Others may have their names in the record books, but Hank Aaron is the only “Home Run King” who is a hero in our house.  Hank Aaron hit 755 home runs and was a tremendous all-around ballplayer, but what makes him a role model is the strength, determination and class he has exhibited throughout his [...]

        Some wonderful kids movies have been released since 2000, including these G-Rated kids movie favorites: Ratatouille (2008)  A young French rat becomes head chef at a Paris restaurant. Wall-E (2008)  Lonely robot Wall-E finds love and his purpose in life. Charlotte’s Web (2007)  Classic story of friendship between a determined spider and a [...]

One of the best books I have purchased for my kids is 50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet by Dennis Denenberg and Lorraine Roscoe. The profiled heroes include both historical and contemporary figures from diverse fields.  Notable men include Benjamin Franklin, Jonas Salk, John Glenn and Yo-Yo Ma.  The heroic women include Mary McLeod [...]

        Kids who like science will love The Magic School Bus, a series that follows the adventures of Ms. Frizzle, a fearless science teacher who takes her students on amazing field trips aboard her incredible bus.  The Magic School Bus changes form and moves across time to bring Ms. Frizzle and her class to outer space, inside the human body and on other [...]

        Your kids will chew the corners off their favorite board books and will bug you to read them over and over again.  The best board books should stand up over time, like these do. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown – The classic bedtime book so many parents know by heart. Time for [...]