New Craft & Activity Books for Families
It is always the perfect time to shake up your routine and try new games, activities, and recipes at home with your little ones! This list of new craft & activity books for families is sure to give you...Read More »
New Kid's Books about Grandparents
The relationship with grandparents can be a very special one. So we love finding new kid’s books about grandparents and the special relationship they have with their grandkids. This list is full of beautiful new stories, perfect for sharing...Read More »
Gift Guide 2022 - Family Game Night
We love playing games as a family, so we are always excited to check out new games for family game night! Check out some of our favorites for this year!
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Book Based Snacks Inspired by Children's Books
My daughter and I love to cook and bake together in the kitchen. So we love bringing our favorite books to life with book based snacks like the ones featured here!
Bad Brow Cookies
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Games for Family Game Night
We love playing games as a family, so we are excited to share some of the best games for family game night!
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The Importance of Asking “Why?”
If you are a parent, you have answered the question “why?”. You have probably answered it thousands of times – sometimes in one day. As annoying as the “why” stage can be, it is so important to stop and...Read More »
How to Use Children's Books to Teach Empathy
One of the things you hear all the time nowadays is that our world needs more empathy. So teaching kids to be empathetic is an important task for parents and teachers. As those entrusted with raising the next generation,...Read More »
Activity Kits for Kids to Use this Summer!
Summer is almost here! While kids are out of school this summer, you may be looking for some fun and educational activities to keep them busy. We are excited to share some fun new activity kits for kids that...Read More »
New Mindfulness Resources for Kids
Teaching kids to be grounded and mindful can be difficult. So we often turn to children’s books about mindfulness to help us develop strategies that we can use. Today we wanted to share some of the new mindfulness resources...Read More »
Pirate Escape Room Game for Kids
We love escape rooms in our family. We tend to get a little competitive with them, but it is all in good fun. So when we had the chance to check out an at home escape room game for...Read More »
The Screen Free Audio Toy Kids Love!
Last fall I had the opportunity to check out the Toy Insider’s Holiday of Play toy show. While there, I had a chance to check out the Toniebox, an incredible new screen free toy for kids. This storytelling toy...Read More »
Why Grandparents Should Read to Their Grandchildren
If you are a regular reader on this site, then you know how often I talk about the importance of reading aloud to kids. The science backs up the claims that reading to a child every...Read More »
Best St. Patrick’s Day Books & Activities for Kids
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How to Support Your Child’s Dreams
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Unique Stocking Stuffers for Kids
Awesome Reading Gifts for Bookworms
I’m sure it is no surprise to anyone who follows this site that I love creative book and reading gifts. I love to give them, and I love to get them. This list is made up of some of...Read More »
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Back to School Books & Tools
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Children's Books about Families
Bluey Toys for your Bluey Fan!
Do your kids love Bluey? My daughter found it earlier this year and it has become one of our family’s favorite shows. It is not only hilarious and quotable, but it portrays a realistic family (even though they are...Read More »
Book Themed Candles for the Bookworm in Your Life
Picture your favorite reading spot. What makes it special? What helps you settle in for an afternoon of relaxing and reading? Today I am thrilled to share a list of amazing book themed candles that will transport you to...Read More »
Reading Sins and How to Rectify Them
Hamilton is coming to Disney+ and I don’t know about you, but I am excited! Whether you are a Broadway fan or not, chances are you know about the show and may even know some of the songs. And...Read More » As the world starts to cancel events and close schools, many parents are finding themselves looking for easy activities to keep their house-bound kids entertained. So I decided to share 25 low or no-prep activities for kids that will...Read More » One of the best ways to get kids interested in reading is by surrounding them with quality reading materials....Read More » What do you call a group of owls? While this may seem like the start of a joke, it’s not! (The answer is a Parliament). I have always been interested in finding out what different animal families are called....Read More » The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer and summer is almost here! Time to break out the camping gear and have some fun. I loved camping as a kid, and I cannot wait to take my...Read More » This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx.com. I received the Just For Kids Babblebox in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Spring is here (or should be soon)! With the weather turning warmer,...Read More » This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NutrishRealMeatTreats #NutrishPets #CollectiveBias Dogs are amazing. They are fiercely loyal, friendly and happy creatures that can give you unconditional love. I have...Read More » Easter is just around the corner! With all of the brightly colored plastic Easter eggs around, I wanted to find some great activities to use them for learning opportunities. I decided to round up some of the best ideas...Read More » I love the Olympics. The world comes together to watch people fulfill their lifelong goals and cheer them on. The pride in representing your country, the beautiful routines and tricks being performed and the incredible range of emotions on...Read More » From a very early age, my daughter has loved to do yoga. Even before she knew what she was doing, she loved copying my yoga moves. As she has grown, I have been really excited to find some great...Read More » The holidays are a busy time of year full of lots of fun traditions, parties and events....Read More » I love having the Christmas tree up. When I am playing in the living room with my daughter and the lights are on the tree and Christmas music is on the radio, there is a sense of peace and...Read More » Christmas is celebrated in countries all over the world, but we all celebrate it a bit differently. I have always been fascinated with the various traditions and symbols of the