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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!).

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Why Children’s Books About Black Joy Are So Important

Author Katheryn Russell-Brown reflects on the need for more children's books featuring Black kids experiencing everyday life.

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All Ages

5 Healthy Boundaries To Set as a Parent

Setting reasonable boundaries can help keep parents from feeling overwhelmed, resentful, anxious, and burned out.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

5 Tips to Help Parents Teach Kids About Loss and Grief

Author Trudy Ludwig shares five helpful tips from her experiences with loss and her research on grief to write Calling the Wind.

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Pre-K

How to Foster Belonging In Our Lives and Schools

When we open our lives and places to all kinds of people, it's an invitation to see the intrinsic value and worth in all of us and for everyone to find true belonging. Here are five ways we can foster belonging in our kids, homes, and communities.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

3 Tips to Get Your Child Excited About Math

If the time comes when you or your child struggle with math, don’t dismiss it with the “I'm just not good at math” excuse. Be curious, let go, and make connections. You'll be amazed how it will help your child's skills and confidence blossom!

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Tween

A Balloon-Filled Celebration of Teachers

Chris Grabenstein, author of the Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series, shares the heartwarming story of the teacher who helped him realize his future as a writer, making her the inspiration behind his latest book.

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Baby & Toddler

How to Choose Montessori-Friendly Books for Your Child

If you’re looking for some Montessori-friendly book inspiration for your child’s shelf, here are a few ideas to get you started, straight from a Montessori mom herself.

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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!

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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.

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Tween

Author of Born Behind Bars on Reading Beyond Your Own Experiences

‘Who wants to read only about things they’ve experienced, over and over? Perhaps some. But I’m guessing most readers prefer a book that takes them on adventures of the mind and heart.”

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Gideon Sterer on Encouraging Kids to Find Wonder in Nature

"Every moment of every day, we chase end games and follow structure. There’s enough of that. Outside, for an hour in the park or woods, allow your child to simply be."

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