Today’s list is all about sustainable farms, to find friends for my newest picture book, Food for the Future. What are your favorite books on sustainability and/or farms? Thanks for sharing! I’m giving away 25 copies of Food for the Future. Please fill out this form to get a copy. Children’s Books…
Category: Education
Education and parenting. Helping your child with reading, math, science and getting along with others.
Here Is Why You Should Embrace Your Hobbies
Boredom is no fun. Filling any free time with personal or work responsibilities is tempting, but getting ahead of your to-do list isn’t as rewarding as a hobby. Give your brain a break by embracing your hobbies. With some encouragement and understanding, you’ll gain a new perspective on having fun that makes life more enjoyable….
Norman Rockwell Museum: Imprinted Illustrating Race
How do you illustrate race? It’s a complicated question. How do you illustrate Latinx, for example without putting them in ethnic costumes? What about Asians? How do you depict their eyes? I noticed this challenge years ago when I ran the Read Your World celebrating Multicultural Children’s Book Day Instagram account and wanted to highlight…
How to Improve Your Chances of Landing a Great Job
Searching for a new job is a long and exhausting process. However, it is necessary, and it could turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to you. But to land a great job, you need to prepare well and improve your resume. You can start by learning a new language. The more…
We Make Our First Bonsai
I love bonsai. I found a wonderful collection of bonsai at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh when I visited there a few years ago. For my birthday, I requested a trip to a local bonsai nursery. Every year for my birthday which falls in early January, I make my husband…
World Homeschooler’s Day 2023!
I’m proud to sponsor the third annual World Homeschooler’s Day 2023! 🎉 One of the missions of World Homeschooler’s Day is to raise awareness for diversity and inclusion in the international homeschooling community, and I wholeheartedly believe in this initiative. Join in the FREE live events, including a virtual diversity and inclusion summit, online…
Factors To Consider in Choosing Student Accommodation
Student living can be difficult on top of all the big decisions you are already making. Here are the considerations you should be making. When it comes to starting university or college, many decisions need to be made, especially regarding whether you’re going to opt for living in a dormitory or living independently in your…