holiday season. I even taught an...Read More » Updated: November 2019 When it comes to shopping for Christmas gifts, I am always looking for special gifts that really mean something. Growing up, my parents always bought ornaments for my sister and I to add to our...Read More » Kids naturally learn from watching and imitating. From the very beginning, babies and toddlers try to speak, move and act like the children and adults around them. How many times have you seen a small child pick up a...Read More » One of the best parts of being a parent is the opportunity to act like a kid again. As a teacher, some of my favorite memories are dancing, singing and just having fun with the kids. The same is...Read More » Updated October 16, 2019 I love the fall! If you regularly read the blog or follow me on social media, you may already know this since I tend to mention it a lot. I love the sights,...Read More » As a mother, it is so important to me that I raise my daughter to be proud of who she is. I want her to have confidence to do the things she loves and surround herself with people who...Read More » Reading together is one of my favorite ways to connect with my daughter. When we are reading a great book together, I hope that she takes the lessons, love and values to heart. I love when I read a...Read More » As a teacher and a mom, I am always looking for ways to entertain my daughter while also teaching her. I try to fill our days with various learning activities or opportunities to be creative and practice important skills....Read More » My favorite sound in the world is my daughter’s laugh. My family tends to laugh until we can’t speak, or until tears are running down our cheeks. I love that my daughter has developed this trait already. Whether she...Read More » Imagination is such an important part of childhood. Do you remember the games you used to play when you were younger? We hear a lot of parents lamenting about how they didn’t have electronics and devices to entertain them...Read More » Kids are sponges. We hear it all the time. “They will repeat everything you say!” “They learn even when they don’t seem like they are listening.” As a teacher, I had lots of plans for teaching my daughter when she was born....Read More » Standard Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Heluva Good! Cheese as part of an Influence Central campaign and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. This post also contains affiliate links. I may...Read More » Standard Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I may receive a commission from purchases you make through the links in this post. Playing in the sand is one of the summer traditions that you can enjoy...Read More » Books are such an important part of my life, and now in the life of my daughter. We read every day, both together and separately. I won’t lie, our book collection may be a little out of control! However,...Read More » I loved my birthday when I was growing up. I was always a shy kid, but if there was one day when I didn’t mind the attention, it was on my birthday. My parents made our birthdays special with...Read More » Halloween is just around the corner! There are so many awesome Halloween books to get your family excited for the holiday. In addition to these awesome stories, check out some of the best Halloween fun and...Read More » Here in the Northeast, fall is upon us and there are so many fun and exciting ways to enjoy the season with your family. I love the fall season where we live. Sweaters, football, campfires, apples, pumpkins… the list...Read More »Why Teens Should Watch Hamilton
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Combining Coding and Play with Unruly Splats!
Patterns, Dancing and Fun with Potato Pants!
Exploring and Learning with Maxi the Taxi Dog!
30+ Color Mixing Activities for Kids!
Best Educational Gifts for Babies
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Rocking Out with Think & Learn Rocktopus!
Teaching Kids about the Element of Surprise
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Digging for Fun with a Dog Named Doug!
Skeleton Fun with Skelly!
Halloween is right around the corner, which means that stores and homes will soon be covered in ghosts, pumpkins, and skeletons. To get in the Halloween spirit, we wanted to share this fun book...Read More »Put Down the Phones : Enjoying Screen Free Family Time
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Letter Recognition Games with DIY Letter Clips!
The Bedtime Reading Routine That Will Help Your Kids Sleep
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Back to School Games with the Kindergarrrten Bus!
Brave Enough For Two
Learning about Animal Families
Teaching Sign Language to Kids with Nita's First Signs!
Let's Go Camping: Camping Indoors with Kids
Learning to Eat Veggies with the Veggie Buds Club!
Why I Test My Toddler: Using Developmental Checklists To My Advantage
Little Walks, Big Adventures : Learning in Your Neighborhood
Learning in the Car: Taking Education on the Road
How to Code a Sandcastle: Making Coding Fun!
Finding Beauty Everywhere with the Anywhere Artist!
Finding Time to Read
How to Be a Good Dragon!
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Grandma's Kitchen: Baking with Kids
You are My Sunshine!
Teaching Kids to Read with ABCmouse!
Benefits of Reading Interactive Books with Your Kids
Mud Puddle Fun!
Ultimate Guide to Easter Egg Learning Activities!
Spread Smiles with These Children's Books on Kindness!
Celebrate the Olympic Spirit with Books on Winter Sports!
Library Fun with The New Li-Bear-ian!
Celebrating Diversity with Multicultural Children's Book Day!
Fort Building Fun for All Seasons!
15 of the Best Yoga Books for Kids
Creativity Through the Windows in Our World
Snuggle Up this Holiday Season!
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A Family Friendly New Year's Eve Tradition
Get Moving with the Elf in the House!
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Christmas Cookies Around the World
Personalized Christmas Books to Make the Holidays Special!
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Give the Gift of Laughter and Creativity!
Pumpkin Activities for Kids!
You Are Wonderful
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Fun Leaf Activities That Will Get Kids Excited for Fall!
Making Kids Feel Special Through Reading
Testing Your Memory with George!
Preschool in a Box!
Celebrating Families of All Kinds!
No two families are alike. Some families have 1 parent. Some families have two moms or two dads. Other families may have stepparents or several generations living under one roof. Each family is unique, and it is important...Read More »What Makes You Laugh?
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Go on an Adventure with River Rose!
Fantastic Children's Books About Love
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