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Angela Odusanya
Jan 292 min read
Loose Part Art with Hearts: 3 Creative Valentine's Day Activities for Kids
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate creativity, problem-solving, and kindness! Instead of traditional crafts, why not...
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Angela Odusanya
Jan 22 min read
5 Ways Loose Parts Help Children Learn Problem-Solving
Loose parts—open-ended materials like sticks, shells, rocks, and other found objects—might seem less exciting than new toys from a store,...
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Angela Odusanya
Dec 20, 20242 min read
5 Reasons Why Children Have Holiday Meltdowns and How to Prevent Them
The holidays are a magical time of year—but let’s be honest, they can also be a recipe for tears and tantrums, especially for little...
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Angela Odusanya
Nov 10, 20243 min read
5 Ways to Use Boredom as an Opportunity to Practice Problem-Solving
As parents, we’re wired to fix and prevent problems—whether it’s taking over pouring drinks, tying shoelaces, or addressing our child’s...
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Angela Odusanya
Jul 15, 20231 min read
Kickstarter Success, New Cover Art, and Off to the Press!
The Kickstarter campaign for Amelia's Loose Part Art continues to be successful. As I write this post, there are 12 days left of the...
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Angela Odusanya
Jun 16, 20233 min read
Coming Soon: Kickstarter Pre-orders for Amelia's Loose Part Art
Children's books have a magical ability to captivate young minds and spark their imagination. My current project, Amelia's Loose Part...
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Angela Odusanya
Jun 4, 20231 min read
What are 'loose parts' anyway?
Ever since I announced my book's title, Amelia's Loose Part Art, the question I have been asked the most is, "what are 'loose parts'...
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Angela Odusanya
May 21, 20232 min read
Amelia is Here: Finding the Perfect Illustrator for my Children's Book, Amelia's Loose Part Art.
Amelia has finally made her grand entrance, and the response has been absolutely fantastic. As a children's picture book author who...
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Angela Odusanya
May 9, 20232 min read
Reflecting on Children's Book Preferences: From Fun Reads to Conversation Starters
Are you a lover of children's books like me? If you are, then let's explore and categorize some great titles together and dive into what...
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Angela Odusanya
May 3, 20232 min read
The Story Behind My Completed Children's Book Manuscript
I am a dreamer, a planner, and a notetaker. Friends have told me I am an idea person and when I look at piles of notes I have written for...
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