Personal Development

Does Being in Nature Make Kids Smarter? (And How to Help Your Child)

5 Awesome Quotes About How Parents Win with Family Reading

Kids aren't the only ones who can benefit from read-aloud time. Moms and dads can experience powerful and lasting benefits,

6 Ways to Foster Gratitude & Caring with Small Kids at Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving—it’s not just the day before Black Friday.  So, if you’d like to cultivate more than your family’s

Help Your Child Succeed by Uncovering Their Passion, Purpose & Potential

Parenting authors discuss how to help your child find their passions, help your child succeed, and support them to reach their

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

How to Launch Your Best New Year with a Family Year in Review Keepsake

Complete this sweet family year in review exercise to reflect and start the new year off right with your

3 Bookish New Year’s Resolutions Worth Keeping

5 Proven Ways to Motivate Your Child to Read (And Keep Reading)

Reading is Healing: How Stories Can Reduce Pain and Stress

The Benefits of Reading Fiction: 5 Reasons Kids Should Read Stories