Christina Van Starkenburg
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Christina Van Starkenburg lives in Victoria with her husband, their two little boys and their cat Phillip. Her fi rst children’s bookOne Tiny Turtle: A Story You Can Colour was published recently and quickly rose to its spot as a #1 new release on Amazon.
Just the Way We Are
My oldest son started kindergarten this year. Leading up to his first day there was some excitement and some nerves on both of our...
Books to Inspire the Inner Activist
As I write this, hundreds of thousands of children, teenagers, and adults are marching through various cities across the country. Many are inspired by...
Letting Reconciliation Into Our Hearts
Reconciliation is a word that has been thrown around a lot lately, but it can be hard to explain it to our children. We...
Adventures in Math, Science & Mindfulness
Summer has come to an end, which means many kids are starting school again. Some for the very first time.It can be an exciting...
Unicorns, Fairies & Mermaids, Oh My!
There’s something about unicorns, mermaids and fairies that captures our collective imagination. I was at a party recently, and there was a lady there...
The Not-So-Great Outdoors
One of the reasons outside play is so important is it gives children a chance to learn their limits. When they swing upside-down from...
Tales of War & Hope
On June 6, 1944, the Allied troops landed on the coast of France and began to push across the country. By the end of...
Kids Picks…or the Books I Can Recite in My Sleep
In the process of choosing a theme for the May Book Nook, I considered reviewing books that showcase the delightful relationships kids have with...
The Importance of Friendship
February is celebrated as the month of love. Pink and red hearts and roses are proudly displayed everywhere. But romantic gestures are not the...
7 Funny Stories
When I was growing up, I was never good at practical jokes. April Fools’ Day was lost on me. But that doesn’t mean the...
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