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.
For tens of thousands of years, community has been a critical part of human life. As a naturally social species, we rely on other people for safety, support, companionship, and many other key aspects of life. While our communities might look very different now from how they did in hunter-gatherer times, our need for those…
I have learned a lot about back pain because my husband is golfer. The golf swing puts a lot of stress on the lower back and most golfers have back issues. Back pain is hugely problematic in all areas of life. No matter how old you are, what you do or a living, what your…
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…
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…
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 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…
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,…