致! 

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這本由英國作家兼媽媽寫的,是一本不一般的親子書,以非常幽默卻又理性的筆觸,將法國女人的育兒心得娓娓道來。正確來說,分別其實在於態度 - - 根據觀察,法國女人成為媽媽後不會一夜間變成黃臉婆,對自己的生活仍然會有追求,她們會跟隨科學的理論,教導孩子晚上獨個安睡,快樂地把食物吃完,在媽媽與女友談話時,懂得寧靜地自己玩耍。一個有個性又獨立的媽媽,怎會教不出自立的孩子?

丫丫書評:

要小寶寶獨個安睡,快樂進食,這些都不困難,至於要小孩安靜自律,不打擾媽媽和大人交談講電話,自問多年來都辦不到,也是我看這本書最大的目的

這本書給我最大的領悟還是東西方文化的區別,

 

 

 

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Summer BBQ Nutrition Tips 健 康 夏 日 燒 烤 秘 訣

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 8:00:04 PM PDT

Many people avoid BBQ foods because they are worry about the cancer risk. However, although the risk is real, it can be greatly reduced by changing the way you do it and the food you choose to grill. 

夏日來臨,不少人會以燒烤聚會慶祝。不少人會擔心燒烤會提高患癌的風險,所以避免進食燒烤的食物。雖然燒烤的確會提高患癌的風險,只要我們改變一下燒烤的方法,利用烘烤方法烤熟食物,就可以大大減低了當中的致癌物了。 

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LA居住多年也沒有多想平時飲用的水從哪裡來,直到上週六丫丫參加了位於Redondo Beach的洛杉磯西區水務局才在這方面有了進一步的認識。水務局特地在庭院內辟了一個區域展示了不同的海洋生物及魚類,讓大家對此有更多的了解。展示廳內圖文並茂地介紹了加州地區的水源所在,儲水帶,以及儲水量的分析和預測。

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由丫丫園地主辦的【仲夏音樂交流夜】大型社區合唱音樂會 The Sound of Summer 2012 Choral Music Concert 在一片掌聲中圓滿結束,兩個月來的辛苦有了美滿的成果,實在感激所有落力演出和參與的朋友!  

 

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In the aftermath of the deadly shooting spree during a Batman screening in Colorado, kids will have lots of questions about what happened and why. Here's how parents can help handle their fears. 


這世界真是越來越瘋狂了,做父母的又可以怎樣跟孩子解釋這些事情呢?希望以下的文章可以幫到大家 . . . 


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720日是伊斯蘭文化齋戒月的開始。關於這個影響深遠的宗教習俗,你知道多少?還有以新月為設計主題的杜拜月亮塔的漂亮圖片介紹 . . . 

即將被落實在杜拜。Za'abeel 公園的新地標,將是一個超大的新月造型建築物,雖然它還尚未完工,但是充滿特色的造型,仍在全球的建築界引來驚嘆 . ..

 


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【仲夏音樂交流夜】 兒 童 美 術 佳 作 展 示

Tuesday, July 17, 2012 10:32:03 PM PDT

US Arts & Design 的學生們為了音樂會創作了不少精彩的作品,我們會在明天的會場內將所有佳作展示出來,讓大家一同欣賞

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丫丫體驗: 兒童單車大賽 Kids Bike Race @ MBGP 2012

Thursday, July 12, 2012 9:01:57 AM PDT

第一時間為小丫丫報了名參加一年一度的 Manhattan Beach 單車大賽小童組比賽,之前一星期還特地在公園練習了幾次,比賽前一晚丫丫興奮又擔心,希望不要輸給比她小的小朋友。原來比賽是真的可以激發小孩子鬥心的!

 

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How much does your child sleep?

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 7:53:26 PM PDT

Toddlers not only need the right amount of sleep, but the right kind of sleep to ensure that they grow and develop to their fullest potential. Toddlers sleep an average of 12 hours a night, plus a nap during the day of 90 minutes to two hours. 

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YOUNG GIRLS WHO ARE CREATORS, DESIGNERS, AND INVENTORS! 

**Calling for creative young girls 9-12**

 

If you are a talented designer, creator, inventor, etc., come and showcase your creative talents on a national TV commercial!  This will be an opportunity to collaborate with top Hollywood professionals on a fun commercial shoot!


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Young Talents Needed!

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 11:01:07 PM PDT

Seeking Junior Event Hosts for Our Summer Choral Music Concert

We are hosting a Summer Choral Music Community Concert on July 18th (Wed.) in Arcadia, and are seeking several talented youth hosts to be the emcees of the concert.All young emcee candidates will receive specialized training on public speaking skills, and perform on stage for the concert, and also gain valuable performance experience.  Read more

 

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Happy Friday 愉快星期五

Friday, June 29, 2012 12:53:57 PM PDT

Happy Friday! Click to watch this fun ad from the Netherlands! 


來自荷蘭的創意廣告,讓你過個愉快星期五! (點擊後請等3秒鐘才看到效果)

 

http://producten.hema.nl/

 


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Smart Eye Care for Firework Safety

Thursday, June 28, 2012 10:40:58 AM PDT

The Fourth of July fireworks can be dangerous. Of the 9,000 fireworks-related injuries each year, 21 percent are eye injuries and more than half of the victims are young children or teenagers.  So, before the celebration begins, get your EyeSmart fireworks safety tips from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

 

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JaJa On Film 丫丫影話:BRAVE 勇敢傳說

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 12:13:37 AM PDT

丫丫園地出席了今年最令人期待的迪士尼動畫電影 BRAVE(勇敢傳說)的洛杉磯電影節首映活動。正如製片和導演在會前介紹說,這是迪士尼眾多公主電影中,第一部無關愛情的故事。相反,故事主線集中在王后和梅里達公主的母女間的愛恨情仇,這個大膽創新的角度讓作為媽媽的觀眾們藉著電影重新審視自己和成長中的孩子(尤其是女兒)的關係定位,發人深省。

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Father's Day Event Guide 父 親 節 活 動 推 介

Friday, June 15, 2012 8:22:35 PM PDT

有人說母愛如水,柔情細膩,父愛如山,高大而堅定,卻也難以親近,其實我們深明父母同樣偉大,只是方法​​和作風不同。藉著父親節的到來,丫丫召集大家在父親節當天給父親一個深情的擁抱和送上一份小禮物,替最親愛的他打打氣。如果還未想好送甚麼的,讓我們的父親節活動推介為你提供好主意:

 

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Ringling Bros Dragons is coming this summer!

Friday, June 15, 2012 2:40:33 PM PDT

Summer just won't feel complete without taking the kids to a true-to-your-spirit circus show! Our family always has so much fun at the Ringling Bros. circus show each year.

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去年Clap&Tap成立10週年,特地在洛杉磯舉行了一場音樂會,丫丫也有幸參加。 Clap&Tap 在今年6月份也將會舉行一場音樂會,各位敬請期待。以下是Clap&Tap的一些資料:

What's a pianica, xylophone, Africa hand-drum, chamber ensemble?

Have you ever heard of an international concert pianist perform on stage?

小朋友聽過口風琴 + 鋼管琴 + 非洲手鼓 + 室樂團合奏的美妙聲音嗎 ? 

你欣赏過國際級鋼琴演奏家的現場表演嗎 ? 

別錯過這一場精彩紛呈的音樂餉宴。今夏, 讓我們和音樂相遇. . .


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Europe in June 歐 風 6 月 ~ 延 續 英 倫 風 潮

Thursday, June 14, 2012 12:08:12 AM PDT

戴安娜王妃傳奇慈善紀念展  ~~    即使在今天,戴安娜王妃的美麗,經典,時尚和她的慈善事業都讓人無限懷念,她仍然是牽動全球數以百萬心靈的人物。如果你也是曾深深被戴安娜王妃所吸引 . . . 

Diana: Legacy of a Princess - - Princess Diana will forever be remembered for her beauty, classic style, compassion, and charitable works. And even today, she continues to be an icon of inspiration to millions worldwide. 


The Big Irish Fair 愛爾蘭嘉年華

英國是由英格蘭,蘇格蘭,威爾斯和北愛爾蘭共同組成的。這個週末在橙縣舉行的第36屆愛爾蘭嘉年華是美西最大規模的愛爾蘭文化節慶!

Celebrating its 36th year, The Irish Fair & Music Festival has become the largest festival of its kind in Western America.


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TV Commercial Casting - Are you the one?

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 3:05:24 PM PDT

We are looking for several Asian talents to lead in a global advertising TV commercial production, are you the special one we are looking for?

- Chinese/Korean/Japanese-looking males and females 20's looking

- Chinese/Korean/Japanese-looking boys and girls 3-7 years old

- cute, friendly, charming people, no experience necessary

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Ever wanted to see what goes on inside NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory? The annual NASA-JPL Open House is the one weekend a year when NASA put its missions on display and let you roam their sprawling facility.

你從小就有成為太空人的夢想?想不想看到美國太空總署噴氣推進實驗室內發生的有趣事情?每年一度的JPL開放日是你一家不可錯過的周末活動。每年吸引近 4萬人免費進場,參觀和實地參與多項太空實驗,是小朋友最佳的一節太空科學課程! 

