This was my first time to watch the Battle of Lexington and Concord Reenactment even though I live twenty minutes away. I have always wanted to watch this but it seemed to fall too close to the Boston Marathon which goes through my town. This year was different. It’s the America 250th, our Semiquincentennial, and…
WONDER WHY by Lisa Varchol Perron Book Event
Here is Wonder Why by Lisa Varchol Perron storytime book event at Molly’s Bookstore in Melrose, Massachusetts! Wonder Why by Lisa Varchol Perron, illustrated by Nic Henderson Giant sky, brightest blue, like an artist painted you. How I wonder, wonder why, why are you so blue, big sky? This is a charming picture book…
10 STEM Picture Books about Planet Earth & GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome my guest author today, Lydia Lukidis. She has a list of 10 STEM Picture Books About Planet Earth. We are giving away a copy of her newest book, Up, Up High: The Secret Poetry of Earth’s Atmosphere. To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom. —- I’m a big fan of…
Thank you to Canvas Rebel for Featuring Me
Thank you to Canvas Rebel for featuring me! The article is here. p.s. Related posts: PragmaticMom wins #1 Boston Mom Blog Thrilled to make the top spot for Top 60 Book Review by Mom Bloggers Thanks for Including Me: Mom Bloggers that will inspire you Thrilled to rank #27 on Top 50 Mom…
Talking to Your Child About Mental Health: 20 Questions Every Parent Should Ask
Talking to your child about their feelings and emotions doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, regular check-ins can help them feel safe, supported and understood, no matter what life throws at them. Whether your family is naturally chatty or quiet, building healthy conversation habits can make a big difference. If you’re wondering how to…
Carpooling, Bus Stops, & Safe Rides: TruthFinder® Can Help to Get Your Child to School Safely
School transportation presents unique safety challenges for parents navigating carpools, bus routes, and daily commutes. With millions of children relying on various forms of transportation to reach school each day, families increasingly seek tools to verify the safety of drivers and understand their neighborhoods better. Background check services like TruthFinder have emerged as resources parents…
WE SING FROM THE HEART is Carter G. Woodson Book Award Honoree!
Thank you to NCSS for this award, and congratulations to everyone on this list. I am humbled and honored to be amongst you all! NCSS established the Carter G. Woodson Book Awards for the most distinguished books appropriate for young readers that depict ethnicity in the United States. First presented in 1974, this award is…







