


Back-to-school days are always a whirlwind of emotions, and navigating a newschool can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce you to Ruby, the star of my latest awardwinning book, My…

Q. Do you know the most common purebred dogs found in shelters? A. The top two purebred dogs found in shelters are Pit Bulls and Chihuahuas. Only 5 percent of the dogs in shelters are…

When was the last time you heard (or better yet, sang) the lyrics to George M. Cohan’s marvelous tribute to the country he loved? “You’re a grand old flag,You’re a high flying flagAnd forever in…

The lights are dim, the candles lit, and as everyone begins to sing the Happy Birthdaysong—your child bursts into tears. Why? And what can you do to prevent this from happening? This is a big…

Someone once said, “Spanish is the language of the angels.” Maybe that’s true and maybe it’snot. Either way it doesn’t change the fact that I had a devil of a time learning it! Even now,…