My middle child was diagnosed with food allergies when she was almost 4 months old. She was tested for many things because of this unbelievable rash that literally covered her from head to toe. It was the rash on her head that was particularly gruesome–her scalp was just a yellow oozing mess. Turns out after…

Franki from A Year of Reading generously offered some advice in response to my post on my frustration searching for appropriate early reader books based on the level system. Franki is one cool lady. This leveling system is so frustrating. I feel like a bad mom if I venture outside my child’s level and help…

The books in my second grader’s classroom are rated on a scale of G, H, I, J, K, etc. I’m told this is consistent throughout the public schools in the United States. My second grader’s teacher assures me that my child will gain continued confidence in her reading skills as long as I choose books…

Author Lisa Yee is so cool. Plus she has a smile that lights up a room. Forget Julia Roberts. If my fairy godmother would just show herself to me, I’d ask for Lisa Yee’s joyful smile and humor. Which leads me to Lisa Yee’s funny post. This just had me laughing. After Lisa announces the…

Food is simply fuel for our bodies. We just need a little bit of it now and then just so we have enough energy to go about our business. Right? In my household, food takes on a whole new meaning. My middle child has severe food allergies. And she seems to be just about allergic…