Reading with our children when they are young is a wonderful way to connect. But how do we ensure this connection remains strong as they grow older? The good news is that reading is a time for bonding as well as growth. As soon as you get into the groove of reading regularly with your [...]

We are doing the best that we can!  How can we find a balance?Here are a few ideas:1 // HAVE BOOKS available THROUGHOUT YOUR HOMETo encourage your child to read more, ensuring that they have exposure to books is important. If your family spends a lot of time in the living room, have books available [...]

The realization that I would be a single mom didn't set in all at once.  Once it did set in, it was like a weight I'd never felt before. The voices were loud in my head. "How did you end up here?" "How can you raise him without a father fully present?" "You're going to [...]