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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Social Emotional, Personal Development . By Maya Smart | September 22 , 2025

Tap Into Your Own Reading Struggles or Joy to Raise a Confident Reader

Explore how to raise a confident reader by tapping into your own early reading struggles or reading

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Maya's Favorites, Family Activities, Parent-School Partnership, Community, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | August 18 , 2025

Making Reading Visible Again: Why I Joined the Get Caught Reading Campaign

A literacy advocate shares why modeling reading still matters in a screen-filled world—and how it connects to real

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Maya's Favorites, Kids Books, Family Activities, Community . By Maya Smart | June 23 , 2025

Why You Should Bring Your Kids to Author Talks—Especially Ones Like This. 

Want to raise a real reader? Discover how bringing kids to author talks sparks curiosity, confidence & love of books—one

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Social Emotional . By Laila Weir | May 26 , 2025

How to Boost Your Child’s Social-Emotional Intelligence With Books

Discover how reading and books can help you raise an emotionally aware child with the empathy and social skills to support good

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Parent-School Partnership, Community, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | February 10 , 2025

5 Things Parents Need to Know About the 2024 NAEP Reading Scores Crisis

What do the 2024 NAEP national reading scores mean for your child? Get key takeaways and action steps for

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Parent-School Partnership . By Maya Smart | January 27 , 2025

School Involvement for Busy Parents: How to Support Your Child’s Education on Your Terms

Stop stressing about being the perfect parent volunteer! Learn how to support your child’s education in a way that fits your

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