by Pat McCaw | Jun 26, 2024 | Pat's Chat, Travel, Travel tips
I return from every national park thinking it was the best one…and I’ve done it again. Olympic National Park (ONP) in Washington state brought out my inner geek. So many ecosystems in one place! There are mountains, rainforests, and beaches with tidepools....
by Pat McCaw | Jun 6, 2024 | Pat's Chat, picture books, Uncategorized
If your child struggles with a bully at school or can’t understand their math homework, you do your best to help. Maybe you explain what makes for a “good” friend or help them recognize which people are toxic so their nasty insults can slide off. You...
by Pat McCaw | May 24, 2024 | book review, multiple pov, Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
I have fallen in love with historical fiction! I usually read to be entertained and escape reality for a while. My preferences include thrillers and action-packed stories with a fast pace, but I’ve been dabbling in different genres. At a recent SCBWI writing...