My dentist is a practice started by a husband and wife, both dentists who graduated from Tufts Dental School. Ever since Covid lockdown, they said that it’s been tough to hire dental hygienists and assistants. For return-to-work parents, this might be a good option to consider. It’s also a career path that is safe from…
10 Children’s Books on Architects and Architecture + 5 Signed Picture Book GIVEAWAY!
Thank you to my guest author today, Lori Apfel Cardeli, AIA, NCARB, with her list of 10 children’s books on Architecture, Identity, and Storytelling: Children’s Books That Build More Than Buildings! We are giving away five (5) signed copies of The Glass Pyramid. To enter, please leave a comment. — Architecture is often taught through famous…
What Celebrities’ Favorite Pizza Toppings Can Teach Us About Getting Kids to Eat Healthier
Many fathers and mothers struggle with dealing with picky-eating kids, and something as fun and customizable as pizza is no exception. Despite having options, you might wonder why your child prefers plain cheese or pepperoni rather than trying new options. Fortunately, you can use relatable examples from celebrities to motivate your little one to try…
Harvard Alain Locke Gallery of African and African American Art
This Harvard museum used to be called the Cooper Gallery, but now, after a generous donor stepped up, it is renamed the Alain Locke Gallery of African and African American Art. It’s located in Harvard Square, but it seems like this jewel of a museum is under the radar. I hope you enjoy the works…
Teaching Kids to Eat Healthy Without the Mealtime Battles
If dinners at home feel like a daily negotiation, there is good news: the tension usually says more about routines and expectations than it does about your child. Kids are wired to test boundaries, protect familiar foods, and move on quickly when meals turn into a power struggle. Research for this article pulled together practical…
How Playground Equipment Encourages Physical Activity and Motor Skills
Playgrounds continue to be vital elements for child development. Serving as unique play spaces, playgrounds promote exercise while encouraging creativity, imagination, cooperation, and conflict resolution. Playground time is much more than just a recess break or an opportunity for children to release pent-up energy. It’s an opportunity for kids to grow from a physical health…
Barbed Wire Between Us included in Sneak Peek list of Poetry for Young People 2026
Thank you to Poetry for Children for including Barbed Wire Between Us in Sneak Peek list of Poetry for Young People 2026! Here is the list: Sneak Peek list of Poetry for Young People 2026 Adjoa, Delali. 2026. The Free Verse Society. Peachtree Teen. Alexander, Kwame. 2026. The Mighty Macy. Ill. by Kitt Thomas. Little, Brown. Arango,…







