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…
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.
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…
SAY HER NAME March Boston organized by Black Lives Matter
My neighbor invited me and my daughters to join her and her daughter at the Say Her Name March in Boston on the 4th of July. Group organizers said the rally for Breonna Taylor, Riah Milton, Oluwatoyin Salah, Marielle Franco, Tseshego Fatso Pule, Christine Ricketts, and Bobby Jean Graham and other Black women who have…
Multicultural Children’s Book Day FLASH SALE!
Can you believe our 8th event is coming up?! Our Multicultural Children’s Book Day online and offline celebration occurs on the last Friday of January. We will be celebrating next on January 29, 2021! We are currently holding a Flash Sale for sponsorships. If you are a diverse children’s book author or publisher, go here…
Exotic Fruit Challenge: Cherimoya (Take 2)
My 14-year-old son’s Exotic Fruit Challenge: Cherimoya (Take 2, fresh from the Farmers’ Market!). The first time we all tried Cherimoya, we were not fans. MaryAnne of Mama Smiles suggested that our fruit, being imported, might not have been at its peak ripeness. She was right! When we tried it again, this time from a…







