Review

Reviews of books, curricula, resources

Kids Books for Pride Month

I’m a big fan of having inclusive books in our home and also using picture books to better understand topics. Here are our top 5 favorite kids books for Pride month (or LGBTQ+ inclusivity and support at any time of year!): Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag ‘Pride: The Story of […]

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It Feels Good To Be Yourself: book review

‘It Feels Good To Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity’ with words by Theresa Thorn, and illustrations by Noah Grigni is a beautiful picture book with the message No matter what your gender identity is, you are okay exactly the way you are. And you are loved. This adorable exploration of gender expression has […]

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Body Happy Kids: book review

In ‘Body Happy Kids: How to Help Children and Teens Love the Skin They’re In’, Molly Forbes has taken a complex and potentially upsetting topic and made an easy to read, practical manual for parents to navigate the minefield that is bringing up children in the diet culture we live in. Research shows us that […]

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The HomeSchooling Starter Guide: book review

The Homeschooling Starter Guide by Dr Gina Riley is a new book that is approachable and easy-to-read, and that aims to give new homeschoolers everything they need to know to homeschool their kids. Gina Riley PhD is a researcher, a clinical professor and program coordinator of the Adolescent Special Education Program at City University of […]

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Image is of the book Play The Forest SChool Way being held up against a background of grass and trees

Play The Forest School Way: book review

Play The Forest School Way: Woodland Games, Crafts and Skills for Adventurous Kids by Jane Worroll & Peter Houghton is written as a guide for parents, teachers and guardians looking to bring some of the principles and activities of Forest School into their time with their kids. It works whether you’re looking to bring some […]

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Differently Wired: book review

“Imagine, if you will, what your life would be like if fear, worry, or guilt were no longer part of your day-to-day parenting experience. If you could talk openly about your kid’s wiring without concern that they’d be ostracized or perceived as “less than”. Imagine sending your child to any school or camp or club […]

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