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歐 風 6 月: 英 國 篇 Europe in June: England

Sunday, June 3, 2012 11:56:16 PM PDT

 

HM The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Garden Party, English Afternoon Tea, Fish & Chips Food Truck, and Princess Diana's Memorabilia Exhibition . . . England is all over the map in LA!

英女王登基鑽禧慶祝花園派對,貴族英式下午茶,炸魚薯條午餐車,還有戴安娜王妃紀念展覽. . . 這個月的 LA 到處都是英國的優雅足印!   

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著名的德國格林兄弟童話今年慶祝誕生200週年,你有沒有想過,這些大家從小熟悉的故事如果以原裝德文來聽和看,又會有怎樣不同的新感受?這個星期天 ...

This spring, travels to Germany and be enchanted by the fascinating world of fairy tales and magic kingdom!  The Goethe-Institut Los Angeles presents annual cultural event called Fairy Tale Worlds   (Märchenwelten) ...


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La JaJa Spring Tour 2012 丫丫園地春天親子遊

Monday, May 21, 2012 11:11:36 AM PDT

在過去的週末,丫丫園地為大家安排了一個別出心裁的親子旅遊活動,讓爸爸媽媽和孩子一同享受輕鬆愉快的一天。

 

行程包括: 草苺嘉年華. Amtrak 海景火車. 史坦恩碼頭遊船 。







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21世紀美州大陸第一次日環食將於本星期日發生,這樣的天文奇景是最好的一堂科學課,你和小朋友怎能錯過 ?

This Century's first annular solar eclipse is going to take place this Sunday.  Don't miss this excellent chance to learn a hands-on astronomy class at the Griffith Observatory (FREE admission) 

 

 

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Great Idea for Mother's Day ~ Go M.A.D. for MOM

Thursday, May 10, 2012 10:29:21 AM PDT

It's not too late to shop for the perfect gift for mom (or a teacher for Teacher's Appreciation Week) because 20 museums in LA are offering special 20% discount for its members across the board.  If you are a member of any of the museums on this list, you can purchase items at any of the other museums' gift shops for a 20% discount... not to mention receive reciprocal FREE admission this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

 

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丫丫園地出席了上星期六的開幕首映,會場內座無虛席,超過 250名小朋友和爸媽們一同享受了一個美好的下午。我們更與這次活動的負責人 George 和節目策劃 Elizabeth Shepherd 談到了電影節的籌備過程,讓大家更能了解這項活動的主題和意義:

丫丫園地再送出一對 5/12/2012 星期六下午三點的門票給有興趣的家長,立即電郵參加抽獎 (5/11/2012 中午12點截止) 


 

  



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Vivian Chan is a highly energetic and involved member of the San Gabriel Valley Chinese American community.  Throughout the years La Ja Ja Kids worked with her, we are continuously inspired by her spirit and dedication in teaching children the values of giving and volunteering. We believe that volunteering pays dividends that will continue to reward not only ourselves, but everyone we interact with now and in the future.  By teaching kids compassion, morals and philanthropy, we can make the world is a better place than the way we left it.  Click here to read more.

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Springtime Family Tour ~ a LaJaJa Kids Exclusive

Friday, May 4, 2012 12:48:58 PM PDT

 

 

 

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National Screen-Free Week

Thursday, April 26, 2012 7:01:01 PM PDT

With all the modern gadgets in our daily lives (and in our kids’ lives too) everyday, do you ever wonder how your life will be if all electronic screens are turned off for ONE WHOLE WEEK?  Well, stop wondering and make this a reality.  This coming week, ditch the screens in our lives and look at each other in person.   No TV, iPads, Kindles, or SmartPhones, computers, please!

 

 

 

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Cute Baby Face Loses Attraction at Age 4 1/2

Thursday, April 19, 2012 1:45:30 PM PDT

Psychologists found that at 4 and a half, a child's facial structure changes.  Infants have a special set of features, such as a protruding forehead, a large head, a round face, big eyes, and a small nose or mouth. As a species, we have evolved to be attracted to these features and find them adorable. 

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Nothing is more important than teaching compassion

Thursday, April 19, 2012 1:39:36 PM PDT

 

Teaching schoolchildren happiness, empathy, altruism and compassion has proven beneficial results for classroom learning as a whole, says Vinciane Rycroft...

 

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2012 Easter Event Guide 復活節推介

Friday, April 6, 2012 12:52:36 AM PDT

復活節即將來臨大家準備好跟家人去哪裡慶祝呢?

  

丫丫園地為各位準備了一系列節日活動推介讓家長跟小孩過一個難忘且歡樂的復活節吧!

 

 


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今年是鐵達尼號沉沒一百周年
, 這項記錄的歷史大事造就了電影Titanic和兩位超級巨星(還有Celine Dion的名曲),所以今年的3D版推出當然要大事宣傳一番。以下是新版的Trailer...


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Enter to Win the Family Tickets of America's Family Pet Expo


 

丫丫園地送您 America’s Family Pet Expo 精彩套票 


America’s Family Pet Expo @ OC Fair & Event Center




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Watching Harry Potter Improves Creativity!

Saturday, March 24, 2012 10:06:13 AM PDT

The world of wizards, witches and magic spells makes for more than just a fantastic story, as research shows that films like Harry Potter can actually help to improve a child’s imagination and creativity.

 

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The Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship Foundation is offering TWO $2,000 scholarship awards for high school seniors this spring.  If you or your friends have a graduating senior in the family who are interested in applying, please view the details below and at the HKSAF website.

南加州香港校友會聯會暨獎學基金會為加州應屆高中畢業生提供 2 個 $2,000 獎學金名額,歡迎有興趣的加州學生申請,截止日期為 月 18 日。 

 

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校園熱話: 雙語學童IQ 較高 Why Bilinguals Are Smarter

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 9:19:08 PM PDT

Being bilingual, it turns out, makes you smarter. It can have a profound effect on your brain, improving cognitive skills not related to language and even shielding against dementia in old age. 

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丫丫體驗: Il Teatro alla Moda 舞台時裝親子導覽

Friday, March 16, 2012 1:20:35 PM PDT

丫丫園地上週末參加了一項別出心裁的親子藝術活動, 是在比華利山即將開幕的 Wallis Annenberg 演藝中心舉行的 Il Teatro alla Moda 預展, 會場除了展示過去20年來法國和意大利著名設計師的所精心設計的舞台戲服,包括芭蕾, 歌劇, 舞蹈和話劇等 

 

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Last week my daughter’s kindergarten organized a seminar about protecting your child’s safety for predators, and I learned from the speaker, Pattie Fitzgerald, a lot of crucial information about safeguarding our children’s personal safety from dangerous sexual predators and abusers.  

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Casting Call for 4 -7 years old Asian Boys

Friday, March 9, 2012 12:53:44 PM PST

A large ad agency and production firm are looking for several Asian boys to lead in a commercial production for an internationally famous brand.   Your boy might be the one!!

 

  •  Chinese, Korean or Japanese –looking boys ages 4 - 7 years old
  •  Cute looking with big striking eyes, black or brown hair
  •  Athletic and active, happy and bubbly personality
  •  Earn $2,500 (up to $7,500 if exclusivity usage is requested)
  • ·  Suggested attire: nice causal

 

**If your child has attended our "rock paper and scissors" audition in the past 2 weeks, your information and video are already on file for selection, you will NOT need to attend this casting.

 

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PLAYGROUND TRYOUTS 少年演藝訓練班招收華裔學員

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 1:39:23 PM PST

The Playground is an acting conservatory where Kids are excited to learn and grow. Gary Spatz is one of the most respected acting teachers for children in the United States.


The Playground 是一家專業的少年演藝訓練班,主任導師 Gary Spatz 歷年來培育了許多好萊塢的著名演員和歌星。想成為The Playground春季班課程的學員,成為明日之星,要先順利通過面試啊 !

 



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How to know if your child is gifted?

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 10:23:44 AM PST

 

Checklist for Creativity

1. Puts ideas and things together in novel ways(divergent thinking)

2. is highly risk-taker: may be adventurous and speculative . . . 

 

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Join now to match your bone marrow and help Janet

Friday, February 17, 2012 11:06:15 AM PST

Hey Bruins - Please help save another Bruin's life. Janet is an amazing girl I met during my first year at UCLA. We were in the same GE Cluster (Global Environment!) and have kept in touch since then. She has always been one to make an impact not only on those close to her but also the world around her.

 

Janet has gone through one round of cancer - she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2009. She fought it with grace and determination, was able to beat it, and was in remission until late 2011. Now, Janet needs to find a bone marrow match by this April.

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Enter to Win a Pair of Monster Jam Tickets

丫丫園地送您 Monster Jam 精彩套票 ~ 獸大腳卡車強勢回歸  

Monster Jam Advance Auto Parts @ Dodgers Stadium

 

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校園熱話: Why French Parents Are Superior

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 9:42:28 PM PST

華爾街日報專題文章:
相對於美國家長終日圍著孩子團團轉,法國父母的教養重點在於教孩子學會等待和培養耐性,還記得那著名的棉花糖實驗嗎?原來懂得自我控制和延後滿足的孩子更有專注力和分析力,抗壓力也較強。  。不知道這次 WSJ 會否繼虎媽風潮後再掀起一股法式家長熱潮呢 

 

While Americans fret over modern parenthood, the French are raising happy, well-behaved children without all the anxiety. Pamela Druckerman on the Gallic secrets for avoiding tantrums, teaching patience and saying 'non' with authority.

