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.
Parenting is a journey filled with heartwarming and happy moments, but there are also times when there are challenging conversations. Those discussions that touch on sensitive topics or complex issues require a unique approach to ensure open lines of communication and understanding. Consider the following techniques to help you properly have difficult conversations with your…
There will come a time when you need to renovate your home, whether for a new member of your growing family or when ordinary day-to-day tasks become challenging. Renovation is a way to enhance your home for everyone in the family. Here are seven tips for any parent looking to improve their home with their…
Our trip to visit an oyster farm in Duxbury, MA turned into Food for the Future. Not all my kids were able to attend that experience so when we were on the Big Island of Hawaii, I made sure to visit the abalone farm tour there. It wasn’t the same experience as we did take…
When the family’s primary breadwinner passes away due to an unfortunate accident or an illness, the financial repercussions on the dependents can be overwhelming. Circumstances like this make insurance a necessity. The beneficiaries can use the death benefit to pay for living expenses. If you’re considering getting insurance to build a financial safety net, here…
It was a morning of good luck! First, we got the best parking spot even though we were told repeatedly that the parking lot in Carson Beach is small and will be completely full of the volunteers running the event. Second, the rain held off until our event was long over. Finally, we did not…
I met Hai Ahn Vu through the Families Embracing Diversity Conference when she interviewed me. We talked about representation and how important it is for children to see themselves reflected back both in books AND toys. Today she is sharing some of her favorite diverse Asian-themed toys, including her own Vietnamese-themed quiet books. What are…
My company, Aquent, set up Earth Day events for our employees and talent in several locations across the United States. The Boston area event was an Earth Day Clean Up at Nahant Beach. At first glance, the beach seemed pretty clean. There weren’t any visible signs of litter, but Lucy, who grew up in Nahant,…