Libraries are usually found in large institutions such as universities or public buildings. In some buildings, there are hundreds of books on a single floor, and in others, there are thousands of books across multiple floors. Home libraries are different from regular libraries. In this case, it’s less about an abundance of books and more…
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.
What To Do If Your Child Is Struggling
The last few years have been really hard on our kids no matter their age. For all too many of them, it can feel like everything is up in the air which can be a combination of scary and stressful. Our kids may not have figured out how to express these big feelings in a…
How To Talk to Your Children About a Loved One’s Health
Health issues can pop up at any time, in anyone, and for a huge number of reasons. Learning that a loved one is going through any kind of health issue can be frightening for adults, and a confusing, stressful, and frustrating time. Children who are put in the position of understanding that something is wrong…
Tips for Encouraging Your Child to Eat Healthy
Over the last two decades, obesity in children in the United States has continued to increase. With the emergence of COVID-19, concerns about obesity have tripled as well, as at one point 61% of teenagers that were admitted to the hospital with COVID symptoms were fighting obesity. That’s why it’s more important than ever to…
3 Smart Steps for Moms Facing a Health Crisis
It’s overwhelming if your doctor says you have a serious illness and need surgery as soon as possible, especially if you have a busy job and kids. When you’re feeling the pressure of being a key player in your organization and raising little ones, it’s difficult to pivot, focusing only on taking care of yourself….
Five Products That Will Make Your Home More Environmentally Friendly
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,…
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…