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The New Year is fast approaching, marking a time to celebrate the joys and successes of the past year, and also a time of transitions, of letting go of the old and embracing change. Here at the Soft Star workshop, we’ll be honoring the spirit of the season by saying farewell to our “Grippy” rubber moccasin […]

The US Government guards a priceless national treasure, and last month it opened it’s vault…to America’s fourth-graders. This past September of 2015, the White House launched the “Every Kid in a Park” program, giving fourth-grade school children (and their home school equivalents) free access to the US National Park System for one year. Since the administration […]

This question is for you, parents: What is the best gift you’ve ever received? Exact answers will vary of course, but we’d bet our magical Elf hats that it had something to do with your children. After all, kids are gifts that keep on giving; they are constantly presenting us with new and exciting treasures […]

Hi there Soft Star parents! We know that you like to keep your little ones close…often times, really close. Attachment parenting is an ancient practice that is experiencing a resurgence of popularity, with parents attesting to numerous benefits for both the nurturer and the nurtured. In an effort to capture the spirit of this child-rearing lifestyle, […]

It’s a familiar story. Fall is here, teachers are readying their classrooms for new faces, and families are preparing for the approaching school year. Backpacks are being stocked with freshly-sharpened pencils, folders are being personalized with bright stickers, and closets and drawers are being gutted and appraised to find the gaps left by the growth, […]

September is upon us, heralding back-to-school milestones for many Soft Star families. In the spirit of the season, we asked our readers to share with us their most memorable learning experiences, and WOW, did you ever deliver!! We were blown away by the outpouring of educational stories, ranging from touching to challenging to hilarious…and everything […]

By now, most friends of Soft Star have heard about our Back-to-School Healthy Prize-Pack Giveaway, and we’re SO excited by all the responses! We love reliving your families’ cherished learning experiences with you, played-out in the classroom, on the playground, or around the dinner table. In fact, the recent push for improved food education and […]