by Lorna McGrath
As your child grows and changes what kind of space does your child need? We will think through together ideas for making your child’s living space meet her developmental needs and how to involve your child in creating it.
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by Lorna McGrath
So many adults are always telling children to, “Be careful.” What message are children getting about the world? Lorna has some ideas about the message and how to change that message into more empowering thoughts and build problem-solving skills.
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by Lorna McGrath
I literally cannot get down to work and concentrate when I am surrounded by a desk full of stuff or a room with clothes strewn all over it. It just starts to make me crazy or, at the very least, distracted. And I consider myself to be a relatively low key, easy going type person. […]
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by Lorna McGrath
So,your three year old is off to school for the first time and you’re very excited. You want to know what she did and who she met and what the teachers were like. So you ask. Your child either looks at you like you have two heads and says nothing or maybe responds with, “I […]
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by Lorna McGrath
From the Backpack Explorer seriesby Storey Publishing Here is another wonderful book from this series. If you live near the beach or like to spend time at the beach, this is the perfect book for your child to take along. It has sturdy front and back covers, and they seem like they would be somewhat […]
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by Lorna McGrath
Written by Pat ThomasIllustrated by Lesley Harker When a friend or family member dies, many adults wonder what to say and how much to say to young children? How old should a child be for adults to talk to them about death? Should adults who are grieving show how they feel to young children? Author […]
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by Lorna McGrath
Written by Bonnie ZuckerIllustrated by Kim Fleming The author wrote this book out of necessity when her own parent died suddenly, and she couldn’t find a book about death that was developmentally appropriate for her toddler. The book is simple, clear, and leaves room for questions and conversations during or after reading. The illustrations are […]
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by Lorna McGrath
Written by Jennifer Ward (also author of I Love Dirt)Illustrated by Alexander Vidal So, there are 52 weeks in a year, and this author chose to organize her bird book by season and weeks. At the end of each section (week), she adds things to do, questions to ponder, and fun facts. Each section ranges […]
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by Lorna McGrath
Written by Jennifer GrantIllustrated by Benjamin Schipper n this story, a young girl, who lives in the city, is wondering about a large apartment building that is being constructed across the street and she asks her mother, “Will all the new people be our neighbors, too?” Her mother’s response is that all people, near or […]
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by Lorna McGrath
by V. Radunsky & children around the world Radunsky asked questions about peace to children around the world ranging in age from eight to ten years old. The questions start with, “Did you ever close your eyes and try to imagine peace?” Then, on each page of the book, there is a question about peace. […]
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by Lorna McGrath
Text by Cece MengIllustrated by Jago Young children think about the events of life in an uncomplicated, concrete way. Author, Cece Meng, has written Always Remember, a story about an old turtle’s passing that celebrates the turtle’s life. It is a reminder that each creature’s life is meaningful to the ones left behind. It is […]
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by Lorna McGrath
Have you ever been in any of these situations with your children: trying to get out of the house on time without a tantrum, grocery shopping and getting into a battle with your child about buying something she wants but it’s not on the list, putting toys away before going to bed without a 30 […]
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