books on parenting

Back to School Backpack Zipper Charms (To Stay Organized)

Sometimes we all need a little help to stay organized during the busy mornings before school. Before your kids go back to school, make these helpful Backpack Shrinky Dink Zipper Charms to provide a visual reminder of daily must-haves at school. This fun idea is just one of many in The Superkids Activity Guide to […]

Getting My Parenting Groove Back (and helping my daughter)

Recently I’ve been feeling defeated with parenting one of my daughters. This daughter experiences intense feelings which often spill over into our family and can overwhelm me. Because of the age of my kids (10 and 13) and sensitivity to their feelings, I’m not going to share too many personal stories but I do want to share what’s helped ME shift my […]

Raising Innovative Kids

Guess what we’re doing this summer? Nothing much. We went to the pool for the first time last week but other than a few trips to the library, we’re doing nothing. The book, Creating Innovators, confirmed that my kids need time. They need time for play and discovery. Back to the book, . . . I also […]