Virginia Beach Day Life Presents: Mommy Monologue: Berenstain Bears Storytime

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Excuse me now if I sound pushy or overtly statistical but I’m a true believer that every child should have someone at home reading to them every day. Don’t get me wrong I have relied on Blues Clues and Bubble Guppies in order to get things around the house done or so I could try to remember what sanity felt like.

It’s proven that reading to your child, as early as 3 months old, can help improve their vocabulary, literacy skills and self confidence.

With that said, my husband and I try to take Abby to the library once a week. Heck, with the recession affecting everyone, just think you can do something with your kid and it’s free. This week at all Norfolk Public Libraries was Children’s Book Week. On Saturday at the Pretlow Library, in Ocean View, the Berenstain Bears made an appearance at story time. The kids were able to listen to a story, make bear puppets and meet Brother and Sister Bear.

Okay so I’m going to cut the cookie cutter mommy act, my kid was the screaming kid in the back that didn’t want to listen to the story and loved the characters from a five foot distance. But we still had a ball because thanks to the library they have a gym and toy play area.

They did such a great job with the play areas. In fact, Abby loves it so much, that when we decide it’s time to go she throws a full fledge tantrum. I’ve learned that tantrums aren’t just embarrassing and dramatic; it’s really your child’s way of paying a compliment. So thanks Pretlow Library, your library is so awesome with your aisles of books, kitchen play area and toddler foam play set that my child freaks out, with joy, every time we leave!

All jokes aside the library is a great place that’s free, open to the public and can be a great family activity filled with tantrums and fun! Check out your local library’s online to check out the various story times and events that are offered.