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
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
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
Daddy + Love = Inspiration for Custom Children’s Books
Parents love products that can be customized to fit their families, as it adds an extra touch of something special! Barb Lawson-Miller is one of those parents. Barb made a homemade book filled with drawings and photos for her daughter that quickly became her favorite bedtime story. Not long after, Barb’s book caught the eye of her friends and family, … Read More
Wild Horses Steal Hearts In Satchi And Little Star
Have you ever seen a herd of feral horses? Neigh? These wild horses have inspired artists, writers, animal-lovers, the young, and the young-at-heart alike. Donna Seim is a writer who was so intrigued by these mysterious creatures of the Grand Turk Island in the Turks and Caicos Islands that she wrote a book! Her Mom’s Choice Award® winning book [amazon_link id=”0982823673″ … Read More
Toys Everywhere? Easy Cleanup with Lay-n-Go Mat
Ouch! You’ve stepped on a tiny toy AGAIN. Does it seem like you have a permanent LEGO pain in your foot? Are the tiny people toys missing limbs because you stepped on them? Are you once again thinking … How hard is it to clean up a toy? Why can’t the kids just keep their toys picked up? Mom Amy Fazackerley knows … Read More