Tag: reading
8 DOs (and 1 DON’T) of Raising a Three-Year-Old
Do you remember, before you had kids, you heard the rumors about the “terrible twos?” I sure did. And they sounded, well, terrible. So,...
Reflections After A Year Of Redshirting: The Power of Play
When we sent our oldest to preschool for the first time, I remember how tiny she looked. Her chipmunk cheeks and petite frame were...
The World Is Yours for the Reading: 5 Free Apps That...
This time of year, there are a lot of habits that cost money. The cable bill supports your love of Hallmark holiday movies. The...
What Should I Read Next? Summer Reading Guide Round-Up
Summer is my favorite reading season. I love poring over summer reading guides, walking through the cool, air-conditioned stacks in the library, reading to...
Read to Your Babies and Toddlers! Why, How, and What:
I love to read, and this has been true since I was a child. I cannot really pinpoint what got me to love reading, but...
5 Secrets For Raising Avid Readers
Have you ever thought about how many things a day you read? Pause for a moment and review your day. I'm guessing you'll find...
Avoid the Summer Slide: Encouraging Reading When School’s Out
Reading is a critical part of our children's development. Reading every day is important, and summer is no exception. Summer is perhaps even more...
Raising Readers: 6 Effective Tips for Instilling a Love of Reading
Today is Read Across America Day! The birthday of one of the most famous and beloved children's authors of all time, Dr. Seuss, Read...
Fall into a Book
Fall is one of my favorite times of year. It's not because of the beautiful colors the leaves change to, or the fun times...
7 Books to Add to Your Kids’ Book Collection
I love children’s books. Discovering that has been one of the fun, unexpected pleasures of being a mom for me. I had no idea...