A Lesson from Tomatoes

I’ve been tackling a middle grade novel and was googling gardening things for a book (probably all my books for … More

The one question I would ask my students’ parents…

You know your child better than anyone else. Is there anything you would like to share with me? This question … More

Your baby is crying inconsolably. She is cranky and clingy, clingy and cranky. The usual things that work are not … More

The air is thick and perspires with anticipation. It’s 5 am and I am checking in as 2 and hoping … More

We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or … More

I love repeat clients because I get to see how big the babies get! Baby Jasiah below started walking at … More

“It’s lunchtime again – Brian’s least favorite part of the day. Another twenty l-o-n-g minutes of kids talking and laughing … More

Extra snooze minutes are like scraps of frosting for me. I just can’t resist them. Try as I might, it … More

This story is creatively written by Omar Khawaja and vibrantly illustrated by Leo Antolini. The story is about a curious … More

“Childhood is a short season.” ~ Helen Hayes

“The family is one of nature’s masterpieces.” ~ George Santayana

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. – Pablo Picasso … More

I really enjoyed myself at this photoshoot! Larissa just turned 3 and was a joy to work with. We took … More

“In all our quest of greatness, like wanton boys, whose pastime is their care, we follow after bubbles, blown in the … More

I last went strawberry picking a long time ago with my cousins and aunt in Canada. It was fun and … More

Play around with materials, colors, stitches. Everything is allowed! Crochet is a magnificent adventure that opens the doors to your … More

“With hook and thread agile fingers are capable of producing an endless variety of beautiful modern and traditional designs, each … More

“Why do two colors, put one next to the other, sing? Can one really explain this? No. Just as one … More

Give crayons. Adults are disturbingly impoverished of these magical dream sticks. ~Dr. SunWolf I have 3 brothers and no sisters. Growing … More

Z is messy. Even with a bib, she can eat pasta and can get tomato sauce all over her sleeves. … More