Queen of the Land of Twigs 'N Berries
Motherhood, Chicago Style
One of the things I have missed most about being quarantined is getting together with friends, especially the ladies in my book club. I mean, we tried over Zoom, but honestly it just wasn’t the same. My solution? Starting a Family Book Club instead. While it may have been a struggle in the beginning, it […]
Books can change the world. They can teach, inspire, and inform in ways that nothing else can. Movies may try—podcasts, too—but there is nothing more impactful than when a reader COMPLETELY invests in a book and is changed by its story. Even the littlest readers can be inspired by them, too. So I have compiled […]
Oh, bedtime. Depending on your child’s mood, it can either be the BEST or the WORST part of your day. While all families have different night time routines that work for them, one thing element remains universal—bedtime stories. Whether you have a baby, threenager, or school aged kid who doesn’t want to be tucked in […]
As most of you already know, I spent ten years in the classroom teaching kids reading skills and modeling a pure, unfiltered LOVE of reading. Now that I have taken a step back from the classroom (Will I ever go back? Unlikely.) I am still trying to find ways to share the love and power […]
As a Reading Specialist, I can tell you with 100% certainty that the summer slide is REAL. I swear, once the final bell rings, kids think that anything academic is thrown out the window. Now I’m not saying that you should have kids doing worksheets all summer long instead of drinking from the hose and […]
Kids make each and every holiday special (I mean, the combo of their excitement and adorable holiday themed tees is the perfect combo if you ask me), so I don’t mind spending a bit of my time and energy getting them little gifts for both major and minor holidays. But before you roll your eyes […]
Summer is all about the pool, parks, ice cream…but don’t forget about the books. Summer is the slow down season, so pour yourself a tall glass of lemonade, find a comfy spot, and join my summer reading challenge. As a Reading Specialist I know how important consistency is for reading skills to continue to grow […]
Is there anything that moms can’t do? Seriously. It’s a legitimate question. I’ve seen moms serve as CEOs of both Fortune 500 companies as well as their own homes, be able to feed and clothe her entire family just from the items contained in her purse, and make endless sacrifices for the good of her […]
Stay in single file line. Keep your hands to yourself. No talking. Life can be a bit boring sometimes when you’re a little kid. We adults impose so many rules that sometimes we forget to encourage them to showcase their unique personalities. So that’s when I pull out my favorite resource for connecting with kids: […]