Selling Your Kids On Story Time: Practical Tips For Raising Readers
Its tough for kids to say goodbye to the excitement of the day, so falling asleep can be so much sweeter with a parent at their side, reading their favorite bedtime story.- Dr. Barry Zuckerman, Chief of Pediatrics, Boston Medical Center and Co-Founder of Reach Out and Read
Seven Ways to Give our Kids the Right Gifts for Their Future
A little girl . . . was in a drawing lesson. She was six, and she was at the back, drawing, and the teacher said this girl hardly ever paid attention, and in this drawing lesson, she did. The teacher was fascinated. She went over to her, and she said, “What are you drawing?” And the girl said, “I'm drawing…
10 “No Drama” Holiday Rules for New Mamas
“A lovely thing about Christmas is that its compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together.” – Garrison Keillor New moms have plenty to celebrate during the holiday season with a new baby at home. But its also the most hectic hustle-bustle time of year.
You Are More Powerful Than You Think
Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women. – Maya Angelou In these changing times, it’s good to remember the long view. Making history isn’t easy, but be assured: Women are making history. Kamala Harris became California’s first female Attorney General. Catherine…
Fairy Tales Where Different Is Powerful
If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales. –Albert Einstein What are your favorite childhood memories? In our family, we built forts and rockets to the stars, wrote plays and danced in our own musicals, and spent a…