Maya's Favorites, Writing, Parent-School Partnership, Personal Development . By Maya Smart | May 20 , 2026

Parent Development Is a Real Thing—and I’m Calling Mine Mommy Camp

To help kids learn and grow into their best selves, parents must grow, too. Explore how to stretch yourself through intentional

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Kids Books, Social Emotional, Community . By Laila Weir | May 11 , 2026

The Swamp that Stories Saved: How Kids’ Books Inspired Real-World Action

Discover how one YA novelist’s words sparked a movement to restore a vanished wilderness—a century after she wrote about

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | April 20 , 2026

How to Help Kids, Tweens, and Teens Manage Email Without Feeling Overwhelmed

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

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Social Emotional . By Laila Weir | April 06 , 2026

What My Child’s Inbox Taught Me About the Digital Overload on Kids

The hidden tech burden that’s burying kids, and what parents and caring adults can do to

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Maya's Favorites, Literacy Skills, Early Language, Ask Maya . By Maya Smart | March 09 , 2026

Ask Maya: Can I Help My Child Read If I’m Not Comfortable Reading?

Not comfortable reading aloud? Learn how storytelling, conversation, and the TALK Method build your child’s vocabulary,

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Literacy Skills . By Laila Weir | February 02 , 2026

What Counts as Reading? Answers for Parents About Comics, Audiobooks, and More

Do graphic novels or audiobooks count as reading? Discover what helps kids become strong, motivated

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Kids Books . By Contributor | January 26 , 2026

Why Kids Ask for the Same Book Again and Again—and Why Rereading Is So Powerful

Kids love rereading books—for good reason. Learn how repetition builds literacy, confidence, and comprehension, plus why it’s

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | January 18 , 2026

Fun February Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Get fun seasonal recommendations of books to read aloud to kids in February, plus activities to build

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Kids Books . By Laila Weir | January 12 , 2026

5 Ways to Get Free or Cheap Books for Kids, Tweens, & Teens

Keep your child swimming in stories for less. Free or cheap books help kids love reading & parents curate a family life rich with

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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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