Educations Matters: Diverse Children's Book Reviews
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.
Earth Day is coming up on April 22, 2022, and to celebrate I’ve partnered with Barefoot Books to do a huge Planet Protector giveaway. Our giveaway includes books, activity cards, and a sticker activity book about renewable energy and natural resources. In addition, the giveaway includes a tote bag made from recycled water bottles, a…
Freezing winter temperatures mean bundling up. We dress our children in warm winter coats, boots, hats, and gloves but often neglect the comfort of our pets who also feel the bite of chilly weather. When taking your dog out for its daily walk, it’s important to protect them from the elements, especially in the winter…
We are not taught to be parents. Some adopt the experience of past generations (which, unfortunately, is not always successful), and some act intuitively, focusing on their feelings. But this is not enough to comprehend the whole world, which fits into a tiny man. Here is a selection useful for each parent. These are some…
My 14-year-old son’s Exotic Fruit Challenge: Mamey Sapote. We were able to get our kids and their friends to try exotic fruit that we bought at a Farmer’s Market in Old Koloa Town on Kauai, Hawaii. Mamey sapote is a large and highly ornamental evergreen tree that can reach a height of 15 to 45…
There is no getting around it: Life is not fair. We all learn that at around age 4. Stuff just keeps happening to you that doesn’t feel right. Most children with the ability to speak can likely rattle off a litany of things that aren’t fair. Furthermore, they are going to be right about most…