“Without a strong foundation in reading, children are left behind at the beginning of their education. They lag in every class, year after year because more than 85 percent of the curriculum is taught by reading. And by the end of third grade, 74 percent of struggling readers won’t ever catch up. In fact, one […]
Again. We have no words. Our hearts are with the community of Uvalde, Texas, and with all kiddos who are worried, scared, and confused. We are not experts in helping children navigate tragedy, so we looked to a teacher. Andrea Burns taught fourth grade in Kansas City for eight years and is now a book […]
There’s nothing better than the feeling you get as a parent when you walk into your child’s bedroom to see that they’ve traded their iPad for a book! Wondering how to make that happen for your own children? Here are my tips to help turn your kid into a book lover before the end of […]
It’s a common belief that children’s books are meant for…well…children. The truth is, though, that children’s literature is meant to be enjoyed by anyone who reads it. Children’s authors often know that parents are reading right alongside their children, which means that a lot of their books are filled with references and lessons meant for […]
We are officially entering spring, and you know what that means… It’s time to get a head start on your spring cleaning! As someone who purchases a lot of books, my bookshelf is always in need of a refresh around this time of year, which puts it at the top of my spring cleaning to-do […]
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 do in your home in […]
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 these difficult times. Start by […]
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 to look into. […]
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 then feel crushed moments later […]
As anxiety levels in younger generations continue to climb, it’s important to help your children find a way to better understand, communicate, and cope with stress and worry—before it gets too out-of-hand. That’s where books have always come into play. Stories can help children understand and communicate feelings that seem too big to be able […]
Now that we’ve almost made it through January, how are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? One resolution I know many of my friends and family made in 2019 is to trade in their phone time for time spent curled up with a good book. For some, reading brings them back to their childhood […]
This week, our friend Kelly Nicolii from Casper mattress is here to share her ideas about the importance sleep has for our children’s development, along with some ways that we can help them get their best night of sleep! […]