Stephanie DeanMay 281 minPlay is the Work of ChildhoodMr. Rogers, the beloved children's television star, stated that "Play is the work of childhood." This sentiment is backed by parents, chi...
Stephanie DeanMar 131 minYou've Got A Friend in Me: Why Childhood Friends are ImportantAs a child, I had many fun days playing with my friends and our dolls. And according to researchers, this play time was good for my frien...
Stephanie DeanJan 11 minHappy New Year!Wishing you joy, laughter, and lots of love on this New Year Day! Happy 2020 to your and yours. Love, Stephanie and Cinnamon Annie. Click...
Stephanie DeanNov 4, 20191 minInterview with Shoppe BlackClick here to read more of my interview with Shoppe Black. Click here to see more Cinnamon Annie Dolls.
Stephanie DeanNov 1, 20191 minCinnamon Andrew OrnamentsCinnamon Andrew Doll Ornaments are here! He's 10 inches tall and dressed in red and green plaid Christmas overalls. Save $4.00 on the Cin...
Stephanie DeanOct 12, 20191 minCinnamon Annie OrnamentsLimited Edition Cinnamon Annie Doll Christmas Ornaments are now available in my shop. They are available only during the Christmas holida...
Stephanie DeanSep 17, 20192 minBack to the Books- 3 more tips for your child's reading success Last blog post I gave 3 ideas that you can do to help your child become a reading rock star. You can check that article out here. This ti...
Stephanie DeanSep 6, 20191 minBack to the Books: 3 Tips for a Better ReaderHelping children become skilled and thoughtful readers is one of the main responsibilities of schools. But of course, educators cannot do...
Stephanie DeanAug 23, 20191 minInterview with LindaI had the opportunity to sit for an interview with Linda of Gotta Be Handmade. Linda runs the Youtube channel and Facebook group called G...
Stephanie DeanJul 9, 20191 minPlaying with Dolls is good for you, Part 3I once had a customer order a Cinnamon Annie Doll for a little girl who was soon to become a big sister. Her grandmother wanted her to ha...
Stephanie DeanJun 25, 20191 minLife and Work with MeRead this interview with Voyage Atlanta Magazine!
Stephanie DeanJun 17, 20191 minPlaying with Dolls is Good for You, Part 2Doll play can help develop a child's oral language skills. -Parents can use a doll to help kid's learn parts of the body. "Point to the d...
Stephanie DeanMay 31, 20191 minPlaying with Dolls is Good for You Part 1Playing with dolls has benefits beyond a fun time for children. Kids love to imitate their caregivers by bathing, changing, dressing, and...
Stephanie DeanMay 15, 20191 minCinnamon Annie LovesWriting my first children's book about my favorite doll was so much fun. It was also harder than I thought it would be. It took my photog...
Stephanie DeanMay 1, 20191 minCinnamon Annie Loves School.I was a elementary schoolteacher for 16 years. I taught mostly first through third graders as well as remedial math for two years. Teachi...
Stephanie DeanApr 4, 20181 minBlame It on Pinterest!When I made my first Cinnamon Annie Doll, I had no idea it would become my passion and my business. From the Beginning I was browsing the...