As parents, we realize that kids (and adults) don’t all learn in the same way. But for the kids who are struggling in school, it can be difficult to understand why things come easier to their peers. The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses series aims to break down the barriers and explain why it’s normal to…
Category Archives: Non-Fiction
Cheat On Your Husband: Kirkus Reviews Blog
Did I make you click through to read this? Were you thinking “What the heck??” If so, that’s exactly the same thought I had when I saw this title pop up at NetGalley. If this cover and title doesn’t win the “most scintillating title ever for a truly useful book” then I don’t know what…
We’re Not Leaving
As a nation, we watched in horror as our country faced terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Most of us sat paralyzed in front of our televisions, but many heroes rushed to the site of the attacks to assist in any way they could. We are all familiar with the countless firefighters and police officers…
What Do You Expect? She’s a Teenager! on Kirkus Reviews Blog
My daughter started high school this week. According to her, it’s a miserable place to be. I can concur–I don’t have terribly fond memories of high school myself–except for the fact that when pressed as to what could be so horrible, she tells me it’s because her teachers are boring and all the people in…
Where You Left Me, a 5-Star Read
It’s difficult to believe that the ten year anniversary of 9/11 is approaching. I’m sure that all of us remember the events of that day like they happened yesterday. I was working with a first grade student. When we came out of the room, I saw the guidance counselor and nurse glued to the television,…
Lunch Wars: Kirkus Reviews Blog
While many kids will be going back to school after Labor Day, my son just finished his second week. As he has done in past years, he eats school lunch. Our district has incorporated whole grains, banned strawberry milk completely and now offers salad along with PB&J as the third daily option. The menu has…
The iConnected Parent: A Kirkus Reviews Blog
I may be stepping on some toes with this review. The iConnected Parent by Barbara K. Hofer and Abigal Sullivan Moore asks about our contact with our college-aged kids “How much is too much?” I have always been much a more hands-off/Free Range parent than a helicopter parent, but this book opened my eyes to…
Four Kitchens: Kirkus Review Blog
Americans like food from everywhere, and we pride ourselves on trying most things. Our cities boast cuisine from Thailand, India and Ethiopia, and we have assimilated Mexican and Italian food to the point that we now consider them American. So I wasn’t surprised when I picked up a copy of Lauren Shockey’s memoir Four Kitchens:…
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