Life expectancy has increased over the past few decades, and individuals over the age of 65 (senior citizens) are living healthier lives and working past retirement age. However, this doesn’t mean that they won’t slow down and possibly require extra care. Because of this reality, many middle-aged adults are wondering about the future care of…
Highlights from 2022 USBBY in Nashville
I met with Ellen Myrick of Publisher Spotlight as part of my outreach for Multicultural Children’s Book Day and she was one of the organizers of USBBY. I wasn’t familiar with USBBY but when she said that Jacqueline Woodson, Linda Sue Park, and Yuyi Morales would be speaking, I was all in! USBBY is the…
Safe Dating Tips for Teens and Parents
Being a parent to a teenager can be challenging, but it can reach an entirely new level when they start showing an interest in dating. While you might not want to stop them from meeting new people and finding out how precious love can be, you likely want to keep them safe and prevent heartbreak….
Tips for Preparing Children for a New Sibling
Finding out you’re pregnant is a moment full of many emotions whether it’s planned or not. Most individuals have many emotions running through their minds from excitement to fear. If you already have a child, you will have to spend time helping them get used to the idea of having a new sibling. Some kids…
6 Korean American Picture Books
Please welcome my guest author today, Hope Lim with her newest picture book, Mommy’s Hometown. Hope has a list that is personal, a group of Korean American picture book creators that have inspired her along her own author journey. We are also giving away a signed copy of Mommy’s Hometown. To enter, please use…
Tips to Teach Kids How to Care for Plants and Flowers
Garden designs and seed packs emerge when the earth melts, and the first tulips bloom. Children are drawn to gardening tools like gloves, buckets, shovels, and watering cans, like bees to honey. Gardening is not only a likable hobby for children, but it is also a wholesome and valuable educational tool. Plant care may teach…
Inspiring Children’s Books About Careers
Asking kids what they want to be when they grow up has become an age-old question. If you want to think big, this question is an excellent one to ask! A number of answers can be discovered, including some genuinely interesting and inspiring books for kids about careers. In addition to the important lessons for…







