International Book Giving Day is giving out lovely bookplates and bookmarks to celebrate a day of book giving coming up February 14th. It’s another way to celebrate Valentine’s Day and literacy! International Book Giving Day on February 14th! For those of you unfamiliar with the holiday, International Book Giving Day is a day dedicated to getting…
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 Son’s 4th Grade Reading List
I’m trying to keep track of my son’s 4th Grade reading log because if I don’t write it down, I forget what he read and at what age. I’m hoping that the books that appeal to him — he has a very narrow range of book genres he likes — with help other parents find books for…
How to be a More Involved Parent
How to be a More Involved Parent Sometimes it can be difficult to strike a healthy balance between the different areas of your life. Whenever something is urgent, everything else takes a back seat until the issue is resolved. But a happy and successful life requires more than just putting out fires, it requires proactive involvement in…
Helping Women in Haiti Rebuild Their Lives
Please welcome my work friend Jeradina today. She is guest posting on a cause that is near and dear to her heart: helping women in Haiti rebuild their lives through an organization called Trades of Hope. ———— Monday, January 12th marks the 5th anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti. When the disaster struck many of…
Facing Fear at Fifty
I grew up in a culture of fear. I’m not sure if it’s because my mother’s life turned upside down when she was forced to leave her home during WWII for simply being Japanese American and living in San Francisco or if it’s because she’s a tiny woman at 4 feet 11 inches. Or if…
Our 25 Random Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar
First of all, I have to say that December is a crazy busy month to attempt to complete 25 Random Acts of Kindness for our family. We are busy and stressed out and giving back isn’t top of mind. Which is why this is so good for us! It’s almost easier to do an Act…
Flu Season Science for Kids
PickyKidPix 7th grade science started off with microbes and how the immune system works. Despite this information, she still doesn’t understand why she needs to get an annual flu shot. I found some great videos and a picture book to help kids understand Flu Season Science! PickyKidPix’s 7th Grade Science Unit on Micro Organisms. How do…