I’m a big fan of search and picture riddles and being the influential mom that I am (in my own family at least!) I’ve managed to pass that on to my kids.  So, we were very happy to accept a review copy of the latest edition of I Spy A to Z – A book [...]

Obama’s Historic Journey is one that took our family by surprise.  I must admit I was reluctant to get too excited around the kids during the elction.  I was concerned they would be too disappointed if the outcome was against Obama.   Like much of the country, we were watching a lot of news coverage at the time and [...]

Feeling left out is not a good feeling.  Being part of a group can really help kids’ self esteem, so when they are not included it really hurts.  Adults often feel they need to provide the solution to the problem but Dudley’s Solo makes it clear that kids can come up with their own great ideas. I [...]

Thoughts on Journal Buddies by Jill Schoenberg What I like about you?!  The most important job as a parent is to give your child a feeling of self worth.  Kids need to know they’re worth the trouble and that parents don’t expect everything to go right all of the time.  Kids pick up on that [...]