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How to Assess Your Child’s Development & When to Seek Help

Parenting author and literacy advocate Maya Payne Smart outlines a framework to follow when evaluating your child’s development

Three Fantastic Ways to Tour a Selfie Museum But Make It Educational

The new trend of selfie museums may seem shallow. But they offer parents a way to bond with kids and can even be educational.

Year in Review: How I Leveled Up in 2022

Literacy advocate and author Maya Payne Smart reflects on the many ways she’s working to empower and inspire our society to

Event Recap: Reading for Our Lives Book Launch Party with Milwaukee Public Library

Women’s Storybook Project: Connecting Kids with Moms in Prison through the Love of Books

Super Fun, Simple, Free Word Games to Play with Small Kids

Explore the New MayaSmart.com to Find Fabulous, Free Resources for Parents

Deborah Farmer Kris Shares Go-To Parenting Mantras to End Meltdowns

10 Picture Books that Foster Body Positivity and Self Love

How (and Why) to Advocate for Green Spaces at Your School