Summer is in full swing! The temperatures are rising, longer days mean more time outdoors and students everywhere are hanging up their backpacks as an adieu to the days of waking up early for school. Summer camps, baseball, swimming classes are now on a weekly rotation, and if your kids are anything like mine you… Read more
In honor of Read Across America Week, I’m going to share my favorite guilty pleasure purchase with you. Any guesses? Nope, not shoes. I’m a two-pairs-should-do-it kind of gal. Not purses, not makeup, occasionally nail polish, and maybe a kitchen gadget here or there. But do you wanna know what really sucks me in? What… Read more
February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Teaching children about Black History Month and the many important contributions and accomplishments of African Americans can be done through the art of storytime! From the time children begin to develop… Read more
“Mommy, tonight is my turn to pick the book, right?” he says. “Yes, it is Shane, and I’m so excited to see what you picked for us to read tonight.” As my son runs to his room, our family gathers together in the living room by the fireplace with warm blankets and hot chocolate. Shane… Read more
