Read these middle grade books about immigrant families! These chapter books about immigration shed light on life for many of our kids. I met Laura Shovan through social media and I got to know her when she included me in creating an NCTE proposal for a sports-related panel. I had read her first book, a…
I’ve been feeling a little burnt out so I’m taking August off. I may post a few posts since I have some guest posts that I need to get up, but otherwise, I’ll see you in the fall! Follow PragmaticMom’s board Multicultural Books for Kids on Pinterest. Follow PragmaticMom’s board Children’s Book Activities on…
In all things, there is a silver lining. My mother’s funeral was an opportunity to see my old art teacher and his wife, Ed and Linda Buttwinick. Many decades ago, after getting kicked out of a company that I started (Mizanne GolfWear), my business school mentor at UCLA suggested that I take an art class…
Burst pipes and large leaks are truly the nightmare scenario for any homeowner. It can be incredibly costly to fix both the pipes themselves and the damage the water caused to the rest of your house. While there is no way to completely prevent burst pipes from happening, there are ways to mitigate the damage…
My neighbors and I are enjoying watching a Red-tailed Hawk family grow up. There are two baby chicks who are now fully-fledged teenagers with keys to the car. They can be seen swooping around from tree to tree and they are a raucous bunch; noisy, playful, and fun! Their arrival this spring has made birdwatchers…
I was inspired to make my own Zine after watching this video. This dad made Zines to put in his son’s lunch box. How To Make a Zine from a Single Piece of Paper (for lunch box notes) He references this book on how to make a Zine: I watched Little Furry Peach…
My company, Aquent, hires students through the Northeastern University co-op program for internships, with many going on to work for my company after they graduate. It’s proof positive that the Northeastern University model of experiential learning works! Students get both academic and [long-term] internship opportunities that form the foundation of a success job search upon…