Tag: Books

Four Recommended Reads For The Worn-Out Momma

The past several years I've been feeling pressure like never before--and I'm sure most of you have too. I've found myself more anxious, overwhelmed,...

How to Get Your Reading Groove Back

Years ago I would have described myself as a frequent reader.  Before college and graduate school sucked the reading for pleasure joy out of...

5 Of the Best First Chapter Books for Eager Readers

My son is 4.5, and he's very interested in letters, reading, and writing. I'm thrilled that he's always loved reading, and lately, he's shown...

When In Doubt, Read a Book

I am convinced that a solution to the majority of the challenges we, as moms, face can be found in one simple act -...

5 Books Turned Into Movies to Read & Watch With Your...

The book is always better than the movie. I would go so far as to say it's a fact, but I can only think...

4 Young Adult Fiction Books That Honor Diversity

I’ve heard the analogy that books can be described as mirrors and/or windows. Mirrors that allow us to see ourselves in literature. Windows that...

5 Life-Giving Books for Moms

"She reads books as one would breathe air, to fill up and live." -Annie Dillard Reading has always been life-giving to me; a way to...

The 15 Best Books to Read With Your Kids at Christmas

Christmas is such a magical time of the year. We spend months looking forward to the lights, the decorations, the cookies, the gifts, the...

Simple Ways to Make Books Part of Your Child’s “Play”

As a teacher, I often get questions from friends about what they can be doing to prepare their child for school. My usual answer...

Saying Yes to Myself

Why is it so hard to set some time aside for ourselves? I thought I did a good job taking care of myself. While...

What We’re Reading: 10 Book Recommendations from Your Friends at OKCMB

What are you reading this month? OKCMB contributors Heather White, Lacey Hamilton, and Jenny Potter share recommendations of their favorite recent reads. Each book...

9 Books You Will Actually WANT To Read This Summer

One of my favorite past times (yes, because having a 2-year-old and a 10-month-old qualifies anything done at a leisurely, quiet, enjoyable pace as a thing...