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.
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,…
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…
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…
If you want some quality bonding time with the moms in your life, a garden party is a fun way to get together. The last few years have been tough for many, particularly the moms of the world, and an outdoor party is a great option. Here are some ideas to help you get the…
It’s challenging to balance when to help and when to let go with it comes to parenting teenagers. In the casement of employment, when should you help your teen and what kind of help do they need (and actually want)? Research Their Career Choice It seems too young to expect teenagers a choose a career…
Most teenagers don’t know what they want to be when they grow up and that’s ok. Many adults are trying to figure that out as well. Sometimes, the process of elimination helps — what don’t I want to be when I grow up?! The American dream for many is to run their own business and…