Fighting Ageism One Person at a Time
Ageism is rampant in our society. Most Americans tend to have little tolerance for older people and very few reservations about harboring negative attitudes toward older people.
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Books About Dolls for 7 to 10 Year Olds
I recently read The Doll People to my 8-year old granddaughter who loved it. Here are some of our other favorite books about dolls for 7 to 10 year old readers.
Read More »Grandmother Remembers Helps Record Memories for Grandchildren
Grandmother Remembers is a charming book that makes it easy for grandmothers to record their history for future generations with fill-in-the-blank questions and space for photos.
Read More »15 Minutes Outside Keeps Families Calm and Connected
Rebecca Cohen made a New Year’s resolution to get out of the house every day with her two young sons. Daily time outside kept her family calmer and more connected.
Read More »Reading Is Going to the Dogs
Dogs have a calming and soothing effect on people. Reading to animals, who are inherently nonjudgmental, is a good way to promote this type of oral reading practice.
Read More »The Power of Patience Leads to a Satisfying Life
M.J. Ryan’s book The Power of Patience is so readable and so quotable. Her key premise is that patience is a crucial factor in whether we have a satisfying life.
Read More »4 Fun Books for 4 – 8 Year Olds
What’s more fun than reading a book to a child when you both love the book. On my last visit to my granddaughters I hit the jackpot with these four winners for 4-8 year olds.
Read More »Raising A Reader Emphasizes Book Cuddling
Raising A Reader, a national nonprofit organization, offers literacy and parent engagement programs that improve reading readiness in children birth to age five.
Read More »Encourage Persistence in Children
We sometimes think that being good at something is an innate ability. But success is a function of persistence and hard work. Here are 7 ways to encourage persistence.
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