by Pat McCaw | Apr 14, 2020 | Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
I hope everyone is dong well, staying sane, and keeping safe during this strange and unique time. There are so many emotions that hop through my head on a daily basis that can be difficult to reconcile. I thought I’d share my thoughts in case someone else feels...
by Pat McCaw | Mar 16, 2020 | parenting, Pat's Chat, picture books, safety
Hey all! There’s a lot of fear in the world. I wanted to share a special book to help see the positive side of things and ease our children’s fears. Thank you Nancy Carlson for your words of wisdom!
by Pat McCaw | Mar 11, 2020 | Pat's Chat, picture books, Uncategorized
It’s no secret that I believe picture books can save the world. Picture books can teach kindness, empathy, and emotional support for anxiety, grief, or anger issues (an so much more.) I wanted to share how picture books can be used to introduce tough...
by Pat McCaw | Mar 3, 2020 | Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
Recently, I entered a short story contest with the writing prompt to include “a goldfish” and “the library.” I didn’t win – no big deal, but I wanted to share my story here. Suicide is real and sometimes a simple act of kindness or...
by Pat McCaw | Feb 6, 2020 | book review, environment, Pat's Chat, Uncategorized, Writing tips
When a child reads a novel, they want to be entertained and swept away into familiar worlds or magical places. I used to be a kid … long, long ago. As a fourth grader, I craved mystery and detective stories. I voraciously read Nancy Drew mysteries and Stephen...
