Kids Are Heroes, Too! How Can We Help?
The catastrophic events in Japan occur…and we read about a young child who donates her allowance to help the victims. A village in Africa is without clean drinking water…and we hear about a child who...
View ArticleThree Cheers for the Red, White and Blue: A 4th of July Dessert
Happy Birthday, America…and Happy July 4th to all! Whether you are on the road or close to home, enjoy the day and stay safe! I looked through Show Me How! and found the perfect dessert to serve on...
View ArticleHelp Kids Who Are Anxious About Moving and Keep Learning Alive During the Summer
Today is Perfect Picture Book Friday where I link up with Susannah Leonard Hill’s fantastic group of picture book writers, illustrators, librarians and others who contribute a picture book review and...
View ArticleSunday Post: Water…and Some Summer Water Safety Tips for Parents
Jake at Time after Time has a Sunday Post Challenge and every week he provides a theme…this week’s theme is WATER. WATER: provides a wonderful intergenerational recreational opportunity. WATER:...
View ArticleSummer Fun Shortcut: SHOW ME HOW!
Summer Fun Shortcut: SHOW ME HOW!. Author, educator and mom Kirsten Larson, over at Creating Curious Kids, just posted a review of Show Me How! What’s really great is that several of the activities...
View ArticleSunday Post: Village…It Takes a Village to Raise a Child
Jake at Time after Time has a Sunday Post Challenge and every week he provides a theme…this week’s theme is VILLAGE. According to the dictionary, a village is a clustered human settlement or...
View ArticleSibling Rivalry and Prayers for Those Impacted by the Waldo Canyon Fire
“Mommeeeeee….Rachel pushed me!” “Mommeeeee…Brandon took that toy and I had it first!” If you grew up with brothers and/or sisters, the above scenarios probably sound familiar. If you have more than...
View ArticleSunday Post: Silence…Should Children Be Seen and Not Heard?
Jake at Time after Time has a Sunday Post Challenge and every week he provides a theme…this week’s theme is SILENCE. I’ve only “heard” true silence twice in my life…twenty-five years ago while...
View Article7 Tips for Traveling Well With Kids
Can it be? Summer is winding down! Mid-August means shopping for school clothes and supplies. But there are still plenty of families who will be taking trips…whether by car, plane, train or bus. I’m...
View ArticleHappy Book Birthday: LAKE FUN FOR YOU AND ME
It’s always a joyful day when a new book is born! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday, dear LAKE FUN FOR YOU AND ME Happy Birthday to you! I’m really thrilled to turn the...
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