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Baby & Toddler

Brightly Storytime: Birding for Babies Series

Join in the fun as Ms. Linda reads two delightful board books from the Birding for Babies series. And stay tuned for a special visit from the author, who has some fun tips about bird-watching!

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Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

9 Picture Books to Get Kids Ready for the Dentist

From the waiting room to the exam room, to a potential (hopefully not!) cavity, these books will help prepare your kids for their first trip to the dentist.

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Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

11 Quirky Alphabet Books With a Twist

To build on more standard alphabet primers, try out one of these quirkier A-to-Z books and put a little whimsy into your child’s abecedarian efforts.

unique-workbooks-for-kids

Growing Reader

Tween

Unique Workbooks to Capture Every Kid’s Attention

Whether your kid is fascinated by rocks and minerals or you want a fun workbook to supplement what they learn at school, here are 14 unique titles to explore.

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Pre-K

18 Smart Books to Help Get Your Kids Ready for Preschool or Kindergarten

Whether you’re helping your child prepare for preschool or kindergarten, these books are great tools to talk about all the fun and learning that’s ahead.

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Tween

4 Things to Do Before Getting Your Child A Phone

"When can I have a cellphone?" Parents dread this question because it feels daunting to prepare a child for the responsibility of a smartphone. Here are four important actions parents can take to ensure their children are ready when the phone arrives.

food-books-for-preschoolers

Pre-K

13 Fantastic Food Books for Preschoolers

Books can be a great way to talk about food with your child, whether you’re dealing with a picky eater, a child who loves to cook, or something in between.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

5 Fantastic Ideas for Coping with Kids’ After-School Behavior

After a long day at school, do your kids can turn into a whiny, grouchy, emotional mess the minute they get home? Psychologists refer to this phenomenon as “after-school restraint collapse.” Here are a few tips to help parents navigate those after-school meltdowns.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

9 Children’s Picture Books That Spark Conversations About Homelessness

Poverty, food scarcity, mental health, and homelessness are tough issues we should discuss with our children. Don’t know where to start? These books offer a natural gateway to the conversation.

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Tips & Advice

Regulatory Activities To Implement for a Calmer Classroom

Helping kids regulate their emotions opens their capacity for learning and behavioral control. Here are some of our favorite activities to incorporate movement, breathing techniques, and grounding strategies into the classroom.