Star Wars: The Force Awakens Coloring and Activities Sheets
It’s almost here! We get to travel to a galaxy far, far away when STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS finally opens in theaters 2 weeks from today, but who’s counting? Well, actually, millions of us are counting down until we get to find out what happened after Return of the Jedi. The Episode VII story will […]
Helping children struggling with grief: Expert advice on what to look for and what to say
Grieving the loss of a loved one is an incredibly tough but important process, no matter how old you are, but it can be especially challenging for children and for the adults who care about them. Children and adults grieve differently, and I’m grateful that Julianne Neely, MSW, LCSW, an expert in pediatric mental health […]
Super simple cookie recipe makes it easy to #BakeInTheFun
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BakeInTheFun #CollectiveBias I love making holiday treats with my daughter because it gives us both fun, quality time together in the kitchen and the resulting treats give our kids a reason to stick around the house and be […]
Double your impact this Giving Tuesday with a donation to No Kid Hungry
Black Friday has come and gone. Cyber Monday is half over. These days dedicated to getting your holiday shopping season off to a quick start, but we wouldn’t tackle such a project on an empty stomach. They all happen after we’ve stuffed ourselves silly on Thanksgiving, right? What I’m most excited about this year, though […]
Facts about Elf on the Shelf
Elf on the Shelf has pretty much taken over the holiday world in a relatively short amount of time. Ten years ago, he was pretty much unheard of. Now, the elf is everywhere. Wondering what the scoop is? Here are some facts about Elf on the Shelf. First, though, what is Elf on the Shelf? […]
Traveling for the holidays? Tips to keep kids learning from the authors of Raising a Rock-Star Reader
Whether you’re headed over the river or through the woods this Thanksgiving, holiday travel can present some great oppportunities to develop your kids’ reading skills through playing some simple games together. I know, there’s a lot going on when you’re traveling, and it’s tempting to put book on the back burner, but these fun […]
Happy birthday, Mickey Mouse! Celebrate with fun facts and video of Mickey dancing
Happy birthday, Mickey Mouse! Mickey turns 87 today! On November 18, 1928, the film Steamboat Willie premiered, the first sound-synchronized animated cartoon. Mickey Mouse made his way into the world and into the hearts of many, bringing a lot of smiles and laughs with him. “Mickey Mouse popped out of my mind onto a drawing […]
What I learned in the grocery check out line about slowing down and living a Hands Free Life
At Trader Joe’s last week, I stood at the end of the check out aisle, stacking fruits and veggies into the brown paper bags I can never seem to open efficiently. The cashier thanked me for bagging the groceries, and I looked at him with surprise. It felt to me like the chocolate factory scene […]
Facts about Veterans Day, and thank you to all who serve
Nov. 11th is Veterans Day here in the United States, and Remembrance Day or Armistice Day in other nations. It is a time to say thank you to all those who have served. As Maya Angelou says, ““How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” Here are some facts […]
An open letter to Grover on Sesame Street’s 46 anniversary
Dear Grover (or may I call you Super Grover?), Congratulations on 46 years of Sesame Street! The first show debuted on this day in 1969. Crazy, right? You appeared in the cute, furry blue form that we recognize now by the second season in 1970.I’ve been a fan for a very long time. While I know you must […]