The bedtime routine at Grandma’s house often involves the request, “Tell me a story!” And while there’s a shelf full of beloved picture books, the most enchanting tales are the ones we make up on the spot. Impromptu storytelling with young children at bedtime isn’t just about winding down; it’s a shared adventure woven fromContinue reading “Tell me a story”
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Finding the right mentor
I think it’s safe to say most people have been mentored in one way or another throughout their career, whether formally or informally. A mentor is an experienced person who supports and guides a protege/mentee and empowers them to reach their goals. My career started in clerical roles until I landed a position as anContinue reading “Finding the right mentor”
Focus on literacy
In today’s digital age, you’ll find a variety of tools to enhance literacy skills, making reading and writing more accessible and engaging for learners of all ages. Let’s look at a few. Educational apps like Duolingo ABC and Endless Alphabet are designed specifically for young learners. They use interactive games and activities to teach phonics, vocabulary, and reading skills.Continue reading “Focus on literacy”
Words that stump
Even though we’re texting and emailing more than handwriting, there’s still a need for clarity in our writing and good grammar! In my small business, I often catch myself – not always at first glance – leaving out letters in common words like the “r” in “your,” or changing “out” to “our”. We make theseContinue reading “Words that stump”
Write clearly. Be understood.
As we write, we tend to add information we don’t need. We transfer how we speak to the keys on a keyboard. We use jargon that only we understand and we add unnecessary words. When you write in plain language, you write concisely. You eliminate technical jargon and write clearly so your readers understand. TipsContinue reading “Write clearly. Be understood.”
Set your goals and go after them!
Goal setting helps us achieve our aspirations and make progress in various aspects of life. A goal is a place you want to get to. It’s a level you want to achieve or a result you want to experience. But it doesn’t come without work. Goals can be short-term or long-term, and they provide aContinue reading “Set your goals and go after them!”
Five reasons to write a book
How many people have you encountered who have said they want to write a book? Maybe they’ve already started or maybe it’s on their bucket list. As a communication professional, I have a circle of colleagues and friends who write. Some write for work and some for the pure love of writing. And, surprise! MostContinue reading “Five reasons to write a book”
Break it down, step by step
The other day I baked apple squares. I used a recipe that required only a few steps and seemed simple enough. Full confession, I am not a baker. I followed the steps and despite my pan being slightly larger than the recipe called for, I think the squares turned out pretty good. This got meContinue reading “Break it down, step by step”
Words that flow
My walk home today was a steeplechase. The temperatures were above zero and there were puddles from the melted snow at every turn. The walk got me thinking about metaphors. Not only are they fun, but they’re powerful tools in writing that can help readers understand complex ideas and emotions. They help paint a pictureContinue reading “Words that flow”
Get off the couch!
It was a dark and dreary day. The snow was falling and the sun was nowhere to be seen. I spent a couple hours writing and completing a few tasks around my house while I waited for a delivery. The delivery window was between 8 a.m. and noon. You know, the type where you’re atContinue reading “Get off the couch!”
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