Family Activities . By Laila Weir | December 29 , 2025

Mindful New Year with Kids: Take Resolutions to the Next Level

Build your family’s bond and your child’s character with shared reflection at New Year’s, from reflecting on the past to

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Kids Books, Family Activities . By Laila Weir | December 22 , 2025

Literary Tourism with Kids: Underrated Family Adventures You Won’t Want to Miss

Discover sites related to children’s literature, such as authors’ homes and story settings, and plan literary adventures for

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Kids Books, Family Activities . By Laila Weir | December 15 , 2025

How to Inspire Young Readers with Literary Tourism for Families

Spark your child’s love of reading with literary adventures! Discover how visiting authors’ homes and story settings can grow

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What Makes a Great Children’s Book? Expert Tips for Choosing Your Child’s Next Read

Turn your children’s book choices into purposeful acts. Learn expert criteria for finding stories that inspire and expand young

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Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Maya Smart | December 01 , 2025

6 Festive Play & Learn Activities for Tots & Preschoolers — Free Printables

Download 6 fun (and educational!) printable crafts & recipes to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa & New Year's with tots and

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Kids Books, Seasonal & Holidays . By Chrysta Naron | December 01 , 2025

Touchdown! Fun Picture Books to Read for the Super Bowl

Huddle up for story time! These football picture books for the Super Bowl celebrate teamwork, courage, and big

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Social Emotional . By Laila Weir | November 24 , 2025

20 Questions to Ask Your Elementary Schooler After School (That Get More Than “Fine”)

Discover open-ended conversation starters and tips to get your young child talking after school and actually opening up about

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Maya's Favorites, Family Activities . By Laila Weir | November 17 , 2025

Help! My Child Hates Books: 7 Surprising Hacks to Get Even Antsy Kids to Listen to Stories

Don’t despair if your child resists story time or won’t sit still while you read aloud. Some creativity can get kids to

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | November 14 , 2025

Fun December 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 October

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Social Emotional, Family Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Contributor | November 03 , 2025

10 Ways to Help Kids Build Thankfulness and Literacy Skills

Explore fun, intentional, educational gifts to fill a small child’s environment with prompts for crucial learning and make

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