Welcome to the first edition of the UrbanMoms Online Book Club! The concept of an online book club came about around the same time that I was invited to join a real life book club (with real life women and real life wine!). Jen and I chatted about the idea of bringing that book club community … [Read more...]
Learning vs Distraction: The Power of Toys
On Thursday, I was invited to participate in a Round Table discussion at Indigo. The purpose of the morning was to examine the role that toys play in our households, while also taking a look at some of the hot new books and toys for kids right now. The event was moderated by Kathy Buckworth, … [Read more...]
The Best Children’s Book Ever!
Well, at least one of the best children's books ever! OLLIE'S FIELD JOURNAL: A 9/10THS HAPPY STORY FROM AFRICA, written by Patti McIntosh and illustrated by Tara Langlois is a must have in every household. http://www.juniorglobalcitizen.org/ollie-introducing.php This moving story of African … [Read more...]