Nothing says summer like hours spent at the swimming pool, where kids build confidence, make memories with friends, and come home happily exhausted. If your family is spending time at the pool this season, we've rounded up some of our favorite children's books about...
Although Dads deserve to be celebrated every day, Father’s Day is approaching and it's the perfect time to remind dads, step-dads, grandfathers and father figures of all our love for them. Maybe we are biased, but we believe one of the sweetest ways to celebrate is...
The end of the school year gets way less attention than the big “back‑to‑school” transition (like I talk about here), but honestly shifting from school to summer can be just as tough. We go from predictable routines and early bedtimes to the chaos of summer - camps,...
There is something about summer that just feels right–slower mornings, popsicles on repeat, and kids running barefoot outside. And honestly? They need that. But there is also a quiet reality that most parents aren’t familiar with until it’s already happening: kids...
Watching your child struggle with reading can feel overwhelming any time of year — but summer often adds an extra layer of stress. Without consistent practice, many children lose reading progress over the summer months, which can make starting a new school year feel...
It’s Earth Day this month, and it’s the perfect time to start conversations with our children about how we can care for our planet. Small, everyday choices can make a big difference—and when kids feel involved, those habits stick. Here are 6 simple ways to love our...
Winter is filled with blizzards, snow days/sick days and freezing temps keeping us inside more than we like. A fun activity for a cozy afternoon or evening is to read a snowy book and then watch the snowy episode of the story. Below are some of our favorite...
Snow days don’t have to mean endless screen time. These low-prep snow activities use items you already have at home—and work for toddlers through early elementary kids. Is it just me or do snow days feel magical… until you’re inside with energetic kids and limited...
After sharing our beginners guide to Yoto, one of the most common questions I get is: ”Okay…but which cards should I actually buy?” The amazing thing about Yoto’s library is that it truly is a library. And while that’s a gift, it can also feel overwhelming when you’re...
There is nothing like the sound of our children letting out a big, genuine belly laugh—the kind you wish you could bottle up and keep forever. Books have a special way of sparking those moments, and we have a few in our house that do it every single time. One of the...
Welcoming a new baby is an exciting milestone for a family - but can also bring lots of questions and mixed emotions for older siblings as they anticipate this big change. It’s no secret we think books are the perfect way to start conversations about what your child...
If you have been loving holiday read-alouds, you might enjoy pairing it with a show. Here are some of our favorite children's books that have Christmas or winter holiday specials, perfect for December family nights! 1. If You Give A Mouse a Cookie Read it: If...
One of the biggest factors impacting whether your child enjoys reading or not is the books you put in front of them. Let me guide you in picking books just right for your child. Selecting the Right Books for Your Child will help with children of any age, at home or in the classroom, anytime.