It’s hard not to fall in love with Georgetown University because the college is spectacularly beautiful. For anyone interested in studying government or international relations, it’s a no-brainer to aspire to study here. But if you are NOT interested in politics or foreign affairs, then this school might feel like a wasted opportunity akin to…
Author: Pragmatic Mom
Asian Culture and KidLit Series: Our connection to 2020 Tokyo Olympics
This is Andrea Wang’s and my fifth installment of our Asian Culture Series. Today, we are talking about Asians and sports. We are exploring our connections to sumo, Nissin Sports, and keeping girls in sports! And, as karma would have it, all of this points towards the 2020 Tokyo Olympics… We are also giving away…
Newly Released! How To Coach Girls eBook with 3 Bonus Chapters!
Great little book – just nails it in terms of content – no fluff. If you are a coach of Girls you should read this and if you are a male coach of girls read this twice. Frank J. Kelly Alison and I are releasing an eBook version of How To Coach Girls with three…
My Kids Try Eritrean Food for the First Time
For Mother’s Day, I wanted my family to try Ethiopian food again because we all really enjoyed it when I made everyone try it for my birthday in January. Addis Red Sea was our first Ethiopian restaurant. My husband and I used to live in the South End in Boston and it was walking distance…
Erin Dionne Secrets of a Fangirl Book Launch & Show Don’t Tell
I was struggling to understand the writing axiom “show, don’t tell.” I read blog post after blog post but I still didn’t get it. That is until I took Erin Dionne’s Show Don’t Tell class at the New England SCBWI. I want to share some of her pearls of wisdom: Show Don’t Tell is experiencing…
10 Oceanography Books for Kids
Does your child love the ocean? Read these oceanography books for kids, with ocean themed stories and educational resources! Please welcome my guest author today, Dr. Laura Gehl, with her list of oceanography books for kids. We are giving away 3 signed copies of Baby Oceanographer. To enter to win, please fill out the Rafflecopter…
How to Deal with a Car Accident as a Parent
Getting into a car accident is never pleasant, but it’s even worse when you have children. Now not only are you concerned with your child’s well-being, but you have to handle all the stuff that comes with a car accident while also taking care of your children. When this happens, it can all become a…







