Diverse Books: How to create a more diverse home library for your kids
Heather2020-06-17T09:24:08-04:00Diverse books offer an opportunity for conversation. More conversations about race and diversity between parents and their kids is a good thing.
How to Talk to Your Kids about Race and Racism
Heather2021-01-03T08:27:58-05:00Don't underestimate what your kids are watching, seeing, hearing and learning. The time to talk to them about race and racism is now. Here's how to start.
Alone Together Games to get you through Covid19
Heather2022-03-02T20:21:22-05:00The only thing that makes a gamenight better is being able to rope in unsuspecting victims...er...I mean... open up the games to friends and family. And while quarantines and #stayhome promises make it tough, I have discovered a few online options that can feel almost exactly like the real thing.
Online Activities for Nature-Loving Kids while they #StayHome
Heather2022-03-02T20:21:21-05:00These #StayHome options are bound to please animal and nature lovers, big and small, and give you something new to talk about at the dinner table.
Activities for Kids while they Shelter in Place
Heather2020-05-23T09:32:00-04:00I've worked from home full-time since 2007 and there were many days when a kid was looking up at me with expectations of entertainment. Trust me, I know what you're going through.
Keeping Parents and Grandparents Busy while Social Distancing
Heather2022-03-02T20:21:20-05:00So many of us are unable to hang with parents/grandparents right now. These links will help keep them mentally active and safe while you're apart.
The Importance of Telling Your Own Story
Heather2018-12-03T07:07:20-05:00Most people don't take the chance to reflect as often as I do, but that shouldn't stop you from sharing your story anyway.
How to Talk to Your Kids About Civil Rights – Alabama with Teens
Heather2018-11-26T12:22:25-05:00On a trip to Alabama, I showed my teen son the history of the civil rights movement
Motherhood can mean Your New Beginning too
Heather2018-11-26T13:27:51-05:00Did you know that my kids literally were the reason my travel writing career started? If not for motherhood, it might never have happened.