Parenting and Advice
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!
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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.
Tween
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.
Tween
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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Growing Reader
Tween
Back to School Books & Resource Reads for Parents
Get set for the new school year! Find age-specific reads and helpful insights to prepare kids and parents for the year ahead.
Tween
Teen
Rated “R” for Required: How To Help Your Kids Tackle Their Required Summer Reading
Looking to motivate a not-so-motivated reader? Check out these simple tips for helping your child get through their required reading.
Pre-K
How to Talk to Young Children About Gender
From gender-neutral language to inclusive play spaces, there is much caregivers and educators can do to reflect a more expansive perception of gender.
Growing Reader
How Travel Helps Encourage Family Bonding
The shared experience of visiting a new place can create cherished memories, foster thoughtful conversations, and form deeper family relationships.
Pre-K
4 Ways To Stress Less About Kindergarten Readiness
Here are four doable, productive ways to help your child prepare for kindergarten — and four things you can give yourself permission not to worry about.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
How One Mom Used Reading Parties To Encourage a Love of Books
Who doesn’t love a good party? So why not transform your next at-home storytime into a celebration and show your readers what good company books can be!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
How To Nurture Your Child’s Sense of Humor
Nurturing a child’s humorous side can help them develop emotional and social skills, hone creativity, and increase their emotional health.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
NO FAIR! How Parenting and Patience Inspired a Picture Book
Author Jacob Grant shares the inspiration behind his latest picture book No Fair!, a big-hearted story that illustrates the importance of fairness – an important concept for children (and parents!).
