Rising Together: My Reflections on Getting the 2025 Champion of Children Award at Beyond School Hours
Literacy lifts communities! Maya Payne Smart, 2025 Champion of Children, challenges us to help every child read, grow, and
Read the postHow to Assess Your Child’s Development with Language & Literacy Milestones
Discover what your baby or child should learn & do at each age to grow into a thriving reader, and how to use milestones to
Read the postWhy, 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
Read the postYou’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
Read the postThe Planet Word Museum in D.C. Is The Place to Spur Language and Literacy Love with Kids
Parenting author Maya Payne Smart shares a peek at the Planet Word museum in Washington, D.C. and how it can inspire readers and
Read the postSchool 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
Read the postThe Christmas Books Campaign that Launched My Literacy Advocacy
Celebrating 10 years since Maya Smart’s pivotal role as The Richmond Christmas Mother, where her passion for literacy and early
Read the postLiteracy First Celebrates 30 Years of Impact with Reading for Our Lives Book Club
Parenting author Maya Payne Smart discusses the gold standard of reading tutor programs & a thoughtful book conversation on
Read the postHow to Build Strong Family Reading Habits
How to build a great family reading culture and successfully instill the reading habit, explained by parenting and literacy
Read the postGet Your Toddler Talking at a Children’s Museum Near You
Discover how children’s museums get toddlers talking, build vocabulary, and beat screen time—one playful visit at a
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