 


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“What’s your major?” Ask a college freshman this question, and the answer may be physics or chemistry. Ask a sophomore or a junior, however, and you’re less likely to hear about plans to enter the “STEM” fields — science, technology, engineering and mathematics. America’s universities are not graduating nearly enough scientists, engineers and other skilled professionals to keep our country globally competitive in the decades ahead.

 

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丫丫體驗: Disney's Beauty and the Beast in 3D

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 2:07:39 PM PST

丫丫獲邀出席在 El Capitan Theater Disney 特別放映場與真人版的 Belle 共度了美妙的兩小時。

Disney was rolling out Beauty and the Beast in 3D version at El Capitan Theater, there was Belle Live on stage before each show!

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校園熱話: How to raise a savvy student

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 1:27:50 PM PST

 


XTRACURRICULAR activities help children of all ages.

Is your child likely to thrive learning the jive, or have fun on the footy field? 

There is a huge range of extracurricular activities run by schools across Australia, from traditional offerings such as sport and music to specialist clubs such as snowsports and robotics.

 




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校園熱話: Reading a book 'adds a year to children's education'

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 12:48:28 PM PST

Schoolchildren will be encouraged to “have a book on the go” at all times as part of a national competition to improve childhood literacy.


Nick Gibb, the School Minister, said that reading books for just half an hour a day could be worth up to 12 months’ extra schooling by the age of 15.



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One More Disney Day 迪士尼夢幻假期

Sunday, January 29, 2012 10:48:43 PM PST

傳聞是真的! 2012年 2 月 29 日, 迪士尼樂園將史無前例的 24 小時開放至凌晨 6 時, 而且從 1 月 1 日起, 每天將抽出一名幸運兒, 送出 5 天 4 夜的迪士尼夢幻假期, 立即參加每日抽獎 : http://disney.go.com/memories/

 

The rumor is true!  On February 29, 2012, Disneyland Park and Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom Park will be open for 24 hours.  This event begins at 6am on February 29, 2012 and runs through 6am on March 1, 2012.  

 

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Now, an increasing number of teachers are weaning themselves from what some call empty praise. Drawing on psychology and brain research, these educators aim to articulate a more precise, and scientific, vocabulary for praise that will push children to work through mistakes and take on more challenging assignments. Consider teacher Shar Hellie’s new approach in Montgomery County.

 

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We celebrated the beginning of 2012 and the Year of the Dragon with fun arts ‘n crafts, food, and exciting cultural activities and performances with over 2,000 people at the Japanese American National Museum on Sunday, January 9th.  Here’s a photo journal of our day of fun!

我們出席了日美博物館在19日舉行的日本新年表演和慶祝活動, 當天有超過 2,000人一同參與多項有趣的藝術和手工藝展示, 還有日式食品游戲和令人興奮的大鼓表演, 歡迎瀏覽同樂日的照片簿!
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校園熱話: Mandarin immersion program flourishes at L.A. school

Thursday, January 12, 2012 9:25:28 AM PST

Twenty-four first-graders scrambled from their seats and plopped onto a rainbow-colored rug in "Wong laoshi's" classroom. In a minute, they would begin a lesson on food groups. But first a quick exercise on water.

"Zhengfa!" teacher Kennis Wong said, using the Mandarin word for "evaporation," and the students jumped to their feet.




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A study of 20 elementary schools in Hawaii has found that a focused program to build social, emotional and character skills resulted in significantly improved overall quality of education, as evaluated by teachers, parents and students.

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Why Books Are Better than e-Books for Children

Thursday, January 12, 2012 9:12:51 AM PST

Do you read to your children from your iPad or other device, or encourage them to use an e-reader to read to you? Many of us do, at least on occasion — even I, who wrote here some weeks ago that I rarely read on my own iPad anymore because I want my children to see me reading books, recommended an app for creating fun picture books for travel last week. If you have a tablet or e-reader, why not add it to your child’s reading repertory as well?

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Fun Holiday: National Popcorn Day

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 11:49:17 PM PST

National Popcorn Day is celebrated at the end of January, although its exact date is a matter of debate. Various sources report it as January 19; others claim it takes place on whatever day the Super Bowl falls on. The Popcorn Board is often asked about the origins of this day; unfortunately, we do not know how or when this celebration began. Some other individual or organization (with obvious good taste) began this tradition.

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Top 5 Inventions for Kids 給小孩最佳發明前5名

Thursday, December 29, 2011 2:14:55 PM PST

小朋友的玩樂時間幾乎從無間斷, 他們天真以及好奇的個性, 為他們在一些生活細節上尋找了各種小玩意而增加了不少樂趣! 以下是前5名給小孩的最佳發明 . . .

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作為父母, 我們 當然希望我們的孩子在人際和社交關係上能夠有非常活躍的成績﹐所以遊戲約會(playdate)是一個讓孩子可以邊玩邊學習這門有價值的社會技能的好機會。 但當別人的小孩在聚會中不守規矩﹐甚至行為不當﹐ 而他的父母又不在身邊, 該如何是好呢?

As parents we want our children to be socialized thus planning play dates, attending parties, joining clubs and organizations are perfect opportunities for the children to play while learning valuable social skills.  But how do you handle a rude child when their parents are not present?

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虎媽養育法新解讀 Tiger Mom's Long-Distance Cub

Sunday, December 25, 2011 2:43:58 PM PST

因主張從嚴管教子女而聲名大噪的「虎媽」蔡美兒,為其「虎式養育法」提出新解讀。這名耶魯大學法律教授稱,她在長女讀大學後放手讓其自由發展,從選科到課餘生活都不干預,因為虎式教育的宏旨是培育堅強自立的子女,關鍵教育階段為512歲,大學則讓子女踏出自立的第一步。

Law professor Amy Chua says she and her husband are among the most hands-off college parents they know.

Author Amy Chua, and her husband, law professor and novelist Jed Rubenfeld, shared their thoughts about raising successful children, live at the New York Public Library.

 

 

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Christmas Lights Viewing 聖誕觀燈景點推介

Thursday, December 22, 2011 3:19:48 PM PST

Merry Christmas! 丫丫會介紹一連串的聖誕燈飾景點, 讓一家人可以擁有一個既溫馨又難忘的聖誕佳節!


1.Christmas Lights Viewing - Alta Dena Christmas Tree Lane

2. Christmas Lights Viewing – Brea

3. Christmas Lights Viewing - Costa Mesa


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超級 3D動畫電影《丁丁歷險記:獨角獸號的秘密》由史蒂芬史匹柏及彼得傑克森兩大巨頭導演監製這是一個關於冒險、關於夢想的不朽傳奇,故事的靈感來自於丹麥作家和演員Palle Huld的環球旅行經歷,當時年僅 15 歲的他用 44 天環遊了世界 。兩個月前在作者的故鄉比利時首映時造成轟動。全美上映日期為 12 月 21 日邀請大朋友小朋友一起展開充滿勇氣的冒險之旅!

 

 

 

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Party Etiquette (for grown ups)

Thursday, December 15, 2011 11:35:37 AM PST

Invitation Card: The Party Rules

As the party season reaches its peak with the upcoming Christmas festivities, we give our etiquette guide on party invitations for the attendee
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How to Prove to Your Kids Santa is Real 真的有聖誕老人嗎?

Thursday, December 15, 2011 11:22:24 AM PST

小孩子天真無邪的夢想﹐的確最讓大人愛不惜手。所以作父母的﹐怎麼忍心早早就拆穿聖誕老人的美麗故事呢? 今年聖誕﹐就讓丫丫園地教大家各種向孩子證明聖誕老人真的存在的好辦法吧!

Do you let your kid believe in Santa Claus?  If you do, you probably notice that it is getting harder to keep this story going (kids are getting sharper each day).  This year, we recommend six special tricks to help you continue the beautiful legend of St. Nick, and once again, let your child's dream goes on...

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丫丫體驗: 迪士尼冰上世界之玩具總動員3

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 9:55:55 PM PST

動畫電影 Toys Story 3 看了不下 5 次每次看到結局時主人翁與玩具們的告別都不禁有些感傷想不到連觀看迪士尼冰上世界玩具總動員 3 的溜冰表演時結局一樣令人深深感動迪士尼的講故事能力果然出類拔萃

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I've been a great fan of Japanese style cooking for years and have always been fascinated by the way how Japanese mothers can whip up a whole table of fancy-looking dinner without efforts.  Recently I've met a few friendly Japanese housewives and was invited to attend several Japanese home style cooking classes.  Since then, dinner time at my own home has been undergoing some magical tranformation, and I found myself spending more time in the kitchen these days...

 

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Five Acres 孤兒院籌募玩具行動

Friday, December 9, 2011 2:30:11 PM PST

善 心 傳 遞 Charity Toy Drive ~

 

為孤兒院小朋友獻上一份佳節的愛心, 歡迎捐贈任何新玩具或聖誕禮物  (無須禮物包裝)

Please share your holiday spirits with the boys and girls in need at Five Acres by donating a new, unwrapped gift to our collection box.  All donations will be forwarded to Five Acres on Sunday, Dec. 18th.

