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What parent doesn’t want their child to be well-versed in art and culture? But while there are some children who are content just to tag along on museum visits with their parents, others (most!) prefer an experience tailored to them. Perhaps even more overwhelming for the parent of the culture-seeking kidlet is where in the span of centuries, artists and venues to start…
What is it about dinosaurs? I have yet to meet a child who doesn't find them at least a little bit fascinating. They sort of seem to fall into the category of mystical creatures like unicorns, except that the fact that they used to actually roam the earth makes them even cooler.
Unfortunately, for the sensitive child, most of the material out there about dinosaurs is pretty scary. Dinosaur Train, which airs daily on PBS (check your local listings), fits the bill for those kids (or parents!) who would like to enjoy their dinosaurs without any blood, guts and gore. Parents' Choice Recommended series Dinosaur Train, which is perfect for children about 4 to 8 or 9, follows the Prehistoric adventures of Buddy (a T-rex) and his adopted gamily of Pteranodons. An added bonus for the fact loving student? Goofy segments featuring a guy who calls himself Dr. Scott the Paleontologist are chock full of live action lessons (though, in the interest of full disclosure, my son generally chooses to fast forward through those.)