Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Vocabulary . By Maya Smart | October 06 , 2025

How to Help Your Child Recognize Words Quickly and Confidently

Help your child become a confident, fluent reader by building rapid word recognition skills. Discover practical tips, everyday

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Early Language, Vocabulary, Family Activities . By Maya Smart | September 29 , 2025

Get 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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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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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | September 17 , 2025

Fun October Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in October

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Writing . By Maya Smart | September 15 , 2025

Here’s How to Turn Your Child’s Spelling Fails into Teachable Moments

A hilarious viral clip of a sharp five-year-old lecturing his mom shows a golden teachable moment—and how kids learn to read

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Literacy Skills, Early Language . By Maya Smart | September 08 , 2025

Unlock the Power of Parenting to Raise Lifelong Readers

Unlock the power of parenting for turning kids into lifelong readers with easy, joyful strategies shared by author Maya Payne

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In Babies’ Brains, White Matter Is Crucial — and Conversational Turns Make It Grow

Conversational turns with babies do more than build vocabulary. They stimulate the growth of white matter in the brain, laying

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Kids Books, Seasonal & Holidays . By Chrysta Naron | August 25 , 2025

Celebrate Grandparents Day With 12 Darling Picture Books

Discover 12 picture books for Grandparents’ Day—or any day you want to celebrate the love of grandparents and

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | August 18 , 2025

Fun September Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in

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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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