Family Activities . By Laila Weir | December 29 , 2025

Mindful New Year with Kids: Take Resolutions to the Next Level

Build your family’s bond and your child’s character with shared reflection at New Year’s, from reflecting on the past to

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Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Maya Smart | December 01 , 2025

6 Festive Play & Learn Activities for Tots & Preschoolers — Free Printables

Download 6 fun (and educational!) printable crafts & recipes to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa & New Year's with tots and

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Kids Books, Family Activities, Seasonal & Holidays, Community, Diversity & Inclusion . By Chrysta Naron | November 06 , 2024

13 Fantastic Winter Holiday Books by Black Authors

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Family Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Laila Weir | November 15 , 2023

5 Meaningful New Year’s Resolutions for Families with Small Kids

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Maya's Favorites . By Maya Smart | January 04 , 2023

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

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Social Emotional, Family Activities, Seasonal & Holidays, Personal Development . By Maya Smart | January 03 , 2023

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

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Maya's Favorites, Social Emotional, Seasonal & Holidays, Personal Development, Community, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | December 06 , 2022

3 Bookish New Year’s Resolutions Worth Keeping

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