Harry Potter

Chapter 8 – 3 Reasons to be Polite – Kids’ Discussion

First a Little Fun About Birthdays Harry Potter gets to go to a Death Day party in this chapter. What did you think of the party? It made our family think about the many birthday songs that we have he...

3 Ways for Kids to React to a Meltdown – Chapter 5 – Kids’ Discussion

There are some unbelievable things happening in this story. Nothing seems to be going according to plan. First off Harry and the Weasleys have a hard time getting to King’s Cross Station because...

The Institutionalization of Children – Effects I Saw Firsthand – Chapter 13 – Parent Discussion

A couple months ago I was looking around on Twitter and saw a Tweet about Lumos, a charity started by J.K. Rowling. A quick read of the article informed me that the goal of Lumos is to end the institu...

3 Ways To Tell If You’re Fighting Or Standing Up For Yourself – Chapter 4 – Kids’ Discussion

In this chapter we meet more of Draco Malfoy’s family; we meet his father. What did you think of Lucius Malfoy? Would you like to hang out with him for a day? How did you think he treated his so...

As Lumos launches in New York, J.K. Rowling explains how the organisation was first founded and why we need to see the end to orphanages in our lifetime.

[ J.K. Rowling launched the US extension of her charity, Lumos, this past Thursday at a ceremony held at the Empire State Building. Lumos strives to end the institutionalization of children worldwide ...

5 Ways Foster Children Are Like Dobby the House Elf – Chapter 2 – Parent Discussion

In Chapter 2 we are introduced to Dobby the house elf. This is Harry’s first encounter with a house elf, and he seems quite perplexed by this strange creature and its odd behaviors and responses...

Chapter 2 – House Elf Sabotage – Kids’ Discussion

“‘Dobby had to punish himself, sir,’ said the elf, who had gone slightly cross-eyed.” An Unusual Friend Harry has made an unusual friend. Actually, this friend appears to have ...

I Solemnly Swear I’m Up To No Good, And When To Manage Your Mischief.

Confession: I was a bit wild as a teenager. In fact, in some cases, I was the friend your parents warned you about. I cursed like a sailor, smoked cigarettes, told jokes most people would get slapped ...

Get on your bike, even if you’re scared! (in memory of Robbie)

Confession: This is one of the more difficult blog posts I will write. In fact, I have been procrastinating for quite some time, but I need to say what I need to say. Earlier this week, Margie wrote a...