Helping a slow reader love books
How a struggling reader can still enjoy books, especially when the main character has similar struggles.
How a struggling reader can still enjoy books, especially when the main character has similar struggles.
Carsten and I chat about Valentines and brotherhood in this episode. Learning how to have healthy conflict is an important part to growing up and one that happens regularly with siblings. Navigating conflict with people is always hard, in particular it can be hard with the people we love most. I know that I had …
My kids love to watch YouTube. Short videos with music and brilliant colors are an easy grab for their attention. As a parent I don’t always think that they are the best choice for the kids to be watching. So how do we discuss the pros and cons of YouTube with our kids? Saoirse and …
Dragons for Halloween Carsten and I talk about our family costume plan for Halloween based on a family favorite, the How to Train Your Dragon series, books by Cressida Cowell, and movies by Dreamworks.
Opinions on Enola Holmes Saoirse has a lot of wild opinions about Enola Holmes. Some spoilers included. Also some references to plunging toilets.
Learning About Politics Ethan learns a little about the political process that our country has and maybe has a few opinions about exploring.
Back to School Preview Carsten and I give you a quick teaser of our upcoming season of podcast and introduce my new book The Twelve Day.
Weird Jelly Bean Challenge Saoirse and I try out a box of jelly beans that may or may not be delicious. Having a crazy fun time with kids is a part of bonding just as much as serious conversations. Enjoy listening to us gag!