Summer vacation is just about here! That means your kids are about to embark on months of free time...and us parents have to find ways to keep them entertained! My favorite way to entertain kids is with books, and these classics are sure to keep them hooked! Charlotte's Web, by...
One of the best trends to hit kid lit in recent years is the emphasis on diversity. For far too long, kids grew up reading books they weren't represented in. Now, you can find books that represent so many different types of people! Here are a few that you'll want...
This summer may be shaping up a little different than usual for a lot of us. Instead of heading out on vacations across the country or the world, more of us are planning on staycationing in our own backyards. When you're getting the summer travel itch, here are a few...
I don't know about you, but all of this extra time at home has been great for my spring cleaning! The one thing that always seems to get out of hand in my home are my bookshelves (you can never have too many books, right?). If you're in need of...
Have you noticed that as our world has become more uncertain, more and more people are turning to creativity to express their feelings? Whether it's enjoying someone else's creation (like reading a book) or making their own creations (baking, painting, writing), it seems like creativity is finally starting to be...
Looking for some new reading material for your kiddos? From now until midnight on April 30th, you can enter to win the entire Night Buddies collection! I'll be picking 5 winners to take home all three books to help you get through this extended time at home. Enter here to...
Is anyone else starting to feel a little stir crazy while stuck inside? As much as I love staying at home with a good book, sometimes you need a few other activities in your day to keep you entertained. Here are some fun activities that all you book lovers can...
Can you believe Easter is this Sunday?! We're at a weird time in the world, but the holiday must go on—social distancing style! Whether you're able to decorate Easter eggs, cook a nice meal, tune into an Easter service online, or just spend time with your loved ones (on the...
I think we can all use a little bit of hope during this time period, and what better place to find it than in stories! Here are four children's stories that will leave you feeling a little more hopeful about the state of our world. Enjoy! Malala, a Brave Girl...
These days, news about COVID-19 is everywhere. Even if you don't think your child knows much about the situation, chances are they've seen and heard more than you think they have. Here are a few tips I thought of to best handle such a sensitive conversation with your kiddos during...
With schools closed because of the coronavirus, it's easy as parents to worry about your child falling behind on their curriculum. Luckily, we're seeing a ton of companies offer their learning resources for FREE so that students and parents can navigate this time together! Here are a few great offers...
It's no secret that social media comparison has a massive effect on children today. Every time they open Instagram, your kids have the opportunity to see someone who is living a life “cooler” than their own. Your child can come home thrilled about an A on his math test, and...
2020 is an election year, which means it is the perfect time to talk to your kids about the fundamentals of democracy! While you don't need to get your kids involved in the nitty gritty of politics, it's never too early to start learning the basics of how our democracy...
It's no secret that building literacy into your child's developmental years can benefit them for the rest of their lives. But again and again I hear from parents who are concerned about how to get their kids as excited about reading as they are about iPads, phones, and video games....
There is a lot of debate around whether writers can also make great parents. Articles like this one often scare young parents away from following their writing dreams because they worry their kids will suffer for it, or scare writers away from having children (even if they originally wanted to...
Valentine's Day is just around the corner! If you're anything like me, your love language includes books, books, and more books. The best way to show your love to a book-lover like me is by, you guessed it, giving them a book they'll love! Here are a few of my...