My kids have found sports to be their passion. I spend my weekends walking golf courses or standing on pool decks at swim meets. I never imagined that I would be the sports mom, mainly because I was so terrible at all sports. But my girls are much more athletic than I ever was. TheyRead more
As Independence Day approaches, I wanted to honor some of the revolutionary women who helped shape our nation and changed the course of history. This is a celebration of the many women who played a role in the birth of our nation. They Called Her Molly Pitcher Founding Mothers Independent Dames Sybil Ludington: Revolutionary WarRead more
Do your kids love series? My kids love nothing more than discovering a new favorite book and then learning that it’s the beginning of a wonderful series. They curl up with each sequel as if they are old friends. Whenever they finish a book, they always ask, “Mom, are there more?” I absolutely love helpingRead more
I would like to announce to the world that my son is a reader. He reads voraciously – when he’s not listening to audiobooks that is. His new question for me is either, “Can I have a new book?” or “Can I have a new audiobook?” I can’t keep enough stories in our house toRead more
I have a new reader in my house! Hooray! Child #4 is now an emerging reader and her reading ability has started to take off this school year. I cannot supply her with enough books to read. And I LOVE that I’m having this problem. If you have an emerging reader who is ready forRead more
My son, while not reading very well independently, loves to be read to. I spend much of my time reading aloud to him. I hope my efforts will give him a love of stories and of books that will encourage him to keep learning to read. Here are some of the booksRead more