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Happy National Read Across America Day (March 2nd—Dr. Seuss’s Birthday)! This reading-focused holiday is the nation’s largest celebration of reading and the start of both National Read Across America Week and National Reading Month—an entire month dedicated to celebrating reading....
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Black History month is drawing to a close, but the celebration should continue on. There is a growing collection of children’s books that chronicle the struggles, triumphs and contributions of Black Americans throughout our history as a nation. Here are a few of my favorites that I love sharing with my family and the children at my library. Hopefully you will find them as inspiring as I do.
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You’ve been there. I’ve been there. And it’s never a fun experience. You’re running around town, completing errands, caring for the house, doing laundry, and scheduling appointments. While you’re taking care of business, your kids might be doing what all...
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We all know it. Motivation from in front with a carrot is much better than from behind with a whip. The same principle applies to parents who want to instill in their children a love of reading. Elementary...
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If you’re anything like me, you probably feel an immense amount of guilt every time your kids watch too much TV, fight, or ask to watch YouTube on your phone. I know. It’s parent guilt. While there’s nothing wrong with...
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