Bedtime fears – the dark, monsters under the bed, and sleeping alone – are all common fears for young children. To my 34-month-old daughter the monster that lives in the dark is very real. As parents how do we handle monster fears? Today’s Woman reviewer, Tanya swears by Monster spray. She told me to grab […]
A Different Kind of Safari
One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the gift of reading. I have recently had the pleasure of reading a wonderful book, “A Different Kind of Safari”, with my seven year old daughter. This book is not only very well written, but also a great teaching tool. The book is 32 […]
Story of Squirt the otter
The story of Squirt the otter by Tracy L. Mikowski is heartfelt true story of an orphaned otter that with the help of others found happiness. The author, Tracy L. Mikowski, wrote this book first hand as she was the actual person to rescue and take care of Squirt. The story begins with Squirt, the […]
Writing Journal- the perfect gift
While the blogosphere may have has reinvented the Internet and revolutionized how the ordinary person communicates with the world, adolescents and adults are still turning to a writing journal to organization their thoughts. For centuries, Journals have been used as a form of emotional release. Writing can do wonders for ones health. Are you aware […]
Lost My Name- A Personalized Book
Teach your child to spell their name One of the first words many children learn to read and write is their name. Most kids know how to write and know how to recognize their name by the time they enter kindergarten. Today I bring you a book that assists your child in learning to both […]
The Prayer Mitten book review
Published by SOCii, The Prayer Mitten Series teaches important topics to children and will enlighten readers with messages such as; teaching children to pray, positive body image and bullying, hunger and homelessness, not to be afraid to try, teamwork, adoption, and more. Teaching Children to Pray Written by Daryl Lynn O’Connell, the first book in […]
Tomorrow Is a Chance to Start Over
Tomorrow is a Chance to Start Over by Hilary Grist is the latest addition to The Secret Mountain’s catalog of books and the newest story added to my daughter’s collection. Tomorrow is a Chance to Start Over is a story about brother and sister, Ira and Isabelle, who live in a little red house by […]
BBC family summer lineup
BBC Earth is back with two new family adventures! Tiny Giants and Wings (narrated by Doctor Who’s David Tenant), explore the world’s smallest heroes and take to the skies in two beautiful epics. Both adventures can be experienced in 2D and 3D, immersing you in the world of the littlest creatures and heart pounding heights. […]
Board Books for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Just in Time for Easter! With Easter quickly approaching, you may be struggling to come up with ideas for your 1-3 year old Easter basket. Every Easter basket deserves a book. Preschoolers love the ritual of reading with mommy or daddy, and each time you snuggle on the couch with a story, your little one […]
Best Easter books for kids
Bunny’s First Spring by Sally Lloyd-Jones For Christians, Easter is a time when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. One way that we can teach children about the death and resurrection of Jesus is through books. Though the following picture book for 4-8 year olds from best-selling author Sally Lloyd-Jones doesn’t contain an overly […]
Spring Picture Book
Hank Finds an Egg There are many great Easter books for children. Some deal with the religious significance of the holiday, while others deal with bunnies and Easter eggs. Today I bring you a different kind of egg, but whose egg is it? Enter the wonderful handmade world of artist Rebecca Dudley, as you embark […]