Parenting and Advice
Tips & Advice
Why Kids Are the Best Philosophers
Kids have an ingrained ability to open our eyes to the bits of the world that don’t make sense. That is why author Scott Hershovitz believes that not only are all kids philosophers, but that we would all do better if we followed their lead.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Phonological Awareness: Why This Skill Set Is So Important for Young Readers
Teaching kids the sounds of spoken language is an important first step toward reading and writing. With these tips it’s easy to playfully develop these skills throughout your daily life.
Tween
Teen
Learning the Value of a Dollar: Books to Teach Tweens and Teens Financial Literacy
Teaching kids about money and all that it represents can be challenging when so many of our financial transactions are virtual. Fortunately, these books can help.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
7 Ways To Help Your Kids Consume Less and Create More
These ideas will help you get your child to turn off the screens and let their creativity flourish instead.
All Ages
7 Tips and Tricks to Manage Boredom in Your Family
Kids on winter break can easily go from “yay, no school!” to “I’m bored!” in ten seconds flat. Here are a few tips on how to manage your child’s cries of boredom.
Tween
3 Tips to Get Your Kids Interested in STEAM
Try these interactive, family-friendly tips to encourage an interest in STEAM and watch the 8- to 12-year-old in your life light up with curiosity!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
6 Ways to Help Children Manage Anxiety in New Situations
When your child has to face something new, here are some concrete steps you can take as a parent to help ease them in.
All Ages
Let's Stop Labeling Books as "Boy Books" or "Girl Books"
The sad truth is that we often assume books with male protagonists are for everyone, and books with female leads are only for girls.
Pre-K
Goodbyes Are Hard: A Mother's Many Feelings at School Drop-Off
Ariella Prince Guttman reflects on the odd mix of emotions around school drop-off that inspired her heartwarming new picture book Wherever You'll Be.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Emily Oster on Making Data-Driven Decisions for Your Family
Will you redshirt your summer baby? How do you pick the right summer camp? With less data about the early school years than you might expect, Emily Oster's new parenting book provides parents with a framework for making complex decisions that affect the whole family.
Tips & Advice
How Books Can Help With Bedtime Challenges
From too much screen time to your child not being tired enough to sleep, there are endless obstacles when it comes to getting your little ones to bed on time. Luckily, books can help!
Tips & Advice
Bedtime Routines From the Brightly Community
Thanks to our wonderful community, we’ve rounded up a few different ways our readers prepare their little ones for bed!
