by Amy LeForge | Sep 29, 2012 | Thoughts from Amy
I was contacted recently about a new movie that’s coming out called Hello Herman. Here’s the plot summary: Set in the not so distant future, in Any Town USA, sixteen year old Herman Howards makes a fateful decision. He enters his suburban school and kills...
by Amy LeForge | Sep 27, 2012 | Parenting
Growing Up Brave is a new book by Dr. Donna Pincus, PhD. Dr. Pincus is a recognized expert in childhood anxiety. This book is a wonderful resource for parents because it teaches how to identify, understand, and move through childhood anxiety. According to the Anxiety...
by Amy LeForge | Sep 27, 2012 | Thoughts from Amy
I posted several months ago about the Prudential Spirit of Community awards program. This program recognizes students around the US who make the world a better place by volunteering. Super cool news! I got to interview Suzanne Luff of Colorado, one of the program...
by Amy LeForge | Sep 26, 2012 | Education
I was contacted recently by Monica Blas, the author of the new book Uppity Owl. This eBook is scheduled to release on October 1 (that’s next week!). Uppity Owl is a super cute book about a little owl who uses found objects to make treasures for others and...
by Amy LeForge | Sep 25, 2012 | Education
Over the past decade there’s been a growing number of people who have pointed out the disparity between girls and boys when it comes to reading. Why aren’t more boys picking up books? Based on observation alone, I’m confident that one of the culprits has to do with...