Parenting and Advice
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Potty Training 101: Helpful Books for Kids and Their Parents
For parents looking for some great potty training resources, these books may inspire little ones to give it a go (literally).
Pre-K
Picture Books About Apologies and Forgiveness
These picture books provide heartfelt examples of characters apologizing and offering forgiveness for a variety of mistakes and misdeeds.
Tween
Teen
Learning the Value of a Dollar: Books To Teach Tweens and Teens Financial Literacy
These great books about money can help teach tweens, teens, and young adults how to properly manage their finances.
Growing Reader
Tween
4 Reasons We Still Love Mad Libs
The recent reintroduction of Mad Libs into one mom's family reminded her how much there is to love about them as both a parent and a teacher.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Sick Lit: Kids' Books To Have On Hand for Sick Days
A good book can help keep your mind off your discomfort. These kids' books are great to have at-the-ready for sick days.
Pre-K
Teach Your Preschooler Digital Literacy With These Picture Books
These tips, paired with picture books about coding, problem-solving, and responsible media consumption, can help teach preschoolers how to use technology safely and in ways that are appropriate for their development.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Books To Help Kids Build a Positive Body Image
Kids are exposed to unrealistic portrayals of the human body early and often — here are some books that present kids and parents with positive counter messages.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
6 Questions To Ask Teachers About Your Child’s Reading Progress
As a literacy specialist and parent, here's what I ask about my kids’ reading progress during parent-teacher conferences.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Books To Help Children With Grief and Loss
As parents, we often struggle to support our children through their grief. Reading and discussing picture books on grief and loss can help.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
How to Use Decodable Books to Support Readers at Home
Just like we teach tricks for making shoelaces into “bunny ears” or give kids training wheels, we can intentionally adjust the job of reading to help kids practice and improve. Decodable books are an excellent tool for this!
Tween
How To Help Your Kids Make New Friends
Author Jennie Allen shares her tried-and-true tips that kids can use to make new friends, combat loneliness, and gain confidence.
All Ages
Books To Influence Your Homeschooling Experience and Philosophy
These homeschooling books are sure to influence your educational philosophy and experience as you create a rich learning environment filled with curiosity, thinking, and creativity.
All Ages
How To Ditch the Comparison Trap and Live in the Moment
The comparison trap in motherhood can make you feel like you're not enough. Author Ali Gilkeson shares how she found peace amidst the pressure to compare.
Tween
Teen
Books To Buy When Puberty Is ‘Nigh — for You and Your Kid
These books will help you and your tween muddle through puberty armed with facts, funny anecdotes, and reassurance.
