Favourite Read-Aloud Books for Six to Nine Year Olds

Favourite Read-Aloud Books for Six to Nine Year Olds
I must begin with a caveat that most books aimed at the six to nine year old age group could be read aloud. However, I have probably read a couple of thousand books to my… View Post

The Case for Childhood Boredom

The Case for Childhood Boredom
It’s the resounding echo of children by week five of the Summer holiday: “Muuuuuummmmmmmm….I’m boooooooorrred.” You’ve visited all the beaches and reluctantly agreed to be the older sister in endless games of pretend. There have… View Post

The Number One Thing I Have Learned From Parenting Books

The Number One Thing I Have Learned From Parenting Books
I remember so clearly the day I got my driver’s license. I was 25 years old and my first solo drive was to the grocery store (rock on!!). It felt so liberating to finally be… View Post

Back and Blogging

Back and Blogging
It’s been a little while since I was last here. A few months ago I decided to have a break from blogging and take stock. In truth, the reality of covid life, sleeplessness, health issues,… View Post

How Christmas Traditions Have the Power to Connect Us

How Christmas Traditions Have the Power to Connect Us
Each year, I take out the biggest mixing bowl I own and set it on the kitchen counter. Myself and my three girls assemble in the kitchen, turn up the Christmas tunes and set to… View Post