We are all a small part of a much bigger picture. Thinking about the whole universe and our teeny tiny part in it can be mind boggling for adults, let alone for kids! To help kids get a picture of the whole big universe and the part that they play in it, I decided to gather these fun children’s books about the universe!
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With Father’s Day just around the corner, it is the perfect time to share some beautiful new children’s books about dads and grandfathers. I am so grateful for the relationship that I have with my Dad, and I love watching him build a relationship with my daughter now. So I am always on the lookout for books that showcase that loving relationship between fathers and their kids, and grandfathers and their grandchildren. I remember reading with both of my parents, and it is so fun seeing my daughter share her love of reading with them as well. I hope your family enjoys sharing some of these books about grandpas and dads too!
I love finding different tools to help my daughter learn certain skills. So I am always on the lookout for different ways to review things that we are working on. Since we are spending a lot of time talking about big emotions and good manners lately, I was thrilled when we were given the opportunity to check out a line of flash cards from TestingMom.com aimed at teaching kids about emotions & social situations!
Summer time is here, which means lots of fun in the sun and the water! Before you head out to the pool though, it is important that you go over some of the rules. Since my daughter is still young, we are spending a lot of time talking about pool safety this year. So I was thrilled when we were given the opportunity to check out this book that explores pool safety while telling a fun story about a pet dragon! We also paired it with summer activities for kids that review sun safety and pool safety, and also encourage bubbly fun.
I loved growing up with a dog, and I love that my daughter has our dog to play with, 
As a parent, we have all had those times when we are face to face with our kids and we realize that the next words can have a huge outcome on the situation. Whether you are facing a possible argument, a new fear, or a total meltdown, you know that what you say next matters. Sometimes when my daughter and I are facing off it almost feels like time freezes. I can glimpse the two roads ahead of me. One way leads to peace and happiness while the other leads to anger and frustration for both of us. I want to reach for the happy route more often, so I am always looking for ways to make parenting fun. Luckily, I had the opportunity to check out a new parenting book that is changing the way I parent and leading to more happy days.
Bees are probably one of the first bugs that kids recognize. With their large size and loud buzzing, they are kind of hard to miss. The fear of being stung is also present from a very young age, even if you have never been stung by anything. Because of this, bees are often high on the list of childhood fears. The sad part is that bees are struggling for survival, and the loss of their population will mean devastating things to our lives and our environment. So I decided to gather a list of children’s books about bees to teach kids about the importance of bees and the work that they do. Hopefully with a little education, we can change some minds about bees and save them!
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