Liberation through literacy
Are you looking for something to do that is fun and educational? Hosting a Literacy Workshop can be that something and it would likely be fun for children and adults! I won't hold you up with a bunch of words here, but I will share a couple of links so that you can read all... Continue Reading →
Kids love stories. Honestly, I love stories. It's fun to mix up story-telling with made-up stories and fun books. Barefoot Books has a Summer Reading Camp that makes reading even more fun for your family and/or your classroom! A bonus awesomeness is that it's free and as a registrant, you get a cool 25% discount on... Continue Reading →
I am really excited about this new activity that Barefoot Books is bringing out. It's called Mindfulness Cards, and if you know me, you know it's right up my alley! There is a set of fifty cards that have different activities children and grown-ups can do, to focus on the inner self. These are activities... Continue Reading →
It's as good a day as any to talk about building empathy in our community. I wager that we all know people who are kind, understanding, and loving toward others, without judgment, and that we know people who aren't so much so. When I am faced with a situation that involves a person from the latter... Continue Reading →
There is a family I know....mother, father, a daughter, and a son. Both children were adopted as babies. We all have had many a conversation, including the topic of adoption. Many people I have spoken with often have similar questions about adopting a child: Will the child be happy? Will it have mental or physical... Continue Reading →
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