In my book, “Pickleball Problems,” a mother enrolls the main character, Ada, into a youth sports camp. She made that decision to help Ada gain confidence and meet new friends. Curious to know if parents I know have had a similar experience, I had a quick interview with Amy, parent of six-year-old Tyson. She explainedContinue reading “Four Ways that Sports Camps Can Help Kids”
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Children’s Books for Black History Month
If you are looking for a book to share with a child for Black History Month, look no further. From a book about Barack Obama to one about Wilma Rudolph, from a book about jazz to one about the Harlem Renaissance, we’ve got you covered. Here is a list of children’s books to read forContinue reading “Children’s Books for Black History Month”
Craft Fair, KidLit, and Connections
Many moons ago, I took a jewelry-making class while I lived in Washington, D.C. Here are a few things I made after taking the class. Around that time, I also worked with a couple of friends to make greeting cards. I thought, “it would be fun to sell the jewelry and cards at a craftContinue reading “Craft Fair, KidLit, and Connections”
Why I Want to Go Back to Work
When I left my previous employer in the fall of 2017, I did it to pursue writing full-time. So the headline to the blog post is a bit deceiving, I must admit, because I never stopped working. I just stopped doing it in the traditional, 9-to-5 way. While I worked for myself I: Many ofContinue reading “Why I Want to Go Back to Work”
Nico Waters 