At my first grade parent/teacher conference, the teacher told my parents it was good that I liked to sing and dance because I would never do well in academics. What the heck did I ever do to that teacher? A harsh critique for a six year-old, even if I was struggling with a learning disability. … Continue reading Celebrate Uniqueness With Picture Book JET THE CAT (IS NOT A CAT) Debuting May 1st
I know we are starting to see the ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ or perhaps ‘the gold at the end of the rainbow’ with the pandemic right now, but these past few weeks on Covid fatigue have been hard for me. Therefore, I am definitely looking forward to a little St. Patrick’s Day fun. So here are 7 Lucky Picture Books to Share with Your Wee Lads and Lasses this St. Patrick’s Day: Continue reading 7 Lucky Picture Books to Share with Your Wee Lads and Lasses this St. Patrick’s Day (Plus a Fun Color-Sorting Activity)!
Happy New Year! And boy do I hope we are turning a corner on the challenges of 2020 as we embark on the year 2021. Honestly though, there is no way to know what the year 2021 holds for any of us. I suppose that is what makes life thrilling…and terrifying. On January 1st, 2020, … Continue reading How to Guarantee A Year of Fun Surprises for You and Your Little Ones: 12 Delightful Picture Books Debuting in 2021
For many young students winter break starts this week. Which means extra time at home with our kids. Plus, if you are in a city, either currently on lockdown due to COVID-19 or buried under a few feet of snow, you’re probably not looking to go anywhere. But being stuck inside, in this week leading … Continue reading 10 Holiday Books to Enjoy with Your Kids for Your Best Winter Break Yet
Cookies may not be always the healthiest, but they certainly are the fun-est. And after reading, A WORLD OF COOKIES FOR SANTA, and taking in festive illustrations about cookie traditions from Malawi to Alaska, we decided the Mantecaditos from Puerto Rico looked the most delicious and fun to bake. Continue reading Bake Different Cookies this Christmas with A WORLD OF COOKIES FOR SANTA
Kids are the best people to buy gifts for. They never give you a basic “thank you” after opening the gift you gave them. They are always wonderfully and hysterically honest in their reaction. And my gifts to my son, niece, and nephews over the years have been met with a range of reactions from … Continue reading How to be the Favorite Aunt/Uncle: Interactive Books to Gift this Holiday Season
After you have finished that adorable handprint turkey craft (I don’t know about you, but for me, the joy of your kid’s painted handprint never gets old), you may want to engage more in the Thanksgiving holiday with your kids. So, I have compiled a list of 10 things to read and watch with your kids … Continue reading 10 Things to Read and Watch with Your Kids for Your Most Memorable Thanksgiving Yet
I was working full time in the theatre when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, so like most theatre professionals, I was laid off. Though the extra time at home with my son has been a silver lining, finding myself overnight a stay at home mom with a toddler, has presented me with some unique and fun … Continue reading The best ‘COVID-Fatigue’ solution for parents: Your local library
As a kid, some of my fondest memories were waking up on Thanksgiving day to the smell of my dad sauteing onions, for my family’s top secret dressing recipe, and then coming downstairs to find him stuffing and sewing up our Thanksgiving turkey. Then every year, I’d settle down with my mom in front of … Continue reading Feeling Thankful: Not everything is cancelled this Thanksgiving
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