PickyKidPix helped me organize my children’s books a few years ago. We made a special sticker designation for our collection of Roald Dahl books. She loved Dahl when she was in third grade and she read nearly exclusively from his books for that entire year. Grasshopper and Sensei also read quite a few Roald Dahl books,…
Author: Pragmatic Mom
Adventurous Dog Picture Book of the Day
I’m so happy that our Picture Book of the Day group is commencing again after a summer hiatus. We’ve started this week and it’s my turn today. I’ve selected three adventurous dog picture books for you today. How about you? What are your favorite dogs in children’s books? Please share! Hudson in Provence (A Paris-Chien…
Post It Notes for an Organized Back to School
There was jubilation in my house when I told my kids that I was doing a sponsored post for Post-it Brand and 3M but it quickly shifted into a battle zone. “I want the Post-it notes,” chimed my son. “I need the Post-it notes for school,” claimed PickyKidPix. “Don’t touch that package until I blog,” I…
Why Full Ride Athletic Scholarships Are Rare
My kids have been playing club sports for a few years now. When I meet parents on the sidelines (especially from other teams), I get the impression that their intensity reflects a belief that sports are a ticket to college. It could be that it’s their golden ticket into a college, but I hope it’s not…
General Mills Box Tops Gets My Kid Climbing
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of General Mills®. The opinions and text are all mine. Nothing makes our amazing Physical Education teacher, Mr. Gary Nye, at my son’s elementary school happier than to know that kids are staying physically active. He embodies a Fitness for Life philosophy. In my last…
Going to College without Visiting First
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Schick®. The opinions and text are all mine. When I went away to college thirty-two years ago, I lugged a typewriter and a suitcase to go off to a college that I had never visited before. Luckily, I had a childhood friend, Natalie, who…
10 Books for Kids Whose Best Friend Moved Away
It’s not easy when your best friend moves away. I found three picture books that might help a child in this dilemma but I’d love to add more books to this list. What am I missing? Thanks for your help! Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away by Meg Medina, illustrated by Sonia Sanchez Daniela’s best…