What do you want to be when you grow up? We often ask kids this question, and the answers can vary from firefighters to veterinarians to professional athletes – even princesses too! Some kids don’t have an answer. They want to know what their options are. What sorts of careers do people have? What can I be if I don’t … Read More
Book answers Questions about disabilities
According to the 2002 U.S. Census, more than 2.8 million Americans who wheelchair-bound. While awareness of physical disabilities is rising, there still remain plenty of questions and misunderstandings about various physical challenges and disabilities. Part of that is compounded by the fact that many of us find it a challenge to figure out the best way to approach the topic … Read More
Jeffrey Bennett – Science Wizard
With an M.S. and Ph.D. in Astrophysics, Jeffrey Bennett specializes in mathematics and science education, spending most of his time as a writer, along with speaking to audiences ranging from elementary school children to college faculty. He is the author of best-selling college textbooks in four distinct subject areas: astronomy, mathematics, statistics, and astrobiology (life in the universe). Together, these … Read More
Book brings parents’ adoption questions to light
November is National Adoption Month! Adoption is not the “secret” it used to be. Nearly 1 in 5 Americans either know someone who was adopted, has adopted a child, or has relinquished a child for adoption. Being part of an adoptive family is now something to be celebrated. Yet, even with the increasing number of adoptive families, there remain plenty of … Read More
Book helps Kids deal with differences – Monty the Menace by Lonna Baum
Am I different? Its a question kids ask themselves a lot. Often children who feel different struggle to connect with other kids and adults. This can lead to a child feeling isolated and misunderstood. Their reasoning for feeling different can come from anything: unique clothes or fashion sense; eating unusual foods that other kids don’t like. It can also be something … Read More
Technology and Children – Is it Good or Bad?
With today’s technology advancing so quickly, and with getting this content in front of kids is in overdrive, plenty of parents question whether the onslaught of digital media is a help or a hindrance to their growth. Lots of parents set limits on how much television, computer, and video game time their kids can use. But the lure of educational … Read More
Life of Shouty is all about developing good habits!
What kind of habits do you have – good or bad? Maybe you want to change them and become a little more disciplined – author and illustrator Neon Seon (the fun nickname she uses for her books) knows all about this. Her endearing character, Shouty, is written to speak about the importance of forming good habits. Shouty uses all sorts … Read More
Math Skills Improve With Critical Thinking
Back to school is forefront in our minds … which means homework is, too! Does your middle-school child need a little bit of extra practice with math problems? Perhaps you need a guide that both you and your child can understand as well?! Darin Beigie, a seasoned math teacher dedicated to helping his students develop a true understanding of math … Read More