Maya's Favorites, Personal Development, Books for Adults . By Fernando Bautista | May 29 , 2023

How to Assess Your Child’s Development & When to Seek Help

Parenting author and literacy advocate Maya Payne Smart outlines a framework to follow when evaluating your child’s development

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Vocabulary, Print Awareness . By Andrea Hunt | January 23 , 2023

Music To Their Ears: Why Poetry And Rhyming Books Are Awesome For Kids

Little kids love rhymes. But do poetry for kids and rhyming books help engage young readers and develop literacy? You bet. Find

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Meditation, Massage… Story Time? Reading Aloud Has Surprising Benefits for Parents

Need another reason to read to your kids? Shared reading is self-care for parents! Find out how it can work small wonders &

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Maya's Favorites . By Maya Smart | February 27 , 2023

Three Fantastic Ways to Tour a Selfie Museum But Make It Educational

The new trend of selfie museums may seem shallow. But they offer parents a way to bond with kids and can even be educational.

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Social Emotional, Family Activities, Seasonal & Holidays, Personal Development . By Maya Smart | January 03 , 2023

How to Launch Your Best New Year with a Family Year in Review Keepsake

Complete this sweet family year in review exercise to reflect and start the new year off right with your

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Parent-School Partnership, Community . By Penny Leigh Sebring | September 12 , 2022

4 Top Reasons You Should Attend a School Board Meeting

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Maya's Favorites, Literacy Skills, Community, Author & Leader Interviews, Books for Adults . By Maya Smart | September 02 , 2022

Event Recap: Reading for Our Lives Book Launch Party with Milwaukee Public Library

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Maya's Favorites, Social Emotional, Community, Author & Leader Interviews . By Maya Smart | September 05 , 2022

Women’s Storybook Project: Connecting Kids with Moms in Prison through the Love of Books

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | January 02 , 2023

Smart Story Time January 2023: Awesome Read-Aloud Books for Kids

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in December

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | November 28 , 2022

Smart Story Time for December: What to Read to Your Child this Month

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in December

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