One of the biggest challenges of reading aloud to five boys whose ages range from four to fourteen is finding books that keep them all engaged. What will they enjoy? What will they remember? Collecting literary motifs in stories lets us easily make connections and encourages conversations about the books we read. What are Motifs? …
Jenn Curtis, MSW is the author of The Parent Compass and she is an educational consultant, author, speaker, and the owner of FutureWise Consulting. She has guided hundreds of high school students and their families through all aspects of the college admission process. Read along as she gives you and your family advice on how …
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In 1987, the United States Congress declared March as Women’s History Month. But women’s history—also known as just plain history—has been around as long as there have been women, even if it wasn’t always recorded, shared, or taught in schools. Here are some tips for weaving women’s history into conversations with kids every month of …
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Author June Smalls shares what inspired her to write the book She Leads: The Elephant Matriarch. Read along to learn more about the book’s journey from an agent’s suggestion to the beautiful picture book about elephant life cycles. Matriarchs When it comes to writing, knowledge is never a waste and practice builds you into a …
Dr. Raun Melmed helps you manage screen time during the pandemic and beyond!
Author Scott Rubin writes about how the ultimate geeky naming book Naming Your Little Geek came to be.
Author Elizabeth Swenson shares what inspired her to write the book You Got This, Mama
Author Emily Lauren Dick shares what inspired her to write the book Body Positive. Read along to learn more about the book’s journey.
