I love Jenny Brown‘s collage classes. I believe this is my fourth class with her! This was a fun and full day at the Hudson Chatham Winery, a connection she made while creating art daily before work at Tatte in Back Bay, Boston. In this art and wine experience, we had two art sessions,…
Category: Parenting
My blog covers education and children’s books. When I cover parenting issues, it usually contains book recommendations. Parenting topics include academic subjects, summer learning, bullying, special needs, fitness and more.
5 Effective Ways to Calm Your Pet During a Vet Visit
A trip to the vet often creates tension for pets and their owners. Strange smells, new faces, and unfamiliar spaces can make even the calmest animal uneasy. It helps to understand that a few simple actions can ease this stress and make the visit smoother for everyone involved. Learning how to calm a pet before…
Read Your World Giving Tuesday Fundraiser is LIVE today!
This year, Read Your World’s Giving Tuesday will support a Title 1 Elementary School in Waltham, MA. Imagine an elementary school that can’t have a book fair simply because the students are low income. Research has shown that owning books, especially books that reflect the reader, improves literacy rates. Our fundraiser will donate over 500…
Boston Marathon 2025 in Newton MA
This year, I was determined to watch all the leaders of the Boston Marathon as they passed through my town, infamous for Heartbreak Hill. I always missed the wheelchair leaders because they are so fast, but I find them the most compelling of the racers. I told my son that it was interesting to watch…
The Pressure Cooker Generation: When Academic Anxiety Starts in Middle School
Middle school used to be about finding your locker, joining clubs, and figuring out who you are. Today, it’s become a high-stakes launching pad where twelve-year-olds already worry about college applications and career paths. The pressure is building earlier than ever, and many students are cracking under the weight of expectations that would challenge adults….
Best Pediatric Orthopedic Specialists in 3 U.S. States
In This Article What to Look for in a Pediatric Orthopedic Specialist Best Pediatric Orthopedic Specialist in Houston — Fondren Orthopedic Group Best Pediatric Orthopedic Specialist in Los Angeles — Los Angeles Pediatric Orthopaedics Best Pediatric Orthopedic Specialist in Chicago — Windy City Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Comparing the Top Pediatric Orthopedic Specialists/a> Methodology Frequently…
How Childhood Dental Checkups Create Healthier, More Confident Teens
Most parents understand the importance of protecting their dental health, and it’s important to pass that knowledge down to their kids. Not my father, though. He was an immigrant from China and thought that dental checkups with no cavities were a rip-off. Needless to say, our lack of regular dental checkups meant that we ended…







