Family Activities . By Laila Weir | July 22 , 2024

Fun August Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

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

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Literacy Skills, Early Language . By Maya Smart | July 15 , 2024

How Your Words Drive Your Baby’s Brain Development & Prepare Them to Read

Parents literally build babies’ & toddlers’ brains through interactive conversation. Parenting author & literacy expert Maya

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Kids Books, Social Emotional, Diversity & Inclusion . By Chrysta Naron | July 08 , 2024

Affirming Hair-Love Picture Books to Foster Acceptance & Self-Love

Celebrate your child's & their friends’ unique hair or hairstyles (or lack thereof) with hair love picture books that foster

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | June 24 , 2024

Fun July Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

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

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Literacy Skills, Early Language . By Maya Smart | June 17 , 2024

Why, When, and How to Limit Your Baby’s or Preschooler’s Screen Time

How much is too much screen time for babies/preschoolers, when is it ok, & how do you set up optimal limits? Maya Payne Smart has

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Maya's Favorites, Literacy Skills, Writing, Social Emotional, Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Chrysta Naron | June 11 , 2024

How to Do an Awesome Bill of Rights Activity for Preschoolers

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Maya's Favorites, Literacy Skills . By Maya Smart | June 10 , 2024

You’re Hired: Parents Can—and Should—Teach Kids Reading Fundamentals

Parenting author and reading advocate Maya Payne Smart explains why parents need to teach their children reading basics—and

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Kids Books, Family Activities, Seasonal & Holidays, Community, Diversity & Inclusion . By Chrysta Naron | June 07 , 2024

4th of July Picture Books that Explore the Beauty & Diversity of America

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Early Language . By Laila Weir | June 06 , 2024

Here’s How to Fit Learning into Your Preschooler’s Summer Fun

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Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Chrysta Naron | June 03 , 2024

5 Tips to Keep Your Young Kids Reading Over Summer Vacation

It’s that time of year again. When kids are looking forward to a break from the classroom (or class

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