Summer will soon be over. A trip to the store reminded me this past week. The store shelves were already fully stocked with school supplies. It’s so fun to pick our favorite items among all those brilliant colors. We think of it as a right of passage—a way to get our school year off to … More School Supplies Field Trip
My new friend, Heidi Casper, wrote today’s Guest Post. Heidi is a children’s writer currently working on her middle grade novel (for 8-12 year olds). The story features children of an army dad. Traveling, and everything that goes along with it, can be a challenge. However, traveling with pets can be downright daunting for both … More Traveling with Pets
Think back to your favorite childhood memories. How many of them have to do with your parents doing something spontaneous? Perhaps they suddenly called you to the car for a quick drive. Maybe you took an unexpected trip to the park, or a friend’s house, or maybe you heard, “Let’s go for ice cream.” Yum. … More Prepare to Be Spontaneous
This week continues the Stay-Cation theme to provide ideas for those who cannot take an extended family vacation. For information regarding Stay-Cation please check archives. What can a book do for you this summer? A book can… …bring closeness between you and your children as you read together. …bridge age differences among your children. …give you … More What Books Can Do
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