When you are a mom, there is no shortage of things to do. Your life is very busy. It can be hard to think about things outside of your home, let alone in the world at large. Still, you want to be conscientious. You want to do the right thing. Whatever your life looks like,…
Author: Pragmatic Mom
Family Weekend 2021 at Northwestern University
We visited our daughter, PickyKidPix, for Parents Weekend at Northwestern University. It’s such a beautiful campus, and even more so when the weather is nice. Several huge, sparkly buildings went up recently thanks to the generosity of the Ryan family, including a new athletic complex. Northwestern University has a highly lauded school of…
The Shortest Day of the Year Picture Books
The winter solstice happens between December 20 and 23, and it’s when the earth’s axis tilts away from the sun, making it the shortest day and longest night of the year for those living in the Northern Hemisphere. Today, the winter solstice is a reminder to honor our connection to the natural world. from The…
My 7 Favorite Picture Books from 2021
In years past, I would create book lists to predict the Caldecott and Newbery. To select books, I would read books from the library and bookstore and also research other bloggers who made similar lists. This year is different. In this “new normal” Covid year, I am taking a different approach. I started hoarding picture…
Fun and Exciting Exercise Ideas for the Whole Family
Exercise is an important aspect to remain healthy, maintain fitness, and increase lifespan. The whole family exercising improves their bond and shapes positive attitudes towards working out. Below are nine fun and exciting exercise ideas for the entire family. Swimming Swimming is one of the fun and exciting exercise ideas for the whole family. Families…
My Daughter is a Finalist at Ocean Exchange
My daughter and her team, Team Scup, will be competing as one of eight finalists invited to present at Ocean Exchange in Fort Lauderdale, FL October 24-26 2021, in front of 150 delegates from business, NGOs, academia, and government. Ocean Exchange will pay for airfare for one member of Team Scup plus a hotel room….
CHANGING THE GAME book on Twinkl!
I’m thrilled that Twinkl has featured Changing the Game: Asian Pacific American Female Athletes! The article is here. p.s. Related posts: Readers’ Favorite reviews CHANGING THE GAME: ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN FEMALE ATHLETES CHANGING THE GAME books are here! CHANGING THE GAME at Newtonville Books! CHANGING THE GAME at Multicultural Bookstore & Gifts My first…