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Say You Will: Recycle Plastic
By Jason Alfonso at October 31, 2011 | 11:09 am | 13 Comments
Let’s talk trash. Get inspired from Victoria’s Say You Will… pledge. To make your own commitment, visit the Museum or click here and comment. Recycling plastics can be confusing at times. How can you tell which items can be recycled? Is it a solution to throw anything plastic into the recycling bin and hope it will be sorted [...]
more...Jane Clifford Talkin’ Trash
By Jane Clifford at October 1, 2011 | 6:15 pm | 17 Comments
In two weeks, the museum will open a new exhibition. The focus is trash. It’s not always a pleasant subject. Maybe that’s why we avoid thinking about it. The only time we do is when it’s time to get it to the curb. Well, that has to change. Yes, we know that. It’s been drummed [...]
more...Kids Talk Back: Recycling
By Jane Clifford at October 1, 2011 | 6:06 pm | 10 Comments
OK, kids, we know the rules: No talking back. But we’d like to encourage you to do just that on our site. We don’t mean be rude, but we do want to hear from you, what you’re thinking. This month we’d like you to tell us what things you do to recycle in your [...]
more...On the Go: October Calendar
By Jane Clifford at October 1, 2011 | 3:36 pm | 14 Comments
TRASH Exhibition and Block Party — Of course, the first recommendation is to visit The New Children’s Museum on Oct. 15-16 to enjoy an all-new exhibition during two days of free family activities, block-party style. The street around the museum, at 200 West Island Ave., in downtown San Diego will closed off for the fun. [...]
more...Entertainment: Waste Land
By Jane Clifford at October 1, 2011 | 8:01 am | 29 Comments
It may not be the easiest film to watch, at first, but “Waste Land” is an eye-opening and uplifting look at one artist’s dedication to an issue. The multi-award-winning documentary was directed by Lucy Walker, who followed renowned artist Vik Muniz (above) as he journeyed from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil [...]
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Your Teenager: Romantic Interest & Behavior
By Jane Clifford at October 1, 2011 | 7:52 am | 3 Comments
Your adolescent’s romantic interest can influence behavior in many ways — If your teenager is dating someone who drinks or hangs out with others who do, your own advice to avoid alcohol may be outweighed. ScienceDaily reports on a new study in the October issue of the American Sociological Review. Read the whole story.
more...In the Community
By Jane Clifford at October 1, 2011 | 7:50 am | 16 Comments
We highlight various organizations here monthly. Some are looking for volunteers. Some may provide a service you need. The goal is to create an ever-growing list. San Diego County Farmers’ Markets Check out this list from the San Diego County Farm Bureau to help you find the places near you to buy fresh and local [...]
more...Farewell ANIMAL ART, Hello TRASH
By Albert Songalia at September 20, 2011 | 9:04 am | 18 Comments
First off, I would just like to say hi and hello to you all. My name is Albert Songalia, aka Penguino. I’ve been an employee of The New Children’s Museum for over three fun years, working as a Museum Guide and Facilitator, and, on occasion, as an artist and camp artist for this lovely organization. [...]
more...Jonathan Green on Middle School
By Jane Clifford at September 5, 2011 | 11:06 pm | 13 Comments
Welcome to our Q&A with the experts. For September, the topic is middle school and we spoke with Jonathan Green, an International Baccalaureate Teacher and Technology Consultant at Montgomery Middle School in the Cajon Valley Union School District. He has 18 years’ experience teaching grades 6 to 8. We asked him: Q: The transition from [...]
more...Jane Clifford on Changing Seasons, Changing Lives
By Jane Clifford at September 5, 2011 | 10:55 pm | 0 Comment
A light wind gently blew through the tall tree off my daughter’s patio. I watched as a few leaves floated to the ground. Then a few more. They signaled change. Fall is coming. Funny how, when the seasons change, we tend to notice how much else has changed, too. My daughter, Lauren, the youngest of [...]
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