Book Review: Turtles All The Way Down by John Green

It’s a little cringe-worthy to have to admit, but I am a huge John Green fan, far outside of his popularity due to the movie adaptation of The Fault In Our Stars. I first experienced Green’s writing when I was assigned to read his 2005 novel Looking For Alaska as part of a college courseRead more

Let Those Kids In The Kitchen!

Although cooking may seem like an activity too advanced for young children, that couldn’t be further from the truth! Get your kids in the kitchen with you, and lay the foundations for a multitude of life skills, including creativity, math, fine motor skills, good hygiene, following directions, and teamwork.   Even the littlest pair ofRead more

The Benefits Of Playing With And Learning About Trains

Thomas the Tank Engine, Chuggington, The Dinosaur Train…chances are, if you have a child under the age of 8, you’ve heard of these shows, watched these shows, and perhaps, been a little surprised at just how popular these characters are! I have my own little train enthusiast, who has been absolutely obsessed with trains sinceRead more