As the world finds itself gripped in the worst pandemic in a century, schools are increasingly shutting down to prevent the spread of the virus and prevent endangering the lives of children, teachers, and parents. This means more and more parents are starting to homeschool their students or have been forced to homeschool them due…
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.
My Husband and Daughter Place 3rd in Golf Tournament
My husband and middle daughter placed third in the Forward Division of the Mass Golf’s Father Daughter tournament. This is the second time that they competed together. A good time was had by all! John Dias and Callie Dias, of Renaissance, finished runner-up at 11-over 83, while Tai Lee and Ali Lee, of Granite Links Golf Club were two…
My Plan to Do Less
Peter Bregman lost his father and it made him feel a little lost. And even more so in the midst of a pandemic, economic collapse, and racial injustice. He writes about this in an article in Harvard Business Review: Let Yourself Be Unproductive. At Least for a Little While. I can relate to him. I…
10 Children’s Books about the COVID-19 Pandemic
Please welcome Dr. Erin King-Mullins of the Corona-Mamas.com blog today. She’s a surgeon from Atlanta, Georgia, as well as a new mom. Her blog addresses two pandemics: COVID-19 & Racism. I’m thrilled to have her today with helpful children’s books to understand the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: Bereavement/Death Picture Book Picture Book on Expressing Emotions Anxiety…
Gone Fishin’
I’ve been feeling a little burnt out so I’m taking August off. I may post a few posts since I have some guest posts that I need to get up, but otherwise, I’ll see you in the fall! Follow PragmaticMom’s board Multicultural Books for Kids on Pinterest. Follow PragmaticMom’s board Children’s Book Activities on…
What to Do When a Pipe Bursts
Burst pipes and large leaks are truly the nightmare scenario for any homeowner. It can be incredibly costly to fix both the pipes themselves and the damage the water caused to the rest of your house. While there is no way to completely prevent burst pipes from happening, there are ways to mitigate the damage…
How to Make Family Vacations More Educational
The first word that comes to mind when talking about vacations is “fun”, especially for children. Kids want to feel totally free on vacations and have as much fun as possible. Parents usually want rest and relaxation on family vacations, but they also need some entertainment. But there is also a way to combine fun…







