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Saying No, Being in the Know, and Giving Yes a Chance!

April 10, 2014
Seems all toddlers go through the "no" phase when their favorite word, regardless of what you offer, is "no."  Do you remember those days with your little one?

Parents also have the distinct pleasure of saying "no" - probably more often than we'd like.  "No, you can't eat a third cookie." "No running in the house."  "No throwing peas on the floor."  "No hitting your sister."  Sound familiar?  Some days there's more "no" at our house than others.

Well, there's good news - amongst all the "negativity" - not only does Macaroni Kid avoid the dreaded "no," but we also put you "in the know" of all the latest and greatest happenings in our area.  How can you possibly say no to that?!

Say it with me now - with all the enthusiasm you can muster, "YES!"  Perhaps throw in a little fist pump for good measure and say it again, "YES!"

What exactly are we saying YES to? So many things, my friends, so many things!
  • For just one day, say YES to your kids more times than you say no.  Try for a 2:1 ratio! Say YES to playing in the rain and with your food! How's that for raising family morale and inspiring lots of smiles?
  • Start by saying YES to freezing a moment in time and capturing special memories with a local photographer.
  • Can learning a second language improve your ability to multi-task?  Yes, research indicates this advantage plus many others!
  • Is Adventure Kids hosting their awesome Spring Festival again this year?  YES! {for the 5th year}  Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 19 and expect a big dose of FREE Family Fun!
  • Do teachers deserve to feel appreciated?  Yes, yes, yes!  Need help saying thanks? We've got you covered.
  • Say YES to pondering big questions and reading a beautiful picture book written and illustrated by a local dad. {ENTER TO WIN}
  • And, YES, you should tell all your friends to sign up to receive our FREE weekly newsletter; just think how they'll feel if they find out you've been keeping this great resource a secret!