‘Beauty and the Beast’
Tuesday, a Broadway touring production of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” will play for one show only at Memorial Auditorium. The musical features the Academy Award-winning score from the 1991 animated film. Composer Alan Menken originally collaborated with the late Howard Ashman on lyrics, then provided additional songs for the tour with lyricist Tim Rice, according to the show’s website. The book is by Linda Woolverton. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $31.50 to $56.50 plus convenience fee. Website: www.ChattanoogaOnStage.com.
PARENTING 101
Want happier children and teens? Consider adopting some of Christine Carter’s approaches to parenting: Rather than expecting perfection, expect children to make an effort and enjoy their activities, practice gratitude, and make time for family dinners. Carter, a sociologist at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, said how parents talk to their children and praise them can have profound implications for how engaged children are in everyday activities.
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SLEEP SACKS KEEP BABY SAFE AND SNUG IN CRIB
Violet’s Peapod has sleep sacks made from all-natural fabrics. The company was founded by a San Francisco mother of two who learned of sleepers when living in Germany. Violet’s Peapod offers four fabric options, all machine-washable. During colder months, parents can opt for the uber-cozy sacks, which are made with 100 percent cotton shell and have a 100 percent wool filling. There is also a flannel option. For warmer months, there is an organic knit sleep sack, which has two layers of organic cotton. There’s also a reversible sleep sack made with a quilted material. Made in the U.S., the sleep sacks are available in four sizes and a variety of patterns. Prices range from $29-$59. Available at Violetspeapod.com.
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