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My September Events - Pragmatic Mom
I will be: Doing a Storytime and Craft at Parkside Bookshop with Kathy Choi in the South End, Boston, on Sunday, September 7th at 11 am. She will be reading GIVING THANKS WITH HALMONI, and I will be reading THE TRAVELING TACO. Doing a Storytime Event for Boston Local Food Festival on Sunday, September 14th, on...
Read Your World New Classroom Kit: Building Community with Bilingual Books - Pragmatic Mom
Read Your World’s newest classroom kit is now available: Building Community with Bilingual Books. As always, this is a free resource! Each kit includes an extensive book list, activities, discussion guide, and downloadable poster. Our thanks to illustrator Emily Blodgett for creating our free and downloadable poster. She is the illustrator of Little Bun: A...
FORTUNE COOKIES FOR EVERYONE is a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection! - Pragmatic Mom
I am so excited to announce that Fortune Cookies for Everyone, illustrated by Colleen Kong-Savage and published by Red Comet Press in collaboration with the Smithsonian, is a Junior Library Gold selection! Fortune Cookies for Everyone! (Smithsonian): The Surprising Story of the Tasty Treat We Love to Eat by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Colleen Kong-Savage...
The Traveling Taco gets a SONG! - Pragmatic Mom
I’m so excited to release the new song for The Traveling Taco. It was created by Daria, World Music for Children. It’s also available on Spotify! Traveling Taco Song Lyrics by D. A. Marmaluk-Hajioannou Come travel the world with a taco and me I promise the trip will be good We’ll find...
New Title ... for my picture book A PLACE TO CALL HOME - Pragmatic Mom
It happens. Things change. My picture book announcement for A Place To Call Home, illustrated by Mary Atwood, and published by Sleeping Bear Press needs updating! It turns out that there are a lot of children’s books titled “A Place To Call Home,” so the new title is … Green Homes, Happy Planet: Sustainable...
Carpooling, Bus Stops, & Safe Rides: TruthFinder® Can Help to Get Your Child to School Safely - Pragmatic Mom
School transportation presents unique safety challenges for parents navigating carpools, bus routes, and daily commutes. With millions of children relying on various forms of transportation to reach school each day, families increasingly seek tools to verify the safety of drivers and understand their neighborhoods better. Background check services like TruthFinder have emerged as resources parents...
Frederick Law Olmsted Designs First Playground in Newton MA - Pragmatic Mom
I had no idea that Frederick Law Olmsted designed the first park in my town. If you saw the Newton Centre Playground, it looks pretty nondescript. It’s not dense with foliage and trees like New York City’s Central Park. But, back when it was designed, there were many features to this small space that were...
Talking to Your Child About Mental Health: 20 Questions Every Parent Should Ask - Pragmatic Mom
Talking to your child about their feelings and emotions doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, regular check-ins can help them feel safe, supported and understood, no matter what life throws at them. Whether your family is naturally chatty or quiet, building healthy conversation habits can make a big difference. If you’re wondering how to...
College Essay Advising from Brown University Award Winning Writer - Pragmatic Mom
My daughter’s boyfriend won 2 awards for writing from Brown University, and he does college essay advising and editing. Here’s his info: Hi! My name is Ben, and I am a Brown University alumni. I graduated with a 4.0 GPA with a double major in English and Music. While at Brown, I won two first-place...
The Traveling Taco Unboxing! - Pragmatic Mom
I got so behind that my box of my newest picture book, The Traveling Taco, was buried in my office. Luckily, I finally found it and made an unboxing video! The Traveling Taco: The Amazing and Surprising Journey of Many of Your Favorite Foods by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kimberlie Clinthrone-Wong A mouthwatering exploration of the...
The 2026 PADIBA Awards are now open for submissions! - Pragmatic Mom
Exciting News! The 2026 PADIBA Awards are now open for submissions! Get all the details here. SUBMISSION PERIOD: July 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025 CRITERIA: The book must be traditionally published in 2025. The main character must be intersectional. In other words, they identify with two or more marginalized and/or underrepresented identities, which may include their Race, Ethnicity,...
We Sing From the Heart wins Julia Ward Howe prize for children's literature! - Pragmatic Mom
We Sing from the Heart has been selected as the 2024 winner of our Julia Ward Howe prize for children’s literature! This is the first award that I’ve won outright. I am thrilled and humbled! The Boston Authors Club Julia Ward Howe Book Awards are awarded annually by the Boston Authors Club to authors living...
Best Jobs for Stay-at-Home Parents Planning to Re-Enter the Workforce - Pragmatic Mom
Babies are full-time care, and toddlers require more attention in a day than one person can feasibly give. Yet, when kids are old enough to go to school and stay busy in their own extracurricular activities, many parents start to look for other ways to occupy their time. Returning to the workforce can be difficult...
Summer is Coming: Here's Some Great Ideas to Spruce Up the Home - Pragmatic Mom
As the warmer months approach, homeowners across the country are eagerly planning ways to refresh and revitalize their living spaces. Summer presents the perfect opportunity to tackle those home improvement projects you’ve been putting off all winter. Whether you’re looking to enhance your outdoor living areas, update your interior spaces, or boost your home’s curb...
Managing Overflow From Art Projects and School Supplies - Pragmatic Mom
Art projects and school supplies have always been essential parts of learning and creativity. Historically, classrooms and homes have struggled to contain the growing collections of materials and completed projects. Overflow can lead to clutter, lost items, and frustration for both parents and students. Managing this overflow effectively helps create a more organized and productive...
Where Can I Complete a Training to Become a Fitness Instructor? - Pragmatic Mom
For many parents, finding a career that balances financial stability, personal fulfillment and quality family time can be challenging. The traditional 9-to-5 job doesn’t always fit the reality of parenting with school runs, attending sporting events and extracurricular activities. For people who enjoy making a difference in others’ lives, having the flexibility to work while...
10 STEM Picture Books about Planet Earth & GIVEAWAY! - Pragmatic Mom
Please welcome my guest author today, Lydia Lukidis. She has a list of 10 STEM Picture Books About Planet Earth. We are giving away a copy of her newest book, Up, Up High: The Secret Poetry of Earth’s Atmosphere. To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom. —- I’m a big fan of...