7 Ways to Increase Your Child’s Love of Reading this Summer
Most kids drop a few reading levels during the summer and it makes sense why—schools out, no teacher, the official homework is gone, and now there’s time to do activities…
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Muddle and Match Books: Mix and Match Stories
Right when I think our home library is full and we are in need of no new books, I discover something we can’t live without. Most recently, Muddle and Match…
“Flybraries”Are a Thing Now, Thanks to EasyJet Airlines
The mission: to get books into the hands of more children and teens in order to foster a love of reading, expand imagination and provide positive entertainment. EasyJet Airline: Accepted…
Learning to Read: A How-To Guide
I can’t remember what blog post I was reading a while back, but the author was talking about raising children and said something like, “I’ve never had to teach a…
Four Books You Should Read This Summer
By far my favorite hobby is reading. It always has been. I just love a good story! Add a hot bath or a cozy blanket and cup of chai and…
The 5 Parenting Books You Must Read
I’m a reader. Always have been. When I don’t know something or want to learn more about a certain topic I head to the library and stock up! Facebook has…
The Next Great Series of Teen Books You’ll Love
Please tell me you didn’t think I was going to try and introduce you to Twilight or The Hunger Games? Although I have read those too, once they hit the big…
Summer Toddler Reading Guide
You should have seen my husband bursting with pride after my two year old requested to dance to “All Things Go” (more commonly known as Chicago by Sufjan Stevens) last…
The Books I Read and Loved Last Year
Every year I make a reading goal. I love reading, always have, but with a toddler glued to me (literally, I wish I could share a video of my little…
25 Days of Holiday Reading
Our family is rolling through some big transitions this Christmas season and rather than feel grumpy/annoyed/depressed about how I imagined things would be and how they’re not, I’m taking these changes as…
My Fall Reading List
I don’t think I mentioned that I too participated in the summer reading program alongside my kids. During the months of June, July and August I read 9 books. Not…
Chapter Books to Read With Your Preschooler
Last week my 3 year old and I started a new bedtime tradition — we are reading our first chapter book! I’ve been looking forward to this day for quite…