At Home Activities and More

The Family Went Over the Mountains

to see what we could see! >> Jump ahead to picture books about mountains if you don't want to read the narrative! So, we love mountains,...

There and Back Again: An Epic Road Trip

So. We did it. After more than two years of staying close to home, our family resolved to set out and explore cross-country as much as we...

Unboxing Our Picture Book

This will be a short post ... It's here! Check out our first copies of The Wall and the Wild, state-side: Also, in case you were...

Rain, Rain ...

Go away? Or come and stay? That rather depends on various conditions. We can't survive without rain, but like many good things, too much...

The Thanking Tree

Most of us know The Giving Tree. Many of us have mixed feelings and regard for the story just as we do holidays like Thanksgiving, which...

Keeping Kids Active at Home

Ready? Set? Go! It's tough being home so much. I love my kids and I'm amble to work from my desk, but since the kids have been home, my...

Some Favorite Kid Reads (Read Aloud)

I know many friends, colleagues and complete strangers are sharing their favorite books online in closed social networks right now. It’s...

Don’t Panic, but Be Mindful.

(I wrote this post on March 14, 2020. Obviously, some things have changed. The gist remains the same.) Folks, keep in mind that there are...

Kid Fun at Home?

Well, if you can, enjoy the fresh air, read stories together, play games, make art, bake, invent, make music, scooter/bike, stack stones...

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