What we are thankful for on Thanksgiving and 21 days of gratitude! Also Thanksgiving books for kids that transport kids back to the time when the Pilgrims came over on the Mayflower and landed in the New World.
Life in Afghanistan for Girls
What is life for an Afghan girl like today in Afghanistan? Deborah Ellis’ Parvana series opens our eyes and our hearts. And perhaps even our wallets.
Charities for Kids to Support
Can you teach children to care about those less fortunate? If you are teaching your kids financial literacy with Spend, Save, Donate, the holidays are a great time to visit the Donate portion. I have a list of worthy non-profits that kids can relate to and invite you to suggest more.
My Son’s Hopes and Dreams for 2nd Grade
Advice sought for my 2nd grade son with neat handwriting but an awkward pencil grip.
Gift Guide: Best Blocks for Creative Play
Best blocks and play structures for open ended creative play.
Hurricane Sandy Boston
Hurricane Sandy gave Boston a glancing blow but we fared pretty well compared to those further south. Here’s how we spent the day with Hurricane Sandy.
Car Seat Safety
How to Properly Install a Car Seat Here are two links to make sure that your most precious cargo of all is safe. While installing and using child safety seats may appear to be easy enough, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has estimated that close to 3 out of 4 parents do not properly use child…