Parenting

Quite a number of early children's books contain rhyming patterns, and there's good reason for that! Research into children's literacy suggests that rhyming helps them to learn to break down and understand the structure of words, since sounds and letters are frequently repeated. Rhymes are also … Read more about Rhyme Time Read-Alouds

A beautiful children's book is a combination of elements. It has a memorable storyline, characters we can relate to, and wonderful illustrations. Children and adults delight in books with page after page of beautiful illustrations. Quality artwork can really turn a great book into a beautiful book. … Read more about 10 Picture Books with Beautiful Illustrations

Your child loves movies and is always excited for movie night. Did you know movies can help with their development? It's true. Movies are a terrific way to teach the lessons of life. The books you read to your toddler each night are great; however, some children learn better by visual aids. What's a … Read more about 8 Magnificent Movies That Teach Your Kindergartener Life Lessons

Valentine's Day is almost here! For kindergartners this might mean extra hugs, homemade valentine crafts, heart-shaped pancakes, and a pile of sweet love stories next to their favorite adult's armchair. Stock up at the library with these great Valentine's Day read-alouds. The Secret Life of … Read more about We Love Reading These Valentine’s Day Picture Books

Your kids always want to spend time with you and what better way than helping you at mealtime, right? At times you're stumped for a nutritious meal and it's a good thing you've got children who love to try new foods or aren't picky eaters! In our last blog we discovered three simple, tasty meals … Read more about 7 Easy-to-Prepare Recipes That Are Perfect for Your Family (Part 2)

You love spending time with your children and one way you do this is to get them involved in helping you in the kitchen. If you're one of those lucky parents that have kids who aren't finicky or they love to try new foods then that's a blessing for you and makes preparing meals easier. But it can … Read more about 7 Easy-to-Prepare Recipes That Are Perfect for Your Family (Part 1)

Science experiments for kindergartners are so much fun! At this age, children are full of wonder and amazement, and they delight in learning how or why things work. Check out these age-appropriate picture books about science. Kate, Who Tamed the Wind by Liz Garton Scanlon and Lee White (2018) How do … Read more about Science-Filled Picture Books for the Kindergartner

We do our best to let our children experience art first hand. We take them to museums, put art that we enjoy on our walls, and give them art supplies to use on their own. We give them basic instructions on how to use watercolor paints, or how to draw a house. But we can't give them that spark of … Read more about Picture Books About Art and Artists

With so many wonderful children's books in libraries and bookstores, how do you select the right ones to read to your children? Sometimes it's helpful to decide on a theme. Get your little ones interested in the world of music (and so much more) with these musically-themed picture books. Following … Read more about Musical Picture Books to Read to Your Kindergartner

Critical thinking skills don't magically appear in our children. They are learned. While many thinking skills are learned at home through normal, everyday activities, they can also be learned through playing games. Games that involve strategy help kids consider options, plan their next move, and … Read more about 6 Strategy Games to Stretch Your Child’s Brain

It can be frustrating at times trying to feed your children. Some may be picky while others just don't want to try new foods. But you don't have to worry anymore because we have recipes you kids will adore. In our last blog we covered four of these eight terrific recipes that will have your kids … Read more about 8 Deliciously Easy Dinner Recipes Your Children Are Sure to Love (Part 2)

Sometimes it can be difficult figuring out what your little ones want to eat. How many times have you caught your child feeding their meal to the family pet? You don't want to have to make two or three meals—especially after a busy work day. That's why we have eight fantastic recipes for you that … Read more about 8 Deliciously Easy Dinner Recipes Your Children Are Sure to Love (Part 1)