Time seemed to fly by on this particular trip downtown because we were all swept up into the drama of our newest audio adventure, The Cat of Bubastes. I heard audible sighs as we arrived at our destination and the boys realized that we would need to put the story on hold. Even Greta was […]
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Our Secret to Surviving Long Road Trips
Anyone have some long road trips planned for this summer? We don’t, but that’s only because we clocked about 60 hours in the car at the end of last year… Surviving with your sanity intact is imperative. Being ready and willing to do it again is the cherry on top. I want to share our […]
Giving away my favorite preschool resources
“Mommy, can you do something with me?” It’s a common refrain that I’m hearing these days. Instead of simply making sure my youngest doesn’t get into trouble, we’ve transitioned quite fully into the phase where she is wanting to do “real school” and participate in every tiny aspect of our days! I know I’m not […]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Read-Aloud Time
So you want to read aloud to your kids more… You understand how important that can be… Where, oh where do you start with growing those precious times of reading aloud to your kids? Here are 6 ways to cultivate your read-aloud times! 1. Keep it Short, Do it Regularly The key to making a habit […]
Why play is so powerful: Easter edition
Reading and playtime. They are two powerful forces that shape our minds and tug at our hearts. Read great books to your kids and you ignite the imagination. Encourage play and you take that imagination to a whole new level that cements learning into long-term memory. When it comes to the Easter season, I love […]
Why It’s So Vitally Important to Read-Aloud to our Kids!
Reading aloud is an honored tradition. Reading together is such a special and intimate activity that we get to do with our children. But with so many things competing for a family’s attention these days it is easy to put it on the back burner. Despite my best efforts, I’ve noticed that I tend to […]