Parent-School Partnership . By Laila Weir | February 17 , 2025

6 Reasons to Volunteer in Your Child’s Classroom (Even If You’re Too Busy)

Even a little school volunteering can elevate your child’s learning, deepen your bond, and yield some great side benefits.

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Social Emotional, Family Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Laila Weir | June 02 , 2025

Helping Little Hearts Say Thank You: Father’s Day with Young Children

Help your little one celebrate Dad and learn to express emotion and gratitude with heartfelt, age-appropriate Father's Day ideas

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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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Maya's Favorites, Family Activities, Literacy Activities . By Laila Weir | May 19 , 2025

How a Family Book Journal Can Help You Foster Reading, Reflection & Connection—and Cut Clutter

Start a family book journal to spark reflection, promote reading, and create a keepsake of stories that shaped your family.

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Maya's Favorites, Parent-School Partnership, Personal Development, Community . By Laila Weir | April 14 , 2025

Substitute Teaching as a Meaningful Side Hustle for Parents: Give Back and Make Money on Your Schedule

Looking for flexible work during school hours? Substitute teaching can be a great part-time job for parents—plus a way to

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Family Activities, Literacy Activities . By Laila Weir | November 06 , 2023

Looking for a Fun Way to Encourage Reading? Try Reading Bingo for Kids

Discover how to use reading bingo to encourage kids to read more, plus get a free printable reading bingo card for

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Maya's Favorites, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Print Awareness, Read-With-Me Recipes . By Laila Weir | May 13 , 2024

Free Kids’ Cookbook: These Easy Recipes for Kids Help Teach Your Child to Read

Discover easy recipes for kids to make that also teach reading skills. All bundled in a free kids’ cookbook PDF available to

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Kids Books, Parent-School Partnership . By Laila Weir | August 14 , 2023

Reading Tips for Parents to Keep Kids Engaged

Discover helpful reading tips for kindergarten parents & preschool parents, and reading tips for parents of elementary students

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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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