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Tag Archives: raising children
In praise of the next generation – and the newest generation
I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to watch many, many young people become responsible, engaging, and impressive adults. I’ve experienced this with 2 sons, 21 nieces and nephews, children of our friends, and literally hundreds of my … Continue reading →
Posted in Children's stories, Life stories, Robby Robin
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Tagged children, family, happiness, parenting, raising children, Robby Robin, Writing for children
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The Case of the Missing Toys, and conundrums in writing for children
One of my New Year’s resolutions was to write a new children’s story, maybe even a series. I’ve had an idea for a new story line in mind for some time; it includes at least two children who are recent immigrants … Continue reading →
Diversity and inclusion in books for kids: it needs to be on the radar screen
We’ve become a lot more diverse as a population in one generation in most parts of North America, and far more so in two generations. Speaking as a representative of the grandparent generation, when I was young, outside of big … Continue reading →
Posted in Children's stories, Life stories, Writing
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Tagged Anusha of Prospect Corner, blogging, children, children's literature, Creativity, Cynthia Reyes, diversity, illustrations, Illustrations for children, inclusion, Jo Robinson, mindfulness, Myrtle the Purple Turtle, raising children, reading to children, Robby Robin, Writing for children
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5 more advantages of getting old(er)
From comments and reflections from my previous post on 5 advantages of getting old(er), it seems that I am not the only one thinking about this. Let’s try a few more. Again, in no particular order: You have the privilege … Continue reading →
Posted in Life stories, Odds and Ends
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Tagged advantages, aging, children, getting older, grandchildren, grandparents, inspiration, motivation, older, raising children, Retirement
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Hugh’s Missing Kitty
Another story for very small children, especially ones who want their kitties to like them. Slightly older kids can check out Robby Robin stories. Hugh’s Missing Kitty “Boo hoo,” said Hugh, “what shall I do? I can’t find … Continue reading →
Posted in Children's stories, Hugh stories
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Tagged ages 1-3, children, Creativity, drawing, family, inspiration, kittens and kids, raising children, Writing for children
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Hugh’s missing Grandma
Another story for very small children, especially ones who like to play hide-and-go-seek with their grandmothers. Slightly older kids can check out Robby Robin stories. ———————————————————————————————– Hugh’s Missing Grandma “Boo hoo,” said Hugh, “what shall I do? I … Continue reading →
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Tagged children, drawing, family, poetry, raising children, Robby Robin, stories for toddlers, Writing for children
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Hugh’s Missing Truck, a pre-Robby Robin story
This is my first attempt to write for a grandson too young for Robby Robin. More to follow. ———————————————————————————————————– Hugh’s Missing Truck “Boo hoo,” said Hugh, “what shall I do? I’ve lost my truck, the one that’s blue.”
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Tagged children, drawing, poetry, raising children, stories for toddlers, Writing for children
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Life lesson from Stephen Covey: tending the ties that bind
For those of you who are familiar with the late Stephen Covey and his work in leadership and business, you’ll know that his many lessons can be applied to our personal lives as well as to our work lives. In … Continue reading →
