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Just For Fun
Tips & Advice

Mom’s Cheat Sheet: The Biggest YouTube Stars for Kids and Teens

From improv sketches to make-up tutorials, our kids are watching really random stuff on YouTube these days. Here are the celeb YouTubers to know.

Books for Kids with Short Attention Span
Baby & Toddler

5 Mesmerizing Picture Books for Toddlers with Short Attention Spans

These book recommendations for kids with short attention spans should keep your whirling dervish happily focused on the story at hand.

Classics That Wont Have Your Teen Reaching for CliffNotes
Teen

Classics That Won’t Have Your Teen Reaching for the CliffsNotes

Oftentimes teens avoid the classics not because they’re unsavory, but because they feel intimidating. Here are eight recommended reads that may change that.

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Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice

5 Reasons Why Back to School Is Awesome for Parents

Jason Gay, author of the upcoming book Little Victories: Perfect Rules for Imperfect Living, shares five reasons parents should rejoice that their kids are back in school.

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Tween

Cutting Through the Mud: A Q&A with Louis Sachar

Louis Sachar, beloved author of Holes, discusses the scientific inspiration behind his new book, Fuzzy Mud, the writing habits he diligently follows, and how his audience has changed over the years.

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Pre-K

If Your Kid Loves Corduroy, They’ll Love These 6 Other Teddy Bear Books

If your child is enamored with Corduroy, or cuddly cubs, here are some other teddy bear books that will appeal to your little bear lover.

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Just For Fun

We Go Together: The Greatest Duos in Children’s Literature

Children’s literature contains some of the most memorable duos — sometimes friends, sometimes enemies, but always inseparable in our minds and our hearts.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

How to Throw a Bear-y Sweet Corduroy-Themed Birthday Party

Here are some oh-so-adorable Corduroy-inspired birthday party ideas for kids who love that sweet story of a little teddy bear missing his button.

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Growing Reader

Funny Early Readers Sure to Hook Kids Who Are Learning to Read

These books will get your child through the early reader stage with more than a few chuckles and belly laughs.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Meet the Illustrator: Andy Rash

Andy Rash, author and illustrator of Archie the Daredevil Penguin, shares how he encourages his kids to follow their interests (artistic or otherwise) and why it’s sometimes good to not have an “undo” button when making art.