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6 Questions To Ask Teachers About Your Child’s Reading Progress

As a literacy specialist and parent, here's what I ask about my kids’ reading progress during parent-teacher conferences.

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Growing Reader

Books To Help Children With Grief and Loss

As parents, we often struggle to support our children through their grief. Reading and discussing picture books on grief and loss can help.

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Growing Reader

How to Use Decodable Books to Support Readers at Home

Just like we teach tricks for making shoelaces into “bunny ears” or give kids training wheels, we can intentionally adjust the job of reading to help kids practice and improve. Decodable books are an excellent tool for this!

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Tween

How To Help Your Kids Make New Friends

Author Jennie Allen shares her tried-and-true tips that kids can use to make new friends, combat loneliness, and gain confidence.

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All Ages

Books To Influence Your Homeschooling Experience and Philosophy

These homeschooling books are sure to influence your educational philosophy and experience as you create a rich learning environment filled with curiosity, thinking, and creativity.

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All Ages

How To Ditch the Comparison Trap and Live in the Moment

The comparison trap in motherhood can make you feel like you're not enough. Author Ali Gilkeson shares how she found peace amidst the pressure to compare.

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Teen

Books To Buy When Puberty Is ‘Nigh — for You and Your Kid

These books will help you and your tween muddle through puberty armed with facts, funny anecdotes, and reassurance.

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Growing Reader

Magnificent Microbes: How to Talk to Your Kids About Germs

Some germs are good while others can make us sick. Use these tips to help kids develop a balanced understanding of germs and microbes.

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Growing Reader

15 Books To Help Kids Who Are Scared of the Dark

For little ones who fear things that go bump in the night, try reading these reassuring stories to make the dark seem a little less frightening.

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How Early Graphic Novels Create Lifelong Readers

Graphic novels have long been praised for engaging reluctant readers, but what about those just starting to read?

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Growing Reader

Tips for Being a Guest Reader in Your Child's Classroom

We are here to help guide you through having the best guest reading experience possible with a few tips and book recommendations packed with kid appeal!

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Growing Reader

Tween

28 Fun and Creative Ways To Connect With Your Grandchildren

Here are some unique ideas for how grandparents can stay connected with their grandchildren, whether they live near or far.

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Teen

Mentoring vs. Monitoring Your Kids on Social Media

See these tips on how building an honest, and open relationship with your child is the best defense against the digital issues kids face.

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Teen

When Precocious Readers Want Mature Books: It’s Your Call, Parents

We spoke with several parents about how they draw the line when letting their tweens and teens read mature content with adult themes.

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