Can you believe it? Next week is already Thanksgiving! While most of our favorite parts of Thanksgiving include turkey, stuffing, and second-helpings, this time of year is really an important time to reflect on what and who we are truly thankful for. And what better way to help you and your kids get in the […]
One of the best parts of spooky season is curling up on the couch with a big bowl of candy corn for family movie night. What’s even better is when the movie you pick can be paired with the original story it was based on! Here are five of the best Halloween books-turned-movies that you […]
When my son was about five years old, he was afraid of almost everything! I had to be very careful about what he was allowed to watch, what he was allowed to read, and what “scary stories” he heard from his friends. This became especially difficult around this time of year, with Halloween near and […]
The weather is cooling off, the leaves are turning, and we can officially celebrate that fall is here! My personal favorite fall activity is curling up on the couch with my dogs and a good book for company, whether it’s a new release or one of my old favorites. Here are just a few selections […]
Creating stories for the young book lover is not child’s play. All the best children’s books have similar traits. Life-affirming messages pitched in a way that engages while bringing out the best in the young reader. When it all comes together, the result is a book that transcends age. Personally, I feel these are the […]
Summer vacation is just about here! That means your children now have two whole months of free time ahead of them—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! Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry […]
We are almost to the end of 2018! Whether this year was filled with joy, hardship, or a mix of everything in between, what I love most about the closing of one year and the beginning of the next is how we are able to reflect, leave the past behind, and start over again. And […]
As hard as it may be to believe…Halloween 2018 is almost upon us! As you well know, my favorite way to get in the spirit for any holiday is to immerse myself in some excellent themed reads. This year, I’m giving you the best, spookiest, Halloween-festive reads for you and your kids! For the kids: […]
Tomorrow is officially the first day of fall, and you know what that means…Halloween movies, fall-scented candles, and pumpkin spiced everything! But my favorite part of of this time of year is getting to break out some of my favorite books. There’s something about reading a comforting book as the weather starts to turn colder […]
The days are getting shorter, the air is getting cooler, and summer is coming swiftly to an end…and you know what that means! It’s time for your kids to go back to school! But with back-to-school season might come some back-to-school jitters for your young ones—whether they’re starting kindergarten, starting a new school, or making […]
June has arrived! And as a parent, you know what that means…no more school. What better way to entertain your kids all summer long than with some fun beach reads they won’t get tired of? Here are some of the best books to fill your summer 2018 with! To the Beach, by Linda Ashman This […]
Have you noticed that these days, almost every movie that comes to theaters started off as a successful book? Some of the most beloved movies of all time even started as books, from Gone with the Wind to the Harry Potter series. In 2018, these book-to-movie adaptations have been dominating the screens, and today I’m […]