Nicole de NobrigaOct 6, 20192 minStory-Telling Sunday: Sports Illustrated KIDSAs the lone female ranger in this household, I'm reminded that my reality TV binge-watching habits will soon be replaced with Hockey Nigh...
Nicole de NobrigaSep 29, 20193 minStory-Telling Sunday: Thanksgiving Round-UpFall is officially upon us! My boys are exploring the colourful leaves, picking the juiciest apples from neighbouring farms, and enjoying...
Nicole de NobrigaSep 19, 20193 minWhy Wednesday: How To Raise Little Readers?One of the questions I get a lot from other parents is how do I raise a little reader when they are just not interested in books? I can ...
Nicole de NobrigaSep 15, 20196 minQ&A: Shayla Raquel - Editor, Author, & Writing ConsultantBest summed up as the “Mary Poppins” of author mentorship, Shayla Raquel can do just about anything when it comes to storytelling. I had ...
Nicole de NobrigaSep 12, 20191 minWhy Wednesday: Pumpkin Fruit or Pumpkin Veggie?Anyone else excited for pumpkin season? As a caffeinated mama, I must admit that the arrival of the Pumpkin Spice Latte is akin to Christ...
Nicole de NobrigaSep 9, 20196 minStory-Telling Sunday: My StoryThis past month was big for me. I took a much needed vacation, sent my eldest to kindergarten, and conquered a major fear. Oh, and approv...
Nicole de NobrigaSep 1, 20193 minStory-Telling Sunday: Back-to-School CollectionI'm officially in "first day of school" mom mode. As I write this, the "Welcome to Kindergarten" package has arrived in my email inbox, a...
Nicole de NobrigaAug 25, 20192 minStory-Telling Sunday: The Kissing HandOne more week until school starts, and I have to admit, the butterflies are mounting (literally and figuratively speaking)! My first-time...
Nicole de NobrigaAug 11, 20191 minStory-Telling Sunday: All Are WelcomeThe countdown to kindergarten continues in our household, and I'm happily filling our bookshelf with thoughtful back-to-school reads. Thi...
Nicole de NobrigaAug 8, 20191 minWhy Wednesday: Why Does Skin Wrinkle in Water?It's been one of the sunniest Summers on record, and I'm here for it. Summer has certainly brought the heat, and of course, the questions...
Nicole de NobrigaAug 5, 20192 minStory-Telling Sunday: The School BookDo you have a little kiddo going to school for the first time in September? Are you a caregiver, teacher, or librarian looking for a book...
Nicole de NobrigaJul 31, 20192 minWhy Wednesday: How Can an Idea Change the World?Any time we introduce our kids to a new book, we spend most of our time answering inevitable questions about the characters, the subject ...
Nicole de NobrigaJul 28, 20192 minStory-Telling Sunday: Muddypaws Goes to SchoolAs July comes to an end, I'm gut-wrenchingly aware that I'll be sending my first child to "big boy school" (as we call it) soon. Will he ...
Nicole de NobrigaJul 21, 20191 minStory-Telling Sunday: Silly Wonderful YouEver wonder what it would be like if your kid(s) could hear the thoughts running through your head as you navigate parenthood? I imagine ...
Nicole de NobrigaJul 17, 20192 minWhy Wednesday: What's in an Emoji?Happy World Emoji Day! Thanks to Japanese developer, Shigetaka Kurita, we can express our feelings through animated faces. Feeling joyful...
Nicole de NobrigaJul 14, 20192 minStory-Telling Sunday: Baroque with JoyMusic is such a big part of my daily life, and multiplied even further once I became a parent. Every circle group, birthday party, or pre...
Nicole de NobrigaJul 11, 20192 minWhy Wednesday: Does a Creative Work Space Matter?I'm taking a quick hiatus from preschool inquiries to answer my own #WhyWednesday question. As an over-thinker with surges of creativity ...
Nicole de NobrigaJul 7, 20195 minQ&A: Miss Lewis, Primary School TeacherEver wonder what it would be like to keep 30 little kids engaged during story time? This week’s Q&A guest, Samantha Lewis, knows first ha...
Nicole de NobrigaJul 3, 20192 minWhy Wednesday: Opening Umbrella Indoors = Bad Luck?Throwing salt over your shoulder three times? Knocking on wood for good luck? Avoiding walking under ladders? Being extra careful not to ...
Nicole de NobrigaJul 1, 20192 minStory-Telling Sunday: Smelly SocksIf you grew up in the Canadian school system, you are familiar with beloved children's author, Robert Munsch. His classics include, "Love...