Today is the last day of the February NaBloPoMo Perspective Challenge. I'll end my daily month-long posts with a picture of a squirrel. Capturing animals on the go is a special talent that I am still trying to master. This particular Boulder County squirrel was happy to … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
Parent-Child Relationship: Letting Go
Life has a funny way of throwing curve balls. Sometimes I am ready to face an obstacle head on. Other times, the unexpected event knocks me over. My greatest tools for overcoming defeat are determination and resiliency. After years of childhood frustrations, I learned that I … [Read more...]
5 Purim Picture Books
As a child, I grew up unaware of the Jewish holiday of Purim. I was raised by two Jewish parents who chose not to celebrate or participate in any of the customs associated with the holiday. My Jewish friends and acquaintances did not mention it either. When I was 4 years old, I … [Read more...]
Emotional Roller Coaster- Parent-Child Relationship Part 1
It has been decades since I took a roller coaster ride. Nevertheless, I can still remember standing in awe in front of the towering structure while I anticipated my turn. Waiting in line only intensified these feelings. After being seated, I would have second thoughts. The … [Read more...]
Multicultural Picture Books- Snow in Jerusalem
For decades, stories about the Middle East conflict have ebbed and flowed in the news. Despite the historical significance, few primary-aged children living in other regions of the world are aware of this controversy. Most teachers and parents prefer to avoid introducing … [Read more...]
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