CHANGE IS STRANGE

It's not easy for little kids to make big changes in their lives. But a great way to ease them into a transition is to tell them a story that they can relate to. That's why the Change is Strange book series is the perfect gift for a little one who is about to experience something new or unexpected. From moving, to the first day of school, to going on a trip without your child, to the birth of a new sibling, the Change is Strange book series was developed by former film producer and mom Ricki Booker in order to help make life's changes easier for kids and their parents. The books are colorfully illustrated with characters and details that will fascinate and delight your little one and the best part is, you can personalize your own copy of the book by inserting your child's name right into the story! Click Here to visit the Change is Strange website. Or, to read more about creator Ricki Booker, check out her profile on our Moms of Reinvention page. To return to the Role Mommy website, click here.

HOW TO EAT FRIED WORMS

I have to admit. I had no desire to see this movie. Sure I read the book by Judy Blume a million years ago and from what I can recall, I did like it, but watching kids eat worms on the big screen? Well, it was between that and "Snakes on a Plane," so I opted to go for worms. Boy, was I surprised. This movie was a complete delight! I felt like I was transported back to my days as a fourth grader when the school bully tried to boss everyone around in her wake (yes our school bully was a girl) and eventually, we all got disgusted with her and stopped being her friend. Anyway, enough about my reminiscenses. This film has the makings of a kids classic - like "Bad News Bears" - one of those films that has you smiling and flashing back to childhood from the moment it begins. So if you haven't taken the kids to see "Fried Worms" yet, you don't know what you're missing. It's queasy good fun for the whole family!