Tag: books
That is My Dream! A Picture Book of Langston Hughes’s “Dream...
I LOVE reading children’s books! This is a good thing since I teach kindergarten and easily read at least 2-3 books a day to...
Best Libraries in Kansas City
In the greater Kansas City metro, libraries abound. Finding a good book to read or a whole stack of them is easy to do....
Book-Themed Summer Staycation Ideas
Does anyone else feel the pressure to plan a bunch of fun activities for her kids once summer rolls around? Is anyone else terrible...
Great Introductions
My palms were sweaty, and I cleared my throat. It had seemed like a good idea, but now that the moment was here I...
Storytime Favorites: 12 Toddler-Approved Books
I’m an avid reader, and it’s extremely important to me that my children grow up to value books and reading as well. I have...
15 Values-Led Books for Pre-Schoolers
Finding the holy grail of stories that feature good principles, prose and pictures for preschoolers isn’t easy. I’ve spent time trawling the library and...
5 Parenting Books You Probably Haven’t Read
You've probably heard of and/or read many of the top parenting books out there: Happiest Baby on the Block (pro tip: watch the DVD instead,...
10 Christmas Books to Add to Your Collection
It's mid-December. Stockings are hung, trees are trimmed, and lights are twinkling on houses and storefronts throughout the city. Christmas shopping is in full...
10 Best Halloween Books for Kids
Is it just me or does having kids suddenly make you as giddy as, well, a kid, when it comes to Halloween? I'm that crazy mom...
Raising Readers: How to Teach Your Child to Read
Although there are so many competing skills and ideals moms want to impart to our children, one of the things I knew before we...
Books for Tough Topics
I’d like to think that because I’m 28 years ahead of my oldest daughter, I have mature answers to all her questions, intelligent explanations to...
Books for Moms: Motherhood Memoirs
There are all sorts of books targeted specifically at moms. You can simply conduct a quick Amazon search on "best books for moms" and...
Book Review: I Heart My Little A-Holes
Before I had kids, I read all the time. I mean it. ALL.THE.TIME! To the point that it annoyed my husband, and he took...
Utilizing Your Local Library
Where can you snag a copy of the latest movie release, catch a performance by Paul Mesner puppets (for FREE), and research an upcoming...
Diversify Your Bookshelf!
A few weeks ago, I wrote this post on talking to your kids about race. In it, I mentioned that one of the best ways...
