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Safe and Family-Friendly Halloween Activities

October 19, 2021
Posted by Caribu

30 Oct

Grab a pumpkin and get your costumes ready! Halloween 2020 is almost here, and there’s nothing like sharing fall’s favorite fright fest with your loved ones. Join Caribu to celebrate with our ‘Happy Halloween’ category, filled with ghostly books and activities for you to enjoy in a virtual playdate! Connect from a safe social distance with a Halloween Caribu Call to read, color, and play together.

COVID-19, Family

Election Anxiety Is Very Real. Here Are 7 Ways To Cope

October 19, 2021
Posted by Caribu

29 Oct

With Election Day quickly approaching, it’s very understandable to find yourself more anxious, more on edge. It’s also easy for those feelings to manifest as shortness or anger aimed at the people we love. Of course, that is the last thing our families need or that we want to provide them. So how do you keep yourself healthy and present? Take some deep breaths and follow the suggestions laid out below. Because, as with everything in 2020, the election will drag on for a lot longer than we anticipate.

Halloween, Publishing

Explore The Science Behind Halloween’s Spookiest Creatures With Caribu and Arbordale Kids In Your Next Family Video-Call

October 19, 2021
Posted by Caribu

28 Oct

To learn the scientific fun facts about your favorite Halloween creatures, Caribu is featuring books from Arbordale Kids that take an in-depth look at the habits of haunted beings! Explore the lives of bats, owls, mummies, and more in your next virtual playdate. The books include fascinating information about nature and history that will grab the attention of kids of all ages. Each page has bright illustrations with wide views and close-ups drawn in beautiful detail. Take a look with your loved ones in a Caribu Call and discuss what you notice!

COVID-19, Family

Can I Safely Send My Kid To Day Care? We Asked The Experts

October 19, 2021
Posted by Caribu

27 Oct

More than eight months into the pandemic, with flu season looming and coronavirus cases climbing toward a third peak, parents are still anxious about how best to keep their children cared for and safe. Not every family has a choice, but deciding what is or isn’t too risky, with an uncertain situation and imperfect science, has left parents scrambling to make child care decisions that all seem far less than ideal.

Family, Halloween

How To Have A Safe And Still Spooky Halloween

October 25, 2020
Posted by Caribu

25 Oct

With coronavirus rates rising in some parts of the country and social distancing measures still in place, many people are thinking about their health and that of others while considering how to celebrate. Here are some Halloween ideas from families across the country to keep the holiday spooky while staying safe, complete with wearing masks, sanitizing often and practicing social distancing.

Family

Stretching for Kids: Simple and Fun Stretches

October 14, 2021
Posted by Caribu

22 Oct

Simple stretches should be a regular part of kids’ physical activity routine. Before or after a sports practice or a long bike ride, before bed, or anytime your child’s muscles feel tense or tight, encourage them to try some easy stretches.

Diversity, Interview

‘Juana La Iguana’ author Tania Gilinski brings Hispanic Heritage To Caribu Video-Calls

October 19, 2021
Posted by Caribu

21 Oct

Tania Gilinksi has always admired children’s picture books. “They seem easy to create because they’re short, but it’s actually very hard to make these books,” she said. “The authors are communicating with an audience that doesn’t read yet. They have to be very creative in what they say and what they show.” Gilinski is one of the creators of Juana La Iguana, a friendly cartoon which began as a live-action video program, and is now an animated Spanish/English bilingual character featured in books, apps, online programming, and more.

Literacy, Social Tech

Practice Handwriting With Caribu’s Tracing Pages In An Interactive Playdate

October 15, 2021
Posted by Caribu

20 Oct

In today’s remote learning environment, how can kids practice writing by hand? While many kids have become miniature tech gurus, and can click, tap, swipe and type away, what about their handwriting? Caribu can give children a handwriting head start with our new alphabet Tracing Pages. Trace the letters A through Z in your next Caribu video-call!

Family

Five Ways You Can Help Kids Learn Better In Online School Right Now

October 15, 2021
Posted by Caribu

20 Oct

Last spring’s taste of online education didn’t go well for many students and parents, which means this fall brought more than its usual level of anxiety. Not everything can be replicated at home, but opportunities exist to build skills and foster the learning that would be happening inside school. Here’s what to do and keep in mind as it unfolds.