I found this amazingly great recipe for vegan cheese sauce that has me craving it,  the kids love it, it’s now my one recipe my daughter both asks for and eats (vegetables and all) and, it’s even simpler than making cheese sauce! It’s not literacy, although one could say there is literacy everywhere – since following …

Reading nooks have always fascinated me as a kid (and secretly as an adult;-), I can’t wait for the time my kids are old enough to build one. Jacqui Barrie has kindly summarised a whole bunch of resources on reading nooks for us, as soon as the time comes for me, I’m going to delve …

With the pandemic in full swing, many parents are starting to feel the financial strain and looking for ways to make a bit of extra cash.  However, the job market can be challenging, especially if you have little prior experience or qualifications. Luckily, some jobs are both flexible and accessible for full time Moms with …

Nothing beats getting lost in a good book. Whether you’re immersed in a detailed fictional world or submerged in a gripping historical account, books are a gift that keep on giving. For the book lovers out there, it’s natural to consider how you could give yourself as much time to read and indulge your favorite …

Learning to read is quintessential to the experience of being a child. Discovering the wonder between pages, building relationships with characters of fiction, being spirited away to faraway worlds – all while learning a crucial life skill. Although, not all children find reading as stimulating as others. Audiobooks are an excellent way to enthuse early …

Being a bilingual person gives you a great advantage over monolingual people. It opens up a new world altogether, wherein you get to experience a different lifestyle and culture, also bringing you new career opportunities. According to research, the benefits of bilingualism go beyond careers. Being multilingual can enhance children’s development and improve their analytical …

With the fluidity of learning becoming increasingly understood, there’s a chance that as a parent you want to work with your child to give them the best chance at development as possible.  As we’ve all discovered, the ways in which we learn in elementary and high school aren’t exactly a great approach. All students in …

As a first-time parent, navigating the different kinds of children’s books out there can be confusing. Is your child developmentally ready for a certain type of book? Should they have moved on from picture books by now? Here are some tips on how to choose developmentally appropriate books for your kids. Please note that the …

Reading comprehension is essential for young readers. It makes kids motivated about reading, helps them enjoy it, and builds analysis and problem-solving skills. It also helps children communicate better and understand other subjects. Students who have difficulty reading often perform poorly in other subjects. Understanding written text can increase a child’s knowledge, helping them acquire …

Even though the modern world seems currently consumed and obsessed in equal measure with all things electronic and technological, thankfully, real-life paper books are as strong a trend now as ever.  Books are often on the Christmas wish list of people of all ages, and as a result, the pleasures and advantages of reading books …