As the mom of a young child, even though she’s not exactly in the “board book” stages anymore, it was not all that long ago that they were what I specifically looked for while shopping for new books for her.  While they’re great at withstanding the wear and tear a child can put on it, they’re not very personal.
Now imagine placing photos of items or people in a book that is just as tough as any board book but adds a little something extra, the ability to use your …

I was already pregnant before I asked that question.  While that sentence might start the finger pointing, I still feel it was an important question to ask myself, with an equally important answer.
Some people struggle with the decision to start a family.  They might want a child but never feel secure enough to take that step.  Others get in the position of starting a family, then find themselves having to face the ultimate question:
Am I ready for parenthood?
When I answered that question, I honestly answered with a maybe.  I …

I’ve heard many amazing stories of success from everyday individuals but William’s story is a first for me. Like a modern day Superman, William Sawyers is the head custodian of an Elementary school by day. By night, he is an author. His specialty? Inspiring tales for children.
While his books are available for sale online, some of his stories may also be found for free through his personal website: Bill’s Short Stories.
How many books do you have and where can we find them?
I currently have 3 …

There is one thing I have learned from experience and that is:
It is even more exhausting to find yourself waking up every couple hours for a child than it is to sleep only a few hours straight.
We expect those sleep patterns from babies, but what about when they are 18, 24 or even 36 months old? When most kids are sleeping through the night, some kids are waking up at least once a night. I know because I had one. Thankfully it ended when she turned 2, …