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{Guest post from Franticmommy a.k.a. Becky Flansburg} So, when shopping for new summer reads for yourself or your kids, what are you most inclined to buy: eBooks or physical books? Ebooks are an affordable option when budgets are tight or families are being mindful of who much clutter they are bringing into the world. Though books should never be considered “clutter,” there are families living a lifestyle that includes less
Ah, summer. Everyone has been looking forward to sun, fun, and a much slower pace. As the world slowly begins to get a handle on COVID-19 and travel begins to open up, even more readers are on the hunt for books that are not only enjoyable to read but also easy to bring with them on adventures. eBooks to the rescue! The portability of eBooks is just the ticket for
In the past, April the 2nd has been chosen to mark this day for young literature lovers because its the same date as Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday. As the author of many famous children’s stories like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling, Hans Christian Andersen is a well-known name in the world of classic children’s books. His stories have been made into so many movies, musicals, operettas, and much more. But did
Yay summer! Bring on the sun, fun, and FREEDOM! As adults, we can completely understand our youngster’s reluctance to do any sort of “school-y” things during the off-season; but we also have a responsibility to keep little minds sharp. Not long ago, the AP blog shared some great info on offering up books that pique the interest of young readers during the summer, but we have another idea up our
Parents of teens in competitive youth sports have been in a holding pattern for many months, but as Spring 2021 arrives, so does a level of normalcy for athletes. Now that things are slowly shifting back to pre-COVID-19 times, student-athletes are revisiting their plan to fund college through a full-ride sports scholarship. But this is not an easy goal to achieve. The reality is that only 7% of high school
There is never a shortage of Summer Reading programs for kids once school ends and many offer prizes, points, graphs, and charts as a way to keep your child reading during the summer months. This is not a bad thing at all. But as a lifelong learner, educator, and mom I can tell you that many kids will do better with reading if they don’t feel it’s “mandatory.” Sometimes when
Making reading an adventure and not a “task/ chore/requirement” during the summer months is a great way to help increase the desire to read and keep them interested as well. Sit down together and pick out your summer reading or make a family trip to the library. When my now-adult kids were young, reading while in the car traveling was an absolutely life-saver. When we traveled as a family, I always made
In a recent New York Times article, writer Kevin Roose noted a new trend that seemed to be sweeping the nation. The working class, after the last year+ of pandemic worries and job loss, are reevaluating their lives and opting for simplicity and flexibility over excess and 60-hour workweeks. With self-employment on the rise and former workaholics moving from big cities back to their hometowns, doing more with less is
National Poetry Month is almost here! Each year the month of April is set aside as National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate poets and their craft. Various events are held throughout the month by the Academy of American Poets and other poetry organizations With this in mind, I decided to share two amazing ways to keep young hands busy and young minds learning. Let’s combine paper folding and poetry! The boy
We hear them at night and see them running through our forest. In the early morning hours, we spot them quietly moving through our yard. As Hulda gets ready to have a family of her own, I never tire of seeing, observing, or interacting with them. Their presence here is a wonderment. ~Valarie Budayr Experience the magical story of a family of foxes that took up residence right in the
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