I resolve not to burst my kid’s bubble. I’ve been noticing lately that kids are subjected to a lot of scolding. The problem with scolding is that it can so easily be the cold bucket of water that douses the flames of creativity. Here’s what I mean. Kid: “Hey mom, […]
Month: June 2011
L. M. Montgomery’s newest book is dark and lovely
Here’s a mother-daughter book you may want to check out. Wait, I’m assuming you’ve both read (and loved) the Anne of Green Gables series. You have? Good. Let’s continue. So, I’m browsing the shelves of Chapters in a small town in Ontario recently, and my fingers are drawn to a […]
“Got caught reading, I did!”
If you’re trying to encourage your child to read more, surround her with good examples. Read, yourself, especially when she’s around to see you setting a good example. And here’s another good thing to do. Go to Get Caught Reading and print off one of their celebrity posters. You can […]








