Imagine if we could play all day
Fear of Missing Something Unfortunately, oftentimes parents get in the way of pretend play reminding their child to do something more “constructive”, like going over sight words or doing homework.…
A Goal-Setting and Stress-Management Intervention that Can Change your Writing Life
Why do some people are able to set goals, follow through and perform better than others? We all ask ourselves a variation of this question. Dr. Edwin Locke, a pioneer…
NESCBWI 2017 Golden Advice from Yolen and Lyga Meets Golden Psychological Advice by Bandura
NESCBWI conference was THE experience of this past weekend! The two great lessons I learned are fully backed up by psychology. Jane Yolen talked about the importance of persevering and…
The Cure for the Afterschool Meltdowns
Liza Varvogli, Ph.D. Amy, an otherwise cheerful first grader, every time she comes home from school is sulking. “How was your day honey?”, mom asks “bad,” Amy answers and dashes…
Valentine’s Day Resolution
Love more. Love deep. Love true. Love with the heart. Love with the brain. Show Love. Give Love. Remember to Love self.
What Children’s Picture Books Have Taught Me
I have something to confess: I love reading picture books as an adult, and that even before having kids. Curled with a hot latte on the mat in the picture…
Why I Stopped Reading to My Kids at Bedtime
Well, yes, I admit I did that! I stopped reading to my kids at bedtime. Late afternoon and early evening is the hardest time of the day for my family.…
Ι Love Baking
I love baking with my kids! I have to admit, I get creative and carried away and in the end, I can’t tell you the exact recipe! The solution? I…
A Mom’s Radically Different New Year Resolutions
Ask kids to describe the month of December, and they will tell you “Christmas,” “Hannukah,” “presents,” “vacation,” “fun,” and other positive words. Ask adults and they will tell you “fun…