My Little One is 9 years old and as of yet we have not had to have the talk about Santa and if he is real. She has asked questions surrounding Santa and has drawn some conclusions like all the Santa's in the mall are Santa's helpers. I can see that she is coming into that time that she knows that Santa is not real, but she still feels and believes in the magic and holds … [Read more...] about The Big Secret Book
Books
Jaimie Engle – The Dredge
If you follow me regularly, then you probably have read my review of a book that I loved so very much, Clifton Chase and the Arrow of Light by Jaimie Engle. My love of this book, peaked my desire to check out the other books by Jaimie Engle. The latest book that we have read from Jaimie Engle is called The Dredge. Sean Marrok, a young miner who is known only by an … [Read more...] about Jaimie Engle – The Dredge
Who’s the Boss
True story: Sara, a precocious four-year-old, came with her parents to their first counseling session. Her teacher referred them because Sara bit other kids when she didn’t get her way. There were also lots of behavior challenges at home. Midway through the session, I playfully asked Sara, “Who’s the boss in your family?” She pointed to her dad. Her mom burst into fit of … [Read more...] about Who’s the Boss
Szen Zone – by Gary Szenderski
Szen Zone: Reaching a State of Positive Change, by Gary Szenderski, is a compilation of heartwarming and inspirational short stories. The general overarching theme of the book is change and all of the aspects of it – creating, surviving, and managing change with the goal to recognize the power we have to create positive change in our lives and be what we want to … [Read more...] about Szen Zone – by Gary Szenderski
My Very Good, Very Bad Dog
Oh, those very good, very bad lovable dogs! Chicken Soup for the Soul celebrates 101 of our wonderful, wacky best friends and supports the American Humane Association with royalties from its new book COS COB, Conn. – What has that dog done now? You’ll recognize your own canine best friend in this new collection of stories about how very good and very bad our amazing … [Read more...] about My Very Good, Very Bad Dog