Author Stories, Milestones, Personal Reflection

January 21, 2026

50 Posts Later: What Writing This Blog Has Taught Me About Showing Up

Fifty posts.

When I started this blog, fifty felt impossibly far away. I wasn’t even sure I’d make it to ten. Who would read it? What would I say? Did I have enough ideas to fill that many pages?

Turns out, I did. And here we are.

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Emotional Development, Parenting

January 21, 2026

Books That Help: Finding the Right Story for What Your Child Is Facing

Sometimes a child needs a story more than they need a conversation.

Not because conversation isn’t valuable. It absolutely is. But because the right book can do something that direct discussion often cannot. It can show a child they’re not alone. It can give them language for feelings they couldn’t name. It can open doors to conversations that might have stayed shut.

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Parenting, Reluctant Readers

January 21, 2026

When Your Child Says “I Hate Books”: A Guide for Parents of Reluctant Readers

“I hate books.”
Three words that can break a book-loving parent’s heart.
You imagined cozy reading sessions. You pictured a child who devoured stories the way you did. Instead, you have a kid who would rather clean their room than read. (And they really hate cleaning their room.)
Take a breath. This is more common than you think. And it’s not a life sentence.

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Family Life, Grandparents, Multi-Generational Reading

January 21, 2026

Grandparents and Reading: Building Bridges Across Miles and Generations

My grandmother lived states away when I was growing up. We didn’t see her often. Phone calls were expensive and brief. Yet somehow, she’s woven into my earliest memories of books.

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Family Life, Parenting, Sibling Dynamics

January 21, 2026

Reading with Siblings: When One Wants Scout and the Other Wants Silence

Picture this: you sit down for family story time. Your four-year-old is bouncing with excitement, clutching a picture book. Your eight-year-old rolls their eyes and announces that picture books are “for babies.” Your toddler immediately tries to eat the book.

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Family Life, Parenting, Reading Tips

January 21, 2026

Screen Time vs. Story Time: It’s Not a Battle (A Non-Judgmental Guide)

Nurse and author Natalie Horseman offers a non-judgmental guide to balancing screen time and story time. Practical tips for modern families without the guilt or shame.

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