The Right Book at the Right Time
Julie Cole is away this week. Our Guest blogger and book-loving mama Heather Wray talks about her favourite childhood books and how the right book at the right time can encourage children to become lifelong readers.
Mom Confessions: Why I Avoid Reading
I recently had the opportunity to read a book. As a busy, working mom of six, it was a rare occasion. We were at the cottage for a week and my kid had been nagging me to read her favorite novel, The Hunger Games. Surprisingly, I got really into it and had a hard time putting it down.
What to Say When Kids Raise Tough Questions?
My 5-year-old son recently had a little friend over. They found one of the sisters cootie catchers (yes, I provided a picture so you know what Im talking about) and were having some fun with it. Eventually the friend picked number 7 and my son opened it up and read the comment. It said You will marry Justin Bieber.
“Boys Will Be Boys” and Other Annoying Assumptions
Last week I told my tween girls that Id gotten them a subscription to a magazine. I thought theyd be excited, but instead they responded with We dont want it mom – we dont want to read about lip gloss.
Don’t Forget the Importance of Greetings and Farewells!
Ive spoken before about how I think its important to always look happy when you see your children.