Who hasn't had (or been) a child that couldn't sleep, worried about shadows or creaky noises? A child who needed one more story or one...

If you know me, or have looked around my website, you'll guess that I love spending time outdoors. I have hiked, camped, and explored...

I have so enjoyed reading all the 100-word stories that our community has created. What an amazingly, talented group of writers and...

The rain has returned to the Pacific Northwest and the animals and bees are scurrying around collected the last of the food and pollen...

The cover of this book snagged me right away. It reminded me of a precious moment I once had with a wild bird, who trustingly perched on...

Some of my most interesting evenings have been spent "camping" in the family room, around a fire, when the power went out. Building Lego...

Change is hard. And taking that next step, leaving the "nest," going to preschool, or kindergarten, is hard for many kids. Not that...

What a great way to introduce children to scientific procedures and citizen involvement. Being a participant in citizen science projects...

Perfect Picture Book Friday: Cleonardo: The Little Inventor How do we encourage a child’s love of exploration and creation? By exploring...