 

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Scientists have found out that the human brain seeks closure. When we use plenty of questions, children's brains are so busy searching for closure that they have less energy left over for power-struggles.

人類的腦袋設計十分奇妙, 必須先完成一個問題的思考 (closure), 才能開始另一項新的。所以, 父母們要學會提問各類聰明問題, 可以增加孩子的行為配合度, 幫助孩子減少叛逆行為, 從而改善親子關係。

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培養小孩的責任感 -- 教孩子自我管理

Friday, December 2, 2011 10:22:18 AM PST

身為父母親,我們能有幾年的時間為孩子預備,在重視責任感與成熟抉擇的世界生存?單這個問題就可能足以粉碎我們當父母的勇氣了! 那麼,我們該怎麼做呢?是時時刻刻繞著孩子轉,確保他們不會犯錯?還是訓練他們,讓他們在孤獨無助時能記得重要的原則?

 

 

This parenting book shows you how to raise self-confident, motivated children who are ready for the real world. Learn how to parent effectively while teaching your children responsibility and growing their character.  Establish healthy control through easy-to-implement steps without anger, threats, nagging, or power struggles. 



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How to Write a Letter to Santa 想知道孩子的聖誕夢想嗎?

Thursday, November 24, 2011 3:58:35 PM PST

丫丫最近發現了一個蠻好玩的網上遊戲, 讓幼兒也可以寫信給北極的聖誕老人, 分享自己的聖誕禮物願望, 你們就可以完成孩子的小小心願!

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50 CLASSIC Picture Books for Children 50大經典兒童書推介

Thursday, November 24, 2011 3:41:50 PM PST

While your tummy is working overtime to digest those sliced turkey and pumpkin pie, your brain is occupied by the lingering thought that Christmas shopping season has officially started.  If your kids are like most of us here, they probably have lots of toys and games already, why not consider giving them a set of good children books for Christmas?  You can never have a book collection too big when it comes to reading for kids. 

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Eating Healthy at Thanksgiving Dinner

Thursday, November 24, 2011 3:10:16 PM PST

 

Thanksgiving Party is not just a time for good food but also a time for family gathering. Therefore, it's important not to just focus on food. It's also important to make sure you include an exercise plan during the holiday season. 

 

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Flying With Little Children? Go to the Back of the Plane

Friday, November 18, 2011 12:57:42 PM PST

Parents are complaining of airline seating policies that create "baby ghettos" in the back of planes. Even worse, families are increasingly split up, leaving small children in middle seats in the company of strangers unless passengers arrange seat swaps on board. 


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The Story Behind Holiday Gift Baskets

Monday, November 7, 2011 11:06:56 PM PST

Although we might think of gift baskets as a modern way to give gifts, gift baskets have actually a rather long legacy. Spanning years and cultures, there are several fascinating stories of gift baskets that have been given throughout history.


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Fun Music: Lisa Loeb’s Silly Sing-Along at Skirball

Monday, October 31, 2011 4:00:40 PM PDT

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb took the stage at the Skirball Cultural Center last Sunday to perform songs from her soon-to-be-released book and accompanying CD, Lisa Loeb’s Silly Sing-Along: The Disappointing Pancake and Other ZanySongs, for listeners of all ages.

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The Best Apps for Kids 兒童遊戲和學習應用程式推介

Saturday, October 29, 2011 3:46:18 PM PDT

Backseat Driver 後座也可以開車﹖!


 

 

坐在後座的小朋友有沒有經常向你投訴風景太悶﹖不如下載這個由 Toyota 研發的 Backseat Driver App﹐將小朋友對爸爸媽媽開車的好奇感﹐轉移讓他們在車內也能一嘗駕駛的滋味

 

 

By controlling the Mama Car by moving it left and right, you can enjoy the driving.  The route that you took will be saved automatically so that you can look over...

要知道今年最熱門的兒童學習和遊戲 App 是那些 ﹖以下是家長雜誌的十大推介﹕

Want to know what are the best apps you can get for your little ones this fall season? 

Check out our list of Top 10 Apps for Kids         

 

 




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每年的萬聖節家長們都會帶小朋友去慶祝或是去拿糖果, 場面非常溫馨, 今年你們準備好了嗎??還沒準備沒有關係,丫丫園地為你們準備了一連串精彩節目 . . . Happy Halloween!! 

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Free Parenting Seminar 丫丫推介: 免費家庭教育講座

Friday, October 28, 2011 11:25:25 AM PDT

Free Parenting Seminar by Partnership for Awareness

"The Pressured Child – Helping Your Child Fund Success in School and in Life”  

丫丫推介: 免費家庭教育講座

孩子的壓力 -- 如何幫助孩子在學習生涯中走向成功之路

Speaker:  Michael G. Thompson, Ph. D.

 

Location: Neher Theater, San Marino High School, 2701 Huntington Drive San Marino 
Date/Time: November 21, 2011, 7:00 – 9:00pm 


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When to Teach Your Child Computer? 矽谷的孩子不學電腦 ?

Friday, October 28, 2011 10:51:40 AM PDT

正當大部份美國的中小學積極投入電子教學的新浪潮時, Waldorf 學校的學生在14歲前卻連電腦都沒有碰過, 上課的主要活動是唱歌, 演戲和織毛衣!  而許多矽谷的高端科技公司的領袖和主管的孩子, 都是被送到 Waldorf 學校的。到底電腦科技在幫助兒童學習上的作用有多大? 以下的紐約時報文章讓家長們深入思量。

Not all the schools are taken over by the same tidal wave of computer technology.  At the Waldorf School in Silicon Valley, students, whose parents are high level managers of major computer firms, do not touch a computer until the age 14.  

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Halloween Nutrition Tips: Choosing Foods with Low Added Sugar

Saturday, October 22, 2011 12:30:40 AM PDT

Halloween is around the corner. While we're shopping for treats, I would like to share some tips on how to choose foods that is low in added sugar.

Added sugar is empty calories - that means it provides no nutrients other than calories. The American Heart Association recommends a drastic cut in the amount of added sugar we consume, from the current average intake of 22 tsp per day down to 6 tsp for women and 9 tsp for men. Teens' current sugar intake is even higher, at a shocking 34 tsp ! An average 22 tsp of sugar intake means we are all eating about 352 empty calories in sugar every day. By cutting your sugar intake from 22 tsp to 6 tsp a day - it will help save 270 calories a day, which means losing 14 pounds in just 6 months !

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Funny, fast and fantastically messy, Muckheap is a tale of two people trying to clean out their shed for hard rubbish day.  In the process they find everything that they thought was junk is too interesting, useful or too full of memories to throw away.  While the 'keep' pile gets bigger and bigger, they find themselves telling the story of Jack and the Beanstalk-with a twist.  In the end, all godd intentions are joyfully discarded in favour of a rich and exciting life.  Junk will never look the same!

 

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Planning Your Child's Birthday Party 籌備兒童生日會要訣

Thursday, October 20, 2011 9:19:46 PM PDT

Our September issue of Children Birthday Party Manners generated lots of feedbacks from our readers.  It seems like hosting a birthday party is getting more complicated these days.  So we'd like to share with you a bit more helpful tips on hosting a fun and successful birthday party.

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Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish - - a Tribute to Steve Jobs

Friday, October 7, 2011 9:23:31 AM PDT

If you have young kids like mine who loves to play on an iPad and, even when reading a paper book, still intuitively uses her index finger to move pages, you know Jobs has some impact in your life and your kid’s life too.  Here are a few bits of Jobs lore to help you teach your kids about a man whose legacy they are already living...

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Are You Over-Parenting Your Kid?

Thursday, October 6, 2011 11:19:17 PM PDT

Are you a Helicopter Parent?

By now, most of us have heard the references to "tiger mom" and "helicopter parents" - terms that have become popular in recent years as more and more overzealous parents take over their children's lives. 

 

 


What's wrong with parents hovering around their children to make sure they're free of germs? Getting involved in negotiating their children's disputes? Calling teachers to find out why their children only received an A- on a test?

 


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丫丫體驗: Valentine School Fair 聖馬利諾小學嘉年華

Sunday, October 2, 2011 10:04:58 PM PDT

丫丫這次在聖馬利諾小學嘉年華體驗了一連串適合不同家庭的精彩活動! 當天全場歡呼連連, 笑聲不斷, 全家樂融融, 實在令人回味! 以下是一些當天活動的精華, 讓丫丫陪你一起回顧吧...

 

 

 

 


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When Parents Favor One Child More... 父母都會偏心嗎 ?

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 11:13:59 PM PDT

心理學家認為99%的父母都承認自己對某個孩子特別偏愛﹐而剩下1%只是不肯承認而已。到底父母的偏心對孩子們的成長有什麼正負面的影響﹖偏心的心理是否真的無可避免﹖本期的時代週刊有詳細又精闢的探討報導  

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丫丫有禮 -- Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! is Coming to Town

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 9:17:59 PM PDT

Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! is going on the road again!   The tour is now traveling to more than 50 cities!  Last year’s show was a big sell-out and tickets were hard to get.  This time, an all new show is coming to LA during the Thanksgiving weekend. 

