written by Christa Jimenez of Pura Vida Moms Hi, I'm Christa- writer, photographer, world traveler, foodie, voracious reader and bilingual mom. I love all things Costa Rica- including my soccer-loving husband and two bicultural daughters. You can find me at www.puravidamoms.com. Summer is here and many of us have a bit more time to read-- especially on vacation. There is nothing that I love … [Read more...]
How to Help Kids KEEP an Innovator Mindset
written by Katey Howes, picture book author of Magnolia Mudd and the Super Jumptastic Launcher Deluxe Our children are born with the mindset necessary to be top-notch innovators. From day one, they are curious, flexible, and persistent. As babies and toddlers, every development milestone is achieved through trying, failing, and trying again. No blame, no shame when things don’t go right the first … [Read more...]
How to Practice Yoga with Children—Even if You Have No Experience Yourself
written by Giselle Shardlow of Kids Yoga Stories How do I practice yoga with my children if have no experience myself? If you’re asking yourself this question, you’re not alone. Yoga seems to be sweeping the western world. Pictures of people in yoga postures are practically commonplace, in magazines, on commercials and billboards, and everywhere on the web. I even saw an image of a meditating … [Read more...]
Raising a Reader (Tips from an Author)
by Helen Perelman, author of the uber-sweet Candy Fairies Series Everyone agrees that reading to your child is beneficial, but here are some tips on how to make your child a book loving reader. Raise a Reader 1) The “B Routine” Long before babies can understand stories, the pictures and your voice stimulate them. Get in the habit of reading before the last bottle and use the “B … [Read more...]
Imagination + Nature + Kids = Woodland People
Hello! It is so lovely to be here today. I am Maggy, and write over at Red Ted Art, where I like to get crafty with my two young children Red Ted (4) and Pip Squeak (2). You will find the website packed with kids craft ideas for all seasons and age groups. People often ask me what my “favourite crafts” of all times is… and to be honest, I really can’t say. We have made so many things over … [Read more...]
Animals Writing Prompt Activity for Kids
by Dori Butler, author of The Buddy Files. One of the best things about being an author of children’s books is I get to travel all around the country and visit schools and libraries and talk about writing. No matter where I go, there’s one question that someone almost always asks: what’s your favorite book that you wrote? It used to be I would say, “That’s like asking me to choose which of my … [Read more...]