Take a look at the amazing story of Michael Phelps growing up with the challenges of ADHD, told from his mother's perspective. The New York Times...
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Reading to Your Child Builds Bridges Between Generations
I find that when my adult children come home for a visit they rummage through their childhood rooms looking for fun memorabilia. I had unloaded a...
Raising Strong Daughters: Get the Message through Reading
I love to find books that encourage girls to be all they can be. One series I like is Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? by Coyle, Gordon and Gordon....
Don’t Forget the People for Pretend Play
Last week I was playing with a little boy in his basement playroom. In a house of three preschool boys, this was clearly the room to move in. It had...
Encourage Your Child as an Author
One of the perks of having a website is the interesting people that I meet, responding to something that I have written. Last week I posted an...
More Fun with Dr. Seuss
In response to my post on Dr. Seuss, I got a note with some interesting facts for Dr. Seuss lovers. Do you know what book of his was the result of a...
Yes, Boys are Different From Girls
Okay, I'm going to go out on a limb and not be politically correct. Boys are different from girls. I was working with little 3 year-old Clara...
“Mamasource,” A Great Resource for New Mamas
With social networking sites becoming so popular, it's no surprise that I found one just for moms, www.mamasource.com. Take a look at the range of...
One Special Girl
I can't tell you how many times I learn a great lesson from a child--one that inspires me. Here goes. Yesterday when I was talking to a friend, she...
Children’s Poetry Builds Language
I just left a first grade class that is studying poetry. The students were filling in their poetry journal. A big heart was on each page and a line...
Vocabulary Tips for Reading to your Child
Whether you are reading to your preschooler or elementary aged child, point out the vocabulary associated with reading that will later help your...
Speech Celebrations!
Today was a day for celebrating! Domenick graduated from speech therapy after 5 years of hard work on many sound and language goals. He started when...
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