This post is sponsored by the Johnson County Library. Wild adventures, relatable characters, important life lessons and unforgettable adventures can be found in wonderfully written modern chapter books meant especially for young girls. They are filled with strong female leads,...
A 2023 survey conducted by Scholastic revealed that only 51 percent of children ages 6-17 read for fun with that percentage dropping as they get older. So what can we do to help avoid this and encourage our kids...
This post is sponsored by Johnson County Library. The temperature is rising and the final school bell has rung, which signals summer is officially here. This reality often begs the question of many caregivers—how will I keep my kids meaningfully...
Is your junior high or high school student looking for volunteer opportunities this summer? Consider applying at your favorite Johnson County Library branch! The Library relies on teen volunteers in the summer for various tasks like shelving holds materials, helping...
This post is sponsored by Johnson County Library. In the whirlwind of motherhood, finding a moment to dive into a good book might seem like an impossible luxury. But what if we told you that the world of nonfiction holds...
This post is sponsored by Johnson County Library. Reading and storytelling are important for a child’s learning and development. A good book will entertain, excite and inspire. Holiday stories, new and old, add a personal touch to the season, become...
This post is sponsored by the Johnson County Library. If you're looking for a new series of chapter books for your child to get sucked into, we've got a list of recommendations sorted by grade to help you get started. Each...
Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Sometimes referred to as Asian/Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, this is a month-long celebration of the rich cultural histories of the AAPI communities and the contributions they have made to...
Post sponsored by the Johnson County Library No matter what stage of parenting you're in, a new to you parenting book may be just what you need to give you some new approaches to handling whatever phase your kids are...
This post is sponsored by the Johnson County Library. With the start of the new school year many of us (me included!) have kids who will be learning to read soon. You might be wondering how you can help your...
I guess it should have occurred to me when breeders would stop taking my calls after I let slip we had an 18 month old, that puppies and toddlers are not a good combination. I guess I also should...
This post is sponsored by Johnson County Library. It is the dead of summer in Kansas City, which means we are sticky, hot, and wondering why we don’t live closer to a cool ocean breeze. But just because we don’t...
Losing a tooth can be a little nerve wracking for a young child, but there are so many books and shows to help make the experience less scary and more fun! We have even included a special message from...
This post is sponsored by Johnson County Library, with 14 locations and a 24/7 eLibrary. Your Johnson County library card is even more powerful than you might realize — a tool that gives you access to so much more than...
This is post is sponsored by Johnson County Library. Motherhood has taken over my hands. My old pals Lefty and Righty? Yeah their dance card is fully booked for the foreseeable future. At any given point in the day, you...

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