Heads up - - you might win some goodies!

La JaJa Kids is hosting a special online game for all kids to enter and get a chance to win a set of tickets to this super-fun music and dance.  Do stick around for more info coming up next month! 

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Family Gatherings Manners小小紳士淑女 ~ 家庭聚會禮儀篇

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 11:32:15 AM PDT

Extended families get together for holidays and big occasions – births, weddings, funerals, bar and bat mitzvahs, christenings, first communions, and graduations. A family event may mean putting aside your own friends and activities for the day, but it’s worth it. What you really don’t want to miss are the moments and memories that bind your family together. So here are some tips for making the most of a family bash.

華裔家庭通常枝葉繁茂﹐家族成員間的聚會活動也特別頻繁﹐尤其在各種節慶假日和出生﹑婚禮﹑葬禮﹑畢業等的人生大事時。對小孩子來說﹐學會在家庭聚會中表現禮儀和參與創造一個美好而和諧的氣氛﹐是學習成長的重要一課。

 


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丫丫體驗 Disney’s Phineas and Ferb Live!

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 11:00:04 AM PDT


被評為9 -13歲少年最喜愛得電視節目. 上個週末在洛城舉行真人秀, 吸引了上千名粉絲們捧場, 丫丫也是座上客, 體驗了精彩又爆笑的歌舞表演.

 


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9/26 is Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children

Thursday, September 22, 2011 4:47:10 PM PDT

響應“全國在家用餐日”﹐把握餐桌上的溫馨氣氛﹐與孩子談談平日難以觸碰的深入話題﹐讓親子互動變得更緊密。

Whether you’re cooking a gourmet meal, ordering food from your favorite take-out place or eating on the go, rest assured that what your kids really want during dinnertime is YOU! Family meals are the perfect time to talk to your kids and to listen to what’s on their mind.  The more often kids eat dinner with their families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs.

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成立超過50年的中國雜技團是世界上最有影響力的雜技歌舞團之一,在國際比賽中贏得了多個重要獎項。千萬不要錯過這個讓人目炫神迷精彩演出。


日期 / 時間  Date/Time: 10/1/2011  at 8:00 p.m.

地點 Location: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

 


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Playdate Manners 小小紳士淑女 ~ 兒童遊戲日禮儀篇

Monday, September 19, 2011 10:13:52 PM PDT

Playdate is good for children as they learn important life skills to socialize with each other, and let's not forget it is a big helpful for busy moms who need a little break.  But a successful playdate is not always easy.  Below are a few tips from the experts on how to run a playdate that's enjoyable for the kids and socially appropriate for the grown-ups.


讓孩子們遊戲聚會是聯絡感情和建立友誼的好方法更是家長之間交流的好機會要舉辦一個成功的 playdate別忽略以下禮儀方面的小細節:


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9/16 is National Play-Doh Day 如何慶祝全國 Play Doh 日?

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 11:39:38 PM PDT

 

National Play-Doh Day celebrates a great childhood play toy. Invented in the mid 1950s, it has entertained millions of children, and allowed them to express their creativity, both at home and in the classroom.


 


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So you think you are ready to venture out with the kiddos.  This does not have to be a stressful event for you nor for the children.  Below are a few tips to prepare you and them for a relaxing, fun but manners-filled outing.

你為小朋友們的外出禮儀課程做好準備功夫了嗎千萬不要把這件事變成壓力來源, 反而會弄巧成拙.以下是一些小提示, 可以讓你跟孩子們輕鬆, 有趣地學習禮儀.

 

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Weekend Events Recommendation 精彩親子活動推介

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 9:43:50 PM PDT

本週末精彩親子活動實在太多, 我們特地精選了以下 6 個為您專題推介 !

        

·         Hokkaido Fair 北海道物產展 9/15-9/18

·         75th Annual Danish Days Festival 丹麥風情畫 9/16-9/18

·         Dodgers Hello Kitty Fan Appreciation Days 道奇棒球Hello Kitty專題日 9/16-9/18

·         53rd Annual Pasadena Greek Festival 希臘嘉年華 9/16-9/18

·         4th Annual Pacific Islander Festival  太平洋島民文化祭 9/17-9/18

·         19th Annual Thai Cultural Day 泰國文化節 9/18

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I recently received a question from a parent who threw a birthday party for her seven year old daughter at a local pizza parlor. Invitations were sent out to the classmates of her daughter, however the day of the party several parents also brought along the siblings. The frustrated parent inquired how to avoid this situation in the future since on this occasion she just paid the extra cost for the siblings.

 

 

有一位家長在當地一家比薩餅店為她七歲的女兒開生日派對, 她最近問了我一個關於發邀請函給賓客的問題! 如果邀請了女兒的同學們, 但生日派對當天賓客們卻帶來他們的兄弟姐妹, 那該如何避免這些尷尬的情況呢? 難道每一次都要支付這些額外的費用嗎?

 

 

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Talking to Your Children About 9/11 如何與孩子談論 911 ?

Friday, September 9, 2011 11:01:42 AM PDT

這個周日就是911恐襲10週年紀念日﹐你的小孩如果不超過12歲的話﹐他們對這件影響美國和世界深遠的大事件有怎樣的認知﹖這個週末﹐好好與孩子討論這個沉重又嚴肅的議題吧﹐小朋友的思考能力可能比你想像中來得更透徹呢!

 

Every year, the attacks of 9/11 recede further into the past. However, for those of us who lost someone close or otherwise experienced that day — whether in person or on television — thinking and talking about 9/11 may still evoke strong emotions that transport us back to the tragedy and can jar emotions long forgotten. Current events, such as the death of Osama bin Laden, can do the same. Many others will have little or no recollection of the event itself, understanding its details and ramifications through the lens of a somewhat impersonal history and through media coverage of the event.

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Why Do Teachers Like Apples? 老師為什麼喜歡蘋果?

Thursday, September 1, 2011 9:53:59 PM PDT


Apples have a long history of greasing the wheels of education, the juicy fruit is a traditional present for teachers in the United States, Denmark, and Sweden. Some think the practice originated as a simple gift of food for poorly paid teachers. Others believe the good health associated with apples made the present particularly meaningful. And a few even think it's a nice name for a child.


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School Manners 小小紳士淑女 ~ 課室禮儀篇

Thursday, September 1, 2011 5:51:44 PM PDT

School is the perfect place for your children to learn and grow outside the home. And this opportunity should not be hindered by the consequences that can be brought about by being ill-mannered and disrespectful toward others including their peers and teachers. That is why it is also important to remind your kids of why they should behave properly at school.

除了家裡, 學校是一個完全適合小朋友學習跟成長的地方. 我們要珍惜上學的機會, 也要為孩子們謹慎挑選朋友以及老師. 這個時期是小朋友人生的第一個轉捩點, 讓他們可以從小學習禮貌與尊重! 

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Overcome Back-to-School Anxiety 克服開學恐懼症

Thursday, September 1, 2011 5:44:35 PM PDT

School has started for most kids in Southern California by now.  Does your kid anticipate her/his first day of school with excitement or does he dread to mention the big 'S' word?  

Often these jitters pass once a child gets back into the swing of school, but occasionally they can linger — and sometimes a child may even start to regularly refuse to go to school. Anxiety-related school refusal affects 2 to 5 percent of school-age children, according to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA). It is especially common during times of transition, such as when a child moves from elementary to middle school or from middle to high school.

 

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The Kids-friendly LACMA 丫丫體驗

Thursday, August 25, 2011 4:11:46 PM PDT

 

小丫丫第一次到 LACMA時只有2歲幾乎90%的時間都在睡覺。今年夏天,我們帶她回到 LACMA作全新的探索,很快,這個不斷求變的博物館已成為她的新寵

 

 

   

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Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!

Thursday, August 25, 2011 3:44:56 PM PDT

Comes to Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and Long Beach Terrace Theatre September 23-25


 


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Museum Manners for Kids 小小紳士淑女 ~ 博物館禮儀篇

Thursday, August 25, 2011 1:56:56 PM PDT

The summer months are especially an ideal time to remove yourself from the heat and head indoors for the cool air-condition of Los Angeles County’s many fabulous museums.  To truly enjoy the exhibitions stress-free, take some time prior to the trip to prepare your children with the proper guidelines and rules.


洛杉磯縣有許多美妙的博物館﹐ 夏日炎炎帶孩子去走走很不錯呢。既可在館內躲開火辣的陽光, 享受清涼的冷氣, 又能讓孩子開闊眼界, 增長見聞。 可是如果你希望享受輕松愉快﹐無憂無慮的一天﹐ 最好在出發前做好功課。


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Ai Weiwei: Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads

Friday, August 19, 2011 12:15:33 PM PDT

Ai Weiwei: Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads

艾未未圓明園獸首現代藝術展

8/20/2011 - 2/12/2012  

LACMA: Los Angeles County Museum of Arts

5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

要與孩子一同真正成長, 就從挑戰孩子的社會和歷史認知開始. . .

