I just finished reading a great book called “No Mind Left Behind: Understanding and Fostering Executive Control – The Eight Essential Brain Skills Every Child Needs To Thrive” by clinical psychologist Dr. Adam Cox. In this book, Dr. Cox outlines the eight pillars of executive control (or what he calls “The Ex Factor” ) that may have more […] Read more…
No, there’s no writer’s strike…but every blogger needs a break, so I’m leaving you with a ‘best of’ post for your reading pleasure! First, here’s a title I haven’t mentioned, which is perfect for summer chick lit: A Mile In My Flip-Flops by Melody Carlson This one is extremely light and fluffy, yet with Christianity weaving […] Read more…
As teachers, we are lucky enough to have our summers off. Because of that, we spend ten months of the year adding to the “we’ll do it in the summer” list. For 2010, one of our goals was to update our front door with a new paint colour. This is the before shot: Now, of […] Read more…
Giveaway open to Canadians Hot off the press, Scholastic has a fantastic collection of five classic Canadian favourites entitled “Read Me a Story”. Included in the book: Henny Penny by Werner Zimmerman The Party by Barbara Reid A Second Is a Hiccup by Hazel Hutchins Sophie and the Sea Monster by Don Gillmor Too Many […] Read more…
Today I am guest posting for the first time over at Ingenue Mom! Cameron was looking for a variety of birth stories to share on her blog this week, and I have the honour of being first up with my pro-drugs experiences. Pop on over to Ingenue Mom and check it out. While you’re there, explore a bit, because […] Read more…
WAIT! STOP SCROLLING! If you’re reading this post in your Google reader or email, you absolutely must click on the title above, and pop on over for a quick visit at This Mom Loves. I have a new look! While I love the template I’ve been working with, the header was a little uninspired. The flowers […] Read more…