History is full of amazing women to admire, although it may not be easy to find their stories. After all, society has not always valued women’s voices. Women have often been barred from public life. Even if they managed to overcome all obstacles in order to make a difference, their contributions have often been erased […]
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Reading with our kids can be challenging. On a wintery day ten years ago, I sat on my bouncing couch as my son jumped, rolled, hung upside down, and did laps around the living room as we learned about letters and sounds. Jump jump, “mmmm,” run run, “eeee,” and then an upside-down “mmeeee.” Each day
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When a book lover becomes a parent, they want to know: How can I introduce my children to the stories that shaped me? Classic literature can seem daunting, but there are so many benefits to exposing our children to the greatest works from around the world. I might be biased as a former English major/current
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Reading together is crucial for developing language and literacy skills and a love of learning! Children learn best through social interaction and what better way to foster those positive relationships than sharing a story? While you’ll definitely want to connect with your local public library to expand your access to quality books, here are some
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In honor of National Read a Book Day, our Familius Family has shared the reasons they love to read. This holiday was founded to give readers a chance to participate in their favorite pastime. Nationaldaytoday.com suggests celebrating by reading, volunteering at a local library, and sharing your favorite book with a child to pass on
Author Rino Alaimo shares what inspired him to create the book The Boy Who Loved the Moon. Read along to learn what inspired this beautiful picture book. Love and Dreams The Boy Who Loved the Moon is an act of love towards my dream, the dream of telling fairy tales through images. Both the boy
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We’ve heard it before, “Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.” But what makes a father successful enough to be a “Dad”? Yes, most children call their father “dad,” but let’s make a distinction here. Let’s capitalize “Dad” when he is more than just a father. After all,
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Read along as Zack Bush, the best selling author of Made for Me, shares his tips for getting through the first years of fatherhood. Being a dad. When I was ten years old, I remember daydreaming about two very specific things. Instead of imagining a career in medicine or a life as an astronaut, I knew
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Yoga is great for mindfulness and flexability. Read along as Heather Leah, author of Let’s Make Yoga Magic, teaches you the best yoga moves for kids! Yoga for Kids Have you heard that yoga is great for children but you aren’t sure how to get started? While there are many definitions of yoga, a useful
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Author, Yuliya Pankratova, shares what inspired her to write The Chameleon’s True Colors. Read along to learn how this book can help your little ones learn a very important lesson. A Little Chameleon My book, The Chameleon’s True Colors, takes little ones on a journey around the jungle, introducing them to colorful new friends along
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