Marriage Conversations: We’re Talking Nitty Gritty

My friend, Sandra Beck I don’t want to have this conversations. We need to have this conversation. And I’m not sure how this conversation would go. Every person who’s ever been married can relate to those feelings. Marriage conversations can be tough. How do we...

Recipes to Teach Hospitality and Reading: Welcome to My Kitchen

Nothing beats great recipes to get kids in the kitchen and reading! My childhood copy of Cooking Through Rose-Colored Glasses is falling apart! Welcoming kids into the world of reading is as simple as sharing a favorite family recipe in your kitchen. Yes, women have...

Bedtime Stories and Pajama Parties: Inspiring Your Kids to Love Reading

Kids’ Rules and Skittles make for a many happy faces when we play games. “All my pajama stories involve our cousins and the silly things we did,” reported Anna when I asked her to talk about how bedtime stories and pajama parties help kids read. “It’s less...

Memoirs for Kids: Scrapbooking to Own Their Stories Like a True Liberal

He chomped down on the barbecued rib and snarled, tossing his head like a dinosaur. Instantly, he doused the next rib with sauce, devouring several like he hadn’t eaten in days instead of hours. Yep, we were creating memoirs for kids. Scrapbooking with a side of...

Comic Books and Magazines: Reading for the Adventurous Child

Are you having trouble getting your adventurous child to slow down long enough to read? Comic books and magazines might be a great solution, according to educator, artist, and yep, my oldest daughter, Anna Krafve Pierce, my fellow book-loving word-nerd.  Picture...