For some children, summer vacation is over. For others, it’s almost over. The end of summer often brings mixed emotions for both parents and children. In Michigan where I grew up, school didn’t begin until after Labor Day. I always … Continue reading →
It’s back-to-school time. Soon kids will be choosing books to read for school assignments as well as for leisure reading. Over the next few weeks, I would like to explore some things to consider when searching for great books for … Continue reading →
The sweet newborn in the picture is our grandson, Titus, who is now three-and-a-half. The children are my daughter’s and her husband’s, who are absolutely the best at integrating a new baby into the family. Since this picture, they’ve added … Continue reading →
The Internet is full of pictures of families getting ready for back-to-school. Backpacks and home school rooms are well-stocked with pencils, notebooks, markers, and rulers. There is one thing to be added to the list: books. Choosing great books for … Continue reading →
In the 1970’s summer vacation meant: staying up late, sleeping late, beach bumming, Bible camp, and eating ice cream…lots and lots of ice cream. If we were bored, our mothers would offer us plenty of chores or look over their … Continue reading →
This week I saw a library sign. Summer reading is good, but I might add that fall reading, winter reading, and summer reading are also good. In fact, I think that they are great. I think you agree with me. … Continue reading →