Solo Adventures
Part of my research for my next book involves train travel, so I’ve been querying train companies in England. Today I received an email with a highly satisfying answer: yes, kids can ride the train without an adult.
As the polite customer service person advised me, it’s good to consider whether the child is comfortable riding alone, and responsible enough to get off at the right stop.
When Should Homework Begin?
This country is fed up with excessive homework. I know, because every day people stumble on my blog by typing in google searches such as “why there should be no homework” and “are there teachers who disagree with homework?”
Most Popular Posts – Sticks, No Homework and more
My first blog post went up last spring. I had one reader the first day. Since then I’ve welcomed more than 35,000 readers to this “renegade” blog. Whew! Thanks to each and every thoughtful reader.