I know that the “send the dominant competitor into orbit” thing is probably the funnier explanation for why I’m glad that Jeff Bezos was launched. But, that’s not why I’m glad that he went into space. Bezos is rightfully getting grief over Amazon’s unfair labor practices, terrible work conditions, predatory pricing strategies, and overall shark-like … Read more
Check out our video to hear what Lea thinks about this week’s top new books. Tap the pictures in the list below for more details about each book. And don’t forget to go to our New Reads Weekly page to see the full list of our favorite new releases! New Books for Kids: Bird Boy … Read more
“There’s no accounting for taste.” My favorite milkshake is the old-fashioned, 1990s-style McDonald’s chocolate milkshake. Those of you who are old enough know what I’m talking about. No whipped cream, no cherry, and so thick that you might burst some capillaries and end up with eyestrain just trying to drink it out of the straw. … Read more
MPA Rating PG Tiny Bookstore Suggested Age Ages 4 and up. You may be able to watch with a younger child, but words like “butt” and others that you know a toddler will love repeating over and over are sprinkled throughout the film. There are cartoon injuries and mild cartoon violence. The Rundown As someone … Read more
Choosing to homeschool your child can be a daunting experience. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the myriad decisions that are now your responsibility to make. Whether you want to go with a more religious or secular option, there’s a wide variety of curricula available. But what if you want to make your own curriculum? … Read more
“Giving your high schooler the tools to plan for their future.” Notice what I did there? This isn’t a post that will tell you how to plan your teen’s future. This is about giving your child the tools they need to understand themselves better and plan their lives. You know how teenagers seem to be … Read more
Here are our favorite new releases for the week! Tap the picture of the book for more information on each title. What to Read for Kids and Youths Up, Up, Up, Down! by Kimberly Gee Audience: Babies and toddlers Plot: There is no plot. The book shows the different opposites that babies and toddlers see … Read more
On Sunday afternoon, a friend sent me an article about how a massacre at the All-Star game was averted by a hotel maid. That sounded pretty shocking, so the first thing I did was dig deeper: The headline “Hotel Maid Thwarts Potential Major League Baseball All-Star Game Massacre” by Bruce Haring on Deadline.com1 Haring wrote … Read more
In the United States, you’re considered innocent until you’ve been proven guilty in court. I should probably specify that you have to be proven guilty in a court of law and not just in the court of public opinion. About the right to bail before trial Since there’s a presumption of innocence, people who were … Read more
The purpose of critical reading and critical thinking is getting a better understanding of ideas and to get closer to the truth. In our Critical Reading Toolbox series, we’ll be covering resources and ideas that will help guide your process. Critical Reading and the importance of Healthy Skepticism Merriam-Webster defines a cynic as being “a … Read more