If you haven’t yet heard of Goodreads, it’s time to start learning! Goodreads is the #1 social media platform for readers and authors. Users have the opportunity to rate, review, find great book recommendations, and so much more! I’ve been a user of Goodreads for a few years now (if you haven’t seen my author […]
As adults, it feels like there is so much we can find ourselves worrying about this year. But have you thought about how this stress translates to your kids? It’s important to help your children find a way to better understand, communicate, and cope with stress and worry. One way to do this is through […]
Do you remember the days you were a kid, falling asleep to your parents reading you a bedtime story? Well, it turns out immersing yourself in a good book actually has benefits that can improve your entire life! As tempting as it is in current time to constantly scroll through the latest news updates or […]
Let’s face it: keeping your kids safe AND happy during COVID-19 is more of a challenge than we all want it to be. Kids who are used to socializing miss seeing their friends, and kids who are natural introverts may be struggling with the idea of re-integrating back into their old ways of living. Whether […]
As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise, it looks like we’re about to embark on another month of at-home activities. I know it can be hard to keep finding ways to keep your kids entertained—especially now that it’s summer break! If you’re looking for new and creative activities to do with your kids from home, here […]
During scary times in the world, books often help kids to process their “new normal.” Whether it’s a cancer diagnosis, the loss of a parent or sibling, or any other life-changing event, you can probably find a book that will help you and your child start a conversation about it together. But when COVID-19 came […]
It’s not easy to get our kids hooked on reading when there are so many entertainment options available to them these days. Between Tik Tok, video games, and endless TV shows, it might feel like books are your child’s last resort rather than the first thing to turn to when they’re bored. But that doesn’t […]
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 E.B. White “Some Pig. Humble. […]
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 books you and yours kids […]
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 […]