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"When can I have a cellphone?" Parents dread this question because it feels daunting to prepare a child for the responsibility of a smartphone. Here are four important actions parents can take to ensure their children are ready when the phone arrives.
Books can be a great way to talk about food with your child, whether you’re dealing with a picky eater, a child who loves to cook, or something in between.
Is your child a whiny, grouchy, emotional mess the minute they get home? Here are a few tips to help parents navigate those after-school meltdowns.
Poverty, food scarcity, mental health, and homelessness are tough issues we should discuss with our children. Don’t know where to start? These books offer a natural gateway to the conversation.
Helping kids regulate their emotions opens their capacity for learning and behavioral control. Here are some of our favorite activities to incorporate movement, breathing techniques, and grounding strategies into the classroom.
These highly recommended, highly addicting, can’t-put-‘em-down stories of adventure and fantasy are perfect for kids who love the Harry Potter series.
Whether they’re tears of joy, sadness, or complete heartbreak, a book that includes a good cry is essential. The books in this list all pack an emotional punch and are guaranteed to get the tears flowing.
There are lots of great board books and picture books (including some waterproof ones!) that show kids just how fun bathtime can be.
Read along with these three great books from the DK Pop-Up Peekaboo series–Baby Animals, Butterfly, and Under the Sea--perfect for curious minds who love lift-the-flap books!
As an elementary school librarian, graphic novels were one of my favorite tools for helping reluctant readers get excited about checking out a book.
