There is nothing like reading a book. I love movies and the internet, but when it comes to engaging your imagination, only books will do the trick. It's extra exciting to actually meet the authors of great books -- and Yakima Valley Libraries are giving us one more chance before summer to do just that.
Sometimes I feel like a totally evil woman when I tell my kids they can only use their computers or phones for an hour a night. They both play several musical instruments, so of course I want them to practice.
When they get mad at me I tell them to go practice or read their books for school...