It amazes me how the toys and cartoons that I played with as a child have come back in popularity. While I once played with Care Bears, Strawberry Shortcake and Transformers – my kids are now playing with them. Perhaps they never truly vanished, I just stopped noticing them. Now that my children are into toys and videos, I’m just shocked at how much and how little has changed from my own childhood. Of course, the dolls and gadgets have been modernized and look much better than how I remember them.

My four-year old daughter has become quite smitten with Strawberry Shortcake. We’ve managed to collect quite a few videos and dolls. Since Strawberry Shortcake has become her hero, she wants everything in her world to be pink or somehow directly involved with the little cartoon girl. At her birthday party, I think all of her friends and relatives gave her something that was Strawberry Shortcake themed. She now has sheets, coloring books, clothes, toys and so much more. Somehow, she’s managed to play with all of them. Of course, since her brother won’t touch anything pink, she cons her parents into playing with her. I can’t say that I mind. She loves to wear anything pink, because that’s the chosen color of her hero. Prior to watching Strawberry Shortcake, she never cared for strawberries. Suddenly, strawberries have become her favorite fruit and snack. Another healthy outcome from allowing her to have a new hero in her world.

Strawberry Shortcake isn’t a bad hero for children. Though you never see the parents of the little kids, they manage to care for themselves rather well. The cartoons and videos are all wholesome and appropriate for any age. They have themes that children can relate to and even pick up a few new concepts and nice habits. I won’t ever complain about letting my daughter learn about sharing and caring. I’m also not as retentive about how much television she watches as long as I know that she’s watching something that is age appropriate and prompts learning. I don’t use my television as a means of babysitting my children, but letting her watch Strawberry Shortcake is absolutely fine, in my opinion.

I’m hoping that she doesn’t decide in a few months that her hero is going to be someone else. With all of the things in our household that are now pink or strawberry themed, I’d hate to have to redecorate anytime soon!

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PHOTOS: Strawberry Festival organizers pleased with this weekend?s turnout (N...
NAPLES ?Rock, rap, bluegrass and strawberry shortcake were all featured at the three-day Naples Strawberry Festival and Indie Fest this weekend.The Cornerstone United Methodist Church hosted the fundraiser and a portion of the proceeds will go to Grace Place, a community center in Golden Gate.?We were looking for a way to raise money for Grace Place through a festival that was original to this ...
Health Fair adds extra boost to Strawberry Stroll (The Suncoast News Pasco)
In a continuing effort to spotlight what downtown has to offer, the third annual Strawberry Stroll this Saturday has expanded by focusing on local health services.
Good Shepherd Church to host Strawberry Festival and craft show event March 1...
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church will hold a Strawberry Festival and Arts/Craft Show for the entire community on Saturday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the church grounds in North Fort Myers.
Things to do Wednesday March 10 (St. Petersburg Times)
Things to do todayFlorida Strawberry Festival It's not all shortcake and jam. Today 's menu includes country singer Aaron Tippin at 3:30 p.m. ($10-$15) and Bill Medley, best-known as the Righteous Brother with the rich baritone, at 7:30. ($15-$20). Festival admission is $10; $5 ages 6-12; free for ages 5 and younger with paid adult. See flstrawberryfestival.com.
Shortcake won't cost more dough at Florida Strawberry Festival (The Tampa Tri...
Berries may have been in short supply for a while, but that doesn't mean a staple of the Florida Strawberry Festival has gone up in price.
Strawberry Shortcake: The Berryfest Princess (Oswego County Today)
As springtime arrives in all its glory, Berry Bitty City prepares to hold its annual spring parade and Berryfest celebration ? with Strawberry Shortcake leading the way as the festival?s honored princess. But making the festivities run smoothly involves a lot of hard work ? and it?s up to the newly crowned princess and her [...]
Dayton Senior Center menus and activities (Dayton Courier)
Wednesday, Mar. 10 Lunch: Beef Stroganoff with noodles, Brussels sprouts, green salad and Jell-O with mandarin oranges.
Another successful year for annual Frisco Fest (L'Observateur)
L?Observateur GARYVILLE ? Revelers had plenty to celebrate last weekend as San Francisco Plantation in Garyville hosted the annual Frisco Fest.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR (Seminole Chronicle)
Ongoing events The Thrift House and Boutique at the First Methodist Church in Geneva is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The thrift house is located on Church Street behind this church building and playground. All ...
Strawberry Festival opens, berry fans fear freeze's effects (WTSP-TV Tampa)
Plant City, Florida -- The Florida Strawberry Festival opens its gates Thursday for its 75th year. The 11-day event includes food, rides, concerts, and anxiety about strawberry prices and taste.