Why Kids (and Adults) Should Be Encouraged to Write

When I was a child, I would write regularly in my diary. I wrote about each day's events, about the TV shows I watched, about my adventures with friends, and even wrote my own stories. I loved my English classes at school because they gave me the opportunity to write. When I was a teenager, … Continue reading Why Kids (and Adults) Should Be Encouraged to Write

Helping Kids Find Their “Voice” Through Writing

When I was a kid, I loved to read books and learned to write my own stories. I actually wanted to take up writing as a university/college course, but my parents wanted me to pursue a pre-Med degree (BS in Physical Therapy, which was quite popular at the time). So I thought my dreams of … Continue reading Helping Kids Find Their “Voice” Through Writing