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.
10 Children’s Books about Bees
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!
Storytelling with Kids: How to Make Storytelling Part of Your Day
One of the great parts about reading to kids from an early age, is that it teaches them about the power of stories. At only 2 years old, my daughter could often be heard making up her own stories and telling them to her dolls, stuffed animals and pets. She loves when I make up stories about her, and retelling them has become a big part of our day. Storytelling with kids can have great benefits for your children, and they will probably remember some of them for the rest of their lives.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Children’s Books about Moms!
I love children’s books about mothers and the love they have for their kids. I never get tired of reading these beautiful and heartfelt books with my daughter, and she regularly picks them for me to read to her. So I was thrilled when we were given the opportunity to check out some of these beautiful new children’s books about moms and their kids, just in time for Mother’s Day!
Books about Bravery: How Friends Can Help You Face Your Fears
It can be hard for little ones to face their fears when everything in the world is new. So having friends and family by your side to help you is important while facing fears. Today I decided to gather a list of children’s books about bravery that share how friends and family can help you through scary times.
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4 Books to Help You Through a Divorce
Reading is important for everyone, not just your kids. I have previously talked about the importance of reading for yourself,. And I have also shared some of the books that have helped me and shaped my life. Today, I decided to take a more personal route and share 4 books that helped me through a dark period. From learning to forgive to finding joy and happiness for yourself, these are great books to help through a divorce.
Teaching Kids to Be Kind & Play Nice
I believe that teaching kids to be kind is more important than ever. With new stories of bullying on the news every day, it is becoming clear that we are suffering from a lack of kindness in our world. I firmly believe that teaching kids to think of others and treat them with kindness will make the biggest impact on the world. So today I have gathered a list of children’s books about kindness to help you start conversations with your kids about how they can spread kindness in their daily lives.
Preparing for Spring with Gardening Activities for Kids!
Spring is finally here, which means the flowers are starting to bloom and we are looking forward to spending more time outside. We are constantly inspired by my neighbor’s beautiful garden, so this year my daughter has decided that she would like a garden of her own. Luckily, we had the opportunity to check out this fun new book from Sleeping Bear Press about creating the perfect garden – even if it isn’t the exact garden you planned. We also paired it with fun gardening activities for kids, so get ready to get your hands dirty!
Exciting Board Books
It is so important to introduce kids to books and reading very early in life. My daughter loves to read, and she recognizes that books need to be treated with care. But she is still only 3 years old. So sometimes her books have a little trouble standing up to her love. So board books are a great way to share my love of books with her in a format that can stand up to her. We had the chance to check out a lot of new exciting board books this past year, so I’m thrilled to share them with you.
Learning about Teamwork with Eduardo Guadardo, Elite Sheep!
My daughter loves solving mysteries. We are constantly doing scavenger hunts and hiding items on each other. She also loves fairy tales and nursery rhymes. So when we were given the opportunity to check out this fun book from Two Lions Publishing, it was the perfect combination!
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