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Welcome to Our New Domain
eeppinc is becoming eeppcompany! We aren't having an identity crisis or anything, it's just time for a change.
Look for us at www.eeppcompany.com. We're still your laugh-friendly company, just at a different address with an enhanced, more user-friendly design.
When you stop by our updated site be sure not to miss our new Kids & Family Resource section under Caring for the Community. You'll see that emergency preparedness expert Al McComber's Security Seminar is available for free download there, and you'll find his informative safety blog, too. |
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What's Your Sign?
Soon you'll learn Nana Star's when you log onto our site! We are very happy to announce that sign language video versions of both Nana Star and Nana Star and the Moonman - as well as their theme songs-will be featured on www.NanaStar.com in the coming weeks.
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Tune Us In
Next month we're taping a segment on Intentional Parenting for the National Education Report with Hugh Downs, a PBS series focusing on various forms of education and play for children. We've invited some experts in the field to join us for a discussion about educating the whole child. Stay tuned for more info! |
Don't forget to Blaph with us!
And in case your forgot how to "blaph", it is where you blog and laugh! |
| Congratulations Toad Catchers' Creek: Children's Empowerment Series for winning the 2007 Mom's Choice Award for Inspirational Children's Picture Book. We are honored that Nana Star was a celebrated Finalist and look forward to next year's contest. |
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OCTOBER SPECIAL EVENTS
National Reading Group Month www.wnba-nyc.org
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month www.aspca.org
Breast Cancer Awareness Month www.nbcam.org
Domestic Violence Awareness Month www.ncadv.org
Lupus Awareness Month www.lupus.org
National Pizza Month www.familycrafts.about.com
National Popcorn Popping Month www.popcorn.org |
Why don't mummies take vacations?
They're afraid to relax and unwind!
What do you call a ghost who gets too close to a bonfire?
A toasty ghosty!
Why don't witches like to ride their brooms when they are angry?
They're afraid of flying off the handle!
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Halloween Safety Tips
Every parent wants their child to be safe when participating in the wonderful tradition of Trick-or-Treating on Halloween. Here is a list to help you! For advice visit the website for the National Safety Council.
A Parent or responsible Adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds.
Remind Trick-or-Treaters:
- By using a flashlight, they can see and be seen by others.
- Stay in a group, walk slowly and communicate where you are going.
- Only trick-or-treat in well known neighborhoods at homes that have a porch light on.
- Remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk.
- If no sidewalk is available, walk at the farthest edge of the roadway facing traffic.
- Never cut across yards or use alleys.
- Never enter a stranger's home or car for a treat.
- Obey all traffic and pedestrian regulations.
- Always walk. Never run across a street.
- Only cross the street as a group in established crosswalks (as recognized by local custom).
- Remove any mask or item that will limit eyesight before crossing a street, driveway or alley.
- Don't assume the right of way. Motorists may have trouble seeing Trick-or-Treaters. Just because one car stops, doesn't mean others will.
- Never consume unwrapped food items or open beverages that may be offered.
- No treats are to be eaten until they are thoroughly checked by an Adult at home.
- Law Enforcement authorities should be notified immediately of any suspicious or unlawful activity.
- Wait until children are home to sort and check treats. Though tampering is rare, a responsible Adult should closely examine all treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious items.
- Although sharing is encouraged, make sure items that can cause choking (such as hard candies), are given only to those of an appropriate age
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