Granny Gomez and Jigsaw
Deborah Underwood’s new book for kids, Granny Gomez and Jigsaw, is about a grandma who plays drums, climbs mountains, loves puzzles, and has a pet pig.
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How to Raise a Child Who Loves to Read
Reading Together gives a wealth of strategies, book titles, and conversation topics to help children find what to read, and then how to find meaning and pleasure in their reading.
Read More »Online Storytelling Resources
When I was growing up, I loved listening to my grandmother’s stories. Now I’m carrying on this tradition with the benefit of modern technology.
Read More »Aunt Mary’s Rose
A moving and sweet story for children ages 4 – 8 that touches on some sensitive themes: the Great Depression, the loss of a family war hero, care taking, and endurance. But they’re lightened by Aunt Mary’s gentle storytelling and the promise of her apple pie.
Read More »Help Your Child Become a Lifelong Reader
Reading to different-aged children at the same time can be challenging and chaotic. Author Pam Allyn says that’s all part of the process of helping your family become closer.
Read More »It’s Either Her or Me: Navigating the Mother and Daughter-in-Law Relationship
It’s Either Her or Me by Ellie Slott Fisher is an entertaining and enlightening examination of all the relationships and interactions that can occur after a young man introduces his first girl friend, significant other or wife to his mother.
Read More »My Grandma Could Do Anything: Children’s Books for Hip Grandmas
Author Ric Dilz has created a children’s book series titled “My Grandma Could Do Anything” that shows a smiling grandma engaged in fun, challenging adventures that she doesn’t actually do, but she could.
Read More »The Value of a Picture Book: 3 Life-Lessons Your Child Gets From Stories
Reading picture books to children helps cultivate their empathy, teaches them a sense of community, and allows them to flex their imaginative muscles.
Read More »Multigenerational Living: A Guide For Success
Three generations living together under one roof is a growing trend. Together Again by Sharon Niederhaus and John Graham is a comprehensive guide to understanding the benefits, practicalities, and challenges of multigenerational living.
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