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An Attitude of Gratitude: 17 Books That Show Kids What It Means To Be Thankful

When kids are feeling down, forget their manners, or need a reminder about all the good things they have, these books about gratitude are here to help.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Books To Help Kids Handle All Kinds of Uncomfortable Emotions

These picture books and chapter books are great tools for helping kids connect with and accept all kinds of emotions — even uncomfortable ones like anger, worry, and grief.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

5 Fantastic Ideas for Coping With Kids' After-School Behavior

Is your child a whiny, grouchy, emotional mess the minute they get home? Here are a few tips to help parents navigate those after-school meltdowns.

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Baby & Toddler

Board Books to Help Littles Practice Patience

Patience, like most things, takes practice. As caregivers and teachers, we can help young children implement a few simple strategies to make waiting more bearable for everyone.

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Pre-K

Hurry Up and Read These Picture Books About Patience

Check out these both funny and poignant books on patience that help kids discover that some things are worth the wait.

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Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

Growing Reader

Namaste, Young Readers: Picture Books That Introduce Mindfulness and Meditation to Kids

The benefits of mindfulness are numerous. Not just for adults but for kids as well. Here are some favorite children’s books to introduce mindfulness and meditation to kids.

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Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

Growing Reader

Cool to Be Kind: Children’s Books That Champion Kindness

A little kindness goes a long way. These board books and picture books celebrate kindness and help young kids remember how and why they should be kind.

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Tips & Advice

6 Modern Books To Help Parents Raising Teen Girls

A spate of new books tackle the topic of girls as they grow into teenagers. Here's a quick guide to what's covered and a look at what parents might be in for.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Learning to Ride Out Uncomfortable Emotions with Grumpy Monkey

A powerful reminder that everyone feels a little cranky sometimes, little readers will recognize the big feelings depicted in Grumpy Monkey.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Are You a Jasper or an Ollie? Author Alex Willan on Helping Kids Be Self-Aware

It takes a bit of self-awareness to recognize the effect our behavior has on the world around us. That’s the central message Jasper & Ollie, a new picture book by Alex Willan.

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Growing Reader

Tween

5 Tips for Getting Your Son To Open Up To You

When boys shut down and push everyone away, parents often become confused or upset. How can parents break this too-common cycle in relationships with boys? Author Michael C. Reichert has some suggestions.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Listen Up! 3 Kid-Friendly Activities To Build Listening Skills

How can we help our chatty children understand that too much talking can get in the way of collaborating with those around them? Start with these fun, kid-friendly activities.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

The Best Berenstain Bears Books to Tackle Common Growing-Up Challenges

Since the first Berenstain Bears book was released in 1962, readers have been through a lot with Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister Bear. Here are some of the most relatable stories in the series.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

What To Do When Your Child Is Not Kind

Dr. Thomas Lickona shares parenting strategies that can help parents and caregivers struggling with a child who is often unkind.

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