Parenting and Advice
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Sick Lit: Kids' Books To Have On Hand for Sick Days
A good book can help keep your mind off your discomfort. These kids' books are great to have at-the-ready for sick days.
Pre-K
Teach Your Preschooler Digital Literacy With These Picture Books
These tips, paired with picture books about coding, problem-solving, and responsible media consumption, can help teach preschoolers how to use technology safely and in ways that are appropriate for their development.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Books To Help Kids Build a Positive Body Image
Kids are exposed to unrealistic portrayals of the human body early and often — here are some books that present kids and parents with positive counter messages.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
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.
Pre-K
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.
Pre-K
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!
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.
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.
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.
Tween
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.
Pre-K
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.
Pre-K
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.
Pre-K
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?
Pre-K
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!
