I was thrilled to join Dr. Corey Emanuel for the inaugural “Tough Talk Tuesday” at World Explorers Group. Our topic: Creating a Diverse & Inclusive Family Library. Go here for the Webinar recording. Evaluating Your Family Library from Dr. Corey Emanuel Children’s books inform the formation of identity and can help young children appreciate people…
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.
The Importance of Mother’s Day
Human society values the mother-child relationship, and Mother’s Day is celebrated worldwide to commemorate the hardships of motherhood. Kids come up with Funny Mother’s Day Gift Ideas and to make their moms laugh on this beautiful occasion. Keep reading to find the psychological significance of Mother’s Day. The Sense Of Connection The bond of a…
5 Simple Tips to Manage Your Money as a Parent
Raising a family seemed more simple in the past. It was just the way things were back then. No matter what their professions, it seemed like people back then were to be able to raise and support a family as part of regular life. The modern world is much different. With easy access to the…
Visiting the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago
Our family loves a good aquarium. My husband grew up in Monterey so our kids visited the spectacular Monterey Bay Aquarium that is so much better than the Boston Aquarium. When we are on vacation in a large city, the aquarium will rank higher than the art museum though we try to do both. When…
Visiting Carnegie Mellon University and seeing my father’s doppelgänger
This statue caught my eye when I was visiting Carnegie Mellon University with my daughter. The man looked like my father! I had to learn more. Mao Yisheng was a famous engineer and first Ph.D. recipient at Carnegie Mellon University. Mao came to Pittsburgh, a city of bridges, to learn about bridge construction for his…
8 Tips for Teaching Your Kids Financial Responsibility
It’s strange but personal finance is not often taught in school which means we, as parents, need to teach our kids how to handle money when they get out of school and into the real world. Let’s be honest, many of us are still trying to figure this out ourselves, so teaching our kids these…
How to Deal With 4-Month Sleep Regression
Remember to always stay flexible and keep calm. Sleep regressions are a natural phenomenon for every baby! If all else fails, give a little more love and go with the flow. How to Deal With 4-Month Sleep Regression The 4-month sleep regression, something we never think about happening until it does. But what exactly is…