I grew up reading as my form of entertainment and self- soothing. I would rather read than watch any show on TV. I loved to read. I finally, as a young mother, had to discipline myself not to read all the time. When I had my fourth child, I distinctly remember thinking, “Okay, I have … Continue reading It Is Never Too Late To Start Reading
Reading Good Books
What We Can Do Right Now To Help Our Child Become A Good Reader
Getting involved in our children's reading is crucial to early reading success and future achievement in school. My first child Nico was a great reader. Usually first children get all of that ATTENTION, right, because they are the first and onlies. I tried with my second child, Ross. It doesn’t come as easy with most … Continue reading What We Can Do Right Now To Help Our Child Become A Good Reader
Start Reading Early With Our Children
It turns out reading early, and reading a lot is a big deal. • “Past early literacy research emphasized the importance of daily adult/child reading time, as well as having 100 or more books in one’s home, and its link to a child being academically ready and successful in kindergarten. (my note: they can be … Continue reading Start Reading Early With Our Children
What are the Benefits of Being A Reader for Our Whole Lives?
Being a lifelong reader can improve our lives so much! That means we have a growth mindset and we want to keep learning and improving. When our children see us reading, then because they want to be like us–the principle of attachment--they will want to read too. When “marketable skills” are mentioned maybe we think … Continue reading What are the Benefits of Being A Reader for Our Whole Lives?
The Magic of Books Over Movies
Any reader worth their salt knows that books are always better than the movies. Movies have a budget and a time limit. They also can’t tell us what a character is thinking or feeling. We are given great detail in a book on every aspect of a scene that movies can miss. Books can hit … Continue reading The Magic of Books Over Movies
Are You Reading More Than 12 Minutes A Day?
A few years ago, I was chatting with a friend who said she had paid a carpenter to come to her house to build bookcases. The guy looked at her and said, “Are people still reading books?” It is a good question. The Bureau of Labor Statistics tells us that the people in America in … Continue reading Are You Reading More Than 12 Minutes A Day?
Educate Ourselves With Sound Financial Principals
Where to start? Start looking at our bank statements and see what we could have cut out this month, how much do we actually make and how much interest are we being charged on each credit card and loan and write it down so it stares us in the face. Make a spreadsheet or have … Continue reading Educate Ourselves With Sound Financial Principals
Why I Love America
I blew it. I didn't write a patriotic blog last week even though I feel strongly about America and what it offers its citizens. With a wonderful weekend of celebration and profound moments of meaning for me still lingering I want to write about my wonderful country. Why do I love America? I love that … Continue reading Why I Love America
Building Inner Resilience in Our Families
My last two posts have been a list on building principles of success into our families. It isn't easy going against the cultural tide of busyness, materialism, and 24/7 screen time. Read on for the last of the thirteen principles that can strengthen our families and extend our parental influence. #6. No screens. As screen … Continue reading Building Inner Resilience in Our Families
Your Own, Personal Crystal Ball
I spied the above sign in my friend’s bathroom in December. I gasped in recognition of a succinct way of putting the change that has happened in my life over the last ten years. Ten years of daily forming my habits so I conserve my willpower and my life gets manageable, instead of overwhelming. Why … Continue reading Your Own, Personal Crystal Ball
"Peace Like A River…" 