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I have had several relatives who suffered from both a mental disorder coupled with drug misuse. It can be very challenging for their loved ones to know what to do and how to best respond. Here is some helpful research and resources. Dual diagnosis implies someone who suffers from both a mental disorder and a…
My son’s 12 grade art exhibit included a case of his work for being an Art Major for four years. His self-portrait was also on display in his art classroom. This was his first attempt at using oil paint. He’s also painting a two-panel mural. I include his beleaguered Danny Davito drawing which was rejected…
My husband’s college roommate, Michael Castillo, is visiting us here in Boston. He’s the head pro for The Plantation Course on Kapalua, a resort in Maui. The fires have been devastating and it’s not always clear what is the best way to help those affected. I talked to Michael for ideas. The first, and most…
I was thrilled to get the opportunity to speak at the ALA Conference 2023 on the Diversity in Publishing stage for Food for the Future. My topic was Sustainable Values in Children’s Books. While only a handful of people attended, the CEO of Barefoot Books, Nancy Traversy, recorded it for me. That’s the extra mile…
This year’s Read Your World’s Classroom Kit is on Climate Change and Environment Justice. But what exactly does that mean? I am using this book list to explore this topic with 44 Children’s Books on Climate Change and Environmental Justice. Are they the same or different? What Is Climate Change and Global Warming? The…
Josh Funk kindly offered to do a book event with me so for my book launch for Food for the Future, I scheduled a Storytime at Hummingbird Books, a new independent bookstore in Chestnut Hill/Newton MA, near where I live. Because Food for the Future came out on May 23, 2023, the closest weekend landed…
Juggling household chores, meals, and kids’ emotional needs leaves little time for self-care or personal pursuits. But part-time daycare like the World Kids School, is a growing trend giving stay-at-home parents a lifeline and enriching their kids’ lives. Take a closer look at how part-time daycare can benefit both parents and kids while staying at…