How to Beat Writer’s Block and Have a Better Life
Overcoming Writer’s Block, The Writer’s Guide to Beating the Blank Page by Marcy Pusey is much more than a book on writing; it is a book on the “psychology of…
Read moreHelp Kids Cope With Grief With the Heaven Phone
All children will at some time deal with death. This may be a pet or a human, someone close to them or close to one of their friends. Parents often…
Read moreWelcome to the Jungle of Motherhood
Though I am closer to being a grandmother than a new mother, I found much to relate to in Welcome to the Jungle. In this engaging memoir, Anneliese Lawton shares…
Read moreLearning The Truth About Frogs
Did you know that all toads are frogs (but not all frogs are toads)? Or that frogs have a lot to say, but few actually say “Ribbit?” Or that it’s…
Read moreLiving an Ordinary Life, on Purpose
In our Pinterest-perfect world, the last thing most people will admit to is being ordinary. Instead, we strive to be more, have more. Our Facebook feeds are filled with highlight…
Read moreDiscovering Beauty and Purpose While Hiking the John Muir Trail
The Trail by Ethan Gallogly, PhD, is a novel, but it reads like a memoir. A sort of On the Road for the Thru-Hike crowd, the book tells the story…
Read moreJournaling Together: A Simple, Yet Novel Mother-Daughter Bonding Experience
A little backstory – Sometimes we see a Facebook post that speaks to us. It may be the topic, the writing style or a combination of both. This may lead…
Read moreThese 25 Girl Warriors Are Poised to Save the Planet
GIRL WARRIORS, How 25 Young Activists Are Saving the Earth, by Rachel Sarah, is an educational and encouraging collection of short biographies. In this middle grade book, 25 remarkable girls…
Read moreMore Support, Less Judgement Needed for the Pregnant Girl
Nicole Lynn Lewis grew up in a middle class family in suburban New England and later Virginia Beach. An honors student in high school, her life changed when she fell…
Read moreWoof! New Children’s Book Reveals The Truth About Dogs
WOOF! THE TRUTH ABOUT DOGS by Annette Whipple explores some of the “whys” about dogs that children, in particular, are eager to learn. A detailed question-and-answer book, illustrated with beautiful…
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