 

 

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Kids’ self-control is crucial for their future success

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 11:37:52 PM PDT

 

The investigators observed 1,037 children and took reports from parents ad teachers every two years from the ages of three to 11.  They evaluated the kids’ attention, persistence and impulsiveness in a variety of settings to determine each child’s level of self-control. Then they come back to assess their health, financial stability and court records when these kids reach the age of 32...

 

 

 

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Is Your Kid's Car Seat Safe? 6 成兒童汽車座位含毒質 !

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 11:24:41 AM PDT

Did you know. . . Hazardous flame retardants and chemical additives are found in over half of 2011 child car seats. 

做個新世代父母真的不容易, 裝個汽車座椅,除了要研究設計和性能的安全, 現在還得留意材料的使用和化學毒素的殘留, 真是少點精力心思也不行!

 

 

For a list of Best and Worst 2011 Car Seats found in this test . . .

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Girls Fashion Warehouse Sale

Thursday, July 28, 2011 2:15:55 PM PDT

 

Shop for high end girls and tweens fashion from seasons past, including summer, fall, and holiday at kids fashion powerhouse Un Deux Trois that dresses many celebrities.

 

Un Deux Trois is a famous girls fashion brand that is carried by Nordstrom and Bloomingdale, and is sold at its own retail chain in So. Cal and Texas.  Kid actors and children of famous celebrities have been seen regularly in Un Deux Trois fashion in public appearances. 

 

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A Summer's Night of 'Fairy Tales Under the Stars'

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 6:00:37 PM PDT

 

 The Verdant Mist Scholar Society presented “Be A Scholar For A Day” on 3/6/11 to promote the understanding and appreciation for the philosophies of Ancient Chinese scholasticism.

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New Dinosaur Hall Opens July 16 at Natural History Museum

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 12:25:24 PM PDT

 

Where do these creatures come from? What were they like as living animals? What happened to them? How do scientist know what they know?

To reveal how scientists puzzle out answers to these questions — and to show that we all have the tools of observation — the exhibtion invites visitors to use all their senses and observation skills.They can look at and touch specimens. They can "excavate" on interactive touchscreen stations. they can watch films to see what it's really like in the field.

 

 

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While preparing frantically, and joyfully, for my son's upcoming high school graduation, we received a letter from my son's past...

忙碌準備兒子他的高中畢業慶典時候我們收到了一封兒子五年級寄給現在自己的信...

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Marina Del Rey Sunset Sailboat Races 海港日落帆船赛

Thursday, June 23, 2011 9:35:55 AM PDT


"You know its summer when the Sunset Racing Series begins in Marina Del Rey!   A historical race dating back to the early 1960's...

追溯到60年代初期的日落帆船巡航賽在盛夏到來之際在Marina Del Rey 拉開了戰幕! 這場比賽 的一個亮點是觀眾可以觀賞來自12個不同遊艇俱樂部的新舊舵手隨波逐流爭奪王者之位的威風...

 


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Sawdust Art Festival 拉古那鋸屑藝術節

Monday, June 20, 2011 5:08:39 PM PDT

The 45th Annual Sawdust Art Festival

暑假好去處優先報 - - 拉古那鋸屑藝術節

 

 

 

The Sawdust will feature the fine art and craft of over 200 Laguna Beach artists and is sure to be the highlight of your summer adventures. Join our email list to receive Sawdust updates and special offers.

 

今年進入第45年舉辦的拉古那鋸屑藝術節, 超過200位藝術家齊聚一堂,不管是傳統手工藝術或現代藝術, 攝影, 獨特手工與設計品,雕刻, 服飾, 在這裡都看得到...

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This summer Disneyland has launched two fabulous new rides – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure , bringing to life the characters from the classic animated movie "the Little Mermaid"; and the amazing new Star Tours, which updates one of Tomorrowland's most popular rides by making it 3D - along with new storylines...


這個夏天,迪士尼樂園推出了兩個神話般的新遊樂設施- 美人魚的海底探險之旅,從經典動畫電影“小美人魚” 帶出生命的奧秘,以及一個在明日世界裡最受歡迎的而且隨著最新故事情節的3D遊樂設施的新明星之旅...




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Healthy Eating: My Plate vs. My Pyramid

Thursday, June 9, 2011 6:39:30 PM PDT


After 18 years of the Food Pyramid era, on June 2nd, Lady Obama together with the Secretary of Agriculture announced the new icon called "My plate". The icon itself serves as a reminder for healthy eating, but it does not provide specific messages. You are encouraged to go on the website www.choosemyplate.gov to learn more about each components of the "plate".



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Father's Day Event Guide 父親節活動推介 (更新版)

Thursday, June 9, 2011 3:45:38 PM PDT

       

 

小朋友準備了什麼禮物給你們的父親呢? 沒有準備禮物也沒有關係, 因為丫丫園地為你們準備了一系列精彩的活動介绍, 讓你們度過一個充實又愉快的父親節!!

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The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head 薯頭先生歷險記

Monday, June 6, 2011 7:43:38 PM PDT

The much-loved MR. POTATO HEAD character will lead young visitors and parents on a number of fun and educational adventures. From trips to outer space to jungle safaris and archeological digs, each activity will provide children with engaging learning experiences.


Location: Discovery Science Center, 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705 


Date: May 28 to September 11, 2011


 

暑假好去處優先報

 

薯頭先生歷險記:  這位在美國家喻戶曉的卡通明星此次將帶領他的粉絲們一起到外太空,叢林,考古遺址和海底世界探險 。

 

 





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Motherhood: The Second Oldest Profession

by Erma Bombeck

 

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Summer Movie Preview ~ The Tree of Life

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:45:11 PM PDT

A good choice for Father's Day movie with daddy?


Opening nationwide on May 27th, The Tree of Life is a 2011 American drama film featuring some surreal and sci-fi elements, written and directed by Terrence Malick, and starring Brad Pitt, Sean Penn and Jessica Chastain. The film premiered in competition at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival and won the Palme d'Or.


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La JaJa Presents Parenting Workshop on June 4th

Thursday, May 19, 2011 11:39:46 AM PDT

You are invited to our


Family Workshop on Parent-Child Relationship


Building a Happy Childhood

 

 

Saturday, June 4th, 2011

3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

 

 


Does parenting leave you frustrated and 

pulled in many directions?

Learn to become your child’s role model by living a life of mastery and wisdom, 

and build a solid parent-child relationship.


Speakers:


Ivy Sun, M. A. and Ms. Vivian Chan


Free Admission; Reserve Your Seat Today!


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Are boy's and girl's brain designed differently?

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 2:06:48 PM PDT

An important brain-neurology lesson for parents today:

 

          

 

We've all seen it play out: Even in families that give their girls tractors and encourage their boys to cuddle dolls, more often the girls will choose a pink pony over a fire engine, and the boys will take Thomas the Tank Engine over Tinker Bell any old day.

 

Why is that? Some of this behavior is learned, no question about it. But the gulf between boys and girls goes deeper than upbringing, says Sheri Berenbaum, a professor of psychology and pediatrics at Pennsylvania State University. Scientists suspect that even before birth, boys' and girls' brains are developing differently, shaping them into distinct little creatures.

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Fast-Tracking to Kindergarten?

Monday, May 16, 2011 11:36:41 PM PDT

  

 

As competition in education has spread down, the tutoring industry has followed.  Research suggests that there is little benefit from tutoring for little kids; that young children learn just as much about math, if not more, fitting mixing bowls together on the kitchen floor. But programs like Kumon are gaining from, and generating, parents’ anxiety...

 

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Jacob, Isabella top baby-name list

Thursday, May 12, 2011 10:27:08 AM PDT

 

Ending a run that started in 1955, Elvis did not make the list of 1,000 most popular baby names compiled by the Social Security Administration. The name never topped the charts, peaking at No. 312 in 1957 and making a slight comeback after Elvis Presley died in 1977. But The King's first name was in the top 1,000 for 55 straight years...

 

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New on Our Bookself: 'Selfish Reasons' To Have More Kids

Monday, May 9, 2011 10:26:05 AM PDT

'Selfish Reasons' To Have More Kids

~ Why Being a Great Parent is Less Work and More Fun Than You Think

By Bryan Caplan

 

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Why is Carnation the chosen flower for Mother’s Day?

Friday, May 6, 2011 10:18:56 AM PDT

Carnation was chosen to be given to mothers because it sends the message of all the good qualities of a mother like endurance, purity and sweetness. Even the color of Carnation is specified for as those whose mothers are alive should wear red Carnations while those who have lost their mothers should wear ...

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With Mother's Day right around the corner, a new study confirms that a strong mother-child bond in the early years is key to a child's emotional development, and children, especially boys, who lack this bond have more behavior problems later in childhood...

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Does having a baby impact on your marriage?

Sunday, May 1, 2011 12:10:53 AM PDT

 Wall Street Journal article on 4/28/2011:

Along with shopping for sippy cups and strollers, expectant  parents may want to consider another task for their to-do list: honing their marriage skills.


     Numerous studies have shown that a couples' satisfaction with their marriage takes a nose dive after the first child is born. Sleepless nights and fights ...

 



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Who's this frowning royal flower girl?

Friday, April 29, 2011 11:03:18 AM PDT

 

 

That's Prince William's goddaughter, 3-year-old Grace van Cutsem, who was one of the official bridesmaids (there are no "flower girl" roles in traditional British weddings, so children are often included as bridesmaids or pages).

