Before long, some of you will have a child beginning school for the very first time. Kindergarten is a wonderful and exciting experience. There are many children’s books out there to help ease the fears about beginning school. One of my personal favorite books is The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn. In the Kissing Hand, a young raccoon is nervous about attending school. His mother suggests that he take a part of her with him. She kisses the palm of his hand so he will know that she is always there. In return, the little raccoon kisses his mom’s hand … Continue reading →