I have been blessed to call myself a mother for nearly 13 years. Within those 13 years I have read 100’s of books to my children. Some I thoroughly enjoyed reading and others I did not. Today I want to shine a spot light on my all time favorite kids book. I have read itContinue reading “The Kids Book That Has it All”
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Coloring the world and a Little Bit of My Soul
I have always enjoyed coloring. In fact one of my favorite things to do. My daughters share the love of art with me and I often find myself at the kitchen table lost in a coloring bonanza. A simple joy, adding color to a black and white paper. Yet, one that I happy utilize toContinue reading “Coloring the world and a Little Bit of My Soul”
The Gift of a Story: Inside Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
There is a quiet magic that happens when a child opens a brand-new book. The crisp turn of the pages, the bright illustrations, and the anticipation of a new adventure create a spark that can alter the course of a lifetime. While we often talk about the long-term benefits of early literacy, the reality isContinue reading “The Gift of a Story: Inside Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library”
Mother VS Father: The Unexpected Difference
I’ve shared before how reading to a child has a ripple effect that touches everything from their social skills to their long-term health and career paths. It’s incredible that just 20 minutes a day can offer such a massive advantage. Beyond the long-term benefits, it’s a simple way to turn the bedtime struggle into aContinue reading “Mother VS Father: The Unexpected Difference”
All Mothers Carry it
All mothers carry it. The cry that can forever be heard. The one that rattles your bones with a loss of words. Like a hollow echo that goes unheard. With a heavy soul and vision blurred. It shadders your heart in two. Wishing it was you When a child cries in rue And a motherContinue reading “All Mothers Carry it”
Starting with Kindness: A First Glimpse of Emma
There is so much noise in the world right now, but the most important words are the ones we share with our kids before they go to sleep. I believe we read to them because it’s the one time of day everything else actually slows down. It’s where the real connection happens. I’ve been quietlyContinue reading “Starting with Kindness: A First Glimpse of Emma”
My Perfection
If you had to describe your ideal life, what would it look like? If I had to describe my ideal life it would look something like this; A modest house situated on a 100 acre woods. Ny family and I would be self sufficient, secluded and full of happiness. My income would come from myContinue reading “My Perfection”
When I was a Child
What’s a thing you were completely obsessed with as a kid? When I was a child, I was rambunctious, bright and thought I could help the whole world. My days were often filled with wild imaginary adventures and enough mud pies to feed my entire family twice over. I had a profound fascination with animalsContinue reading “When I was a Child”
The Million-Word Advantage
The Secret to Boosting Literacy The world today has become too fast. Everyone is running their own rat race, chasing the next “big thing”. In this fast paced arena we call home, we often skip the simple things, pushed aside for a more appropriate time. But how often does that “right” time really come along?Continue reading “The Million-Word Advantage”
🦋 Big News! The Stories are Coming to Life! 🦋
✒️ I have always believed that the most powerful tool we use is the word. Today, I am thrilled to share a project that I have been working on for some time now. ✒️ 🎨 I have officially partnered with a dedicated team of illustrators to bring a new collection of children’s stories to life. LaunchingContinue reading “🦋 Big News! The Stories are Coming to Life! 🦋”
Heather Congrove 