I’m a giver by nature. Whenever I see a need, be it for a loved one or a stranger, I’m ready to jump right in and serve. It comes naturally and easily. The flip side, though… being on the receiving end and asking for help? It’s not so easy. How about you?

Spring is especially sweet this year after a surreal winter in California. At this time of year, I love to break out my supply of plastic Easter eggs and get crackin’ on targeted skills with a twist of creativity.

I am here today to showcase a way for you to introduce more PLAY into your interactions with your child to practice academic concepts together in a fun, engaging way.

If you have a little one setting forth into the realm of reading, I cannot recommend the Bob Books Series by Bobby Lynn Maslen & John R. Maslen more highly. Have you seen them?

Do you struggle to work with your child on schoolwork? Is homework a hassle? Reading a rough ride? Alphabet an albatross? Writing a wrangling match?

Conference week is upon us again, and I have no doubt, many parents are about to hear the following words, “Your child is behind in ______.”