The weather is chilly and kids can’t play outside as much now that November has arrived, but Disney Junior has a month packed with fun to keep kids feeling warm, cozy and entertained! It kicks off with brand new episodes of Strawberry Shortcake every Sunday at 5:30 EST, featuring the adventures of the residents of Berry Bitty City and a brand new friend, Huckleberry Pie.

Then, on Sunday, November 10, Belle from Beauty and the Beast makes a special appearance on Sofia the First at 11:30 am EST! Sofia’s magical amulet bestows a curse upon her after she becomes a bit too boastful about being chosen to sing the Enchancian Anthem at the Harvest Festival. Luckily, Sofia gets a special visit from Princess Belle who offers her some advice.

One of the things I love about Sofia the First is the way it helps teach life lessons through Sofia’s own experiences. Just like Sofia, my boys often learn lessons about life through their interaction with others. Benjamin, as the youngest child, has a tendency to be a bit spoiled. So when his two-year-old cousin came to visit, it gave me a great opportunity to enforce the idea of sharing his toys. My poor four-year-old had a hard time at first, but soon learned that when he stopped worrying about who was touching his toys, he could have more fun playing with his cousin! [Read more…]