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How to Show Appreciation to Your Teacher?

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 2:37:45 PM PDT

 


They teach our kids how to read, how to speak in other languages, how to bisect a triangle and how to write a killer five paragraph essay. What would we do without the men and women who help shape our children's minds five days of the week?


The first week of May is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and May 4th is Teacher Day!  What can you and your child do to show you appreciation?  Here are a few ideas...



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L.A. Times Festival of Books

Monday, April 25, 2011 11:50:35 AM PDT

It's hard to imagine there can ever be an event more interesting, fun and educational than the annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

There truly is something for everybody, between the seminars, concerts and books. So many books! Plus, amazing writers chatting and signing books. About 140,000 people are expected to attend the shows, seminars, panels, presentations and the more than 300 exhibitors at this multi-cultural and diverse event that celebrates ...









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Become our Junior Journalist today!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 9:39:56 PM PDT

La JaJa Kids is seeking 2 grade school students to be our junior journalists - - You'll learn to interview actors and authors, understand movie production process, practice writing skills, and be invited to movie preview!!

* Interview actors and author/screenwriter of new hit movie "Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer"
* Walk the red carpet and attend movie premiere with your best friend

How to Enter :
• You must be a current third, fourth or fifth grade student
• Have read at least two books in the Judy Moody series
• Write a short paragraph about why you should be a Junior Journalist
• Submit entry form to La JaJa Kids by fax or e-mail before 5:00p.m. 4/28/11
• We will select two Junior Journalists and notify the winners by 4/29/11 5:00 p.m.
Duties of Junior Journalist:
· Attend the media interview at the LA Times Festival of Books on 5/1/2011 and write one article about it
· Attend the red carpet ceremony and premiere screening of “Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer” (date TBD) and write one article about it
· You may invite a friend & a parent to the premiere
· Learn and have fun


 


  

     

 















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What is 287? a CNN report by Anderson Cooper

Thursday, April 14, 2011 10:14:09 PM PDT

Recently, the Environmental Working Group published the shocking results of its umbilical cord blood study: 287 toxic chemicals were found in the bloodstream of newborns. 180 were carcinogenic, 217 were toxic to the brain and nervous system, and 208 have been shown to cause birth defects or abnormal

 

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Arcadia Kid’s Night Out – EGG SCRAMBLE SPRING 2011

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 4:06:59 PM PDT

孩子不在家, 好輕鬆!!!!

Date: Friday April 8, 2011 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

 

 

No wonder Arcadia is named the best city to raise your child.  The city's staff even babysit for you on Friday night!

This Friday, the city's Recreation Staff and Volunteers will offer themed games, a movie, a delicious dinner and supervision so mom and dad can have a night on the town or a quiet evening at home. Children must be at least four years of age to attend. All activities will be geared toward elementary school children; anyone younger must be potty trained.





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What does the number on a fruit sticker mean?

Monday, April 4, 2011 9:09:42 AM PDT

Price Look-Up codes, commonly called PLU codes, PLU numbers or PLUs, are identification numbers affixed to produce and other products in grocery stores and supermarkets to make check-out and inventory control easier, faster, and more accurate.

What does 3XXX, 4XXX, 9XXXX, or 8XXXX really mean?  Read on for some interesting findings...





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Nutrition Tips on Iodine and Radiation - from Hazel Ng. R.D.

Friday, March 25, 2011 11:29:28 AM PDT

We need iodine for normal thyroid function, and for the production of thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones regulate a number of physiologic processes, including growth, development, metabolism, and reproductive function. We can get iodine from fish, seaweed and seafood. Only a small amount of iodine (about 110-130 micrograms per day) is sufficient to maintain the body function. Below is the table for iodine content of common foods.







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What You Can Do Now To Prepare For A Disaster

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 11:23:36 PM PDT

Preparing for any disaster such as earthquakes, fires, floods 

and terrorism is basically the same. It all starts with a family 

emergency plan.

- Evacuation: Whether you are at home, at work, or in 

a public place, think of how you could leave quickly 

and safely. Locate stairways and emergency exits. Pay 

attention to posted evacuation signs in buildings, subways 

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Beatrix Potter in The Garden: an Easter Celebration at the Arboretum is back by popular demand!

 

Date: April 16th, Saturday, 2011

Time: 10 am to 2pm  Early Member-only admission at 9:00 a.m.!

** Don't miss the special Chinese culture booth hosted by La JaJa Kids at the garden **

Place: The L A County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia

 

The day's activities for children ages 10 and younger include the annual Easter egg scramble, Potter stories read by Beatrix Potter Society members, live animals featured in the stories, art and gardening activities, botanic demonstrations, magic, entertainment, games, face painting, and photo opportunities.

 

For an additional cost, a special "Brunch with Peter Rabbit" is offered for the entire family. Reservations are recommended. Please call 626.888.4921

 

Event entry fees are $5.00 per child for members and $10.00 per child for non-members. Regular Arboretum admission fees apply for non-members.

 

Folr more info about Beatrix Potter and the Peter Rabbit, visit www.peterrabbit.com

 

Frederick Warne & Co. is the owner of all rights, copyrights and trademarks in the Beatrix Potter character names and illustrations. © Frederick Warne & Co., 2011

 

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2011 Sixth Annual California Little Angels Solo Festival

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 12:14:35 PM PST

Beautify Children’s life with wonderful music

Develop Children’s vocal skills and performance experiences

2:00 PM, Sunday, April 3, 2011

LA Chinese Culture Center, 9443 Telstar Ave., El Monte


For all children from ages 4 to 15 who love singing and sharing beautiful music with others.

Three age groups:

(A)  Ages 4 - 6 (B) Ages 7 - 9 (C) Ages of 10 & above

Competition Song: Your own choice of one song (Within 3 minutes).

Entry Fee: $30 per contestant. Order Accompaniment CD: $5    

Entry deadline: March 20, 2011    

Prizes: Trophy, Mayor’s Certificate, solo at the Little Angels Summer concert

Event Organizer

Song of Songs Music Studio

 Sponsors

La JaJa Kids, LA Chinese School, Irvine Academy, Good Time Coffee, Epoch Daily.

  






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Race to Nowhere - New Documentary Looks into Our Education System

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 9:40:14 PM PST

La JaJa Kids suggests "Race to Nowhere" - a new documentary points to the silent epidemic in our schools.  Featuring the heartbreaking stories of young people in many communities pushed to the brink, educators who are burned out: cheating has become commonplace; students are disengaged; stress-related illness and depression are rampant; and many young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired.

Makes us wonder...what would Tiger Mom Amy Chua say to this?

 

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La JaJa Kids Club Event at Arcadia Spring Festival

Sunday, February 13, 2011 9:34:59 PM PST

La JaJa Kids joined 300 families at the 12th annual Arcadia Chinese Association Spring Festival at Westfield Santa Anita Mall on Feb. 12th afternoon. We "cooked" up 200 paper dumplings for kids to pick up with a pair of giant chopsticks, everyone brought home a prize! It was a fun day!

        
        

 



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Cantonese: a Dialect in Peril?

Monday, February 7, 2011 11:39:53 PM PST

The language of Chinatowns across the world is changing. Traditionally, Cantonese speakers dominated most Chinatowns. But that is changing, as Chinese immigrants are arriving from many different regions of China.

Two people speaking different, mutually incomprehensible dialects are likely to fall back on China’s lingua franca, Mandarin.

But one Cantonese-American in New York has made it her mission to save her dialect. Every Thursday night you can find Kim Mui at a noisy café in the heart of Manhattan’s Chinatown.

Mui teaches Cantonese to adults. Her students pay no tuition, just donations. There are no fancy flashcards, just a book she has put together over nearly a decade of teaching.

“My ancestors came to America during the gold rush to build the transcontinental railroad,” says Mui. “I know they struggled a lot. So I want to pay tribute to my ancestors by teaching other people Cantonese.”

A decade ago the majority of Chinese Americans were of Cantonese origin and Cantonese was the Chinese dialect spoken in Chinatown. Not anymore.

New immigrants from different regions of China have brought different dialects, like Fuzhou and Hakka.

 

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La JaJa Kids is proud to be a part of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Fundraising Event 2011.  We are making a difference by teaming up to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life.  Saving lives from cancer starts one team, one participant, and one dollar at a time.   Donate now!

Saturday, April 16~17, 2011 10AM at Live Oak Park


 



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National Elementary School Spelling Bee is March 6th

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 2:48:59 PM PST

The 10th Annual National Elementary School Spelling Bee

Date: Sun., Mar. 6, 2011, 2 p.m.

Place: Bay Shore Church auditorium,

          5100 E. The Toledo, Long Beach, Calif., 90803

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WHO MAY ENTER?
This bee is for U.S. students in grades 3-5. We welcome students in public, private and parochial schools, as well as home-schooled students. You do NOT need your school's permission to compete.


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The most recent WSJ article makes me wonder the ultimate core essence of parenting - - are we supposed to raise Happy Kids or Successful Kids?

