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#25 — Small Kindnesses
Kindness can be one of the most powerful lessons we learn. Teach your children. Demonstrate to your family. When's the last time you did something just because?Read More »
#31 – Reading to Kids Makes Me Happy!
When I share my books, I come away with feelings of exuberance and gratitude that I’ve had the chance.Read More »
#61 — Margaret Edwards — a Civil War Nurse.
Find out about Margaret Edwards (1805 - 1893) who was my third great-grandmother.Read More »
#3 — How do I Help My Child Learn to Read Better?
As a teacher, parents would ask me, “How do I help my child learn to read, or learn to read better?” I had a simple, yet important answer, and it didn’t involve some expensive material or tutoring.Read More »
#12 — Tools For Learning — Analyzing
Our brains are gathering a tremendous amount of information. Does it help us live better? Or does it mess up our lives? How does a child make sense of all this to learn and grow into a healthy, confident person?Read More »