I went to my local library and checked out every book I could find about Thanksgiving. I got about 20 books, but these four were the standouts. Have you read any of these? … [Read More...]
What You May Have Missed
Boundaries and Explosions
I have 3 children, and my oldest is 5. He's my only boy, and I lovingly refer to him as our "experimental child" because every stage he goes through is new for all of us. Every technique, "hack", or … [Read More...]
The Big Snow
You know that feeling of reverential hush when you wake up to fresh snowfall? The Big Snow by Berta and Elmer Hader captures this perfectly. A Caldecott winner, this book conveys the quiet majesty and … [Read More...]
I Almost Wished My Son Away
A few weeks ago, I took my son to the playground. He is 2 years old and quite independent and rowdy when he's comfortable in his surroundings. We've been to this playground a few times, so I figured … [Read More...]