When you think about reading to kids, most people picture a small child on the lap of a parent, sharing a simple board book or picture book. But is there a time when you should stop reading to kids? What age is too old to read to them, instead of them reading to themselves? The answer to this question is simple….
NEVER!
Do you remember when your parents stopped reading to you? How old were you? I actually don’t remember an exact time when my parents stopped reading bedtime stories to me and my sister. It makes me kind of sad to consider that the last night they read to us was a regular night. But the truth is, while our nightly ritual of reading together before bed may have changed, we never stopped reading to one another. Even now that I am an adult, when we are together, we still sometimes read interesting or funny things to each other.
Building up the self esteem of our children is an important job. It is also becoming increasingly difficult in the age of social media. So I am always thrilled when I find empowering books for kids that share how much they can do when they believe in themselves and do their best. This list is full of books that would make graduation gifts for kids of any age!
Raising kids is expensive. So I am always looking for inexpensive ways to purchase the things that my daughter needs. As bookworms, we both devour books at a ridiculous rate, so it is important that I find ways to get cheap books for kids. Today I wanted to share 7 ways that I get inexpensive or free books for my growing bookworm.
Spring is here, which means it’s time to start playing in the dirt again! At least, that’s what my daughter thinks Spring means…. So imagine how much she loved today’s book about a dirt loving dog, and the fun mud activities for kids that we paired with it!
Teaching kids about 
We are all dealing with unfamiliar circumstances right now. For families who are trying to homeschool, it can be overwhelming to sort through all of the subjects and skills. In order to help parents as they try to keep kids engaged and entertained while learning, I’ve gathered a list of our favorite educational companies to help families through this tough time. These include some of my favorite activity boxes for kids, as well as some digital learning resources!
Spring is here and we are so excited to get outside again. Whether we are jumping in mud puddles, playing in the garden, or walking around the neighborhood, we find lots of ways to take our learning outside. This list has tons of fun Spring activities for kids to keep your family reading, playing, and learning all season long!
I love finding fun ways to talk to my daughter about 
Earth Day is the perfect time to talk to kids about the beauty of our planet, as well as the ways that we can make a difference in protecting it. This list of children’s books for Earth Day is a great way to introduce little ones to the difference that they can make, and the changes that others are making.
One of the things I love about children’s books is that, more often than not, they are metaphorical. Children are so impressionable that in the early years, we are teaching them HOW to think, and not necessarily WHAT to think. Which is why I was inspired to speak out when I received a request to review a book that was determined to draw a dividing line for kids that we are seeing every day in the United States. Instead of accepting it, I decided it was time to rethink how we talk to kids about politics, and to share a more inspiring book that gives kids a different look at people in power.
