On the Addison Reads Audio Blog I talked about why I get vulnerable & admit mistakes to my child. Even though it’s hard. Even though it is humbling. Even though my pride sometimes tells me not to. You can click the link below to listen to this very vulnerable, honest and raw podcast episode! Be…
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9 Practical Ways to Thrive During Seasons of Solo Parenting
Listen & Learn Don’t have time to read the full post? I get it, I’m a busy parent, too! You can now listen and learn by clicking the “PLAY” button below. If you’re here reading this post, you can likely relate to one of these two scenarios: you are planning for the fact that you…
Bookish Parent Features: Amber Richcreek
I try to keep the characters diverse; bold girls, gentle boys, and people of color. – Amber Richcreek Tell us a little about yourself, your family and your parenthood journey thus far. My husband and I have a 1.5 year old boy and another on the way. Our family has been rolling with the punches…
Bookish Parent Features: Melissa Whaley
Reading is so fun because it ignites our kids’ imaginations. – Melissa Whaley Tell us a little about yourself, your family and your parenthood journey thus far. My husband and I met in college when we were both 19. We got married shortly after graduation (like 7 days to be exact) and were blessed with…
Mandatory Hurricane Evacuation: Why to Pack Children’s Books for a Natural Disaster and How (+ the 10 books we’re taking)
I got a phone call from my husband that was fairly unexpected – he said we were going to need to evacuate our home because of Hurricane Irma. Given the devastation that just faced Texas after Hurricane Harvey, I immediately began thinking about all of the “what ifs” (you know, those terrible things you shouldn’t…
Utilizing Children’s Books for Separation Anxiety and Back to School (with special guest Julia Pappas)
Whether your child is going back to school, starting school for the first time or even just going off to a childcare…this can be a stressful time in their life (and honestly, in yours too). Separation anxiety is not uncommon to experience both from your child’s perspective and yours as well. In fact, as Julia Pappas,…
Why You Need To Fiercely Guard Your Children’s Bookshelf
We need to be guarding our children and their bookshelves like our animal counterparts; like a bear protects her young, and as a leopard growls at an approaching predator. Our precious offspring, our children, our squishy little malleable balls of clay are ready to be shaped and transformed. They need to be protected. Their value system and moral…
Value Modern Parenting Roles? Beware of these Two Deceitful Children’s Books!
I call these two children’s books deceitful, because they are. When we received the books, I Love My Mommy and I Love My Daddy by Igloo Books as a (well meaning) gift from my parents for Christmas I was naturally thrilled. Oh, a book about how awesome my husband and I are that we get to read to…
