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Growing Reader
14 Books Ideal for Reading With Kids Ages 6 - 8
Pass a book back and forth, let them take the lead, or travel through these kids' books side by side. No matter how you read together, you’ll be glad you did.
Tween
Middle Grade Books Both You and Your Tween Can Enjoy
Reading together helps stave off boredom, gives us something to talk about, and allows us a quiet moment to connect as a family. If you're interested in starting an informal book club with your kids, here are some fantastic books to check out.
Teen
YA Novels to Read With Your Teenager
The best YA books are meaty enough for an adult to enjoy and hefty enough to start a conversation around complex topics with teens. Tuck into these engrossing YA novels that span across genres and appeal to adults and teens alike.
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.
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.
Growing Reader
Books That Teach Patience for 6- to 8-Year-Olds
It's no surprise that kids can sometimes struggle with having patience. If you’re looking to have a big talk (or even a tiny talk) about this valuable character trait, these 10 kids' books are a great place to start.
Tween
Middle Grade Reads on the Power of Patience
If your tween is feeling impatient and irritable, maybe one or two of these books with patience at its core will help them to find their inner Zen and keep frustration at bay.
Teen
10 YA Books That Prove Some Things Are Worth Your Patience
These 10 YA books can help teens understand that even if things aren’t perfect right this moment, they might work out in time with hope, a little luck, and a whole lot of patience.
Baby & Toddler
Board Books on Wellness for Kids Ages 0 - 2
Whether encouraging mindfulness, helping our toddlers recognize and understand their feelings, or fostering good sleep habits, there are plenty of fun and often hilarious books to light the way.
Pre-K
14 Fantastic Books About Wellness for Kids Ages 3 – 5
From breathing exercises to exploring nature, these fantastic picture books will help you and your child focus on wellness during unpredictable and stressful times.
Growing Reader
15 Books on Wellness for Kids Ages 6 – 8
These books will encourage little readers to eat right, move more, practice mindfulness, and make peace with ever-changing emotions.
Tween
12 Empowering Books on Wellness for Kids Ages 9 - 12
Guide tweens into a life of physical, mental, and social wellness with books that focus on each of these dimensions.
