Sometimes reading good books together can lead you onto paths that you are not expecting — just like life. Continue reading “Life lessons through literature: Grieving a raccoon”
Life lessons through literature: Grieving a raccoon
Twitterature: July 2014
I know it’s not July anymore — just roll with me on this. The past few weeks found me deep in Shakespeare, horses, and two books with the word “blue” in the title. Continue reading “Twitterature: July 2014”
Twitterature: May 2014
The past several weeks have been full to the brim, but I’m grateful that I was able to squeeze a few books into the cracks. Continue reading “Twitterature: May 2014”
Twitterature: April 2014
I’m trying out a new format for book reviews so that I can be less boring. Continue reading “Twitterature: April 2014”
Cheater’s ratatouille
One of the only really good things about the chilly Chicago spring we are experiencing is that I can keep on making this fabulous roasted vegetable dish. Continue reading “Cheater’s ratatouille”
How we told our children about sex
We’ve been preparing for a few years, waiting for that million-dollar question: “How do the sperm and the egg join?” And just this Friday, we hit the jackpot. Continue reading “How we told our children about sex”
Let Us Keep the Feast: Advent & Christmas
If you’re looking for a slim, comprehensive book of spiritual resources for Advent and Christmas, I have the book for you. Continue reading “Let Us Keep the Feast: Advent & Christmas”
Meet My Teacher: Why Mem Fox rocks
Who is interested in a lively discussion about the virtues of phonics versus the “whole language” approach to reading instruction? Or the life of an eccentric Australian author? Or just a cute picture of our kids? You are? Read on. Continue reading “Meet My Teacher: Why Mem Fox rocks”
We taught our child to read in 100 easy lessons
This spring we reached a milestone in homeschooling: we finished our first textbook. Continue reading “We taught our child to read in 100 easy lessons”
How to interview a babysitter
We are fortunate to have a rich supply of college-age babysitters in our neighborhood (thanks to “North Park University”:http://www.northpark.edu/) — but most candidates we don’t know personally, so we have needed a reliable way to select and screen good childcare providers. Here’s the straightforward system we’ve come up with. Continue reading “How to interview a babysitter”