I have a bit of a controlling nature. There, I said it. 😄 And apparently it extends to books. I usually have an idea of what my son should read, what would be good for him, what level he should be reading, what we should read together…you get the idea. […]
Read MoreOkay, One More Positivity Post
I know. You have probably had enough positivity posts from me by now. But this one hits home for me. Positive thinking wasn’t something that was really taught to me as a kid. And as I got older, I realized I wasn’t naturally very good at it either. My brain […]
Read MoreDo Kids Actually Believe Positive Affirmations?
I have mixed feelings about positive affirmations. I like the idea behind them. I want my son to have a kind voice in his own head. I want him to believe in himself and not immediately think I can’t do this when something feels hard. But some affirmations have always […]
Read MoreMaybe We Should Make a Bigger Deal Out of the Small Things
I have a bit of imposter syndrome. Okay, maybe more than a bit. Which is strange when I look at it objectively. I’ve done things I’m proud of. I’ve built a career, moved countries, taken risks, figured things out when I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. Still, […]
Read MoreInch and Grub: A Story About Two Cavemen
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. A playful tale of rivalry, imagination, and sharingAt Play.Connect.Repeat, we are always on the lookout for books that spark connection, invite laughter, and turn […]
Read MoreBook Review: Happy I’m a Hippo
At first, Hippo doesn’t want to be a hippo at all. Don’t call me a Hippo! She looks around and decides that every other animal is cooler than she is. She wishes she could be fast, fancy, or fierce—anything but herself. But as the story unfolds, Hippo slowly learns something […]
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