Speaking of TV....

We have discovered a new Nick Jr. show called Ni Hao Kai-Lan. Although we don't get that cable channel at our house, the grandparents have been taping it for us to watch. I LOVE IT. Anna likes it, too...she watched the first episode without moving a muscle except to tell the TV characters how they could solve the problem they were having. The show emphasizes "emotional intelligence" and features Chinese-American culture, including teaching Mandarin in much the same way that "Dora the Explorer" teaches Spanish. I am typically against having young children watch a lot of TV, but this show has some value for us. Click here to read about the girl who voices Kai-Lan. She and Anna share a similar history.