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
Read the postToo Tired to Read Aloud? This Might Change Your Mind
Feeling too busy or exhausted to read to your kids? Discover why imperfect storytime moments matter more than you
Read the postReading Starts Before School—And Parents Are the Right Teachers
Empower your child from day one—discover how parents actually teach reading from the start through everyday moments, play, and
Read the postWhy Awards Matter: The Unexpected Benefits of Recognition, Connection, and Celebration
Awards serve as exclamation marks—chances to pause and say, this matters. Maya Payne Smart reflects on building change with
Read the postRising 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
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