Do your children or grandchildren know how special they are? Here’s an idea to help them understand… 1. First, mix up a batch of homemade play-dough. (see recipe below) 2. Second, play together! And somewhere along the way… 3. Share … Continue reading →
It’s good to check out an author’s website with your child to see if it includes activities to print. It extends the life of the book and helps you to use books that teach values longer. Children recall more when … Continue reading →
When Parson is sick and the usual Christmas Eve Service is cancelled, Mouse must find a way to signal the villagers and bring Christmas spirit to his little town. Mouse never gives up hope as he prepares the nativity … Continue reading →
A few weeks ago I was staying with my son and daughter-in-law to help care for my almost three-year-old grandson who had just become a big brother. We played with his train set, built sky scrapers with Duplos, and created … Continue reading →
Fear is part of the human condition. It starts early and can last a lifetime. So, how can we, as parents and grandparents, deal with fear when it manifests in the lives of our children and grandchildren?
Continue reading →Love is Kind, the newly released picture book from best-selling author Laura Sassi, tells the endearing tale of Little Owl, who sets out to buy a box of chocolates for his grammy. But what should be a simple task turns out to be … Continue reading →