My daughter, referred to as Grasshopper and Sensei in my blog, won the BlueGreen Innovation Challenge with her team of Industrial Designers from Rhode Island School of Design and Mechanical Engineer from M.I.T. They were written up by RISD! Students Propose Real-World Design Solutions Industrial Design students offer innovative ideas for supporting sustainability in Rhode…
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.
Great Ways to Encourage Your Kids to Exercise
Exercise can be fun! In the age of video games and digital worlds, getting kids to feel excited about exercise can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. If you want to get your kids to exercise, here are some tips to consider. Set An Example If your kids notice you exercising, and that you are…
Great Items to Take on a Family Trip
Getting out of the house and enjoying some time together as a family is important and something you should aim to do as often as possible. So, when you are planning to take a little family trip together, there are a few things that you should be thinking of taking. Food for the Family An…
I’m on Living Your Greatness Podcast with Ben Mumme
I’m thrilled to be on Living Your Greatness Podcast with Ben Mumme. #35 Mia Wenjen: A Mom Entrepreneur Celebrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion With Authors of Color Mia is passionate about parenting, education, and children’s books and writes about these topics at PragmaticMom.com. Mia graduated from Harvard College cum laude in history and science in…
The Value of Self-Care for a Busy Mom
Moms have a unique set of traits and skills that make them truly remarkable human beings. The responsibility of taking care of a child often demands this to be the case, and unfortunately, it can be too easy for the busiest parents to forget about their own wellbeing in the process. Self-care is extremely important,…
Sumo Joe on The Children’s Book Podcast with Matthew Winner
Thank you so much to Matthew Winner for having us on The Children’s Book Podcast: Mia Wenjen and Nat Iwata share SUMO JOE on The Children’s Book Podcast. “SUMO JOE is a story told in rhyme about a boy and his friends upholding a centuries-old tradition considered through a modern lens. It’s the first picture…
Designing the Perfect Kid’s Room
If you are lucky enough to be waiting to introduce another wonderful child into the world, or you simply wish to update your kid’s bedroom to give it a modern twist, engaging your inner design expert can be exciting. A child’s bedroom should be a place of comfort, safety, enjoyment, and happiness, factors that are…