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Family and friends can be great resources

How’s school going? For me, it has me searching the farthest corners of my brain, trying to dredge up all the facts, theories and stories from my own past school experiences. Whether your child is homeschooling, in-person learning or some kind of hybrid, at some point we as caregivers will be teaching some lesson or another this year. The good news is we may not have to do it alone.

Not every piece of available knowledge is in a book or online. The answer, my friends, is not blowing in the wind, but on the phone. Sometimes it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. (Don’t tell the kids might be the option to better that. Yet.) understanding.

Your child’s grandparents or The bookworm in your life great-grandparents are living can suggest book options if you history. If possible, have your yourself are not a reader. Form a child interview them about what book club where you all read a life was like for them book together and discuss growing up. Their it. experiences may be different than what is taught in a history book. It could be they knew someone who witnessed a historical event or by Theresa Davis Although school may look different this year, you may find help from some unexpected “experts.” were there themselves. Theresa Davis is a former

If an uncle or cousin is the early childhood educator and has family math whiz, they may be worked in childcare centers for able to offer a different approach more than 15 years. She is also to those intimidating equations. an adoptive mother, living and The core may not be common, taking care of her family in the but the different learning style Capital District.

Not a big reader yourself? Maybe your bookworm friend or family member can make some suggestions your child will love.

Now Family CAPITAL DISTRICT GENERATIONS TOGETHER

The Capital District family has changed -- and we are changing too. In recognition of the multi-generational nature of the modern household, we are merging Capital District Parent Pages with Senior Spotlight to create Family Now, a monthly publication with timely features for every age and stage of family life. With Family Now, readers will find all the great columns and features they already enjoy every month, plus so much more.

To advertise, please call Denice Mau at 518-439-4940 or email maud@spotlightnews.com.

picture books

On the Bookshelf Colorful new releases

‘A Pig in the Palace’ By Ali Bahrampour

What happens when a clumsy pig wallowing in the mud receives an invitation to have dinner with the queen? For any kids who have tried their hardest to behave at a grownup gathering, Bobo the boar is just the itchy, clumsy, endearing hero they’ve been waiting for. Abrams Books for Young Readers

This goodnight book is about nature’s seasons as they sleep and awaken, sleep and awaken through the year. Children listening and reading will be lulled by the rhymes and the whimsical pictures of nature’s dreamy beauty. Firefly Books

‘Nice Try Charlie!’ By Matt James

With his cart full of treasures and big green hat, Charlie is a neighborhood fixture. When he finds a pie, he sets off to find the owner ― and helps some friends along the way. Poignant and funny, this story is an ode to resourcefulness and the compassion that turns neighbors into

‘Soon You’ll Be Sleeping’ By Haddy Njie;

illustrated by Lisa Aisato

friends. Groundwood Books

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Capital District Family Now, Attn: Calendar, P.O. Box 100, Delmar, N.Y. 12054

or Email: robertsk@spotlightnews.com Now Family CAPITAL DISTRICT GENERATIONS TOGETHER

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Now Family CAPITAL DISTRICT GENERATIONS TOGETHER

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