Just For Fun
How Visiting My Local Library Makes Me a Better Parent
I can sometimes be an impatient, scatterbrained, distracted parent. But when I'm at the library with my children, I feel certain I’m getting this one thing right.
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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
An Expert’s Opinion: What Parents Can Do That Apps Can’t
Reading is one of the most complex cognitive tasks we ask our brains to do, and it brings together a wide range of interacting skills that takes years to develop.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Discovering the Concept of Poetry with Daniel Finds a Poem
In honor of National Poetry Month, author and illustrator Micha Archer shares advice on how to help explain the concept of poetry to young children.
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly's Book Club: The Boys in the Boat
Daniel James Brown's suspenseful nonfiction read is perfect for sports fanatics, dreamers, and anyone who loves a good underdog story.
Teen
Writing About Love, Loss, and the Beauty of Motherhood
When YA author Julie Buxbaum's children came into the world in screaming techno-color, she had no choice but to listen to the loud, insistent voice that said: Welcome to motherhood.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Uniquely Ourselves: Inspiring Books on Autism for Kids, Tweens, and Teens
Did you know April is Autism Awareness Month? These books do a great job of informing young readers about autism while promoting acceptance of people on the spectrum of all ages.
Grown-Up Reads
The Best Grown-Up Reads of Spring 2016
From captivating historical fiction to nonfiction for dog lovers, these grown-up books are as vast and varied as the readers.
Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice
How to Have a Relaxing Coloring Book Playdate with Your Child
With all the adult coloring book options out there, coloring can be the perfect activity to do alongside your child. These tips will set you up for success — and fun!
All Ages
Brightly’s Birthday: The Best of “Cake Face”
Brightly's readers share their messiest, funniest "cake face" kid birthday photos.
Growing Reader
7 Early Signs Your Child May Have a Reading Issue
As a parent and educator who has dealt with learning struggles, I encourage other parents to know these seven common red-flag signs of a reading issue.
