Tag Archives: children

Free and Discounted Books on December 10th

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Tomorrow is the debut appearance of READ TUESDAY! If you love reading then you want to take advantage of this event.  Think of it like Black Friday and Cyber-Monday for books.  After all, books get overshadowed by electronics, clothes, and … Continue reading →

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Family in Literature

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero had a focus on courage and fighting for what you believe in.  Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower had a theme of friendship and loyalty.  So, what’s going to be the them … Continue reading →

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Quick and Cute Morning Story of Parenthood

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, this morning started as normal.  Woke up and got the toddler’s lunch and breakfast ready.  Checked him and he was asleep.  Started getting everything else ready and checked on him a few times.  Each time he was out and … Continue reading →

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‘I Bought Daddy’s Book!’

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s a funny story to warm your hearts and possibly wet your pants.  I was left home alone with my son and he wanted to eat lunch while watching Ninja Turtles.  Nothing new there, but he finally broke his month … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Feast of Prince Profundus Vorago

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a children’s story/poem that I wrote last year.  Never went anywhere due to lack of illustrations.  It’s another ‘if the opportunity arises’ situations. Attention!  Attention!  We need all you meal makers. We need all the cooks and the … Continue reading →

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4 Years Ago

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Four years ago You came along Curious and grabby Now you talk with words Before you ate just milk Now a fight To feed you meals Unless cupcakes, cookies, carrots My little shadow Running to hugs Hoping I don’t find … Continue reading →

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Dangers of Writing with Children

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is part 2 of possibly 2.  Last week I talked about the benefits of writing with children.  Today, I discuss the flip-side and make all of the non-parent writers breathe a sigh of relief that they don’t have to … Continue reading →

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Benefits to Writing with Children

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Briana Vedsted requested a post about writing and being a parent.   So, I’m going to make the next few Wednesday posts a series about being a parent and an author.  A humorous series that goes over the good, the … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Sound of Summer

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Ring a ding a ling Now the ice cream man is here Unleash the children

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What is Your Love?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Taking on the Community Storyboard’s love theme of the week.  This is the poem that I posted there. We forget that love Can take so many forms Parent to child and back around Friends standing together Until the very end … Continue reading →

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