 

[Excerpt from Amy Chua’s new book as published by WSJ last week]


CAU cover


A lot of people wonder how Chinese parents raise such stereotypically successful kids. They wonder what these parents do to produce so many math whizzes and music prodigies, what it's like inside the family, and whether they could do it too. Well, I can tell them, because I've done it. Here are some things my daughters, Sophia and Louisa, were never allowed to do:

• attend a sleepover

• have a playdate

• be in a school play

• complain about not being in a school play

• watch TV or play computer games

• choose their own extracurricular activities

• get any grade less than an A

• not be the No. 1 student in every subject except gym and drama

• play any instrument other than the piano or violin

• not play the piano or violin.

I'm using the term "Chinese mother" loosely. I know some Korean, Indian, Jamaican, Irish and Ghanaian parents who qualify too. Conversely, I know some mothers of Chinese heritage, almost always born in the West, who are not Chinese mothers, by choice or otherwise. I'm also using the term "Western parents" loosely. Western parents come in all varieties.

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The Long Quest for the McD Kitty Watch

Monday, December 13, 2010 2:05:46 AM PST

We got it...finally...after driving through 8 different McD restaurants, I finally was able to find the My Melody watch to add to my daughter's Hello Kitty watch.  

 

 

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Give your children an educational winter break

Tuesday, November 23, 2010 9:45:06 AM PST

This holiday, give your children an educational winter break!

Schedule a FREE workshop for your children this holiday

Introducing ... Holiday Special Art Classes for Kids & Teens
by U S Arts Education Center 天普美術
- one free trial class
- 4 class passes
- extra discount
- holiday coupon


 









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La JaJa Kids celebrated Halloween at the Arboretum

Monday, November 1, 2010 9:34:28 AM PDT

La JaJa Kids celebrated Halloween with over 1,500 kids at the Arboretum: Goblins in the Garden on October 30! The rain finally stopped, and the sky was clear again. We had a blast playing Strike-a-ghost Triple Toss at our booth, and we gave out over 400 prizes and 250 packs of candies...


View more photos at our Facebook album:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=166678010018522&set=a.166677980018525.35919.121859374500386











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Waiting For 'Superman' is coming to a theater near you

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 1:34:56 PM PDT

Watch "Waiting For Superman" Trailer - Oscar-winningfilmmaker Davis Guggenheim (AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH) dissects the failing American education system, and in doing so, discovers ways to fix it. 

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Happy Moon Festival

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 10:41:33 AM PDT

La JaJa Kids wishes you a Happy Moon Festival ~ ~

however you celebrate this traditional festival, we hope you share it with your beloved family and friends! 




Moon Festival celebration in 1950s                                Beautiful floral lanterns



Get FREE La JaJa Kids Moon Festival game sheets ~

Want a copy of the La JaJa kids exclusive Moon Festival game sheets? E-mail us at info@lajajakids.com and we'll send you the files.











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I watched Walking with Dinosaurs ~ by Edward Jin (7)

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 10:15:15 AM PDT

La JaJa Kids loves to read kid's writing!   Here's what Edward (7) wrote about his experience at Walking with Dinosaurs - the Arena Spectacular!


Last Thursday my family and my friend went to see Walking with Dinosaur
show in Staples Center. Walking with Dinosaurs was a very amazing show! In
the show there were all kinds of dinosaurs performing....

 

 

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Little Edward is one of the winners of the Walking with Dinosaurs Drawing Contest 

 

 




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Rainbow Art Student Artwork Online Gallery

Monday, September 13, 2010 7:26:48 PM PDT

La JaJa Kids joins Rainbow Art of Monterey Park in celebrating the outstanding achievement of its students at the L A Web drawing contest. 

 


View full album at / 觀看所有作品﹕

http://picasaweb.google.com/RainbowArt/RainbowArtDrawingContestPicture2010#


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World Journal Education Fair is this weekend

Friday, September 10, 2010 10:18:42 PM PDT

september raffle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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September Ticket Giveawaty ~ Yo Gabba Gabba Live!

Thursday, September 9, 2010 8:18:05 PM PDT

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2010 La JaJa KidsFest Photos 丫丫園地KidsFest 照片專輯

Sunday, September 5, 2010 12:29:41 AM PDT

Moon Festival Display and Lantern Riddles

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Check out our photo album at Facebook now, click here:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?pid=416409&fbid=152537614765895&id=121859374500386

 

 

 

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<<媽媽的眼睛>>

 

 

 

美麗的美麗的天空裡出來了光亮的小星星﹐好像是我媽媽慈愛的眼睛。媽媽的眼睛我最喜愛﹐常常希望我做個好小孩, 媽媽的眼睛我最喜愛。

 

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Thanking the Moon ~ by Grace Lin

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 9:31:03 PM PDT

La JaJa Kids Recommended Books for Young Readers — Suitable For Ages 4-8

 

32 pages, Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2010

This simple, young, and satisfying story follows a Chinese American family as they celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. 
  Each member of the family lends a hand as they prepare a moonlit picnic with mooncakes, pomelos, cups of tea, and colorful lanterns. And everyone sends thanks and a secret wish up to the moon. 




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Recall on Eggs

Saturday, August 21, 2010 11:56:28 PM PDT

 

Nationwide recall: Eggs from Hillandale Farms may put consumers at risk for Salmonella.

Through tracebacks conducted as part of its ongoing investigation into the increase of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses nationwide, FDA and the State of Minnesota identified Hillandale Farms in Iowa as a second potential source of contaminated shell eggs.

 

 

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The Story of Cirrus Flux by Matthew Skelton

Friday, August 20, 2010 8:40:46 AM PDT

La JaJa Kids Recommended Books for Young Readers — Suitable For Grades 4 to 7 (Ages 9-12)

304 pages, Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2010


Story:

In an alternate 18th-century London, 12-year-old Cirrus Flux is one of the oldest orphans at the foundling hospital and he is still waiting to be selected for an apprenticeship. He suddenly becomes the object of interest to members of the mysterious "Guild" because of a magical orb his father once possessed. 

At the same time, Pandora is sent from the foundling hospital to work for the mysterious mesmerist, Madame Orrery. The two orphans end up embroiled in intrigue surrounding the orb and try to prevent it from falling into unfriendly hands. They are aided by Mr. Hardy, who travels in a hot-air balloon kept aloft by a flame-feathered bird. 


 



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Walking with Dinosaurs

Monday, August 2, 2010 1:12:57 AM PDT

The dinosaurs are back for another bite!  

Based on the award-winning BBC series, it is both a study in natural history and a remarkable, once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experience.  Fifteen life-size dinosaurs walk the arena floor - feeding, fighting, protecting their young, defending their territory. Using state-of-the-art technology these dinosaurs come to life and mesmerize audiences of all ages. 

 

 

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A Little Sister Goes a Long Way - Ramona and Beezus

Sunday, July 25, 2010 3:42:42 PM PDT

 

Some of our favorite actors are in this charming summer movie that warms the hearts of kids and parents alike.  The little girl is sooooo adorable.  If you like the book by Beverly Cleary, you'll like this film too.

 

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Good Read ~ "Council of Dads"

Saturday, June 5, 2010 11:33:22 AM PDT

When Bruce Feiler was told he has a 7-inch tumor in his leg, his biggest fear was not his own death, it was the permanent absence from his twin daughters' lives. So he founded a council of 6 guys to play that role for him, to represent his voice and to be there for his girls as they grow up. 

 

 

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Olli Natural Seed Warmer

Saturday, June 5, 2010 11:31:10 AM PDT

Olli Warmer Hen is a wonderful helper for mom for extending your motherly warmth to your kids. 


Inside is a removable bag of natural homeopathic spelt seeds. Warm the bag in an oven or microwave, and place it inside the adorable furry animal, it provides 30-45 minutes of comforting warmth.  Our favorite is this colorful cozy fabric hen, it is sure to charm your little ones...

 


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Praising your kid will make him dumb?

Saturday, June 5, 2010 11:26:47 AM PDT

When in HK we talk about the issues around the post-80s in the society, we often easily forget there are clear-and-present issues about nurturing our toddlers among the post-70s.  
 
 
Nurturing is a big word so we would expect the new theories and findings, no matter how scientific they claim they are, are difficult for the young learning parents to swallow.  I even heard, more than a few times recently, that the young learning parents themselves are too busy at work or catching up with other essential life tasks they doubt whether it is really necessary to listen to and to follow the experts' advice.  

 




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Welcome to the New World of la JaJa kids!

Saturday, June 5, 2010 11:01:23 AM PDT

 

We invite you to visit our website: www.laJaJakids.com, browse our latest collection of modern children toys and gears, and take a moment to share your parental thoughts and insights.  We think you’ll find it to be a fantastic exploration, a place where you can feel completely at home, express yourself, connect with other parents, and have an enjoyable time.

 

We understand how a busy parent can appreciate a truly user-friendly resource full of information on family activities, events and parenting tips, that’s why we also publish our quarterly Chinese newsletter -- JaJa’s World.  Supported by the online resource center and weblog, we aim to help all moms and dads stay connected with each other and the rich resources in the Southern California community.
Our greatest passion is to help foster a blossoming childhood for every kid, and we can’t wait to share that wonderful experience with you!

 

Sincerely yours,

Anne Lam & Annie Tsui

Founders

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