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I always imagined that I would have a son β but, instead of sons, I had three daughters. And from the time they came into the world, bright pink and bawling, I never looked back, not even for a moment.
It turns out fun is not folly β itβs actually the rich stuff that holds us all together. As the old saying goes: Families who play together, stay together.
We chatted with Arianna Huffington, author of The Sleep Revolution, about sleep for parents, bedtime reading, her lifelong love of words, and more.
Some call it being curious or having an interest, but Chris Gall (the author of the popular Dinotrux series for children) says he's always been a "noticer."
Got a little one who needs spectacles? Here are three easy things you can do (and six books to read) to get them excited about wearing glasses.
Books about magic open doors into dreams of a world without limitations, and those dreams can inspire action to change the world as it is.
Peter H. Reynolds, author-illustrator of inspiring books including The Dot and Ish, shares tips for fostering creativity, bravery, and originality in kids.
When James Campbell's daughter turned 15 they began a trip into the heart of Alaska. But the seed of adventure was planted years before β with the books they read together.
You probably know Jon Klassen from his delightfully humorous books I Want My Hat Back and This Is Not My Hat. Now youβll also know him as the artist behind the poignant illustrations in Pax.
Sara Pennypacker, author of Pax, shares the two central topics she aimed to explore with her moving book, and the importance of encouraging kids' empathy.
Every parent and child fights β and these guidelines from negotiation expert Dr. Shapiro can help moms and dads resolve conflicts with kids of all ages.
When Jarrett J. Krosoczka isn't thinking up hilarious plot twists in his Lunch Lady graphic novel series, he writes and illustrates a variety of picture and middle grade books, and hosts βThe Book Report with JJK."